Huntington Manor, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/04/2012 -- More than ever before in today's competitive marketplace success requires a great company culture. Success requires great teamwork. Success requires skilled and motivated people and proven tools to break through barriers to deliver on the promise of sustainable company success. WIAL and Workplace Stars have partnered to offer companies and action learning teams an affordable and research-based tool that quickly unlocks a company's success code. Supported with this information action learning teams will with increased confidence be able to mobilize around critical root issues potentially harmful to the future of the company.

WIAL implements the process of Action Learning in businesses and government firms. They focus on six simple components that include identifying the problem and developing a commitment to take action. The result is creating teams that solve problems proactively together and discovering new leaders in the long-term. Dr. Michael Marquardt, President of World Institute for Action Learning (WIAL), envisions that "partnering with Workplace Stars will enable us to expand our capability to build leaders and teams in real time while solving real problems."

With the same aspiration to strive for performance excellence, Workplace Stars has created an alliance with WIAL. Bob Ebers, the founder of Workplace Stars, states that "Action Learning teams will be significantly more successful when guided by precision-targeted root performance issues revealed by the ORG360." The ORG360 is an innovative and affordable culture assessment driven by research to identify a company's strengths and areas for improvement; and, to increase yield by making measurable and lasting improvements through people.

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Don Osvog, the founder of Managed Growth LLC has become an official member of the Board of Advisors with Workplace Stars.

Huntington Manor, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/04/2011 -- Osvog was brought to Workplace Stars by founder and fellow University of Nebraska alumni Bob Ebers after the company launched its retooled website in December of 2010. Don's role is to create a scalable operation and expand revenue. Ebers has stated that "Don's experience has been invaluable in helping us refine our business model and focus on the right priorities. We are more customer focused than ever, are delivering the best price/value offering in our space and our profit growth is accelerating."

Don's company Managed Growth LLC is known for providing COO services to CEO's and business owners to help them increase their profits and improve the overall performance of their work staff. Osvog has a strong belief that written plans are worthwhile only if they are properly implemented and are used specifically as a management tool. He makes sure his clients properly implement their new business plans by taking a hands on approach and working side by side with them throughout the process.

Osvog feels that Workplace Stars embodies this type of approach and dedication to their clients. He has said that "I believe they have a leading edge offering that will change the employee assessment playing field. I've seen so few organizations so committed to exceeding their customer's needs and deliver tremendous value at a fair price."

More About Don Osvog
Including his experience running MGLLC Don has 30 overall years of experience improving the performances of businesses in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and in Europe. He has helped to design, implement, and grow businesses ranging from sole proprietorships to Fortune 500 businesses. His company MGLLC has helped many startup and middle market companies establish upper level management systems without having to pay the large salaries that many executives require. Osvog earned his undergraduate degree in business from Nebraska and his MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

About Workplace Stars
Workplace Stars is a global research and management consultancy that provides premier organization and advisory services. Its mission is to improve peoples' lives, benefit society and create STAR Workplaces -1 star at a time. The company was founded in 2007 to provide a simple, research-driven methodology that could be widely used to understand and assess the internal health of organizations by using proprietary science-based workplace analysis tools to measure manager and employee engagement, loyalty and retention and drive key success metrics. Other offerings include free workplace reviews for both employees and employers and a free member community dedicated to creating STAR Workplaces.

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Huntington Manor, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/02/2011 -- Ona Lage', the Director of Marketing and Publicity for Workplace Rewards and Mark Allen, a Regional Manager with the Marlin Company have become official Workplace Ambassadors with Workplace Stars. Lage' and Allen initially became involved with Workplace Stars through a direct acquaintance of founder Bob Ebers. Ebers says of Lage' and Allen "Ona Lage' and Mark Allen of Workplace Rewards are destination experts in the business of recognizing and rewarding employees who consistently deliver extraordinary service to clients during the million moments of truth when no one is watching. As a "sister" company we are both dedicated to championing the brand and reputation of those we work with. If you want to recognize the difference your people make in your success – that differentiator is Workplace Rewards."

Lage' and Allen both feel that Workplace Stars is dedicated to making employee involvement an integral part of the process that is involved with workplace improvement. They have said that they have continued to be members of the Workplace Stars community because of "their mutual vision for engaging employees to higher levels of performance and job satisfaction."

Lage' and Allen believe that Workplace Stars shares many of the same overall philosophies and goals regarding workplace excellence, including their emphasis on employee engagement and mutual feedback from both the employees and their employers. They have stated that "We believe in the importance of clear corporate missions sustained through mutual feedback, and have found Workplace Stars is an industry leader in creating better workplaces using their precise feedback tools. Workplace Stars intense methodology of listening is the best in the industry, as such we've made it an important highlight in our (Workplace Rewards) process for helping companies engage employees." They have contributed to the Workplace Stars community by encouraging clients of their own to take advantage of the benchmarking services which they offer. They have said of Workplace Stars that "Because employee behaviors associated with safety, loyalty and wellness, are such critical bottom line issues in business all over the globe, we feel Workplace Stars promises to be the next big thing in helping companies improve internal efficiency and profitability."

More about Ona Lage' and Mark Allen
Ona is the Director of Marketing and Publicity for Workplace Rewards where much of her work has involved the encouragement of social growth through positive reinforcement and recognition. In addition to her contributions to Workplace Rewards, Lage' has a background in social psychology and has earned an AA/BA degree in Psychology. Her partner Mark Allen is a workplace communications expert and is a Regional Manager with the workplace communications firm, The Marlin Company. Allen has 28 overall years of experience in sales, is an author, public speaker, and thought leader in the study of workplace culture.

About Workplace Stars
Workplace Stars is a global research and management consultancy that provides premier organization and advisory services. Its mission is to improve peoples' lives, benefit society and create STAR Workplaces -1 star at a time. The company was founded in 2007 to provide a simple, research-driven methodology that could be widely used to understand and assess the internal health of organizations by using proprietary science-based workplace analysis tools to measure manager and employee engagement, loyalty and retention and drive key success metrics. Other offerings include free workplace reviews for both employees and employers and a free member community dedicated to creating STAR Workplaces.

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Todd Colbeck, the President of the Colbeck Coaching Group has become an official Workplace Stars Service Partner.

Huntington Manor, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/28/2011 -- He connected with Workplace Stars because of his close ties with Workplace Stars founder Bob Ebers as well as his common interests in human capital management and overall professional goals. Colbeck is one of Ebers fellow alumni from the University of Lincoln-Nebraska and was also impressed with the Workplace Stars approach to improving the workplace. He felt that partnering with the organization could be of great help to some of his business coaching clients. Founder Bob Ebers says of Colbeck "Todd is an elite business coach who understands business from both a sales and operations perspective. His embracing of the STAR Workplace Audit toolkit will be a win for his clients, and a win for Workplace Stars. As a member of our Global Insider Network his expertise is now available to our clients. Sharing a passion for Nebraska football is an additional plus." Colbeck has stated that what he likes the most about Workplace Stars is "the science behind the system because it saves him the effort of having to go out and do all of the research himself." He has also said he is impressed with the way "Ebers uses technology to turnkey the whole workplace audit process."

Todd's company Colbeck Coaching group shares many of the same goals and values as Workplace Stars regarding the improvement of workplace efficiency as well as human resource management and organizational development. Colbeck, like Workplace Stars, emphasizes business promotion through client retention and referrals as well as having a more engaged staff. He helps his clients to accomplish these goals by utilizing a strength based coaching system which he designed. Todd has helped over 1000 financial advisers over the past decade using this well tested strengths based system of coaching which has provided clients with a competitive business edge and also helped them to achieve their personal goals.

More About Todd Colbeck
In addition to being the President of his business coaching firm and having an MBA in Strengths Based Executive Leadership Colbeck is also an investment expert and was a Brokerage Vice President with American Express Financial Advisers before making the transition into the business coaching industry. When he began focusing his career on business coaching he aided many financial advisers and small business owners increase the success of their business through his knowledge of both the finance industry and organizational improvement. He received his MBA from 4 different institutions as part of a very unique educational program which included studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, The Gallup Organization and Oxford. Colbeck is also an avid public speaker and is the author of a health and wellness book entitled "The Best That You Can Be."

About Workplace Stars
Workplace Stars is a global research and management consultancy that provides premier organization and advisory services. Its mission is to improve peoples' lives, benefit society and create STAR Workplaces - 1 star at a time. The company was founded in 2007 to provide a simple, , research-driven methodology (pdf) that could be widely used to understand and assess the internal health of organizations by using proprietary science-based human analysis tools to measure manager and employee engagement, loyalty and retention and drive key success metrics. Other offerings include free workplace reviews for both employees and employers and an invitation only insider network dedicated to creating STAR Workplaces.

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Phyllis Weiss Haserot, the President and founder of Practice Development Counsel has become an official Workplace Stars Service Partner.

Huntington Manor, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/24/2011 -- She initially became involved with Workplace Stars when founder Bob Ebers heard her speak last April at the Workplace Excellence 2010 Conference sponsored by Organization Development Network Long Island. Bob Ebers says of Haserot "Phyllis is a consummate presenter and workplace expert. Her sage advice on overcoming the many challenges of intergenerational workplace issues wisely informs managers about how to achieve high performance and workplace excellence by tapping into generational diversity." She felt that the concept of Workplace Stars aligned well with her work and her business mission. Haserot says of Workplace Stars that it " tries to make the initial steps to improving organizational effectiveness and excellence easy and less threatening. I see using the Workplace Excellence Audit as a complement to the personal behavioral style assessments I have been using for several years for management, sales and workplace relationship improvement."

Haserot has been dubbed by business associates and colleagues as "the cross-generational voice" because of her aptness to identify with people from 3 different generations that exist in today's workplaces (Boomers, Gen X, and Gen Y/ Millenials). She regularly blogs to offer insights and solutions to the conflicts that can be created by inter-generational challenges within the workplace. Haserot has said that the Workplace Stars Audit method sets forth a path for top-tier professionalism because it " produces an accurate data-based snapshot of the factors hindering the highest service quality, engagement, as well as satisfaction and productivity, which eliminates some denial and provides clients with a less threatening approach to change."

More About Phyllis Weiss Haserot
Phyllis is the President of Practice Development Counsel, a business development and organizational effectiveness consulting and coaching firm working with professional services firms for over 20 years. Her primary focus currently is improving relations among the 4 generations in the workplace through in-firm workshops, facilitating dialogues, management advice and forums. She brings a potent combination of marketing, mediation, and organizational effectiveness expertise to help organizations solve sticky and sensitive inter-generational challenges that hinder productivity, client retention, succession planning and business development results. She is the author of The Rainmaking Machine and The Marketer's Handbook of Tips & Checklists. (both Thomson Reuters/West 2010). Phyllis is currently working on her next book entitled Can Professionalism Be Saved? 7 Savvy Multi-Generational Solutions.

About Workplace Stars
Workplace Stars is a global research and management consultancy that provides premier organization and advisory services. Its mission is to improve peoples' lives, benefit society and create STAR Workplaces - 1 star at a time. The company was founded in 2007 to provide a simple, research-driven methodology that could be widely used to understand and assess the internal health of organizations by using proprietary science-based human analysis tools to measure manager and employee engagement, loyalty and retention and drive key success metrics. Other offerings include free workplace reviews for both employees and employers and a free member community dedicated to creating STAR Workplaces.

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William LeGray an OB/OD advisor and consultant for CBLG Assocates subsidiary Fresh Eyes Visioning, and Strategies has become an official service partner with Workplace Stars.

Huntington, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/11/2011 -- Since becoming a partner LeGray has continued to contribute to the workplace audit process as an advisor by providing clients and audit participants with detailed anonymous feedback. Bob Ebers, Workplace Stars Founder says of LeGray "Bill is a seasoned and highly experienced OD practitioner. His advice and credibility has been instrumental to recruiting global partners. His established relationships and esteemed standing in the human capital space has proven invaluable."

LeGray initially became connected with Workplace Stars when he responded to a notice Ebers posted online regarding his business venture involving talent management for customer and financial success. After speaking with Bob they discovered they had a lot of common interests and goals regarding improvement in the workplace and LeGray became a service partner and top advisor shortly after. LeGray has said of Workplace Stars "The WP Stars audit results can more or less help everyone in workplaces to consider improving and performing better towards utilizing their full contribution potentials."

LeGray strongly believes in the power and overall effectiveness of the anonymous audit. He feels that setting aside the time and effort to take part in these audits reflect the participating firm's commitment to organizational improvement and more powerful production. He has stated that "when increased social support and team building considerations are enacted it affects the organizational pulse more positively and further innovations and upgrades become more likely. Such practices have demonstrated over and over again that team building for more extraordinary performance leads towards better chances for growth, agility, effectiveness, and success."

More About William LeGray
LeGray is currently a Best Practices and Pathway Advisor for the coaching and training group Fresh Eyes Visioning and Strategies which is a subsidiary of the professional counseling organization CBLG Associates based out of Cedar, Michigan. LeGray spent the vast majority of his career working for Ford Motor Company as a Project Engineer and Surrogate Supervisor for 30 years. LeGray earned both engineering and organizational behavior degrees from various eminent Universities and received a teaching certificate for math and physics from a Long Island University. LeGray has been an indispensable member of the Workplace Stars community due to his long time exploration of OD developments and trends and his diverse experience in both science and technology.

About Workplace Stars
Workplace Stars is a global research and management consultancy that provides premier organization and advisory services. Its mission is to improve peoples' lives, benefit society and create STAR Workplaces - 1 star at a time. The company was founded in 2007 to provide a simple, research-driven methodology that could be widely used to understand and assess the internal health of organizations by using proprietary science-based human analysis tools to measure manager and employee engagement, loyalty and retention and drive key success metrics. Other offerings include free workplace reviews for both employees and employers and a free member community dedicated to creating STAR Workplaces.

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Huntington Manor, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/22/2011 -- Ray Seghers, founder of Seghers Survey Consulting (SSC) has become an official Workplace Stars Service Partner. Since joining the Workplace Stars organization, Seghers has continually provided significant contributions and insight for the company. Bob Ebers, Workplace Stars Founder says "Ray has been instrumental in helping take our audit technology to the next level. He has contributed directly to improving the STAR Workplace model and redesigned the industry audits. Ray is among the best survey experts in the country and we applaud his efforts." Introduced on LinkedIn by William LeGray of CBLG Associates, Seghers stated that "the primary advantage in becoming a client of Workplace Stars is the flexibility which they offer. They offer inexpensive self-audit tools as well as fully customized audits and surveys with analysis and consulting, therefore clients can choose whether they want to go in the middle or go extreme and have a complete organizational makeover and evaluation."

Ray feels that many organizations are afflicted with hardships such as low morale, lack of employee engagement, high rates of turnovers and absenteeism, and lack of productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction. He has expressed that "a workplace excellence audit can reduce the hassles and frustrations you have dealing with employee concerns and save you time and money by giving you the information that you need to retain your best employees, improve productivity and quality, and improve customer loyalty."

More about Ray Seghers
Ray is the founder of the employee survey company Seghers Survey Consulting based in Manchester, Michigan. He has 32 overall years of consulting experience in all facets of the survey business in addition to 7 years of experience in the social science research field. He is known for working in a variety of industries, and has done so on an international level. Seghers has directed employee research in the U.S, Canada, U.K, South Africa, Australia, and Hong Kong. He has helped many organizations by designing surveys that get critical feedback from the bottom line of an organization to guide the process of action planning. His trademark survey known as the Roadmap Employee Survey provides clients with a comprehensive profile of organizational characteristics that drive organizational performance ranging from strategic design to customer loyalty and employee retention.

About Workplace Stars
Workplace Stars is a global research and management consultancy that provides premier organization and advisory services. Its mission is to improve peoples' lives, benefit society and create STAR Workplaces - 1 star at a time. The company was founded in 2007 to provide a simple, research-driven methodology that could be widely used to understand and assess the internal health of organizations by using proprietary science-based human analysis tools to measure manager and employee engagement, loyalty and retention and drive key success metrics. Other offerings include free workplace reviews for both employees and employers and a free member community dedicated to creating STAR Workplaces.

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