Warren, MI – Aug. 15, 2011 – It takes a clear commitment to quality human resources initiatives for a company to be named a “Metropolitan Detroit’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.” These select companies will be honored by the Michigan Business and Professional Association (MBPA) on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011 at the Dearborn Inn Marriott.

This year’s winners practice innovative strategies and represent best practices in human resources in industries as diverse as automotive, insurance, hospitality, communications and nonprofit organizations. Angott Search Group is pleased to announce that they have been selected as a “Metropolitan Detroit 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.” This is the first time Angott Search Group has been selected to receive this nomination.

An independent research firm evaluates each company’s entry based on key measures in various categories. They include Communication, Community Initiatives, Compensation and Benefits, Diversity and Multiculturalism, Employee Education and Development, Employee Engagement and Commitment, Recognition and Retention, Recruitment and Selection, Small Business and Work-Life Balance.

“It’s a tremendous honor to be selected by the Michigan Business and Professional Association for this award,” said President Mark Angott.  “It’s really a testament to the talent and quality of the people at Angott Search Group.  Without a doubt, it’s our employees who make this such a great place to work.”

“This year’s 101 award recipients stand out from most businesses in that they have exceeded traditional human resource practices to recruit, develop, motivate and retain their employees. They acknowledge the value their employees have on affecting the success of their company,” said Jennifer Kluge, MBPA President. “We are very impressed by the commitment that they have demonstrated to their employees.”

Contact the Michigan Business and Professional Association at 586-393-8800 or visit www.101bestandbrightest.com to register or for more information. 

Sponsors of the “Metropolitan Detroit’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” include WDIV Channel 4 News, WXYZ TV 7 News, Corp! Magazine, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Davenport University, DTE Energy, A T & T Michigan, Harvard Drug Group, Detroit Athletic Club, Staples, McGraw Wentworth, Atlas Oil, Strategic Staffing Solutions and Companion Life and HRAGD.

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Based in Rochester, Mich., Angott Search Group (ASG), (www.asgteam.com) has been identifying, qualifying and delivering top talent to our clients since 1981. Our team of recruiters has decades of hands-on experience and specializes in several different industry niches. Our goal is to positively impact companies and enhance careers with a business approach that embodies the principles of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. It is this belief coupled with our mission that has made Angott Search Group one of the leading executive search firms in the nation.

Based in Warren, Mich., the Michigan Business & Professional Association (MBPA) is the largest business organization of small to medium-sized businesses in Michigan, representing more than 20,000 members who employ over 200,0000 persons. Members include attorneys, physicians, architects, accountants, construction companies, banks, retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers and the like.  Member businesses receive numerous benefits including free legal and financial consultations; discounted technology, automotive and office products; employee training and recruitment assistance; and competitive insurance rates. The MBPA is a sister association to the Michigan Food & Beverage Association (MFBA) with more than 3,400 members. Visit them online at www.michbusiness.org or www.michfood.org.

The full report can be seen here: http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.htm.

The Labor Department has reported a gain of 117,000 jobs in the United States during the month of July, the largest gain since April. Additionally, the unemployment rate dropped a tenth of a point to 9.1 percent, its first decline since March. During the month, private employers added 154,000 jobs while state and local government shed nearly 37,000 positions. While still slower than the rate of population growth in the U.S.—150,000 a month over the last year—July’s gains were significantly more positive than many observers were expecting after Thursday’s 500-point drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

The unemployment rate for those holding a Bachelor’s degree or higher fell to 4.3 percent in July while the management, professional and related occupation rate remained flat year-over-year at 5 percent. The average length of unemployment, however, continued to trend upward, reaching more than 40 weeks. Prior to 2009, the average length of unemployment had only twice exceeded 20 weeks since records started being kept in 1948.

Across industries, job gains and losses were insignificant, with some exceptions. Motor vehicle manufacturing added 12,000 jobs and mining support activities added 8,400. Ambulatory healthcare services added 14,100 positions, while hospitals added another 14,000. Administrative and support services, excluding temporary staffing firms, posted 12,200 new jobs in July, while temporary staffing firms added just 300.

June’s deeply disappointing 18,000-job gain was revised to a gain of 46,000, and May’s gain of 25,000 was revised to 53,000. Between July’s gains and revisions to previous months, job growth appears mildly stronger than had been thought after last month’s report. Initial unemployment claims have also trended downward over the last few weeks, falling by 22,000 from July 16 to July 30. Yet, total claims, just like total unemployment, remains at record highs—further highlighting that, while total employment continues to grow, its growth remains slow.

Executive search professionals gave a 66 percent positive prediction for their industry in the second half of the year with the greatest optimism coming from consultants in Asia Pacific and the Americas, according to a report released by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC). Executive search consultants predict that China, Brazil and India will see the greatest shortage of executive talent in the second half of 2011, while the energy/natural resources sector is set for the biggest growth in senior hiring. The general management/CEO/COO function is expected to see the greatest shortage of talent worldwide in the second half of 2011, recruiters surveyed reported. In order to keep up with the demand, over half the search firms in the study plan to hire more consultants.