Albany Broadens its Reach in Northern California

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (PRWEB) September 11, 2007 -- Albany is moving assertively into the Northern California market with its services for workforce management, contractor payrolling (http://www.thealbanygroup.com/frames/framer.asp?section=corporate&location=default.asp) and 1099 compliance. The company has hired Annette Dowsing as business development manager responsible for the region.

In addition, Albany will be exhibiting at the HR West 23rd Annual Conference, to be held September 17-18 at the Oakland Convention Center, Booth 309 showcasing its Employer of Record (http://www.thealbanygroup.com/frames/framer.asp?section=corporate&location=default.asp) services and global workforce management services.

"Albany's Employer of Record service is a very attractive alternative for companies that make extensive use of contract labor, such as the high technology sector," said Dowsing. "I'm excited to be able to introduce services to customers that truly offer the benefits of significant savings in costs, risk avoidance and administration that Albany provides. Albany's solutions can help businesses achieve cost savings as high as 30 percent when compared to traditional staffing companies."

Dowsing comes to Albany from Accountants Inc. in Sacramento, Calif. As business development manager in the Northern California region, Dowsing was responsible for building relationships with "C" level clients and presenting the company's finance and accountant staffing services. Previously, Dowsing was an account executive for The Nelson Family of Companies, where she managed new and existing business development, as well as developed and managed marketing and sales programs. Dowsing also has branch management experience with Adecco Employment People in the UK and in California.

"Annette's previous experience in the staffing industry across a variety of markets will be a key advantage as Albany grows and expands in this region," said Jason Posel, senior vice president of sales and marketing. "She understands the benefits and challenges companies face using contract workers to capably present our workforce management expertise, and the value we bring to our clients."

Albany's Employer of Record service enables companies to more efficiently and cost effectively engage the talent they need, while minimizing the risks associated with contract labor. Albany acts as a traditional employer--hiring the workers as their own W2 employees, capturing time and expenses, processing payroll, providing benefits and HR support to them. Their 1099 compliance services and software helps businesses properly manage their independent contractors, mitigating the potentially expensive risk of misclassification. Albany also offers expertise in workforce management globally; helping companies with HR issues and compliance in whichever country they are doing business.

About Albany:

Albany, www.thealbanygroup.com, is a worldwide Employer of Record and contingent workforce management company. With offices worldwide serving clients in over 65 countries, Albany offers a variety of national and international workforce solutions, including payroll and tax services, vendor management, tax and labor law compliance and visa services.

About HR West, 2007:

The 2007 HR West Conference (http://www.thealbanygroup.com/frames/framer.asp?section=corporate&location=default.asp), Northern California Human Resources Association's annual conference and exposition, will draw an audience of more than 500 professionals dedicated to the art of HR, upwards of 100 experts in the service areas that support HR, and greater than 50 subject matter experts, leading the process of discovery in sessions and keynotes. Back for the second year and in its only West Coast conference appearance is the SHRM Academy--an intensive day-long program limited to 50 participants and led by a renowned professor. Visit www.nchra.org for more information.

Contact:

Jason Posel

Senior Vice President

1-800-664-5508

Jason.Posel(a)thealbanygroup.com

www.thealbanygroup.com/usa

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