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Ann Plunkett of WorkPlace Partners, Inc. addresses Missouri Baptist Medical Center Cancer Wellness Event Hope, Health, Healing: A Cancer Wellness Event, presented by Missouri Baptist Medical Center provided valuable information on a variety of topics to hundreds of attendees. The event celebrated survival while addressing some common concerns and questions experienced by those who have personally had a cancer diagnosis at some point, or who have helped a family member or friend live through it. Robin Carnahan, Missouri Secretary of State provided the keynote address. Ann Plunkett of WorkPlace Partners presented “Employment Law Issues for Cancer Survivors”, providing an overview of legal concerns related to work issues for those dealing with a cancer diagnosis. WorkPlace Partners serves a myriad of companies not only in the St. Louis area, but also around the country. Clients include a number of industries and all sizes of business, from start up companies to large well-established enterprises and non-profit organizations. Ms. Plunkett has also proven to be an effective expert witness in employment related ligation. The firm has advised organizations on a wide range of employment issues, including employee selection and hiring practices, policy and procedure development, employment discrimination, workplace violence, reductions in force, employment agreements, employee investigations, diversity, sexual harassment, supervisory and workforce training, and other legal compliance matters.
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ann B. Plunkett
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WorkPlace Partners, Inc. celebrates 10 years of providing human resource consulting services to employers.
The year 2008 marks the 10th anniversary for WorkPlace Partners, Inc. The Company was founded in 1998 by Ann B. Plunkett, an employment attorney and human resource expert, and has been providing human resource consulting, expert witness services, training programs and other services to employers nationwide. The year also celebrates Ms. Plunkett’s 30th year as an employment attorney and human resource professional.
WorkPlace Partners serves a myriad of companies not only in the St. Louis area, but also around the country. Clients include a number of industries and all sizes of business, from start up companies to large well-established enterprises and non-profit organizations.
The firm has advised organizations on a wide range of employment issues, including employee selection and hiring practices, policy and procedure development, employment discrimination, workplace violence, reductions in force, employment agreements, employee investigations, diversity, sexual harassment, supervisory and workforce training, and other legal compliance matters. .
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ann B. Plunkett WorkPlace Partners, Inc. is certified by State of Missouri as a Woman
– Owned Business Enterprise.
WorkPlace Partners, Inc. announces that the firm has been certified by the
State of Missouri as a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise effective October 12,
2004. The statewide certification program is administered by the Missouri Office
of Administration WorkPlace Partners, Inc. is a full-service human recourse consulting firm owned
and managed by Ann B. Plunkett, an employment attorney with over 25 years of
employment law and human resource consulting experience. The firm serves a myriad
of companies not only in the St. Louis area, but also around the country. Clients
include a number of industries and all sizes of business, from start up companies
to large well-established enterprises and non-profit organizations. The firm has advised organizations on a wide range of employment issues, including
employee selection and hiring practices, policy and procedure development, employment
discrimination, workplace violence, reductions in force, employment agreements,
employee investigations, diversity, sexual harassment, supervisory and workforce
training, and other legal compliance matters.
CONTACT:
President, WorkPlace Partners, Inc.
314-993-6467
DATE:
November 1, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jennifer D. Mumm Ann B. Plunkett, President of WorkPlace Partners, Inc. named Chair of the Board of The Wellness Community Ann B. Plunkett, President of WorkPlace Partners, Inc. has been named Chair of the Board of The Wellness Community of Greater St. Louis. Ann has been an active volunteer with the organization for the past 8 years, serving on the human resources committee and in various other capacities. She regularly counsels cancer patients and their families about handling employment related concerns. The Wellness Community is a national not-for-profit organization whose mission is to help people living with cancer and their loved ones enhance health and well being by providing a professional program of emotional support, education and hope. All programs are completely free of charge and offered in a comfortable home-like environment. The Wellness Community of Greater St. Louis was founded by Peggy Michelson, Marsha Wolff and Tina Borchert. In 1988, oncologist Dr. Peter Weiss became involved. In 1991 business leaders and medical professionals met with Harold Benjamin, PhD, the national founder of The Wellness Community. With the help of over 2000 volunteers and more than 100 St. Louis businesses, TWC - STL opened its doors to cancer patients and their loved ones in June, 1993. There are over 20 Wellness Communities in operation around the country, with several in development. The Wellness Community recently relocated to a new home in Des Peres, near the intersection of 1-270 and Manchester Road in Des Peres Professional Plaza. The new contact information for the organization is 1058 Old Des Peres Road, St. Louis, MO 63131, (314) 238-2000). The new facility has many upgraded features including larger support group rooms, a relaxation room, centralized reception and informational area, and an expanded library/media center with internet access for participants.
CONTACT:
WorkPlace Partners, Inc.
314-993-6467
DATE:
April 2, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ann B. Plunkett Jennifer Dawn Mumm joins WorkPlace Partners, Inc. as Project Manager
Jennifer Dawn Mumm has been named Project Manager at WorkPlace Partners, Inc. Ms. Mumm’s responsibilities include management of the WorkPlace Partners e-learning program development and national marketing campaign. Before joining WorkPlace Partners, Dawn was employed by The May Department Stores Company for 12 years where she worked in a number of positions in the legal, human resources and customer service areas. WorkPlace Partners, Inc. serves a myriad of companies not only in the St. Louis area, but also around the country. Clients include a number of industries and all sizes of business, from start up companies to large well-established enterprises and non-profit organizations. Revenues of the organization have increased by over 25% during the last year. The firm has advised organizations on a wide range of employment issues, including mergers and acquisitions, reductions in force, hiring practices, policy and procedure development, employment discrimination, workplace violence, employee investigations, diversity, sexual harassment, supervisory and workforce training, and legal compliance matters.
CONTACT:
President, WorkPlace Partners, Inc.
314-993-6467
DATE:
August 1, 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ann B. Plunkett WorkPlace Partners, Inc. Announces A Unique New "E-Learning" Program Most employers are aware of the importance of Anti-Harassment Training for all employees and supervisors. Even so, it is often difficult to provide "live" training programs for everyone. Sometimes it's just impossible to get everyone together at the same time, to train employees in remote locations or keep up with the influx of new hires. And, there are times when the work force needs a reminder about this important subject.
CONTACT:
President, WorkPlace Partners, Inc.
314-993-6467
DATE:
June 20, 2002
"It's All About Respect" is an Internet based training program that can be delivered to each user directly by e-mail. The training program features:
~All types of prohibited harassment are discussed (sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability) not just sexual harassment, as the law requires.
~Separate Employee and Supervisor Programs are available (English and Spanish).
~Takes approx. 30 minutes. Trainee can review at any time, at his/her own pace.
~Practical, affordable and easy to use! Less than $10.00 per employee.
~Customization is available. Include your Company Logo, unique policy, or special terms easily and affordably.
~Tracking and Reporting features help you maintain critical training records.
~Also available on CD-ROM.
Now it's easy to comply with the Supreme Court decisions that encourage employers to establish, publicize and enforce anti-harassment policies and complaint procedures.
Anti-harassment training is critical to a company's defense in any harassment case. Training can help you protect an employer and its supervisors and managers.
A sample of the training program can be viewed from by logging onto workplacepartners.com - click on the link, then click on "Sample Course".
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ann B. Plunkett Terri LaBriola Accepts Woodland Healthcare Position Terri LaBriola has been named
Human Resource Director for Woodland Healthcare, Sacramento, California. Woodland Healthcare is part of the Catholic Healthcare West system, one of the country’s largest. Prior to accepting this position, LaBriola was a principal of WorkPlace Partners, Inc.
As part of the senior leadership team at Woodland Healthcare, LaBriola is responsible for the human resource and education functions. Her responsibilities include recruitment, benefits, compensation, employee relations, labor relations and staff and organizational development.
Before joining WorkPlace Partners, LaBriola was a regional vice-president – human resources for SSM Health Care, responsible for the HR function for SSM’s St. Louis integrated health care delivery system comprised of seven hospitals, 150 fully aligned physicians in three medical groups and a managed care organization. “I am delighted that Terri has accepted this significant position with a client company. We will miss her in St. Louis, but look forward to a continuing business relationship” said Plunkett. WorkPlace Partners, Inc. serves a myriad of companies not only in the St. Louis area, but also around the country. Clients include a number of industries and all sizes of business, from start up companies to large well-established enterprises and non-profit organizations. Revenues of the organization have increased by over 25% during the last year. The firm has advised organizations on a wide range of employment issues, including mergers and acquisitions, reductions in force, hiring practices, policy and procedure development, employment discrimination, workplace violence, employee investigations, diversity, sexual harassment, supervisory and workforce training, and legal compliance matters.
CONTACT:
President, WorkPlace Partners, Inc.
314-993-6467
DATE:
December 1, 2001
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