February 22nd, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Seattle University and Global Visionaries, the Seattle-based nonprofit that empowers young people to become global leaders, bring LEADERSHIP EXPERT & AUTHOR, AMY LYMAN, to Seattle to discuss her book, THE TRUSTWORTHY LEADER. Lyman is co-founder of the Great Place to Work Institute, a leading global organizational development firm that also produces FORTUNE’S annual 100 Best Companies to Work For list (2012 list is to be released on January 19th).

THE TRUSTWORTHY LEADER addresses the question: How does a leader’s trustworthiness propel an organization to excellence?

Admission is FREE but reserve your spot by registering at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/218390.

Amy Lyman: Discusses THE TRUSTWORTHY LEADER
February 22, 2012 from 5:30pm-7:30pm
Wyckoff Auditorium, Bannan Science Building at Seattle University
901 12^th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
Registration: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/218390

Do increased productivity, improved recruitment and retention, better business continuity and happier employees have an impact on your return on investment? If so, you might consider offering telework or compressed schedule options to your workers. Here’s why:

Perhaps you’ve noticed that your employees are stressed and vocal about the pinch the new SR 520 tolls deliver to their transportation budget. Oftentimes, the opportunity to telecommute just one day a week provides the relief that keeps an employee focused and productive in his or her job at your company. That’s what our early successes show. Employers who have participated in WorkSmart programs found on average that they improved productivity by 10 to 20 percent, reduced absenteeism by two to four days per teleworker per year, improved recruitment/retention, saved on overhead costs, and offered employees a greater work/life balance.

WorkSmart offers a free, one-on-one consultation to help you assess the steps for a customized and successful program. In addition, WorkSmart consultants can help develop presentations and marketing materials for your business, assess technology needs for remote working arrangements, and train managers and employees so that your business reaps the same rewards as others with strong telework programs. To learn more about the WorkSmart program join us at an informational workshop on either February 22, 2012 in Seattle or February 23, 2012 in Kirkland. (More details and registration information at http://kingcounty.gov/telework)
Or, contact our WorkSmart team. There is no cost to you but endless, long-term value for your business and employees. Contact: Ms. Elham Shirazi * worksmart@kingcounty.gov * 206.909.3498

(Bellevue, WA) Clark Nuber, a CPA and consulting firm in the Seattle metropolitan area, has recently welcomed the following individuals to the firm.

Teresa Hartmeier, Audit Associate

Melissa Takade, Marketing Manager

Jennifer Valente-Jones, Audit Senior

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A top game design college, AIE offers students one-of a-kind game design, computer programming, animation and game art courses. AIE uses video game industry techniques as its core structure for teaching relevant courses and giving students a lead into the industry. Come to our Open House (held monthly) Feb. 1 to learn about our career-focused, industry-leading training!

KUOW-FM seeks a full-time announcer. This position will provide vacation and sick relief for existing announcing shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends. Two years of professional broadcast experience with background in production and announcing required. Familiarity with public radio desired.  

For a complete job description and application procedures go to: www.uw.edu/jobs, click on “Start your job search,” and enter Req #81463.

Application period closes 02/12/12.

Do not apply to KUOW directly. AA/EOE

Could a mobile app help boost your new venture?
Are you planning on building a business around a mobile app?

Don’t miss the SpinKick/AT&T Mobile App Hackathon on Saturday, February 4!

SpinKick/AT&T Mobile App Hackathons are open events where ideas, suggestions and concepts are shared freely.

10AM – Saturday morning – Rainier Tower – App Development Contest. Join us onsite (or virtually via Skype if you live outside of Washington state) for an all day event to rapidly develop and market your app! Work with a team of talented and motivated individuals as well as on-hand experts who will help you and/or your team code up your app. App submissions will be accepted throughout the day with a deadline of 7PM.

7PM – Saturday evening – Rainier Tower – App Pitches. Promptly at 7PM, live and virtual teams will begin pitching their ventures. Pitches are limited to three (3) minutes per team and Prezi.com presentations are required.

For more details and registration, visit http://spinkickappideacontest.eventbrite.com.

February 4, 2012, 7:00-10:00 pm
Southside Commons, 3518 South Edmunds St., Seattle, WA 98118.
Goddard College invites you to a cross-cultural community event, featuring:
Opening remarks by Goddard College President, Dr. Barbara Vacarr;
Bomba Workshop with Angel “Balancé” Reyes and Grupo Bayano;
Kutt ‘n’ Up Hip Hop Workshop with Tyrone Koach “T” Crosby and Group Kutt ‘n’ Up Entertainment;
Bomba Hip Hop Exchange;
Discussion and Dessert!
Everyone is invited to participate, either by dancing or offering encouragement. Our performers will also engage in a musical exchange that further explores both genres.
Sponsored by Goddard College and the Intra-Afrikan Konnection.
For more information, contact Erin Fristad at erin.fristad@goddard.edu

New Year. New Website. New Opportunity.

TIA International Photography would like to invite you to visit its newly redesigned, refurbished, and interactive website!  It is now easier to navigate, and most importantly, features new e-commerce functionality.  This will give visitors, clients, and art buyers the ability to view and purchase the images of their choice through the website in conjunction with PayPal.  Headquartered in Seattle, TIA would like to inform all businesses based in the metropolitan area that 30% of the new website’s inventory features gorgeous images with atypical perspectives of Seattle and its local neighborhoods, in addition to Bellevue and Tacoma.  All images are of the highest quality resolution which can either be downloaded from the website immediately after purchase, or can be ordered in multiple sizes for printing and shipping.  Along with Seattle, magnificent images of other cities and locations from the United States, Canada, and around the world are readily available for your commercial needs or personal use.  Enjoy this new online commercial about what you can expect (Introducing TIA International Photography V2.012), and welcome to a new version of phenomenal photography online!

Director of Finance and Administration

KUOW 94.9 FM – Seattle’s NPR News and Information station is looking for an experienced professional to oversee its finance and administration department.  Position directs financial, personnel, and general administrative activities.  Responsible for all financial management systems, including banking, budget and general accounting functions and reports.  Provides supports and coordination for annual audit and financial reports.  Supervises personnel and general administrative support systems and activities. Bachelor’s degree and five years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience w/background in non-profit admin and finance management desired. Competitive salary plus excellent UW benefits.  For a complete job description and application procedures go to www.uw.edu/jobs click on “START your job search”, and search for Req #80995.  Do not apply to KUOW directly.  AA/EOE

People don’t buy features and benefits, they buy solutions to their problems. Come ready to discuss current sales obstacles and rediscover no-nonsense approaches to growing your business. Join us for an eye-opening look at the deficiencies of modern-day selling and Sandler Training’s tactics to manage it.

You will leave this session with ideas and tools you can implement immediately for the benefit of your business.  This workshop is highly interactive.