PRESS RELEASES
- December 15, 2006
Demand for 'Business Skills Training' Grows as Role of Information Technology Increases in Strategic Business Decision-Making - November 10, 2006
Eliassen Group Appoints Jennifer Bradley Director of National Sales - November 6, 2006
Eliassen Group Vice President Susan Bornstein Presents at 19th Annual Clinical Trial Management Congress - November 6, 2006
Eliassen Group Exhibits at Genetown Life Science Career Fair Cambridge, Mass., November 6th - November 1, 2006
Eliassen Group COO Tom Nunn & CFO David MacKeen Participate in NACCB Annual Conference Panel Discussions - October 16, 2006
Technology Consulting and Staffing Leader Eliassen Group Earns New York City Women-Owned Business Enterprise Certification - October 9, 2006
Technology Consulting and Staffing Leader Eliassen Group, Software Developer Integrated Clinical Systems Create Relationship - September 28, 2006
Eliassen Group Vice President Susan Bornstein Presents at SCDM and Clinical Trial Management Congress - September 15, 2006
Eliassen Group Vice President Peg Murphy Leads Panel Discussion at Center for Women & Enterprise’s “Destination Success” Conference - August 8, 2006
Eliassen Group Vice President Susan Bornstein Leads Panel Discussion at 11th Annual IBC Drug Discovery Technology and Development Conference - June 13, 2006
National Technology Staffing Leader Eliassen Group Launches Bio-Pharma Consulting Services Division: Bio-Pharma Led by Newly Appointed VP Susan Bornstein - March 29, 2006
Eliassen Group Launches New Website: Interactive Features Let Job Seekers Search On-Line for Jobs; Employer Post Positions - February 9, 2006
Eliassen Group Appoints Kyle Swist to Director of Permanent Placement - January 26, 2006
Eliassen Group: IT Consultants Report More Jobs, Slightly Better Pay in 2005; Growth Driven By Healthcare, Pharmaceutical & Financial Services
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December 15, 2006
DEMAND FOR 'BUSINESS SKILLS TRAINING' GROWS AS ROLE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INCREASES IN STRATEGIC BUSINESS DECISION-MAKING
Increasingly, CIO's are relying on IT solutions to play a bigger role in the strategic decision making that guides company business – a trend that is creating an increased demand for non-technical training for IT employees. This trend has fueled the growth and development of Professional Productivity Seminars at national technology consulting, staffing and training firm Eliassen Group, Inc. – including two new courses: Negotiating Skills – A Process, Not an Event; and Virtual Teams – Influencing Without Authority.
As reported in CIO Magazine last year, a survey of 1,420 CIO's cited that 53 percent offer IT employees training in non-IT areas. "These CIOs realize that implementing technology in today's fast pace environment requires IT professionals to have strong 'soft skills' and technical abilities". states Josephine Scrofani, Eliassen Group, VP of Training. "Helping them collaborate better on diverse teams, coach resources, manage time, deliver effective presentations and develop well written documents is critical to achieving success."
Eliassen Group offers a wide array of professional productivity seminars geared towards helping both teams and individuals improve their ability to achieve successful projects. While seminars typically focus on common themes of Management Development, Personal Development and Organizational Productivity, each is customized to meet the specific needs of the organizations' individual dynamics
"No two organizations are the same, in terms of business needs, models and processes – so the employee training and education requirements differ as well," states Scrofani. "Many 'out of the box' training programs don’t address this dynamic. The process for developing Eliassen Group's Professional Productivity Seminars begins with our trainers learning about the specific needs of each organization, and then tailoring the program to match those needs."
Eric More, Eliassen Group, SVP states, "What better alternative than to have a technology company deliver business skills courses for IT professionals? Our instructors not only deliver valuable course content, they also know and work in the technical space every day and are able to relate seamlessly to technical audiences – a great advantage for sure!"
About Eliassen Group
Eliassen Group, headquartered in Wakefield, MA, also has offices in New York Metro, Charlotte, NC, Indianapolis, IN, Groton, CT and Mansfield, MA. Eliassen Group offers a broad range of technology and software staffing services (both contract and permanent) and project solutions (including implementation & training). The company provides services to clients nationwide in industries including financial services, education, healthcare/pharmaceutical, life sciences, government, manufacturing and software development.
Eliassen Group is nationally certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Eliassen Group is also registered with the United States General Services Administration, Schedule 70 (Contract # GS-35F-0384P). For more information, go to www.eliassen.com or call 800-428-9073.
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November 10, 2006
ELIASSEN GROUP APPOINTS JENNIFER BRADLEY DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL SALES
Eliassen Group, Inc., a national technology consulting, staffing, project solutions and training firm (www.eliassen.com), announces the hiring of Jennifer Bradley as Director of National Sales. Focused on building Eliassen Group's IT Consulting Services, Bradley will be responsible for managing and expanding Eliassen's staffing services and capabilities to a growing list of national accounts.
"Jennifer is a great addition to the Eliassen Group team. She has a strong background in the technical staffing field and has excelled in developing business and managing accounts," states Peg Murphy, Eliassen Group Vice President of Sales. "Whether 'across town' or 'across the country', our clients demand outstanding technology professionals and seamless hiring support. Jennifer's track record of success will be a tremendous asset as we further strengthen our position as a national leader in IT consulting."
Prior to joining Eliassen Group, Bradley was a market manager for KFORCE, Inc., a national professional staffing firm. In 2005, she opened and managed KFORCE Inc.'s Boston IT Staffing Office. Before locating to Boston, she managed KFORCE's McLean, Virginia office. Prior to that, she was a branch manager for staffing firm Hall-Kinion. She has over ten years experience in staffing industry, with seven years focused on the technology sector. "Eliassen Group has an outstanding reputation as a leader in IT staffing. My goal is to build on that track record at the national level," states Bradley.
About Eliassen Group
Eliassen Group, headquartered in Wakefield, MA, also has offices in New York Metro, Charlotte, NC, Indianapolis, IN, Groton, CT and Mansfield, MA. Eliassen Group offers a broad range of technology and software staffing services (both contract and permanent) and project solutions (including implementation & training). The company provides services to clients nationwide in industries including financial services, education, healthcare/pharmaceutical, life sciences, government, manufacturing and software development.
Eliassen Group is nationally certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Eliassen Group is also registered with the United States General Services Administration, Schedule 70 (Contract # GS-35F-0384P). For more information, go to www.eliassen.com or call 800-428-9073.
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November 6, 2006
ELIASSEN GROUP VICE PRESIDENT SUSAN BORNSTEIN PRESENTS AT 19TH ANNUAL CLINICAL TRIAL MANAGEMENT CONGRESS
Who: Susan Bornstein, Vice President, Eliassen Group, Bio-Pharma Consulting Services
What: Susan conducted a Conference Presentation: “Alternatives to Traditional Outsourcing: The FSP Model and CRO Platform Business Models”, Including business case studies from Pfizer and Serono
Where: Oxford International’s 19th Annual Clinical Trials Management Congress
Park Hyatt, Philadelphia, PA
The congress offered attendees the opportunity to network with leading senior-level clinical trials and technology executives, to identify successful strategies in maximizing clinical trial productivity, through the application of e-clinical technologies, and effective patient recruitment and outsourcing strategies. Topic streams that were covered during the event included Clinical Tools and Technologies: Data and Information Management and EDC, outsourcing and partnerships as well as Clinical Trials: Standards, Compliance and Case Studies & Patient Recruitment
When: November 6, 2006
About Eliassen Group
Eliassen Group’s Bio-Pharma Consulting Group, located in Mansfield, MA, offers staff augmentation services, including Functional Service Provider for SAS Programming and Data Management; and consulting services including: SOP, SLA/OLA documentation development; e-Clinical System Selection and Implementation; System Validation and QC; Clinical System Integration, Vendor Selection and Management; Clinical Trial Process Assessment including Metrics Implementation; Outsourcing Strategies; Data Standards Development; Data Management and Legacy Data Migration (Data Mapping).
Eliassen Group, headquartered in Wakefield, MA, offices in New York Metro, Charlotte, NC, Indianapolis, IN, and Groton, CT. Eliassen offers a broad range of technology and software staffing services (both contract and permanent) and project solutions (including implementation & training). The company provides services to clients nationwide in industries including financial services, healthcare/pharmaceutical, life sciences, government, education, manufacturing and software development.
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November 6, 2006
ELIASSEN GROUP EXHIBITS AT GENETOWN LIFE SCIENCE CAREER FAIR CAMBRIDGE, MA NOVEMBER 6TH
Who: Eliassen Group Bio-Pharma Consulting Services division will be exhibiting at the Genetown Life Sciences Career Fair.
What: Genetown Life Sciences Career Fair - The Genetown Career Fair gives job seekers the opportunity to meet face-to-face with the region's elite biopharmaceutical employers and interview for hundreds of open positions.
When/Where: Monday, November 6, 2006, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cambridge Center Marriott
2 Cambridge Center (Broadway & 3rd)
Cambridge, MA
(617) 494-6600
About Genetown:
Produced by BioSpace, Inc., the Genetown Life Science Career Fair will draw over 1000 experienced pre-screened candidates from all areas of the biopharmaceutical spectrum: drug discovery, R & D, quality control & assurance, regulatory affairs & compliance, clinical research, sales & marketing, and more. For more than five years, HireHealth and BioSpace have set the standard for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life science recruiting events.
About Eliassen Group
Eliassen Group’s Bio-Pharma Consulting Group, located in Mansfield, MA, offers staff augmentation services, including Functional Service Provider for SAS Programming and Data Management; and consulting services including: SOP, SLA/OLA documentation development; e-Clinical System Selection and Implementation; System Validation and QC; Clinical System Integration, Vendor Selection and Management; Clinical Trial Process Assessment including Metrics Implementation; Outsourcing Strategies; Data Standards Development; Data Management and Legacy Data Migration (Data Mapping).
Eliassen Group, headquartered in Wakefield, MA, offices in New York Metro, Charlotte, NC, Indianapolis, IN, and Groton, CT. Eliassen offers a broad range of technology and software staffing services (both contract and permanent) and project solutions (including implementation & training). The company provides services to clients nationwide in industries including financial services, healthcare/pharmaceutical, life sciences, government, education, manufacturing and software development.
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November 1, 2006
ELIASSEN GROUP COO TOM NUNN & CFO DAVID MACKEEN PARTICIPATE IN NACCB ANNUAL CONFERENCE PANEL DISCUSSIONS
Who: Eliassen Group COO Tom Nunn and CFO David MacKeen, presented at this year’s annual conference of the National Association of Computer Consultant Businesses (NACCB).
What:
Tom Nunn presented in the panel discussion:
Strategies for Growth for the $10 - $25 Million NACCB Company
This panel discussion was designed to bring together IT executives from companies of similar sizes to answer the question: “How do I grow my company?” Tom participation focused on helping attendees, by providing insight into:
David MacKeen presented in the panel discussion:
Most Profitable NACCB Firms and How they Use the OPR as a Management Tool
David’s presentation focused on how to generate profits in a business environment where margin pressure continues unabated, sharing insight on how to improve profitability as a percentage of revenue.
When/Where: NACCB 2006 Annual Conference, November 1–4, 2006
Universal Orlando Resort's Portofino Bay Hotel
Orlando, Florida
The NACCB annual conference is a hallmark of the IT staffing industry and offers education, networking, panel discussions and an exhibition of products and services. For additional information, visit www.naccb.org.
About Eliassen Group
Eliassen Group, headquartered in Wakefield, MA, also has offices in New York Metro, Charlotte, NC, Indianapolis, IN, Groton, CT and Mansfield, MA. Eliassen Group offers a broad range of technology and software staffing services (both contract and permanent) and project solutions (including implementation & training). The company provides services to clients nationwide in industries including financial services, education, healthcare/pharmaceutical, life sciences, government, manufacturing and software development.
Eliassen Group is nationally certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Eliassen Group is also registered with the United States General Services Administration, Schedule 70 (Contract # GS-35F-0384P). For more information, go to www.eliassen.com or call 800-428-9073.
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October 16, 2006
TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING AND STAFFING LEADER ELIASSEN GROUP EARNS NEW YORK CITY WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CERTIFICATION
Valhalla, NY - (October 16, 2006) –
Eliassen Group, Inc., a national technology consulting, staffing, project solutions and training firm (www.eliassen.com), has received certification as a Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) from the Department of Small Business Services, Division of Economic and Financial Opportunity.
The certification recognizes Eliassen Group in the NYC Vendor Enrollment Center and will list the company on the M/WBE Directory of Certified Businesses. “WBE Certification further emphasizes Eliassen Group’s strong local commitment to the Metro New York business community,” stated company founder and CEO, Mona Eliassen. “It will assist Eliassen Group in growing our presence in New York, helping us serve diversity-minded organizations with our special approach to temporary and permanent IT/software staffing and consulting.” Eliassen Group is also nationally certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).
Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Program (MWBE) works to ensure the participation of minority- and women-owned businesses in the New York City procurement process. Firms that have been in business for over one year and that are at least 51% owned by a minority or woman are eligible for certification. All certified firms are listed in the official Directory of Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprises, now available on-line and is currently distributed to purchasing officers and contracting agencies.
Peg Murphy, Eliassen Group Vice President of Sales, stated: “Eliassen Group is focused on expanding our technology staffing and consulting services in Metro New York – in both the private and public sector. We’re excited about the MWBE program certification and how it helps increase opportunities in the marketplace for women-owned businesses.”
About Eliassen Group
Eliassen Group, headquartered in Wakefield, MA, also has offices in New York Metro, Charlotte, NC, Indianapolis, IN, Groton, CT and Mansfield, MA. Eliassen Group offers a broad range of technology and software staffing services (both contract and permanent) and project solutions (including implementation & training). The company provides services to clients nationwide in industries including financial services, education, healthcare/pharmaceutical, life sciences, government, manufacturing and software development.
Eliassen Group is nationally certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Eliassen Group is also registered with the United States General Services Administration, Schedule 70 (Contract # GS-35F-0384P). For more information, go to www.eliassen.com or call 800-428-9073.
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October 9, 2006
TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING AND STAFFING LEADER ELIASSEN GROUP, SOFTWARE DEVELOPER INTEGRATED CLINICAL SYSTEMS CREATE RELATIONSHIP: Eliassen's Bio-Pharma Division Provides Implementation & Customization for Integrated ReviewTM Software
Wakefield, MA - (October 9, 2006) –
Eliassen Group, Inc., a national technology consulting, staffing, project solutions and training firm (www.eliassen.com), has formed a certification relationship with Integrated Clinical Systems, Inc. (ICS), a leading software developer for data analysis exploration and data mining in pharmaceutical and biotech clinical trials.
The relationship, announced at the Society for Clinical Data Management (SCDM) 2006 Fall Conference, establishes Eliassen Group’s Bio-Pharma Consulting Services division as a certified provider of implementation and customization services for ICS's Integrated ReviewTM (iReview) software, a fully integrated client/server data review tool.
Eliassen Group Bio-Pharma Consulting Services division provides consulting services and staffing for pharmaceutical and biotech clinical trials, focusing on services such as: Functional Service Provider (FSP); niche Data Management and SAS Programming; and consulting services including SOP writing, vendor assessment and management, EDC process execution, process assessments, and system validation.
"We are thrilled to have established this relationship with ICS. Our team has a great deal of experience working with iReview. As lead clinical data managers, we have extensive knowledge in the set-up and use of iReview to analyze and review data from multiple clinical trials," states Susan Bornstein, VP, Bio-Pharma Consulting Services, Eliassen Group. "I’m confident we will be a valuable partner to ICS customers looking to make the most of their investment in iReview. This type of solution-specific service is a central focus of the Bio-Pharma division."
iReview (www.i-review.com) is designed to provide easy to access, review, report, graph, and statistically analyze clinical data from clinical database management systems. It supports ongoing monitoring of data quality and patient safety and may be used to explore data visually to identify trends. iReview is one of the mostly widely used tools for exploratory data analysis and data mining, and is used by 9 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies in the world.
"We have known Susan and the Bio-Pharma team at Eliassen Group for many years. I have the utmost confidence that they'll serve a valuable role as we assist our customers in maximizing their use of iReview," states Eric Herbel, President of ICS. "We will continue to provide the best data review solutions, and look forward to having the Eliassen team compliment our products with top-notch consulting services."
About Eliassen Group
Eliassen Group’s Bio-Pharma Consulting Group, located in Mansfield, MA, offers staff augmentation services, including Functional Service Provider for SAS Programming and Data Management; and consulting services including: SOP, SLA/OLA documentation development; e-Clinical System Selection and Implementation; System Validation and QC; Clinical System Integration, Vendor Selection and Management; Clinical Trial Process Assessment including Metrics Implementation; Outsourcing Strategies; Data Standards Development; Data Management and Legacy Data Migration (Data Mapping).
Eliassen Group, headquartered in Wakefield, MA, also has offices in New York Metro, Charlotte, NC, Indianapolis, IN, and Groton, CT. Eliassen Group offers a broad range of technology and software staffing services (both contract and permanent) and project solutions (including implementation & training). The company provides services to clients nationwide in industries including financial services, education, healthcare/pharmaceutical, life sciences, government, manufacturing and software development.
Eliassen Group is nationally certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Eliassen Group is also registered with the United States General Services Administration, Schedule 70 (Contract # GS-35F-0384P). For more information, go to www.eliassen.com or call 800-428-9073.
About Integrated Clinical Systems
Integrated Clinical Systems, Inc., headquartered in Frenchtown, NJ, is the developer of Integrated ReviewTM, JReview, and Dashboard ReviewTM the industry leading software products for ongoing review of Clinical Data. These products provide an easy and intuitive method for patient profiling, reporting, graphing, ad-hoc data mining and signal detection for clinical data stored in commercial data managements systems, in-house developed systems and data warehouses. The suite of products has been developed by professionals from the Pharmaceutical Industry for professionals in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
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September 28, 2006
ELIASSEN GROUP VICE PRESIDENT SUSAN BORNSTEIN PRESENTS AT SCDM AND CLINICAL TRIAL MANAGEMENT CONGRESS
| Who: | Susan Bornstein M.P.H. Vice President of Bio-Pharma Consulting Services Eliassen Group |
| What: | Presentation: Alternatives to Traditional Outsourcing: The FSP Model and CRO Platform Plus Business Case Serono |
| Where: | 2006 SCDM Fall Conference at Buena Vista Palace Lake Buena Vista, Florida |
| When: | Tuesday, October 10, 2006 8:30AM - 10:00PM |
| Who: | Susan Bornstein M.P.H. Vice President of Bio-Pharma Consulting Services Eliassen Group |
| What: | Presentation: Alternatives to Traditional Outsourcing: The FSP Model and CRO Platform Plus Business Case Serono Business Case from Pfizer Business Case from Serono |
| Where: | Clinical Trial Management Congress, Philadelphia |
| When: | Monday, November 6, 2006 5:20pm to 6:00pm |
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September 15, 2006
ELIASSEN GROUP VICE PRESIDENT PEG MURPHY LEADS PANEL DISCUSSION AT CENTER FOR WOMEN & ENTERPRISE'S "DESTINATION SUCCESS" CONFERENCE
Who: Peg Murphy, Vice President, Eliassen Group
What: "The Perfect Pitch; Making a Lasting Impression" Panel Discussion at the Center for Women & Enterprise - Destination Success Conference
Moderator:
Peg Murphy, Vice President Sales, Eliassen Group
Panelists:
Maureen Rickenbacker, Founder and President, Rickenbacker Resources
Tara Spann, Director of Diversity Initiatives, Staples, Inc.
Sandra Desai, Founder and President, Desai Communication
Destination Success is an annual conference and networking opportunity for women business owners who are WBENC certified or who are interested in becoming certified, featuring a marketplace of CWE client businesses and a panel of business experts.
Established in 1995, the Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women start and grow their own businesses. CWE is a national leader among women’s business development agencies.
| Where: | Omni Parker House 60 School Street Boston, MA |
| When: | Friday, September 15, 2006, 7:30 a.m. – 12 noon |
About Eliassen Group
Eliassen Group, headquartered in Wakefield, MA, offices in New York Metro, Charlotte, NC, Indianapolis, IN, Groton, CT and Mansfield, MA. Eliassen offers a broad range of technology and software staffing services (both contract and permanent) and project solutions (including implementation & training). The company provides services to clients nationwide in industries including financial services, healthcare/pharmaceutical, life sciences, government, education, manufacturing and software development.
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August 8, 2006
ELIASSEN GROUP VICE PRESIDENT SUSAN BORNSTEIN LEADS PANEL DISCUSSION AT 11TH ANNUAL IBC DRUG DISCOVERY TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
Boston, MA - (August 8, 2006) –
Who: Susan Bornstein, Vice President, Eliassen Group, Bio-Pharma Consulting Services
What: Susan will be leading a panel discussion:
Conducting International Clinical Trials
- Challenges and Opportunities in Conducting International Multi-Center Clinical Trials
- Does FDA accept clinical data from Asia and Eastern Europe?
- China vs. India - what are the regulatory difference?
- Partnering with CROs - challenges & opportunities
- Real case studies on partnerships on clinical trials that didn't work in US/Europe but worked well in China or India, especially Phase III study- how India and China reduce time, cost and maintain/increase quality
Where: IBC’s 11th Annual World Congress on Drug Discovery Technology and Development at the World Trade Center Boston & Seaport Hotel, Boston, MA
When: August 8th, 3:15 p.m.
About Eliassen Group
Eliassen Group’s Bio-Pharma Consulting Group, located in Mansfield, MA, offers staff augmentation services, including Functional Service Provider for SAS Programming and Data Management; and consulting services including: SOP, SLA/OLA documentation development; e-Clinical System Selection and Implementation; System Validation and QC; Clinical System Integration, Vendor Selection and Management; Clinical Trial Process Assessment including Metrics Implementation; Outsourcing Strategies; Data Standards Development; Data Management and Legacy Data Migration (Data Mapping).
Eliassen Group, headquartered in Wakefield, MA, offices in New York Metro, Charlotte, NC, Indianapolis, IN, and Groton, CT. Eliassen offers a broad range of technology and software staffing services (both contract and permanent) and project solutions (including implementation & training). The company provides services to clients nationwide in industries including financial services, healthcare/pharmaceutical, life sciences, government, education, manufacturing and software development.
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June 26, 2006
NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY STAFFING LEADER ELIASSEN GROUP SPONSORS WBENC NATIONAL CONFERENCE AND BUSINESS FAIR
Boston, MA - (June 26, 2006) –
Eliassen Group, Inc., a national technology consulting, staffing, project solutions and training firm (www.eliassen.com), announces its’ sponsorship of the Women Business Enterprise National Council’s (WBENC) 2006 National Conference and Business Fair, being held in Miami, June 26 – 29. The conference, dubbed Women in Business Sharing the Vision: Contacts to Contracts, annually attracts over 2,000 women’s business enterprises (WBE) and cooperate leaders. It is the nation’s largest business fair and conference for WBEs.
This year, Eliassen Group is the Transportation Sponsor. Their participation includes booth space at the business fair, program advertising support, and sponsorship of the buses that will transport attendees to the Conference and area hotels.
“Eliassen Group is a proud member of WBENC – the definitive organization representing women-owned businesses. Being a WBENC-certified WBE has helped open many doors in Corporate America for us. Sponsoring the annual conference is one way we’re showing our support for the work of this great organization,” stated Eliassen Group founder and CEO Mona Eliassen. “The conference is an excellent forum for us to meet with and better understand the needs and issues of current and potential clients, as well as showcase Eliassen Group’s unique approach to technology staffing and consulting services.”
Mona Eliassen is very active in WBENC as a member of the WBENC Women’s Enterprise Leadership Forum. The Forum’s mission is to promote, translate and advocate the needs, issues and benefits of women's business enterprises and to facilitate corporate and supplier business opportunities for members of WBENC. In 2004, Mona was the recipient of the WBENC “Business All-Star” award.
About Eliassen Group
Eliassen Group, headquartered in Wakefield, MA, has offices in New York Metro, Charlotte, NC, Indianapolis, IN, and Groton, CT. It offers a broad range of technology and software staffing services (both contract and permanent) and project solutions (including implementation & training). The company provides services to clients nationwide in industries including financial services, healthcare/pharmaceutical, life sciences, government, education, manufacturing and software development.
Eliassen Group is nationally certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Eliassen Group is also registered with the United States General Services Administration, Schedule 70 (Contract # GS-35F-0384P). For more information, go to www.eliassen.com or call 800-428-9073.
About WBENC
The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC, pronounced wee-bank), created in 1997, is dedicated to enhancing opportunities for women's business enterprises in America's major business markets. In partnership with women's business organizations throughout the United States, WBENC provides access to a national standard of certification, with the Amos Tuck School at Dartmouth College an Executive Management Program for women business owners, hosts Women in Business: Sharing the Vision (the nation's largest conference and business fair for certified WBEs and corporate supplier diversity and procurement executives), and provides information certified women's businesses to purchasing managers through an Internet database - WBENClink. For more information about the national conference, visit the web site at www.wbenc.org .
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June 13, 2006
NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY STAFFING LEADER ELIASSEN GROUP LAUNCHES BIO-PHARMA CONSULTING SERVICES DIVISION: Bio-Pharma Led by Newly Appointed VP Susan Bornstein
Boston, MA - (June 13, 2006) –
Eliassen Group, Inc., a national technology consulting, staffing, project solutions and training firm (www.eliassen.com), announces the launch of a new division – Eliassen Group Bio-Pharma Consulting Services. The new division, which is led by newly appointed Eliassen Group Vice President Susan Bornstein, is focused on providing consulting services and staffing for pharmaceutical and biotech clinical trials.
Bio-Pharma Consulting Services provides Functional Service Provider (FSP); niche Data Management and SAS Programming; and consulting services including SOP writing, vendor assessment and management, EDC process execution, process assessments, and system validation.
“I’m excited about the launch of Eliassen Group’s Bio-Pharma Consulting Services and believe what we’re offering is unique – and in high demand amongst pharmaceutical companies. We’re currently working with a number of leading pharmaceutical companies,” states Bornstein. “Instead of a traditional staff augmentation model, we are taking a customized approach to meet each client’s needs, creating a solution that mirrors an organization’s systems and structure. We offer the speed, flexibility and control necessary to deliver the best staffing solution –the most qualified consultants and top-notch professional consulting services.”
Bio-Pharma offers a full suite of services, including Functional Service Provider (SAS Programming and Data Management); Process Documentation Development; System Selection and Implementation; System Validation and QC; Clinical System Integration, Vendor Selection and Management; Clinical Trial Process Assessment including Metrics Implementation; Outsourcing Strategies; Data Standards Development; Data Management and Legacy Data Migration.
Susan Bornstein has over 17 years of clinical research experience both in industry and academia. Prior to joining Eliassen Group, she was Program Director in the Neurology Global Product Development Unit at Serono, Inc. Also at Serono, Susan held the position of Worldwide Director of Data Management. Prior to Serono, she was the Worldwide Senior Director of Data Management for a CRO and had previously worked at the Center for Human Genetics at Boston University.
About Eliassen Group
Eliassen Group, headquartered in Wakefield, MA, has offices in New York Metro, Charlotte, NC, Indianapolis, IN, and Groton, CT. It offers a broad range of technology and software staffing services (both contract and permanent) and project solutions (including implementation & training). The company provides services to clients nationwide in industries including financial services, healthcare/pharmaceutical, life sciences, government, education, manufacturing and software development.
Eliassen Group is nationally certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Eliassen Group is also registered with the United States General Services Administration, Schedule 70 (Contract # GS-35F-0384P). For more information, go to www.eliassen.com or call 800-428-9073.
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March 29, 2006
ELIASSEN GROUP LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE: Interactive Features Let Job Seekers Search On-Line for Jobs; Employer Post Positions
Boston, MA - (March 29, 2006) –
Eliassen Group, Inc., a national technology consulting, staffing, project solutions and training firm (www.eliassen.com), recently launched a new web site featuring new interactive features designed to help employers and job seekers optimize their search process. The new site also incorporates Eliassen Group’s new logo and image.
“In the process of designing and building the new site, we spent a good deal of time reflecting on what our clients and consultants would find most valuable and helpful,” states Trish Gillis, Eliassen Group Director of Marketing. “The new features reflect their feedback for more interactive capabilities. Employers now have an option to post their own job orders, and consultants have the ability to view open job opportunities, just by logging on to the site.”
The new web site also features a host of new services from Eliassen Group Special Services. The new offerings include Eliassen's Project Solutions Model – a hybrid project solution model that offers comprehensive project services at staff augmentation rates; Technology Education Services – customized curricula and training to support proprietary systems; CRM and ERP systems; technology certification; and mission-critical commercial software; as well as Productivity and Business Skills Education – seminars geared toward helping both teams and individuals improve their ability to achieve successful projects.
About Eliassen Group
Eliassen Group, headquartered in Wakefield, MA, has offices in New York Metro, Charlotte, NC, Indianapolis, IN, and Groton, CT. It offers a broad range of technology and software staffing services (both contract and permanent) and project solutions (including implementation & training). The company provides services to clients nationwide in industries including financial services, education, healthcare/pharmaceutical, life sciences, government, manufacturing and software development.
Eliassen Group is nationally certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Eliassen Group is also registered with the United States General Services Administration, Schedule 70 (Contract # GS-35F-0384P). For more information, go to www.eliassen.com or call 800-428-9073.
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February 9, 2006
ELIASSEN GROUP APPOINTS KYLE SWIST TO DIRECTOR OF PERMANENT PLACEMENT
Boston, MA - (February 9, 2006) –
Eliassen Group, Inc., a national technology consulting, staffing, project solutions and training firm (www.eliassen.com), announces the hiring of Kyle Swist as Director of Permanent Placement. Responsible for the management Eliassen Group’s permanent placement business, Swist will focus on growing Eliassen’s internal team and further strengthen the firm’s dire hire search and recruitment capabilities.
“Our clients demand outstanding technology professionals and seamless hiring support, while our consultant candidates expect Eliassen to find them the best jobs out there,” stated Tom Nunn, Eliassen Group Chief Operating Officer. “Kyle’s strong industry experience and track record of success will be a tremendous asset as we further strengthen our position as a leader in the permanent placement business.”
Permanent placement is on the rise – a recent survey conducted by Eliassen Group revealed that 40% of technology workers saw a rise in the level of permanent job opportunities in 2005. “I’m thrilled to join an organization with such an outstanding reputation and history in the technology staffing industry,” stated Swist. “The growing demand for permanent placement services, coupled with Eliassen Group’s commitment to client service and outstanding recruitment capabilities, makes this a tremendous opportunity.”
Prior to joining the company, Swist was Division Manager, IT Search Division for global staffing firm, Hudson Global Resources. Prior to that, he held managerial and executive positions at staffing firms: Ajilon, Robert Half International and Modis. Swist, who resides in Arlington Mass., received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Westfield State College, where he also played Varsity Football and was named NEFC Player of the Year in 1996.
About Eliassen Group
Eliassen Group, headquartered in Wakefield, MA, has offices in New York Metro, Charlotte, NC, Indianapolis, IN, and Groton, CT. It offers a broad range of technology and software staffing services (both contract and permanent) and project solutions (including implementation & training). The company provides services to clients nationwide in industries including financial services, education, healthcare/pharmaceutical, life sciences, government, manufacturing and software development.
Eliassen Group is nationally certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Eliassen Group is also registered with the United States General Services Administration, Schedule 70 (Contract # GS-35F-0384P). For more information, go to www.eliassen.com or call 800-428-9073.
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January 26, 2006
ELIASSEN GROUP: IT CONSULTANTS REPORT MORE JOBS, SLIGHTLY BETTER PAY IN 2005; GROWTH DRIVEN BY HEALTHCARE, PHARMACEUTICAL & FINANCIAL SERVICES
Boston, MA - (January 26, 2006) –
Over the past year, technology workers are reaping the benefits of more employment opportunities, plus stable and rising compensation levels, according to the results of a just released survey of almost 1,200 IT consultants by Eliassen Group, a leading national specialty technology staffing firm (www.eliassen.com). The highest area of reported growth was in consultant assignments, where 55% of respondents saw an increased amount of opportunities, compared to only 17% reporting fewer jobs. Permanent positions are also on the rise - 40.5% reporting more opportunities - further indications of a growing job market.
Pay Rate on the Rise
Compensation levels were strong and stable, if not spectacular: 33% reported increased pay rates, 33% reported them as steady, while only 22% experienced decreases. The majority of those increases were in the single digit percentages -58% of respondents citing less than a 10% increase, 29% reporting 10% to 20% increases; and 13% experiencing more than 20% growth in compensation.
"Increasing pay rates is good news for consultants, as it indicates increased demand in the marketplace - and this supports the 30% growth we've observed at Eliassen Group," states Mike McBrierty, vice president of recruiting, Eliassen Group. "However, the data indicates that most increases are modest - single digits - suggesting that workers in long term or permanent positions are still cautious and not jumping back into the consultant arena. This should further drive demand and pay rates; ultimately persuading more workers in permanent positions to shift back to consulting."
"The amount of respondents who reported decreasing pay rates is a bit of a surprise and may be attributed to workers who secured top-dollar, long term contracts at the peak of the tech bubble, and are now experiencing a market correction," he added.
Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Driving Growth
A variety of industries appear to be driving much of the growth, with respondents pointing to medical/healthcare (46%) and pharmaceutical/biotech (41%) as the areas experiencing the most increased hiring activity. Financial services, software and government also reported as strong job growth; 38%, 30% and 20% respectively.
"The relatively broad array of vertical industries experiencing strong growth is revealing. During the last major 'up cycle' the hot growth was focused primarily in the software/high tech industries - this time it's diverse; healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotech, financial, government," states McBrierty. "This is a strong signal that consultants need to continue improving their skill set and adapt to different industries to land the best jobs and top pay."
Pay Rate & Technology Most Important Criteria
Against the backdrop of these strong signs of a rebounding IT economy, respondents showed signs of slowly becoming more selective when considering new positions. Pay rate (40%) and type of technology (32%) ranked as two most important considerations for selection of an assignment. Company reputation, benefits and industry ranked as the least important deciding factors; 24%, 26% and 27% respectively.
"It's a bit of a surprise that 'company reputation' and 'industry' ranked so low - it's counter to what we typically hear. From a consultant's point of view, as the market becomes stronger they can be more selective and align themselves with the strongest companies and hottest industries," states McBrierty. "This lack of importance in 'reputation' and 'industry' may be a bit of hangover effect from the down turn, when jobs were scarce and workers became less selective. This trend should reverse itself as business continues to strengthen."