October 26, 2007
  It’s Not All About the Money: SSOE Grows Their Business with Benefits
Ohio-based firm lets employees decide how they’ll be compensated
Architecture firm SSOE has been able to open three new offices and expand their workforce by 40 percent up to 1,000 people by offering employees expanded benefits, continuing education classes, and other programs as part of their Total Employment Value Proposition, which lets staff members personalize their set of benefits. In response to this, several trade media publications have recognized the firm as a superior place to work.

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The Economy • State Budgets • Shipping
The Economy: The what and the why of a looming recession.
Human Resources: Crunches could mean service taxes, project cuts.
The World: Upgrades of second-tier ports means major development.

GSA Hosts Design & Construction Industry Day November 27 in D.C.
GSA Public Buildings Service, one of the nation’s largest public real estate organizations, invites architects, engineers, contractors, and designers to their Design & Construction Industry Day, November 29, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in downtown Washington, D.C. This event enables design and construction professionals to learn about GSA project opportunities for FY2008 & FY2009, meet with GSA property development directors one-on-one, and learn about new policies and program changes through multiple workshops. GSA reports that space is limited and suggests registering in advance via their Web site.
(Pictured is the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. Photo © Timothy Hursley.]

 

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