Chrysler dealers are learning customer service standards, but won't see new model lineup yetOctober 8th, 2009 Chrysler dealers undergo customer service trainingDETROIT — Chrysler Group LLC dealers across the country are being schooled on the company's customer service expectations this week but won't get a glimpse of the company's new model lineup. Company spokeswoman Kathy Graham says dealers are being told in regional meetings about expectations for things like returning telephone calls, opening doors for customers and minimizing waits for service.
Media6Degrees hires former Google executive Tom Phillips to be its CEOOctober 7th, 2009 Media6Degrees hires former Google executive as CEOPHILADELPHIA — Media6Degrees said Wednesday that it has hired a former Google Inc. executive to serve as its chief executive.
Wendy's/Arby's hires Andy Skehan as International senior vice presidentOctober 7th, 2009 Wendy's/Arby's hires Quizno's executive as VPATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. said Wednesday it hired former Quizno's executive Andy Skehan as its vice senior vice president of its international unit.
RR Donnelley will make $122M payment to end unprofitable contract with significant customerSeptember 25th, 2009 RR Donnelley pays $122M to end losing contractCHICAGO — R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co., a Chicago printing services company, said in a regulatory filing Friday that is has agreed to end its contractual relationship with a significant customer.
Costco pulls dolls with possible racist connotation after customer complaintAugust 27th, 2009 Costco says it pulled dolls over customer concernISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp.
Green Bay Police Department hires first black officer in its 152-year historyAugust 23rd, 2009 Green Bay hires first black police officerGREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay has a black police officer for the first time in the 152-year history of its Police Department.
Britain's Heathrow Airport hires writer-in-residence to probe the philosophy of flyingAugust 19th, 2009 UK airport hires writer to tell travelers' talesLONDON — An author best known for works of philosophy has become the first writer in residence at Heathrow Airport. Alain de Botton is spending a week inside Heathrow's Terminal 5.
Pimco hires Marc Seidner as executive vice president and portfolio managerAugust 14th, 2009 Pimco hires new portfolio managerNEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Pacific Investment Management Co.
Christian book publisher Zondervan hires auto industry vet Jason Vines as VP of communicationsJuly 8th, 2009 Zondervan hires Jason Vines as communications VPGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Christian book publisher Zondervan has hired auto industry veteran Jason Vines to serve as vice president of public relations and communications.
Jackson doctor hires law firm; lawyer says physician is only considered a witnessJune 27th, 2009 Jackson doctor hires law firmLOS ANGELES — A Houston lawyer says his firm has been hired by the doctor who reportedly was with Michael Jackson when the pop star was fatally stricken in his Los Angeles home. William M. Stradley, a partner in the firm of Stradley, Chernoff & Alford, says his firm has been hired by Dr.
Key Internet oversight agency hires former US cybersecurity chief Rod Beckstrom as new CEOJune 26th, 2009 ICANN hires former cybersecurity chief as new CEOThe Internet's key oversight agency has selected former U.S. cybersecurity chief Rod Beckstrom as its next chief executive.
A state breakdown of Census Bureau field employees hired between February and MayJune 4th, 2009 Recent Census hires by stateA state-by-state breakdown of Census Bureau field employee hires between Feb. 2 and May 2.
Radio Shack employee accused of disorderly conduct, battery for punching customerApril 29th, 2009 Radio Shack employee punches customerEAU CLAIRE, Wis. — A Radio Shack employee faces disorderly conduct and battery charges for punching a customer.
Women's college basketball gets plenty of A's on report card for diversity in coaching hiresApril 22nd, 2009 Women's hoops gets lots of A's for coaching hiresINDIANAPOLIS — Women's college basketball is getting good marks in racial diversity for its coaching hires. One reason: The search committees for coaches are more diverse.
BCA gives 14 As on latest hiring report card for women's basketballApril 22nd, 2009 14 schools earn top scores on BCA report cardINDIANAPOLIS — Colleges and universities are doing a better job at being inclusive in women's basketball coaching hires, according to the latest Black Coaches and Administrators hiring report card. The latest grades, released Wednesday, showed 14 of 16 schools received A's for their hires in 2007-08.