The Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases (CCID) protects health and enhances quality of life related to infectious diseases. It fosters collaboration across its divisions to increase CDC's health impact. CCID investigates and diagnoses infectious diseases, coordinates research to prevent and control diseases, and provides consultation to health departments. It assists in providing technical assistance to investigate, diagnose, and research diseases like HIV, STDs, tuberculosis, and viral hepatitis.
El documento describe los conceptos básicos de la autoinmunidad y las enfermedades reumáticas. Explica que la autoinmunidad puede deberse a variaciones genéticas y factores hormonales. Detalla dos enfermedades autoinmunes comunes: la diabetes tipo 1 y la enfermedad de Graves-Basedow. Además, explica los mecanismos como la selección positiva y negativa que evitan normalmente la autoinmunidad y pueden fallar, causando enfermedades.
The document summarizes a presentation given by Civic Economics to the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission Facilities Review Board. The presentation included an analysis of the potential economic impacts of proposed gaming facilities in southeast Kansas. Civic Economics estimated the construction impacts, operating impacts, and potential competitive effects on non-gaming businesses in the region. Their analysis found that the proposed southeast Kansas gaming facility could generate millions in economic output, hundreds of jobs, and millions in wages during both construction and operations. They also noted potential competitive pressures for certain retail and food/beverage businesses from the new amenities of the gaming facility.
Recetas para fomentar la buena alimentación en niños Celiabeneit
Este documento anima a los niños a cocinar comidas saludables en casa de forma divertida. Recomienda pedir permiso a un adulto y tener un ayudante para facilitar la tarea. Proporciona algunas recetas fáciles para que los niños se consideren cocineros y continúen cocinando sus propias comidas saludables.
Shelby Hassberger Comeaux is a senior consultant at the CDC with over 10 years of experience in public health surveillance. She has led projects involving disease surveillance systems, health data standards, and emergency response. She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in biomedical science.
El documento describe los conceptos básicos de la autoinmunidad y las enfermedades reumáticas. Explica que la autoinmunidad puede deberse a variaciones genéticas y factores hormonales. Detalla dos enfermedades autoinmunes comunes: la diabetes tipo 1 y la enfermedad de Graves-Basedow. Además, explica los mecanismos como la selección positiva y negativa que evitan normalmente la autoinmunidad y pueden fallar, causando enfermedades.
The document summarizes a presentation given by Civic Economics to the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission Facilities Review Board. The presentation included an analysis of the potential economic impacts of proposed gaming facilities in southeast Kansas. Civic Economics estimated the construction impacts, operating impacts, and potential competitive effects on non-gaming businesses in the region. Their analysis found that the proposed southeast Kansas gaming facility could generate millions in economic output, hundreds of jobs, and millions in wages during both construction and operations. They also noted potential competitive pressures for certain retail and food/beverage businesses from the new amenities of the gaming facility.
Recetas para fomentar la buena alimentación en niños Celiabeneit
Este documento anima a los niños a cocinar comidas saludables en casa de forma divertida. Recomienda pedir permiso a un adulto y tener un ayudante para facilitar la tarea. Proporciona algunas recetas fáciles para que los niños se consideren cocineros y continúen cocinando sus propias comidas saludables.
Shelby Hassberger Comeaux is a senior consultant at the CDC with over 10 years of experience in public health surveillance. She has led projects involving disease surveillance systems, health data standards, and emergency response. She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in biomedical science.
This document provides a summary of Rajeev Shrivastava's career experience in clinical research. He is currently the Associate Director of Clinical Research at Eli Lilly and Company in India, overseeing clinical operations. Previously he held roles of increasing responsibility at Eli Lilly, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, and Reliance Clinical Research Services managing various clinical trials across therapeutic areas like oncology, endocrinology, and psychiatry. His experience includes project management, site selection, regulatory submissions, study start up, monitoring, and close out.
This document provides information about Brenda Bennett's objective, experience, and qualifications. It summarizes her previous role as Project Manager and Administrative Designated Regional Coordinator at CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital from 2004 to 2015. In this role, she supported emergency planning, risk management, and safety functions. She is seeking new employment and lists strengths such as creativity, customer focus, decision making, and relationship building.
Richard Masannat has over 25 years of experience in healthcare administration, project management, and telemedicine. He is currently the Acting Section Chief of Web Governance, Policy, and Plans at the Defense Health Agency. Prior to this role, he held several leadership positions implementing telemedicine programs for the Navy and managing projects related to traumatic brain injury and mobile health. He has extensive experience developing policies and overseeing budgets.
Communique issued at the end of the Second Interprofessional Education and C...Stefanus Snyman
The Second Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice for Africa conference took place at the Amref International University, Nairobi, Kenya from July 30 to August 2 2019. The conference was a collaboration between the WHO Regional Office for Africa, the Africa Interprofessional Education Network (AfrIPEN), Sigma Theta Tau’s International Tau Lambda at Large Chapter, Anglophone Africa APN Coalition, WONCA Africa, the WHO Interprofessional Education Collaborating Centre, the WHO-FIC Collaborating Centre for the African region and Amref International University, with the support of AFREhealth.
Biko Soko is a Zambian public health professional with over 8 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, with a focus on epidemiology. He has extensive experience designing data management systems, collecting and analyzing data, and working with various health organizations in Zambia. Mr. Soko has a Master's in Public Health and is currently pursuing a Master's in Epidemiology.
ORIP supports research infrastructure through three main themes:
1) Developing models of human diseases by expanding access to animal models and developing new disease models.
2) Accelerating research discoveries by providing access to state-of-the-art instrumentation through shared instrumentation grants.
3) Training and diversifying the biomedical workforce by training veterinary scientists and supporting STEM education.
Charlie J Hardy has over 35 years of experience in health service development, ICT expertise, and policy implementation. He has a proven track record of achieving results through strong leadership, relationship building, and change management. Some of his key projects include leading policy for emergency departments, hospital waiting lists, and the decision on the new National Paediatric Hospital.
The document summarizes the work plan of an international collaborative developing a mobile application called ICanFunction (mICF) based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). The work plan includes six interrelated work packages: 1) collaborative leadership and partnership facilitation, 2) developing ICF content and outcome measures, 3) designing and implementing a minimum viable product, 4) iterative user testing, 5) validating proof-of-concept and evaluating impact and economics, and 6) disseminating results through publications and commercialization. The goal of mICF is to facilitate person-centered, interprofessional care through empowering users and enabling personalized, predictive healthcare services.
The document summarizes the work plan of an international collaborative developing a mobile application called ICanFunction (mICF) based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). The work plan includes six interrelated work packages: 1) collaborative leadership and partnership facilitation, 2) developing ICF content and outcome measures, 3) designing and implementing a minimum viable product, 4) iterative user testing, 5) validating proof-of-concept and evaluating impact and economics, and 6) disseminating results through publications and commercialization. The goal of mICF is to facilitate person-centered, interprofessional care through empowering users and enabling personalized, predictive healthcare services.
- The document provides a summary of qualifications for Tsigie G/Tsadik, including over 9 years of experience managing health projects and providing training.
- They have experience in reproductive health, family planning, HIV/AIDS, and public health.
- Education includes an MPH and BSC in public health.
- Languages include Tigrigna, Amharic, and English.
- Extensive training experience is listed in various public health topics.
Fdrg bcn-015 - m icf project plan (june 2014)Stefanus Snyman
1) An international group aims to develop a mobile application (mICF) to incorporate the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework.
2) The mICF will allow frontline health workers and users to document patients' functional status and context according to the ICF, and securely share this information to facilitate care continuity.
3) Over the next three years, the group will determine requirements, develop a prototype, field test it, and evaluate the mICF's impact on outcomes, communication, satisfaction and cost-effectiveness.
mICF project plan accepted at FRDG midyear meeting in London (May 2014)Stefanus Snyman
This document discusses the development of a mobile application called mICF based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework. It aims to:
1) Assist healthcare providers and patients in collecting ICF-related information on functioning and context to facilitate care.
2) Amalgamate ICF data centrally to enable information sharing and continuity of care across settings.
The project will develop specifications for mICF through a needs assessment, literature review, and workshops. A prototype will be developed, tested, and refined over three years. The application aims to empower users, facilitate universal healthcare, and strengthen health systems through aggregated data.
NIHFW will be a think tank, catalyst & innovator for training in public healt...AkhtarHussain980174
The National Institute of Health and Family Welfare in New Delhi was established in 1977 through the merger of two institutes. It is the apex technical institute for public health and family welfare management in India. The institute has 10 departments and provides education and training, research, specialized services, and consultancy in public health and related areas. It has a governing body, standing finance committee, and programme advisory committee that guide its policies, finances, and academic matters. The institute aims to be a global leader in public health and family welfare training through its various functions and resources.
Biological and Behavioral Surveillance ToolkitEmanuelMwamba
This document provides guidance on conducting integrated biological and behavioral surveillance (BBSS) of key populations to understand local HIV epidemics. It discusses the importance of surveillance among high-risk groups like men who have sex with men, sex workers, and people who inject drugs, as their behaviors can propagate infection at higher rates than the general population. The document outlines special considerations for BBSS, including defining populations, sampling techniques, data collection, biological testing, and community engagement. It then provides an 8-step process for planning and implementing a BBSS, with tools and templates to support public health administrators in gathering meaningful data to design effective HIV programs.
Project Cycle and the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF)MamoudBelloAbubakar
The document discusses sustainable development and environmental and social frameworks. It provides an overview of key concepts like the three pillars of sustainability - social, economic, environmental. It also summarizes the World Bank's Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), which replaced earlier safeguard policies and consists of environmental and social standards and directives. There are some gaps between the ESF and Nigeria's national laws around areas like categorization, labor standards, biodiversity conservation, and treatment of indigenous groups. The document analyzes differences between the ESF and Nigeria's Land Use Act regarding compensation for land and assets for projects involving involuntary resettlement.
Estrategia de gestión del conocimiento y comunicaciones (GCC)OPS Colombia
This presentation outlines a new Knowledge Management and Communications (KMC) strategy for PAHO/WHO approved by the Executive Management in August 2010. It provides background information on why a new strategy is needed, highlights the strategic goals and objectives of the strategy, and outlines next steps for implementation. The overarching principle of the strategy is to ensure technical excellence in PAHO's content production and high quality standards for information and communication products, projects, and services with easy and equitable access. The strategy aims to guide the organization in adopting practices, policies, standards and procedures for knowledge management and communications.
Data Overview - VN 2022 138 Migration Health Officer (Health Assessment Progr...drdas7
The document summarizes a job posting for a Migration Health Officer position in Doha, Qatar. The position is responsible for organizing and supervising health assessment processes to fulfill requirements of resettlement countries. Key duties include conducting health assessments, maintaining infrastructure, ensuring quality standards, and collaborating with other public health programs. Applicants require a medical degree and experience in clinical work, team management, and migration health programs. Fluency in English is required with knowledge of other local languages preferred.
The study found that a recent HIV vaccine trial that used the HIV envelope as an immunogen was unsuccessful at protecting against HIV infection. The vaccine selectively recruited antibodies that reacted with both the HIV envelope and common intestinal microbes. This finding suggests that the vaccine induced the same diverted, ineffective antibody response that occurs during acute HIV infection. The results raise the hypothesis that the intestinal microbiome imprinted the immune system to make these cross-reactive antibodies, and that improving the antibody response may require blocking undesired HIV sites during vaccination or vaccinating earlier in life.
M. Chris Langub Jr. has over 20 years of experience as a health scientist and scientific review official at the CDC. He has held leadership roles providing guidance on peer review processes and policy at the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, National Center for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and Office of Public Health Research. His expertise includes managing peer review meetings, training review staff, and collaborating across agencies like NIH.
mICF Workshop 3 June 2015 (Overview PowerPoint)Stefanus Snyman
This document provides an overview of a workshop for the mICF Collaborative taking place in Helsinki, Finland from 2-4 June 2015. The workshop aims to bring together partners working on developing a mobile application to collect patient data based on the International Classification of Functioning framework. The summary discusses the motivation and goals of the mICF project, which include facilitating integrated care through collecting patient-reported data using mobile technology. It outlines the work packages and objectives for developing content specifications, a minimum viable product, testing the application, and evaluating impact. The workshop aims to advance work on content development, technical implementation, research planning and dissemination activities.
The Vietnamese economy is growing rapidly, driven by private investment and consumption. Real GDP growth is projected to be around 6.8% in 2011, making Vietnam one of Asia's top performers. However, large trade deficits and currency devaluations risk fueling inflation. The young population offers opportunities if sufficient jobs can be created to harness the "demographic dividend".
Vietnam has experienced impressive economic growth driven by private investment and exports. However, large trade and fiscal deficits have contributed to high inflation. To counter these issues, Vietnam has devalued its currency multiple times in recent years. The country has a young population that could boost future growth if sufficient jobs are created each year, primarily by the growing private sector.
This document provides a summary of Rajeev Shrivastava's career experience in clinical research. He is currently the Associate Director of Clinical Research at Eli Lilly and Company in India, overseeing clinical operations. Previously he held roles of increasing responsibility at Eli Lilly, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, and Reliance Clinical Research Services managing various clinical trials across therapeutic areas like oncology, endocrinology, and psychiatry. His experience includes project management, site selection, regulatory submissions, study start up, monitoring, and close out.
This document provides information about Brenda Bennett's objective, experience, and qualifications. It summarizes her previous role as Project Manager and Administrative Designated Regional Coordinator at CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital from 2004 to 2015. In this role, she supported emergency planning, risk management, and safety functions. She is seeking new employment and lists strengths such as creativity, customer focus, decision making, and relationship building.
Richard Masannat has over 25 years of experience in healthcare administration, project management, and telemedicine. He is currently the Acting Section Chief of Web Governance, Policy, and Plans at the Defense Health Agency. Prior to this role, he held several leadership positions implementing telemedicine programs for the Navy and managing projects related to traumatic brain injury and mobile health. He has extensive experience developing policies and overseeing budgets.
Communique issued at the end of the Second Interprofessional Education and C...Stefanus Snyman
The Second Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice for Africa conference took place at the Amref International University, Nairobi, Kenya from July 30 to August 2 2019. The conference was a collaboration between the WHO Regional Office for Africa, the Africa Interprofessional Education Network (AfrIPEN), Sigma Theta Tau’s International Tau Lambda at Large Chapter, Anglophone Africa APN Coalition, WONCA Africa, the WHO Interprofessional Education Collaborating Centre, the WHO-FIC Collaborating Centre for the African region and Amref International University, with the support of AFREhealth.
Biko Soko is a Zambian public health professional with over 8 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, with a focus on epidemiology. He has extensive experience designing data management systems, collecting and analyzing data, and working with various health organizations in Zambia. Mr. Soko has a Master's in Public Health and is currently pursuing a Master's in Epidemiology.
ORIP supports research infrastructure through three main themes:
1) Developing models of human diseases by expanding access to animal models and developing new disease models.
2) Accelerating research discoveries by providing access to state-of-the-art instrumentation through shared instrumentation grants.
3) Training and diversifying the biomedical workforce by training veterinary scientists and supporting STEM education.
Charlie J Hardy has over 35 years of experience in health service development, ICT expertise, and policy implementation. He has a proven track record of achieving results through strong leadership, relationship building, and change management. Some of his key projects include leading policy for emergency departments, hospital waiting lists, and the decision on the new National Paediatric Hospital.
The document summarizes the work plan of an international collaborative developing a mobile application called ICanFunction (mICF) based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). The work plan includes six interrelated work packages: 1) collaborative leadership and partnership facilitation, 2) developing ICF content and outcome measures, 3) designing and implementing a minimum viable product, 4) iterative user testing, 5) validating proof-of-concept and evaluating impact and economics, and 6) disseminating results through publications and commercialization. The goal of mICF is to facilitate person-centered, interprofessional care through empowering users and enabling personalized, predictive healthcare services.
The document summarizes the work plan of an international collaborative developing a mobile application called ICanFunction (mICF) based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). The work plan includes six interrelated work packages: 1) collaborative leadership and partnership facilitation, 2) developing ICF content and outcome measures, 3) designing and implementing a minimum viable product, 4) iterative user testing, 5) validating proof-of-concept and evaluating impact and economics, and 6) disseminating results through publications and commercialization. The goal of mICF is to facilitate person-centered, interprofessional care through empowering users and enabling personalized, predictive healthcare services.
- The document provides a summary of qualifications for Tsigie G/Tsadik, including over 9 years of experience managing health projects and providing training.
- They have experience in reproductive health, family planning, HIV/AIDS, and public health.
- Education includes an MPH and BSC in public health.
- Languages include Tigrigna, Amharic, and English.
- Extensive training experience is listed in various public health topics.
Fdrg bcn-015 - m icf project plan (june 2014)Stefanus Snyman
1) An international group aims to develop a mobile application (mICF) to incorporate the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework.
2) The mICF will allow frontline health workers and users to document patients' functional status and context according to the ICF, and securely share this information to facilitate care continuity.
3) Over the next three years, the group will determine requirements, develop a prototype, field test it, and evaluate the mICF's impact on outcomes, communication, satisfaction and cost-effectiveness.
mICF project plan accepted at FRDG midyear meeting in London (May 2014)Stefanus Snyman
This document discusses the development of a mobile application called mICF based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework. It aims to:
1) Assist healthcare providers and patients in collecting ICF-related information on functioning and context to facilitate care.
2) Amalgamate ICF data centrally to enable information sharing and continuity of care across settings.
The project will develop specifications for mICF through a needs assessment, literature review, and workshops. A prototype will be developed, tested, and refined over three years. The application aims to empower users, facilitate universal healthcare, and strengthen health systems through aggregated data.
NIHFW will be a think tank, catalyst & innovator for training in public healt...AkhtarHussain980174
The National Institute of Health and Family Welfare in New Delhi was established in 1977 through the merger of two institutes. It is the apex technical institute for public health and family welfare management in India. The institute has 10 departments and provides education and training, research, specialized services, and consultancy in public health and related areas. It has a governing body, standing finance committee, and programme advisory committee that guide its policies, finances, and academic matters. The institute aims to be a global leader in public health and family welfare training through its various functions and resources.
Biological and Behavioral Surveillance ToolkitEmanuelMwamba
This document provides guidance on conducting integrated biological and behavioral surveillance (BBSS) of key populations to understand local HIV epidemics. It discusses the importance of surveillance among high-risk groups like men who have sex with men, sex workers, and people who inject drugs, as their behaviors can propagate infection at higher rates than the general population. The document outlines special considerations for BBSS, including defining populations, sampling techniques, data collection, biological testing, and community engagement. It then provides an 8-step process for planning and implementing a BBSS, with tools and templates to support public health administrators in gathering meaningful data to design effective HIV programs.
Project Cycle and the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF)MamoudBelloAbubakar
The document discusses sustainable development and environmental and social frameworks. It provides an overview of key concepts like the three pillars of sustainability - social, economic, environmental. It also summarizes the World Bank's Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), which replaced earlier safeguard policies and consists of environmental and social standards and directives. There are some gaps between the ESF and Nigeria's national laws around areas like categorization, labor standards, biodiversity conservation, and treatment of indigenous groups. The document analyzes differences between the ESF and Nigeria's Land Use Act regarding compensation for land and assets for projects involving involuntary resettlement.
Estrategia de gestión del conocimiento y comunicaciones (GCC)OPS Colombia
This presentation outlines a new Knowledge Management and Communications (KMC) strategy for PAHO/WHO approved by the Executive Management in August 2010. It provides background information on why a new strategy is needed, highlights the strategic goals and objectives of the strategy, and outlines next steps for implementation. The overarching principle of the strategy is to ensure technical excellence in PAHO's content production and high quality standards for information and communication products, projects, and services with easy and equitable access. The strategy aims to guide the organization in adopting practices, policies, standards and procedures for knowledge management and communications.
Data Overview - VN 2022 138 Migration Health Officer (Health Assessment Progr...drdas7
The document summarizes a job posting for a Migration Health Officer position in Doha, Qatar. The position is responsible for organizing and supervising health assessment processes to fulfill requirements of resettlement countries. Key duties include conducting health assessments, maintaining infrastructure, ensuring quality standards, and collaborating with other public health programs. Applicants require a medical degree and experience in clinical work, team management, and migration health programs. Fluency in English is required with knowledge of other local languages preferred.
The study found that a recent HIV vaccine trial that used the HIV envelope as an immunogen was unsuccessful at protecting against HIV infection. The vaccine selectively recruited antibodies that reacted with both the HIV envelope and common intestinal microbes. This finding suggests that the vaccine induced the same diverted, ineffective antibody response that occurs during acute HIV infection. The results raise the hypothesis that the intestinal microbiome imprinted the immune system to make these cross-reactive antibodies, and that improving the antibody response may require blocking undesired HIV sites during vaccination or vaccinating earlier in life.
M. Chris Langub Jr. has over 20 years of experience as a health scientist and scientific review official at the CDC. He has held leadership roles providing guidance on peer review processes and policy at the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, National Center for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and Office of Public Health Research. His expertise includes managing peer review meetings, training review staff, and collaborating across agencies like NIH.
mICF Workshop 3 June 2015 (Overview PowerPoint)Stefanus Snyman
This document provides an overview of a workshop for the mICF Collaborative taking place in Helsinki, Finland from 2-4 June 2015. The workshop aims to bring together partners working on developing a mobile application to collect patient data based on the International Classification of Functioning framework. The summary discusses the motivation and goals of the mICF project, which include facilitating integrated care through collecting patient-reported data using mobile technology. It outlines the work packages and objectives for developing content specifications, a minimum viable product, testing the application, and evaluating impact. The workshop aims to advance work on content development, technical implementation, research planning and dissemination activities.
The Vietnamese economy is growing rapidly, driven by private investment and consumption. Real GDP growth is projected to be around 6.8% in 2011, making Vietnam one of Asia's top performers. However, large trade deficits and currency devaluations risk fueling inflation. The young population offers opportunities if sufficient jobs can be created to harness the "demographic dividend".
Vietnam has experienced impressive economic growth driven by private investment and exports. However, large trade and fiscal deficits have contributed to high inflation. To counter these issues, Vietnam has devalued its currency multiple times in recent years. The country has a young population that could boost future growth if sufficient jobs are created each year, primarily by the growing private sector.
This document provides economic data for Vietnam from 2005 to 2010, including GDP, GDP by sector, exports, imports, labor force participation rates, employment levels by age group and sector. Some key points:
- GDP grew steadily over this period, with real GDP growth averaging around 7% annually.
- Manufacturing and agriculture were large contributors to GDP, together accounting for around 30-35% of GDP.
- Exports and imports both increased substantially, with exports growing from $32 billion to nearly $72 billion between 2005-2010.
- The labor force participation rate was stable at around 73% and total employment increased from 40 million to nearly 44 million.
- Employment in manufacturing, trade, and agriculture accounted
The document provides a summary of key economic and political information on Vietnam:
1) Vietnam experienced strong economic growth of 6.8% in 2010 and the economy is forecast to grow by 6.3% in 2011, supported by foreign investment and domestic demand.
2) Politically, the ruling Communist Party maintains tight one-party control and focuses on economic development and modernization while limiting political freedoms.
3) Inflation remains a challenge with consumer price inflation at 18.7% in 2010, but inflation is expected to moderate to around 9% in 2011.
The document is a notice from Business Monitor International containing important information about copyright and distribution restrictions for the attached PDF file. It states that the contents of the file are owned by BMI and cannot be copied or distributed without permission. It provides contact information for the Subscriptions Department to request permission to distribute the file to additional recipients. It also includes a disclaimer stating that BMI assumes no liability for errors or inaccuracies in the information contained in the publication.
The document discusses employer branding, which represents a firm's efforts to promote a clear view of what makes it different and desirable as an employer, both internally and externally. It provides a definition of employer branding and outlines a three-step process firms use: developing an employment value proposition, marketing this proposition externally to attract potential employees, and marketing it internally to current employees. The document then discusses relevant theoretical foundations, including resource-based view, psychological contracts, and brand equity theory. Finally, it presents a conceptual framework relating employer branding to brand associations, employer image, organizational culture, employer loyalty, and employee productivity.
The document summarizes how Southwest Airlines uses employee branding as a strategic tool to gain a competitive advantage. It analyzes how Southwest clearly communicates its mission and values to employees, which focus on high customer service. Employees internalize the desired brand image of providing "positively outrageous service" with the "Southwest Spirit". Through consistent messaging reflecting this image, Southwest motivates employees to project this brand to customers, thereby positioning the airline as reliable, friendly, and low-cost in customers' minds. This strategic use of employee branding has contributed greatly to Southwest's success.
The document discusses employer branding as an effective HR tool. It defines employer branding as representing an organization in a way that answers why someone should start and stay working there. The document outlines how to design an employer brand by knowing the organization's strengths/weaknesses, competitors, desired employee profile, and motivating factors. It also discusses aligning the employer brand with the corporate brand and using programs and communication to become an employer of choice.
This document summarizes a report on the feasibility of developing a regional brand for forest products from the Northern Forest region. The report found that industry representatives were generally supportive of branding and preferred a coordinated state branding effort over a single regional brand. Higher grade hardwood products and those targeted towards retailers were seen as most suitable for branding. Conservation groups supported branding if linked to sustainable forestry practices. The paper industry was less supportive due to competition concerns. An overview of existing wood product branding programs is also provided.
This document discusses the importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) communication. It argues that communicating CSR initiatives is good for business, as stakeholders increasingly demand transparency and reward responsible companies. While CSR communication was once optional, the global marketplace now requires companies to clearly identify what makes them unique, including their social and environmental practices. Research shows companies communicating their CSR efforts enhance their reputation and develop consumer trust. Overall, effective CSR communication can improve a company's competitive advantage and likelihood of success.
This document provides an 8-step process for creating a successful internal brand. The steps are:
1. Identify the desired business outcome
2. Determine the needs of key internal audiences
3. Identify communication goals
4. Develop core messages and test them
5. Create an internal visual identity and theme
6. Develop a communication plan and align management
7. Develop tools, train employees, and communicate the brand
8. Evaluate the effectiveness of the internal brand
The process emphasizes engaging internal audiences, aligning the internal brand with business goals, and using research to understand employee perspectives in order to effectively communicate the brand internally.
This document contains the results of an employee engagement survey conducted in 2010 by the IABC Research Foundation and Buck Consultants. Some key findings:
- Email and intranet are the most frequently used communication methods for engaging employees. Social media tools like Facebook and Twitter are also gaining popularity.
- Most organizations conduct employee listening activities like surveys at least once a year, but 32% do so rarely or not at all.
- Usage/statistic monitoring and information monitoring are the most common ways to measure the effectiveness of internal and external social media.
- Senior leaders partner with internal communicators more now than 12 months ago according to 47% of respondents. 42% said their engagement strategy did not change after the
This document summarizes a research paper that investigates the relationships between search engine popularity, cultural values, and a company's preference for global versus local online branding. Specifically, it examines how multinational corporations select domain names and how popular their websites are, based on organizational characteristics and cultural dimensions. The paper develops hypotheses that organizational size, industry, and the cultural values of individualism and masculinity relate to how companies adopt innovations like global or local online identities. It also hypothesizes that websites using the global .com domain will have higher search engine rankings than those using country-specific domains.
Employer branding is how an organization is perceived internally and externally as an employer. An employer value proposition communicates this image to attract and retain top talent. Despite economic uncertainty, attracting and retaining talent remains critical for business success. Research from Ipsos MORI can help organizations understand how employees and potential hires view them compared to competitors, what these audiences want from employers, and how to improve their employer value proposition. Ipsos MORI uses qualitative and quantitative methods to provide a full picture of an organization's image and actionable recommendations.
The document summarizes focus groups conducted in 2007 with state employees to discuss an employee value proposition and branding for the state. Over 90 employees from 17 agencies and 9 universities participated in focus groups held in Raleigh, Greenville, and Greensboro. The focus groups discussed attracting and retaining employees and identified job-interest alignment, benefits, and work-life balance as primary attractive attributes. Job-interest alignment and development opportunities were seen as important for retention. The focus groups also generated potential branding taglines for the state as an employer.
The document discusses employer branding in the digital age. It summarizes Microsoft's new online employer branding campaign called View<myWorld>, which features real employee stories and profiles on their careers website. The goal is to attract technical talent by showing an authentic view of what it's like to work at Microsoft through interactive tools like employee blogs and videos. While maintaining consistency with its overall brand, Microsoft supplemented its image with a fresh tone focused on the employee experience to engage candidates in the online recruitment process through Web 2.0 features.
The document discusses employer branding and activating an employer's brand. It defines employer branding as the sum of characteristics that prospective and current employees perceive about an organization's employment experience. It then outlines a four step process for activating an employer brand: 1) Discovery to assess the current employment experience, 2) Road Map to develop the employer brand identity, 3) Activate to communicate the brand internally, and 4) Measure to evaluate success and make adjustments. The goal is to position an organization as an employer of choice to attract top talent and increase engagement and retention.
This document summarizes the results of the 2009 Employee Engagement Survey conducted by the IABC Research Foundation and Buck Consultants. Key findings include:
- Communication methods like email, intranet, and social media are frequently used to engage employees, while print newsletters and home mailings are used less.
- Most organizations do not have policies for employee social media use or measure the effectiveness of social media.
- While senior leaders partner more with communicators now than a year ago, communication budgets and staffing have decreased for many due to the economic downturn.
- An established internal brand and communication are linked to better employee retention, especially during challenging times.
The document discusses the concept of employee branding, where organizations aim to shape employees' identities and behaviors to project the brand identity. Employee branding uses tactics from marketing to induce employee-brand identification, a psychological connection where employees internalize the brand's attributes. The goal is for employees to prioritize the brand's interests and engage in "on-brand" behavior without feeling conflicted. However, employee branding raises questions about how it influences the relationships between organizations, employees, and brands.
This document discusses cause branding and social marketing from the perspective of non-profit organizations and corporations. It provides definitions of key concepts like cause branding and corporate citizenship. It also outlines the business case for cause branding, including opportunities for acquisition and retention of customers and employees. Additionally, it discusses environmental drivers in the non-profit sector that are increasing the need for cause branding approaches, such as growing competition and targeted outreach to specific audiences.
1. COORDINATING CENTER FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES (CV)
The mission of the Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases (CCID) is to protect health and
enhance the potential for full, satisfying, and productive living across the lifespan of all people in
all communities related to infectious diseases. To carry out its mission, CCID: (1) Fosters
collaborations across CCID’s centers, divisions and branches, builds external and internal
partnerships, supports both science and program integration, and leverages both human and
budgetary resources to increase the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) health
impact and achieve population health goals; (2) helps investigate and diagnose infectious
diseases of public health significance; (3) coordinates applied and operational research to define,
prevent, and control infectious diseases; (4) assists in providing consultation and training to help
state and local health departments plan, develop, implement, and improve immunization
programs; (5) coordinates research and operational programs to prevent and control vaccine
preventable diseases; and (6) assists in providing technical assistance to states, localities, and
other nations to investigate and diagnose sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), viral hepatitis,
tuberculosis (TB), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections, and retroviruses; and
coordinates applied and operational research on the spread, diagnosis, prevention, and control of
HIV, other STDs, viral hepatitis, TB, and non-TB mycobacteria, and non-HIV retroviruses.
(Approved 4/10/2007)
Office of the Director (CVA)
(1) Manages, coordinates, and evaluates the activities of the CCID; (2) communicates
overarching goals and objectives, and provides leadership, scientific oversight, and guidance in
program planning and development; (3) coordinates assistance provided by CCID to other CDC
components, other federal, state, and local agencies, the private sector, and other nations;
(4) provides and coordinates resource management support services for CCID; (5) manages and
coordinates workforce development and succession planning activities within CCID in
collaboration with internal and external partners, and coordinates the recruitment, assignment,
technical supervision, and career development of staff with emphasis on developing and
supporting diversity initiatives and equal opportunity goals; (6) assists in communication
activities; (7) fosters collaboration of cross-cutting CCID scientific and programmatic issues
through the Strategic Science and Program Unit; and (8) ensures consistent, efficient, and
effective administration of mission support functions through the establishment and management
of the Strategic Business Unit. (Approved 4/10/2007)
Strategic Business Unit (CVA2)
The mission of the Strategic Business Unit (SBU) is to support CCID programs and staff through
the efficient, professional, and timely delivery of critical public health mission-support services.
In carrying out its mission, the SBU performs the following functions: (1) Provides direct and
daily management and execution of domestic travel processing for federal employees,
Commissioned Corps, and all CDC-invited guests; (2) provides direct and daily management and
execution of the administrative aspects of human resources across CCID, including training and
administration of policies and guidelines developed by the Atlanta Human Resources Center,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Ethics Office, Financial Management Office
2. (FMO), Office of Commissioned Corps Personnel, Coordinating Office for Global Health
(COGH), Office of Personnel Management, Office of Workforce and Career Development, and
Procurement and Grants Office (PGO); (3) provides direct and daily management and execution
of the coordination of laboratory and office facilities, and supplies technical guidance and
expertise regarding occupancy and facilities management to emergency situations, CDC; (4)
provides direct and daily management and execution of the distribution, accountability, and
maintenance of CDC property and equipment; (5) provides direct and daily management and
execution of micro purchases and procurement requisitions, and performs administrative tasks
related to initiating, processing and maintaining interagency agreements; and provides training
and administration of policies and procedures developed by PGO and FMO regarding
acquisitions; 6) provides direct and daily management and execution of the creation,
organization, access, maintenance, and disposition of CCID records, and of the establishment of
policies and procedures coordinating a CCID response to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
requests; and (7) provides direct and daily management and execution of the coordination of
logistics for CCID’s federal government committee meetings and conferences. (Approved
10/08/2008)
Strategic Science and Program Unit (CVA3)
The mission of the Strategic Science and Program Unit (SSPU) is to provide scientific and
laboratory services to stakeholders across CCID. In carrying out its mission, the SSPU:
(1) Ensures process consistency for science and laboratory related functions across the NCs;
(2) facilitates cross-center decision-making regarding science and laboratory activities;
(3) facilitates communication regarding scientific and programmatic services across CCID;
(4) develops and administers, in collaboration with CCID’s divisions/programs/offices, requests
for applications and program announcements for extramural research; (5) serves as the focal
point for implementing policies and guidelines for the conduct of the peer review of extramural
research grant proposals and subsequent grant administration; (6) monitors the performance of
funded extramural research projects in the areas of infectious diseases and immunization;
(7) conducts necessary regulatory and ethical reviews for activities involving human participants,
including determining whether an activity includes research, includes human subjects, is exempt
or requires Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval, and whether an exception is needed to the
Public Health Service (PHS) HIV policy; (8) reviews funded activities for application of human
research regulations; completes PGO tracking forms for Funding Opportunity Announcements
and contracts; (9) reviews, approves, and tracks research protocols, clinical investigations, and
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated response activities intended for submission
to CDC Human Research Protections Office; (10) coordinates and tracks Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act; (11) serves as authorized
representative to/from FDA on all CDC Investigational New Drug (IND) protocols,
Investigational Device Exemption applications, 510 (k) applications, pre-Emergency Use
Authorization (EUA) requests, and Drug Master File submissions; (12) centralizes and
standardizes all CDC/FDA official correspondences; (13) drafts, reviews, prepares, and tracks all
IND Protocols regulated by 21 CFR 312 and all pre-EUA documents; (14) develops and
maintains standard operating procedures (SOP) and templates for processing non-research
actions through the NCs to PGO; (15) monitors changes in grants management policies and
procedures and adjust SOPs as necessary; (16) liaises with PGO regarding general policies,
3. procedures and forecasting; (17) organizes and coordinates logistics for panel reviews for non-
research programs; (18) receives and reviews research proposals and initiates contact with
technology transfer specialist; (19) negotiates terms of agreements with external parties;
(20) reviews patent/intellectual property issues and potential conflicts of interest; (21) liaises
with CCID organizations to advise, plan, coordinate, implement, manage, and oversee the
allocation of additional or alternate laboratory, laboratory support, and laboratory office space;
(22) plans and advises relocation into existing buildings and newly acquired laboratory, lab
office, and lab support space; (23) serves as advisor to CCID management on issues of safety,
including biosafety, chemical safety, and radiation safety; (24) serves as the principal liaison to
the OHS; (25) coordinates CCID safety program, working with all levels of CCID safety
committees; and (26) monitors safety survey process and findings and ensures that all
deficiencies are addressed in timely manner (remediation). (Approved 4/10/2007)
Enterprise Communications (CVA32)
The mission of the CCID Enterprise Communications (EC) is to lead CCID’s support of the
CDC Office of Enterprise Communication (OEC) in promoting public health and preventing
disease through coordination and prompt response to urgent issues and concerns; recognition of
issues requiring establishment or reevaluation of agency positions; safeguarding CCID and CDC
credibility with, and confidence of, employees, partners and public; promotion and maintenance
of effective and efficient communication networks. In carrying out its mission, CCID EC:
(1) Organizes, develops, and implements employee communication activities; develops, writes,
edits, and publishes articles about CCID employees and their work through a variety of channels;
(2) provides channels for publicizing employee achievements and awards, program
accomplishments, and introducing new staff and management; (3) provides the central point of
contact to CCID for the CCID Intranet; (4) provides a central point of reference for CCID
announcements; (5) coordinates review and clearance of materials to be posted on CCID
Intranet; (6) provides leadership in the development and branding of CCID’s Intranet
sites/pages; (7) assists the CCID and NC leadership in meeting their employee communication
needs and priorities; (8) creates and maintains liaison with the CDC OEC, CDC Connects, and
CCID NCs to share relevant employee communications information; (9) provides opportunities
for two-way CCID employee communication, and timely and appropriate responses to inquiries
and feedback from CCID employees; (10) conducts special projects as appropriate to develop
feature CCID employee stories; (11) conducts employee research to enhance and improve
CCID employee communication efforts including the CCID Intranet and other channels of
employee communication; (12) provides employees access to information, services, activities,
and materials that support or promote their health, morale, work efficiency, and sense of
community; (13) serves as point of contact for controlled correspondence and other documents
that require approval from the CCID Director and various other officials; (14) manages the flow
of decision documents and correspondence for action by the CCID and NC directors;
(15) coordinates collection and electronic management of CCID NC issues management
materials; (16) ensures consistent application of CDC correspondence standards and styles;
(17) coordinates CCID very important persons (VIP) visits and CCID lab tours for VIP visitors;
(18) coordinates compilation of regularly updated CCID NC reports containing information on
upcoming publications, activities, and other issues related to potential media opportunities, and
CDC/ATSDR weekly legislative report for dissemination to CCID executive leadership team,
4. CDC OEC, Coordinating Centers/Coordinating Offices (CC/CO), and NCs; (19) coordinates
collection and electronic management of CCID and CCID NC issues management materials to
include talking points, position papers, and others; (20) assists CCID NCs in meeting their press-
related needs and priorities and provides or coordinates media training and technical assistance
to CCID staff; (21) provides a central point of contact to CDC Division of Media Relations for
CCID related media requests and manages electronic files; and (22) provides a central point for
CCID media monitoring. (Approved 4/10/2007)
Informatics (CVA33)
The mission of the CCID Informatics is to maximize the capacity for information technology to
enhance the efficacy of infectious disease prevention. In carrying out its mission, Informatics:
(1) Manages all IT project costs, schedules, performances, and risks; (2) provides expertise in
leading application development techniques in information science and technology to effect the
best use of resources; (3) performs technical evaluation and/or integrated baseline reviews of all
information systems’ products and services prior to procurement to ensure software purchases
align with CCID strategy; (4) provides access to quality data in support of programmatic data
analysis; (5) coordinates all enterprise-wide IT security policies and procedures with the Office
of the CDC Chief Information Security Officer; (6) ensures operations are in accordance with
CDC Capital Planning and Investment Control guidelines; (7) ensures adherence to CDC
enterprise architecture guidelines and standards; (8) consults with users to determine IT needs
and to develop strategic and action plans; and (9) participates in the evolution, identification,
development, or adoption of appropriate informatics standards in conjunction with the
Coordinating Center for Health Information and Service. (Approved 4/10/2007)