Federal rule pushes companies to hire disabled
By Rita Price – Repost from The Columbus Dispatch – Monday September 9, 2013 Companies that do business with the federal government are being told to recruit and hire more people with disabilities. Although labor officials stop short of calling the new rule a quota, there is a magic number: […]
Recruiter Helps Veterans, Military Spouses Find Employment at Pearl
Judi Williams knows the many barriers facing veterans and military spouses when it comes to employment. She’s witnessed it firsthand. Williams, 39, of Fort Polk, Louisiana, had a short stint in the U.S. Army before an injury forced her out much earlier than she anticipated. Her husband, E-5 Jonathan W, […]
US Army Veteran Says Employee Focus Brought Him to Pearl
Tony LaBona, 36, of Stanton, Kentucky, was not just looking for an opportunity to be successful, but to also work for a company committed to giving its employees the tools to be successful. He found that – and more – at Pearl Interactive Network. LaBona, a senior supervisor for the […]
The value of certification: WBENC success story
Merry Korn, MSW, is president & CEO of Pearl Interactive Network (Pearl), a virtual home-based business process outsourcing firm and social enterprise which brings B-to-B outsourcing solutions to federal agencies and insurance companies. The company’s success is credited to Korn’s practices of knowing the “why” (vision/points of distinction), the “how” […]
Employment Tip – State Grassroots Veteran Employment Programs
Quite often, strategies that increase veteran employment the most are shaped at the local community level. This is one of the reasons why the Department of Veterans Affairs partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program. The U.S. Chamber works with state and local chambers and […]
Tips for creating a resume that gets results
Content from Dawn Quesnel, CPCC, PCC We know the job market is tough right now, and that a faulty resumé can hinder your job search before you’re able to get your foot in the door. We reached out to Dawn Quesnel, CPCC, PCC, better known as Coach DQ, to share […]
Continuing Education Resources for Veterans
The following is a repost from Accreditedonlinecolleges.org. Active soldiers and veterans are important members of American society — soldiers, because they fight to keep the American people safe, and veterans because they bring their past experiences and wisdom back to society–which can help catalyze better decisions surrounding war and protection […]
US Veterans Pay Heavily for War
The following article is a repost from the McClatchy DC website. by Chris Adams WASHINGTON – Ten years after the United States went to war in Iraq, one of the most common numbers associated with the conflict is the tally of Americans killed: nearly 4,500. Add in the twin war […]
Merry Korn discusses employing disabled veterans on Federal News Radio
Merry Korn, CEO of Pearl Interactive Network answers questions about hiring service-disabled veterans on the Federal News Radio website. Click here to listen to the interview.
New technologies open job opportunities for injured veterans
This is a repost from the Stars and Stripes blog By Leo Shane III WASHINGTON — When Pfizer was considering sending some administrative jobs overseas, Merry Korn convinced them to outsource them to wounded veterans instead. Korn, owner of Pearl Interactive Network said she currently has four home bound, injured […]
CEO of Pearl Interactive Network completes TUCK-WBENC Executive Program
Merry Korn, CEO of Pearl Interactive Network, completed the 2012 Tuck-WBENC Executive Program, an intensive week-long executive learning experience held at IBM’s Learning Center in Armonk, NY, along with 50 other women entrepreneurs earlier this month. The Tuck-WBENC Executive Program, which was established in 2003 and has been sponsored by […]