Matures Signal Change In Workplace Roles
Randstad N A survey finds workers aged 55 to 69 resist old notions of decline. Eighty one percent want new on the job experiences and forty four percent would pursue extra training to boost company contribution. They report high job satisfaction when employers value their work, suggesting veterans can ease staffing shortages. The piece also references Worth magazine ranking America s 250 richest towns and a profile of a global financial services firm with 230 000 employees and 112 billion in revenues.
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Consulting future bright for GPW lighting firm growth
In Lawrence, GPW & Associates LLC wins the contract to upgrade interior lighting at City Hall with GLPM Architects praising the work. Gina Pacumba-Watson leads the Massachusetts Street firm, now seven employees strong, pursuing mechanical electrical and plumbing design for large clients including Kansas City projects and Utilicorp.
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Wham-O plots growth after reviving Slip'N Slide boom
Wham-O, the San Francisco toy maker behind Frisbee and Hula Hoop, shipped a rejuvenated Slip'N Slide line to retailers and aims for 50 million dollars in sales this year. Since Charterhouse bought Wham-O from Mattel in 1997, new management has pushed to relaunch classic toys and expand into 200 to 300 million dollars in annual sales.
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Estate tax changes spark planning uncertainty for many
Changes in the estate tax signed by President Bush create uncertainty in planning through 2010. The law raises exemptions and lowers rates before eventual repeal, with sunset provisions and tax-shift risks. Experts urge continued estate planning, reviewing plans and trusts to shield heirs and cover potential tax gaps.
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