Fairfield County Business Journal articles from October 2002

Fairfield County Business Journal archives from October 2002

Off-off-Broadway potential growth engine for Fairfield. (Competitive Edge).
October 7, 2002... Hoping to offer area residents New York City-type entertainment without the hassle of trekking to Manhattan -- and to boost local business -- a Fairfield theater company is expanding into a larger facility of its own. In August, Fairfield...

Pumping up: Skandia to invest $255M in Shelton unit.(Skandia Insurance Company Ltd. aims to strengthen financial position of subsidiary American Skandia)
October 7, 2002... Despite speculation on Wall Street that Shelton-based American Skandia is up for sale, its Swedish parent, Skandia Insurance Company Ltd., has announced a plan to pump in $255 million to strengthen the U.S. subsidiary's financial position. ...

Unemployment data reliable, economists say.
October 7, 2002... Economists and government labor market trackers say unemployment figures are a reliable indicator of the state's labor situation even when laid off workers do not opt for benefits. About 30 percent of those out of work in Connecticut do not...

OPIC and SBA launch small business initiative.(Overseas Private Investment Corp., Small Business Administration)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... Tapping the capacity of small businesses to transform economies, the U.S. Overseas Private Investment Corp. (OPIC) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) integrated efforts to promote expansion of small businesses into emerging...

Westport retail project nets $4.9M in financing.(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... A plan to turn the site of the former Connecticut state, police barracks in Westport into, a retail center anchored by a Walgreens drug store received $4.975 million in financing, according to brokers. The Westport office of Holliday...

Employers may have to enroll non-custodial parents. (Issues@Work).(health insurance coverage)
October 7, 2002... A new state law implementing the National Medical Support Notice (NMSN) system in Connecticut will result in some employers having to provide health insurance coverage for certain employees and their children who currently aren't enrolled in...

Avoiding criminal liability. (Issues@Work).
October 7, 2002... In my last column. I discussed some ways in which the federal laws enacted in the wake of the Enron Corp. /WorldCom Inc. collapses will impact companies, not only regarding financial and accounting practices, but also in the areas of tougher...

Good news on real estate for financial planners.
October 7, 2002... Financial planners in Fairfield County seeking to entice or simply cheer up clients who may be gun shy about putting money in the stock market can safely look to the old standby of real estate as an alternative plan. The housing market has...

Voters think politicians should focus on jobs.
October 7, 2002... When the economy grew at a dizzying pace and the stock market hit a record High two years ago, joining the millionaire club seemed a reachable goal to many in Connecticut and economic worries hardly touched them. Not any more. With growth...

Xerox can't shake past accounting issues.
October 7, 2002... Despite all its best efforts to turn the focus back on the global business synonymous with copiers, Xerox Corp. took a blow when the Stamford company announced federal prosecutors were conducting a criminal investigation into the accounting...

Unemployment benefits rise.(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... Workers' and unemployment compensation maximum benefits increased Oct. 1 Workers' compensation: The state labor commissioner has determined that the average weekly earnings of all employees on workers' compensation will be $909. The...

Employees want more information on health care.
October 7, 2002... With worries increasing about the affordability and availability of quality health care, 92 percent of Americans now say it is important to be more informed as health care consumers, according to a new workplace survey. But as an estimated 100...

Out-of-state executives impressed with Connecticut.
October 7, 2002... The state's initiative to promote Connecticut as one of the nation's fastest-growing technology hot spots is producing results according to two new surveys -- one taken in-state and one conducted out-of-state. Fifty-five percent of 400...

State helps Connecticut businesses in global trade.
October 7, 2002... Connecticut manufacturers are exporting more of their products to more countries, partly because of additional help from the state and federal governments. Among the main products exported by Connecticut companies are...

How to finance your exports.
October 7, 2002... Got the contract? Get the cash you need to fill it. Take advantage of the pre-export financing available from two expert export agencies: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for loan requests of $1.1 million and under, and the...

Things to avoid in marketing.
October 7, 2002... Bad things happen to good marketing, to paraphrase the title of a popular book of several years ago. It makes a salient point that often flies over the heads of everyone from chief executive officer to salesperson. It's this: unlike other...

Couple's Town & Country Galleries a success. (PowerCouple).(Nick and Elaine Vazzana)
October 7, 2002... Nick and Elaine Vazzana have the perfect recipe for business. First, take a splash of business savvy; which between the two of them contains more A than 50 years 6f corporate and entrepreneurial experience. Then throw in several dashes of...

Global economic outlook: stagnation a rising risk. (Focus).
October 7, 2002... The global economy's mediocre recovery is running out of steam. Following a robust spring, the recovery began to falter this summer. After the high-tech bubble burst two years ago, most industrialized economies, along with the Asian high-tech...

Tough year: local exporters search for new markets. (Focus).
October 7, 2002... "This has been a tough year for everyone," said Sheldon Murphy, owner and president of Nature Plus in Stratford. "All over the world people are delaying their purchases," and that has resulted in flat export revenue this year for his company...

Opportunity in Korea's health care market. (Focus).(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... Korea's multibillion dollar health care market offers excellent opportunities for American exporters. That's the message of the free webcast "Opportunities and Challenges: Korea's Healthcare Market," which features expert advice from...

Computer users, makers not on same page. (Tech Cetera).(computer manuals important)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... Manuals? We don't need no stinkin' manuals! That might be what software and hardware makers think. The trend toward a manual-less world has been slow but steady for a while now. After all, companies save money if they don't have to print...

Seven secrets to network security. (Tech Cetera).
October 7, 2002... What comes to mind when you think of network security? Often, we think of costly software based on complicated mathematical algorithms, of budget-breaking consultants, or huge staffing increases. Before ratcheting up the budget, let's...

State backs bioscience loans from Webster Bank. (Tech Cetera).
October 7, 2002... When it comes to developing an attractive environment for bioscience companies, Connecticut seems to be putting its money where its mouth is. The state is launching a new program in January that will provide Connecticut banks with a 30...

Connecticut Innovations holds 12th annual show. (Tech Cetera).
October 7, 2002... Connecticut Innovations (CI), the state's leading investor in high-technology, last week held its 12th annual technology exhibition and dinner at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington. The event featured about 50 exhibitors and 1,000 attendees and...

Highly compensated CEOs. (The List).(GE's Jeff Immelt tops list)
October 7, 2002... THE LIST FCBJ Highly Compensated CEOs Ranked by total annual compensation; salary, bonus and other compensation of $350,000 or more. FAIRFIELD COUNTY Rank Name, address, phone number and CEO website...

Marquardt & Roche and Partners (MRP), Stamford, a marketing communications agency, won an award in the 2002 ACE Awards contest conducted by the New York Chapter of the Business Marketing Association. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(print advertising award)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... Marquardt & Roche and Partners (MRP), Stamford, a marketing communications agency, won an award in the 2002 ACE Awards contest conducted by the New York Chapter of the Business Marketing Association. MRP took third-place in the "single print ad...

EagleVision Inc. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(Performance Achievement Award)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... EagleVision Inc., Stamford, a television and communications production company, received a Performance Achievement Award from Pitney Bowes Global Mailing Systems for its production of Pitney Bowes' annual Supplier Day Awards event.

Norwalk Community College, Norwalk, received a $688,414 grant from the National Science Foundation. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(associate degree program in computer security)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... Norwalk Community College, Norwalk, received a $688,414 grant from the National Science Foundation, Arlington, Va., an independent agency of the federal government, to create an associate degree program in computer security and data assurance....

Fairfield University, Fairfield, was awarded $294,806 by the U.S. Department of State. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(Russian university professors visit U.S.)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... Fairfield University, Fairfield, was awarded $294,806 by the U.S. Department of State to host 12 Russian university professors over the next three years to increase their understanding of American culture and train them in different teaching...

Datahr Rehabilitation Institute. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... Datahr Rehabilitation Institute, Brookfield, a provider of rehabilitation services for individuals with neurological and developmental disabilities, received a $10,000 grant from the Fairfield County Community Foundation to support the...

Health Net of the Northeast Inc. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(accreditation)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... Health Net of the Northeast Inc., Shelton, a health plan, received a three-year accreditation for its quad-state plan from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, Norwalk, received a $2,500 grant from The Dow Chemical Company Foundation. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, Norwalk, received a $2,500 grant from The Dow Chemical Company Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Dow Chemical Co., Midland, Mich., a science and technology company, to support its traveling teacher...

TMP Worldwide Executive Search. (Newsmakers).(appointments)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... TMP Worldwide Executive Search, a division of TMP Worldwide Inc. that specializes in executive search, announced the following appointments. Darren G. Romano of Monroe was appointed global human resources practice leader and a partner in...

Ernst & Young L.L.P. (Newsmakers).(appointments)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... Ernst & Young L.L.P., a professional services firm, announced the following promotions in its Stamford office. Ian S. Bradley of Westport was promoted to a tax partner. Bradley was formerly a tax senior manager. He transferred to the...

On the Agenda.(Calendar)
October 7, 2002... Tuesday, Oct. 8 Society for Human Resource Management chapter luncheon meeting, with Leona May of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 11:15 a.m., Holiday Inn, 80 Newtown Road, Danbury. $15 members; $20 non-members. For...

Lorraine Leonard of Stamford, a Realtor in the Stamford office of William Raveis Real Estate & Home Services, was named one of the "top 100 salespeople" nationwide by Realtor Magazine. (Real Estate Update).(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... Lorraine Leonard of Stamford, a Realtor in the Stamford office of William Raveis Real Estate & Home Services, was named one of the "top 100 salespeople" nationwide by Realtor Magazine. Leonard has 32 years of experience in the real estate...

Bridgeport Commons L.L.C. (Real Estate Update).(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... Bridgeport Commons L.L.C. acquired Bridgeport Commons I and II, two apartment buildings totaling 86 units at 1525 and 1535 Central Ave., Bridgeport, from Lennar Partners Inc. for $2,475,000. Marcus & Millichap Investment Real Estate Services,...

Casatelli Marble & Tiles. (Real Estate Update).(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... Casatelli Marble & Tiles purchased a 19,000-square-foot industrial building at 114 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk, from. Supply 1 Corp., Rochester N.Y., for $2 million. Casatelli Marble & Tiles will use the building to display and store its...

Angel Commercial L.L.C. (Real Estate Update).(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... Angel Commercial L.L.C., Fairfield, announced the following transactions. Piccolo Sunnyside Deli & Catering L.L.C. purchased a 3,546-square-foot building at 41.5 River Road, Shelton, from DMT Catering Enterprises L.L.C. for $270,000. ...

Stewart "convicted" before indictment. (Looking Inside).
October 7, 2002... From what we hear, Martha Stewart may eventually be indicted and tried in a real court of law, though it would be hard to find anywhere in the United States she could receive a fair trial. The major media saw fit to treat her as they did...

Traffic congestion: causes and cures. (Viewpoint).(Connecticut's transportation capital and operating needs )
October 7, 2002... We see a lot of road congestion these days. Ever wonder why it's so bad? Consider the following: The Connecticut Department of Transportation has calculated that the "capacity" of Route 1-95 is 5,750 vehicles per hour. If that many vehicles...

Women in motion. (Fly on the Wall).(Arthritis Foundation)
October 7, 2002... Despite the five-car pileup on Southbound I-95 that kept several upstate guests fashionably late, the Southern New England Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation's inaugural Crystal Ball: A Salute to Women in Motion, was a great success. It's...

Anniversaries. (Fly on the Wall).(Therese Saint Clair Stationers & Engravers)(Brief Article)
October 7, 2002... An anniversary celebration on Sept. 26 marked the 25th year Therese Saint Clair Stationers & Engravers, located in downtown Greenwich, has been in business. Owners Sheila and Rick May, who acquired the store in May from Saint Clair, are...

Scanning company grows in 3D.(3D Digital Corp.)
October 14, 2002... Imagine golf shoes made specifically to fit every curve of your foot. Imagine automotive engineers testing the slightest aerodynamic variations in the design of a sports car to achieve maximum performance. Imagine a company that produces a...

Fairfield Hills sparks debate on land use: residents weigh lower taxes vs. open space.(commercial development at the former Fairfield Hills state mental hospital)(Newtown, Connecticut)
October 14, 2002... Newtown residents are debating the tax benefits associated with large economic development projects versus those of preserving open space for future generations, with the fate of one of Fairfield County's larger developable properties hanging...

NLRB approves $17.6M labor settlement.(United States National Labor Relations Board)(AlliedSignal Inc.)(Honeywell Inc.)
October 14, 2002... In one of the biggest back-pay settlements in history, more than 500 former employees of Allied Signal Inc.'s Army engine plant in Stratford will receive $17.6 million from an agreement stemming from the plant closure in 1995. The...

Information technology firms go to Russia with love.(outsourced labor)(GRT Corp.)
October 14, 2002... More than a decade after Eastern Europe stepped out from behind the Iron Curtain, analysts say the region is a hot spot for information technology companies looking to outsource projects to build a competitive advantage. "Offshore...

Protecting company secrets. (Issues@Work).
October 14, 2002... In Fairfield County and the rest of Connecticut, with many competing businesses in technology, insurance, pharmaceuticals and other industries, employees are often a company's most valuable asset and many of them have confidential corporate...

New medical records privacy rules create human resource challenges.(United States Department of Health and Human Services)
October 14, 2002... If you thought it was challenging keeping up with emerging employee privacy rules on every front, prepare yourself for the new medical privacy regulations. Recently, the U.S. Department of Health arid Human Services (DHHS) issued the final...

State sets example with design of 'green' buildings.(Connecticut Department of Public Works)
October 14, 2002... While architects and planners are talking more about energy-efficient "green" buildings, Connecticut hopes to set the example for professionals and municipalities across the state by building a few of them. Under a pilot program, the state...

Christmas sales forecast to increase by 4 percent.
October 14, 2002... The National Retail Federation (NRF) is forecasting 2002 Christmas-season holiday retail sales to increase 4 percent on a year-over-year basis, down from the 5.6 percent increase recorded last year. This year's moderate sales prediction...

Connecticut's economic recovery crawling, survey finds.(Connecticut Business and Industry Association's economic survey)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... Connecticut's businesses say their economic recovery is slow and uneven and that last year's terrorist attacks continue to be a drag on area firms, according to the latest Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) survey. "The...

Priceline.com to sell cars.(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... Norwalk-based Priceline.com announced the launch of an online car buying service covering all popular makes and models. "We believe priceline.com is the most buyer-friendly way to research and purchase a vehicle," priceline.com vice...

Gartner says investment in business continuity planning slow.
October 14, 2002... More companies are trying to become a real-time enterprise, but many enterprises are not implementing critical business continuity plans, according to Gartner Inc. in Stamford. Gartner analysts said fewer than 25 percent of global 2000...

Profits & passions: a flower business blossoms with success.(Barbara Scott's professional life)
October 14, 2002... When Barbra Scott decided to change careers, she made what may seem like an improbable jump -- from designing women's clothing to arranging dried flowers. But it did not seem improbable to Scott. "The ability to create a well-proportioned...

Dealing with the rising cost of employee benefits. (Employee Compensation & Benefits).
October 14, 2002... Today's business world has seen an immense amount of instability and uncertainty, but the cost of business services has for the most part remained steady with one major exception -- the rising cost of employee benefits. This forsaken piece...

A lean year: pay freezes, four-day week help small company survive. (Employee Compensation & Benefits).(Ray Schaer of Hannes Precision Industries )
October 14, 2002... Ray Schaer is struggling to keep his 10 employees on the payroll, find ways to pay for skyrocketing health benefits, meet the cheaper overseas competition, and try to eke out a small raise next year to make up for this year's pay freeze. ...

Employee assistance programs to the rescue. (Employee Compensation & Benefits).
October 14, 2002... A rocky marriage is sending your best sales rep's performance into a nose dive. Your information technology troubleshooter is home coaxing a balky second-grader back to school. And there are some very disturbing vibes from back in the mailroom....

Five steps for a safe retirement in uncertain times. (Employee Compensation & Benefits).
October 14, 2002... "No matter what your age, it is never too late to start taking control over your financial future," contends Martin D. Weiss, chairman of Weiss Ratings Inc. and author of the national best-seller "The Ultimate Safe Money Guide." "Always...

Commercial banks. (The List).(ranking of Fairfield County banks)(Illustration)
October 14, 2002... Commercial Banks Ranked by Total Assets FAIRFIELD COUNTY Name, address and Year-to-date phone number profit as of Area code: 203 ...

Fairfield County Medical Association. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(Brian McGovern wins award)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... Dr. Brian McGovern of Wilton, assistant chairman of the department of emergency medicine and medical director of emergency medical services at Norwalk Hospital, Norwalk, received the 2002 Dr. Melville G. Magida Award from the Fairfield County...

People's Bank. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(receives community involvement award)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... People's Bank, Bridgeport, received the 2002 Corporate Citizen of the Year Award from Immaculate Conception Shelter & Housing Corp., Hartford, a provider of shelter and services for individuals who are homeless.

Web Marketing Association. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(honors Byte Interactive L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... Byte Interactive L.L.C., South Norwalk, a provider of digital marketing solutions and strategies, received a "Standard of Excellence" honor in The 2002 WebAwards competition of the Web Marketing Association for four Web site design and...

The Childcare Learning Centers. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(receives grant from Fairfield County Community Foundation)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... The Childcare Learning Centers, Stamford and Greenwich, a not-for-profit agency that provides early childhood education and care programs, received an $8,000 grant from the Fairfield County Community Foundation, Wilton, for its new Learning In...

Grubb & Ellis Co. (Newsmakers).(John D. Foster)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... John D. Foster was appointed executive vice president and managing director of the Stamford office of Grubb & Ellis Co., a commercial real estate firm. Foster has 29 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, most recently as a...

Insignia/ESG. (Newsmakers).(C. Scott Brown)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... C. Scott Brown of Weston was appointed a managing director in the Stamford office of Insignia/ESG, a commercial real estate firm. Most recently, Brown was a managing director at GVA Williams, New York City. Prior to that, he was a managing...

Pace University. (Newsmakers).(Douglas J. Whiting)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... Douglas J. Whiting of Fairfield was appointed vice president of university relations at Pace University, which has campuses in New York City and Westchester County, N.Y. Since 1998, Whiting was associate vice president for public relations at...

Mutual Housing Association at Southwestern Connecticut Inc. (Newsmakers).(Jenifer Svelnys)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... Jenifer Svelnys of Fairfield was appointed community development manager at the Mutual Housing Association at Southwestern Connecticut Inc., Stamford, a nonprofit affordable housing developer. Svelnys holds a bachelor of science degree in human...

Center for Women and Families of Eastern Fairfield County. (Newsmakers).(Joann E. Rotar)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... Joann E. Rotar of Waterbury joined The Center for Women and Families of Eastern Fairfield County, Bridgeport, a nonprofit organization that provides services to women and their families in cases relating to sexual assault and comestic violence,...

Danbury Children First. (Newsmakers).(Patti Keckeisen, Nancy L. Greger )(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... Danbury Children First, Danbury, an organization that empowers parents to improve the lives of children, announced the following appointments. Patti Keckeisen of Danbury joined the organization as parent leadership development coordinator....

On the agenda. (On the Record).(Calendar)
October 14, 2002... Thursday, Oct. 17 Fairfield chapter of Business Network International meeting, with Ed Hassman on promotional products for the holiday season, 7 a.m., First Church Congregational, Beach and Old Post Road, Fairfield. Call Martin Armstrong...

Southern Fairfield County Women's Council of Realtors. (Real Estate Update).(appoints Christine Larson Edwards)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... Christine Larson Edwards of Greenwich, a Realtor at Preferred Properties in Greenwich, was named president of the Southern Fairfield County Women's Council of Realtors. Edwards has been in the real estate field for more than 12 years.

Buy Direct L.L.C. (Real Estate Update).(moves to new location, Norwalk, Connecticut)(Brief Article)
October 14, 2002... Buy Direct L.L.C., a members-only shopping club, signed a lease for 7,226 square feet of office space at Merritt on the River, 20 Glover Ave., Norwalk. Buy Direct will relocate to the building from another site in Norwalk. HK Group, Westport,...

Social responsibility good for business. (Off the Record).(Column)
October 14, 2002... Being identified as a "socially responsible" company can benefit businesses of every size, particularly when the motivation to furnish financial and hands-on support for some worthwhile need or purpose is genuine. But when companies appear...

Sheraton's smart idea yields satisfaction. (Viewpoint).
October 14, 2002... Credit Sheraton Hotels for being the first full-service hotel chain to pay up when a guest has a problem or a glitch. Ads for the month-old Sheraton Service Promise vows to give an instant discount, Starwood preferred guest points, even a free...

Indicted, tired and convicted by the media. (Looking Inside).(various news briefs)
October 14, 2002... Last week, we ruminated about the fate of Martha Stewart, who has not yet been indicted by any government agency as we write this. Once she is charged, where will the government find an unbiased jury? There are few people who have not...

Reiki: pop fad or panacea? (Fly on the Wall).
October 14, 2002... Working as the Business Journal's Fly on the Wall can be extremely stressful at times. Buzzing around, anonymously searching for the juicy tidbits Fairfield County's business people crave for is not all it's cracked up to be. Recently, the...

Summit opens door to cross-county cooperation.(Fairfield County, Connecticut, Westchester County, New York)
October 21, 2002... Cooperation between Fairfield County municipalities and Westchester County, N.Y., would help solve the region's problems, but officials on both sides of the state line say they're not sure how to formalize the effort. Stamford Mayor Dannel...

Giving charities a competitive edge.(Lamar Advertising L.L.C., Daniel Carney, free-of-charge advertising of charity fund-raisers on bulletin board)
October 21, 2002... Daniel-Carney wants to give nonprofit groups and charities in Fairfield County a competitive edge by helping them raise the funds they need to operate. "I wanted to do something for the community," said Carney, vice president and general...

Group opposes I-95 double decking: Coastal TIA says commuters should buck up if traveling at rush hour.(Connecticut; Transportation Strategy Board, Coastal Corridor Transportation Investment Area)
October 21, 2002... Representatives of the state's multitiered Transportation Strategy Board (TSB) have a blunt message for businesses and commuters in Fairfield County: In the future, expect to pay a premium if you want to use the existing highway system during...

Board sees rail as the answer.(Connecticut Transportation Strategy Board to get recommendations from Coastal Corridor Transportation Investment Area )
October 21, 2002... When the Coastal Corridor Transportation Investment Area (TIA) submits its ideas and recommendations to the state's Transportation Strategy Board (TSB) next month, the emphasis will be on getting people and freight to ride the rails. ...

At your leisure.(leisure and recreational attractions)(Directory)
October 21, 2002... SHOPPING CENTERS Cortlandt Town Center Mohegan Lake * 526-4995 More than 40 retailers serving northern Westchester. Cross County Shopping Center Yonkers * 968-9570 One million-square-feet offering more than 100 stores...

FASB still looking at stock option change.(Financial Accounting Standards Board)
October 21, 2002... The chairman of the Norwalk-based Financial Accounting Standards Board told a group of investor relations professionals in October that political winds have changed to the point where there is now support for mandatory expensing of stock-based...

Preventing 'negligent hiring' suits. (Issues@Work).
October 21, 2002... When making hiring recommendations or decisions, human-resource managers in Fairfield County and the rest of the state obviously rely heavily on the interview and resume. But how important are the candidate's references? Very, say...