John M. Rose of Asheville is a consultant and trainer whose specialty is Conflict Management at Work.  HR professionals know that destructive, unmanaged conflict is costly to organizations due to unmet goals, wasted time and energy, unproductive gossip and back-biting and, in extreme cases, staff turnover. Conflict is not an exception to day-to-day operations, but rather is essential to the health of all vital organizations. The difference between destructive, costly conflict and constructive, energized conflict is the skills of Conflict Management at Work.  John offers training and education for your staff in conflict management, as well as conflict assessment for organizations. He is available for timely, confidential mediation of conflicts on an as-needed basis.  

Contact: 
John M. Rose, Rose Consulting, Inc.
41 Long Street, Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 252-9381   FAX (828) 350-8461
http://www.roseconsultinginc.com

Frank Pomeroy introduced Ted Dippy of Partners in Justice, our featured Vendor for the month.  Ted spoke to us about Identity Theft Safeguards.    Ted noted that, since organized crime has found out about identity theft, you have a 1:3 chance of being a victim if you own your own home and have good credit. Anyone wanting more information can contact Ted at tdippy@prepaidlegal.com. 

Don Aiken of Right Management, represented this month’s featured vendor.  Frank Pomeroy, our Vendor Liaison, noted that an article in Workforce Management magazine placed Right Management in the top 8 of consulting businesses.  Don noted that Right is now the world’s largest provider of HR consulting firm, with locations on 6 continents and 30 countries.  They specialize in Career Transition and Leadership Development.  For more information contact Lana Crum.  Don also brought samples of their newsletter and other informational materials for our members.  Richard Hurley added his personal endorsement of Right Management, noting that they had been invaluable during Square D’s layoffs.

WCI Employers Choice
Mark Sondles, Marketing Director, msondles@wciinc.org  828.210.1207
Mel Strickland, Executive Director, ttartt@wciinc.org  828.210.1210

WCI is able to provide members with a variety of NEW group health, life, dental and vision care choices.  WCI and other employer associations in the North Carolina Associated Industries have been looking for the right partners to bring additional competition to the healthcare arena, and to provide cost-effective alternatives for the region’s employers.  WCI partners with Corporate Benefits Services of America, Inc. (CBSA) to offer affordable health plans. CBSA provides flexibility to employers of all sizes, with fully-insured plans, partially self-funded and fully self-funded plans. CBSA is also the third party administrator.

For more information or to request a quote, contact Mark Sondles at WCI. You may also download a Census Quote Form, a Census Form and a Fax Cover Sheet at the WCI site.

 Kevin Martin
White Oak Financial Management
1270 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803 
828 274 7844

White Oak Investments was founded by Laura McCue and Kevin Martin to provide outstanding personal service. Kevin has 19 years experience in the investment industry.   In August 2003 White Oak Investments entered into a partnership with the Bank of Asheville to serve their customers with the ability to buy stocks, bonds and other investments through the bank. 

Comforce Staffing Services of Asheville
Building Careers since1980 A leading provider of staffing, outsourcing and consulting solutions for businesses in the Asheville area.

Medical Office Support
Office Support
Accounting Support
Clinical laboratory

420 Executive Park, Asheville, N.C.  28801

Larry Zapf, CRP, RCC,
Director,  Relocation and Business Development

Phone: (828) 258-6343
Toll Free: (800) 868-7221
Fax: (828) 255-8994
E-Mail: relocate@beverly-hanks.com

 Cookies by Design
Tamra Strents
http://www.cookiesbydesign.com/

"Cookies are Good Business"

There is no cost to the employer.  Because the benefits are pre-tax, this saves the company and the employee money.  

AFLAC benefits cover out-of-pocket expenses with co-payments and deductibles, plus out-of-pocket expenses for major health expenses.  The benefits can cover loss of income and ongoing bills such as mortgage payments, groceries, etc.  Payments are made directly to the policyholder.

You can even buy Aflac Duck Gear!  And your purchase supports charities! 

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