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Since 1995, Valerie Frederickson & Company has earned a reputation as a reliable and expert source for information on recent labor market trends, career and job search issues, and general human resource management.
At Apple, Cloud Experts Wanted
Wall Street Journal, November 23, 2011
De rocksterren van Silicon Valley (The rock stars of Silicon Valley)
Vacature, September 5, 2011
Schools Struggle Even as Businesses Thrive
Wall Street Journal, April 14, 2011
Google Battles to Keep Talent
Wall Street Journal, November 11, 2010
Apple, Google, Intel, other tech firms admit secret agreements to not poach employees
San Jose Mercury News, September 24, 2010
Silicon Valley's uneven employment rates
National Public Radio, September 17, 2010
Valerie Frederickson talks about Human Capital consulting — and living in Menlo Park
InMenlo, June 7, 2010
In the Search for a Hot Job Title, Enter the Ninja
The Wall Street Journal, April 17, 2010
Top Influencers v1.25 Valerie Frederickson – The Sage
HR Examiner, April 2, 2010
HR Influencer: Valerie Frederickson
Salary.com, February 19, 2010
How to Put Outplacement Services to Good Use — Tips on Using a Reduction in Force in a Positive Manner
Suite101, February 15, 2010
Bad Habits at Work and How to Break Them改正工作坏习惯
www.eol.cn中国教育在线, January 13, 2009
The Economy in Silicon Valley
AM1590 KLIV, January 7, 2009
Outplacement Services Report Rising Demand
Silicon Valley Business Journal, December 12, 2009
Silicon Valley Business Journal, December 12, 2009
Valerie Frederickson & Co. Receives 2008 Best of Menlo Park Award
U.S. Local Business Association, December 8, 2009
Motivating Your Internal Employees: Ten Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Workers
Staffing Industry Review, November 25, 2008
8 Tips to Make Sure Your Employees Take Real Vacations
HR World, June 11, 2008
The CEO as Recruiter
HR Magazine, April 2008
MicroHoo Update: Nothing Says "I Love You" Like Golden Handcuffs
Wired, February 20, 2008
The HR Personality
HR Executive Magazine, February 2008
Job Numbers Up, But Many Still Out of Work
ABC 7 News, January 18, 2008
Build a Talent Pipeline for 'Diverse' Leaders
SHRM, December 2007
Looking at Clinton, Seeing Themselves
The Wall Street Journal, November 13, 2007
5 Ways to Get Your Résumé Noticed
Diversity Inc., May 08, 2007
Seniors Jockeying For Space in the Work Force
Palo Alto Daily News, March 15, 2007
Cómo Despedir a un Buen Trabajador
La Nación, República del Paraguay, May 23, 2006
Un Despido Complicado
Portafolio, Columbia, May 6, 2006
Firing Good Workers Who Are a Bad Fit: Employers Often Fumble for a Way to Say 'It's Not Working' – But Honesty Goes a Long Way
The Wall Street Journal, May 1, 2006
A Diferencia de Los Años 90, Silicon Valley Ahora Busca a Talentos Con Canas
Universidad Maimónides, Escuela de Gerontología, March 6, 2006
A Return to the Dot-Com Boom? In Some Ways, Google's Purchase of YouTube Makes It Seem Like 1999 Again
ABC News October 11, 2006
Living in Topsy-Turvy Tech Time: The global economy never rests, nor do the driven – some say crazy – workers of Silicon Valley
The San Francisco Chronicle July 30, 2006
Staffing – Winning the War
NAFA Fleet Executive Magazine December 2005
Fighting Lower Finance Salaries
Monster.com, October 1, 2005
Depositions Require Skills Leaders Don't Use on the Job
The Wall Street Journal, July 27, 2005
Depositions Require Specific Management Skills
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, July 26, 2005
Room at the Top – Honing People Skills is Key to Keeping High Level Executive Positions
The Business Journal Fresno Kings Madera Tulare, March 18, 2005
The Business Journal Fresno Kings Madera Tulare, March 18, 2005
Fiorina Severance Package Raises Eyebrows in Silicon Valley
NPR, Morning Edition, Business Section, February 15, 2005
During divestitures, sellers increasingly perform their own HR due diligence to put people assets in the best light and get the best price.
HR Magazine, September 2004
Who Will be Scapegoat in Iraq Abuse Scandal?
Media General News Service, May 17, 2004
More Firms Treating Bonuses as Awards
StarNews, January 1, 2004
Back to Bonuses: Improving economy allows companies to reward workers.
San Francisco Chronicle, December 2003
Powerful Resumes Are as Easy as A-B-C
Diversity Inc., August 14, 2003
Risk Management and the HR Executive
Innovative Employee Solutions Newsletter, May 21, 2003
HR World Far Different This Time Around
East Bay Business Times, September 23, 2002
Mixing Work and Religion
Monster.com Career Center, June 9, 2002
How to ... Select an Outplacement Firm
Philadelphia Business Journal, June 7, 2002
A Well-grounded Workforce
Amarillo Globe News, May 13, 2002
How to ... Select an Outplacement Firm
Denver Business Journal, May 10, 2002
Office Coffee Perks Up
San Francisco Chronicle, March 5, 2002
Preparing for Better Times
Potentials Magazine, January 21, 2002
Corporations Scale Back on Perks
San Francisco Chronicle, March 2002
How to Manage a Layoff
Soft Letter, August 15, 2001
Protecting Your Benefits After the Pink Slip: Not knowing what to do when you lose your job could cost you precious retirement dollars and hassles down the road. Here are some pointers.
BusinessWeek, February 8, 2000
The Company She Keeps
Elle Magazine, December 21, 2000
Surviving & Thriving: High-Tech Employers are Snapping up Laid-off Dot-Commers
San Francisco Chronicle, December 13, 2000
Trends And Issues: "Employees Need to Know About Firings"
Sacramento Bee, December 11, 2000
Dressing Down: Lawyers Shedding Suits and Ties to Match Casual Look of Their Dot-com Clients
San Francisco Chronicle, September 7, 2000
Dress for Interview Success: You Needn't Always be Formal, But You Must Show You're Conscientious
San Jose Mercury News, July 17, 2000
eProNet Boasts 100,000+ Online Database of Alumni Talent
siliconvalley.internet.com, June 23, 2000
New Economy: The Technology Sector's Financial Downdraft has Done Little to Ease the Shortage of Qualified Employees in Silicon Valley
New York Times, June 12, 2000
New Dry Cleaning Service Seeks Dot-Com Riches
San Francisco Chronicle, March 13, 2000
Power Trips: Tame Treks Don't do it for Technos who Make Real Work out of Having Fun
San Francisco Chronicle, August 2, 1999
Young, Rich, Now What? - Tech Minnionaires Face the Rest of Their Lives
San Francisco Chronicle, June 4, 1999
Boss' "Pet" Disheartens Co-Workers
San Francisco Chronicle, January 22, 1999
The Hot Jobs in a Tumultuous Year in Silicon Valley
San Jose Mercury News, January 5, 1999
Resolve to Succeed in a Job Change in '98
San Jose Mercury News, January 29, 1998
Starting the Year off Right
San Jose Mercury News, December 31, 1997
Where Work Is Going: Experts Predict What 1998 Holds for our Jobs
San Francisco Chronicle, December 29, 1997
How to Moonlight Successfully: Running a Business on The Side Can Lead You to a New Career, But Don't Quit Your Day Job Till You've Weighed the Risks
San Jose Mercury News, August 20, 1997
Making Meeting Productive: Come In Prepared, Stay On Track, End On Time
San Jose Mercury News, May 21, 1996