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EdgeOhio Adds Capabilities and Staff

CLEVELAND, Ohio, September 9, 2009-- EdgeOhio, the Cleveland-based affiliate of Edge Learning Institute (Tacoma, Wash.), has added to its staff in anticipation of increased emphasis on organizational resilience and corporate productivity. With the hiring of Aaron Ziff, Edge’s Cleveland office now employs four, and anticipates more hires in 2010.

Ziff joins Edge in the position of Senior Partner, Business Development and Surveys, a newly created role. EdgeOhio Managing Partner Paul Meshanko says Ziff will not only serve as the firm’s primary contact for new clients, but will also refine its employee survey tools for collecting and evaluating employee engagement and respectful workplace metrics. “Our clients are more interested in ‘people’ metrics than ever before. Not only do they want to gauge how their employees feel about their workplace now, but also what the effects are of their improvement efforts and how it impacts business results. With the addition of Aaron to our staff, we are even better positioned to serve this need,” says Meshanko.

Ziff holds a B.A. in Psychology from YeshivaUniversity in New York and an M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Akron. He was most recently a Senior Organizational Analyst at Timken in Canton. Previously he was a Client Development Consultant at HR Consultancy Watson Wyatt Worldwide in Cleveland. “Aaron is the first person we’ve had at Edge who comes with a very strong HR and consulting background’” says Meshanko. “He will be immediately able to engage both current and prospective clients in discussions about their organizations’ challenges and where improvements in cultural metrics will have the greatest impact. Aaron’s past experience with developing and administering employee survey tools will help us strengthen this area of our business into a core competency.”

Ziff’s interest in joining Edge stems from his strong background in organizational psychology and employee development. “I have taught much of the same type of material offered by Edge and am passionate about the results it has on both for-profit and non-profit organizations,” said Ziff. “It’s an exciting time to be joining,” he said. “Edge is poised to enhance its reputation as a regional and national leader in creating more productive work environments. People assets and cultural competencies are more important than ever as the country emerges from recession.”

According to Meshanko, Ziff will handle several functions within Edge that were previously handled by himself. “I recruited Aaron specifically so I can spend more time both with current clients and on the strategic aspects of our business. Based on a surprising number of new inquiries from large employers, I’m confident that we will grow significantly in 2010 and I expect Aaron to play a key role in developing new ways to serve our clients.”

EdgeOhio and ERC Announce Strategic Partnership

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 12, 2009-- EdgeOhio, the Cleveland-based division of Edge Learning Institute (Tacoma, Wash.), and ERC, a leading provider of HR and workplace services, today announced a strategic partnership that will allow each organization to provide new resources to their respective clients.

Edge provides a broad platform of training and consulting services designed to help its clients develop and maintain best-in-class workplace cultures. Its expertise in the areas of employee engagement and respectful work environments are a particularly strong compliment for ERC. "In times of economic uncertainty, organizational adaptability and resiliency are critical," says Edge Managing Partner Paul Meshanko. "By partnering with ERC, we'll be able to help more companies remain productive by enhancing the caliber of their human assets and cultural competencies while the economy recovers."

The partnership allows ERC to add even more offerings to its impressive portfolio that already includes a wide range of services from HR and Workplace Research, HR Consulting, Professional Development (e-learning, public & customized training), health insurance and group purchased savings. Similarly, it will give EdgeOhio clients access to some of the strongest HR support services available.

ERC President Pat Perry is no stranger to EdgeOhio programs and the results they generate. "I've known Edge programs and Paul for years. There is simply no other resource in this area that offers the content and expertise that they bring to the table. Paul and his team are excellent presenters who get to the core of how successful organizations operate and show others how to thrive.  I'm excited about promoting the EdgeOhio line of programs and customized solutions to our member companies and clients, said Perry."

EdgeOhio is the Ohio division of Edge Learning Institute, a global provider of leadership and staff development services that help companies and non-profits improve management competencies, enhance customer service and improve employee engagement. Over its 35-year history, it has worked with clients such as BASF Admixtures, Parker Hannifin, The Cleveland Clinic Hospitals, Starbucks Coffee, Microsoft, the U.S. Postal Service, Emerson Electric Company, AT&T, Curtiss Wright Flow Control, Symantec and McGraw-Hill Education. For more information about EdgeOhio's offerings, please visit www.EdgeOhio.com or call 888-892-0300.

ERC is one of the nation's most comprehensive resources for employers delivering HR and workplace research, compensation and benefit studies, training, consulting and health insurance. ERC provides employers access to an incredible amount of information, expertise, and cost savings that supports the attraction, retention, and development of great employees. Services and resources are provided to organizations of any size across all industries. ERC also sponsors the nationally recognized NorthCoast 99 program (www.northcoast99.org).  For more information about ERC, please visit www.ercnet.org or call 440-684-9700.     

Paul Meshanko Joins Faculty of The Institute for Management Studies

Cleveland, Ohio- July 8, 2008- Edge Learning of Ohio, an international corporate education provider specializing in employee engagement and diversity initiatives, today announced that its Managing Partner, Paul Meshanko has accepted an invitation to join the faculty of The Institute for Management Studies (IMS).  "We examine our potential faculty members to ensure that our members receive the highest quality and latest information on a variety of management topics ", said Don Gorning, IMS Cleveland Chair. "Paul is a great addition to our educational team and will help us meet that goal. "

"I am delighted to be part of this prestigious organization," said Meshanko. "It's an honor to be a part of a group that includes faculty members such as Marshall Goldsmith, Dr. Terry Paulson and other well-known leadership development experts." 

Paul Meshanko's curriculum for IMS focuses on helping leaders develop powerful strategies for increasing their personal effectiveness, promoting greater employee engagement, and enhancing the long-term resilience of their organizations.

About The Institute For Management Studies:
Since 1974, The Institute for Management Studies has provided its members with the most innovative and cost-effective management development series available. The membership approach allows IMS to bring in top faculty and programs at a cost much lower than individual organizations can typically provide.  Today over 450 major organizations worldwide, many of them Fortune 500 companies include IMS as a key component of their overall development strategy.  For more information about the Institute for Management Studies, please visit www.ims-online.com

About Edge Learning of Ohio:
Edge Learning of Ohio is an affiliate of Edge Learning Institute, a global provider of leadership and staff development services that assists companies and non-profits in improving management competencies, improving employee engagement, and building respectful work cultures.  Over its 35-year history, the firm has worked with clients such as BASF, Parker, The Cleveland Clinic Hospitals, Starbucks Coffee, Microsoft, the U.S. Postal Service, Boeing, Emerson Electric Company, AT&T, Curtiss-Wright, Symantec and McGraw-Hill Education. 

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