PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — November 19, 2009 — PhillyJobs.com, the premier career destination for job seekers and employers in the Philadelphia region, will be supporting the Philadelphia Marathon through an interactive and fun-filled Cheer Zone at 21st and Chestnut Streets on November 22, 2009. This area is a premium location for spectators and news reporters to gather together for a complimentary hot chocolate, meet local community members and cheer on this year’s half and full marathon runners.  

“As a local organization, we are proud to rally our team to sponsor such an important event in our community which promotes determination, strength and endurance, all positive qualities that improve overall well-being on and off the course. We are excited to cheer on the runners, have the opportunity to meet local community members and join in the excitement that this event brings to our local community,” said Rich Milgram, CEO of Beyond.com, Inc.

Full event details are below.

What:  To support our local community, PhillyJobs.com will be sponsoring an interactive and fun-filled Cheer Zone during the Philadelphia Marathon 

When:  Sunday, November 22, 7:00AM – 10:00 AM
 
Where:  21st Street and Chestnut Streets Philadelphia, PA

Who:  Enthusiastic PhillyJobs.com employees, spectators and media contacts that would like to join in the fun and cheer on this year’s half and full marathon runners.

Details:  The PhillyJobs.com Cheer Zone is a premier location and perfect vantage point for news reporters to capture the true energy of the crowd, interview members of the community and capture excellent footage. At the Cheer Zone, PhillyJobs.com will be playing Philly-themed? songs to energize the crowd, providing complimentary hot chocolate to spectators, passing out oranges to participants and most importantly holding motivational signs while cheering on this year’s runners.

If you are looking for optimum camera angles and the loudest cheering group at the marathon, we encourage you to stop by the PhillyJobs.com Cheer Zone at 21st and Chestnut Streets.  For more information, please contact Tara Berger at TaraB@Beyond.com.

About PhillyJobs.com
PhillyJobs.com is the premier career destination for job seekers and employers in the Philadelphia region.  We provide employers with access to local resumes from highly-qualified and educated job seekers across more than 25 industries, and job seekers with access to local job opportunities, professional content and networking tools to advance their careers.  PhillyJobs.com is a member of Beyond.com, the world’s largest network of niche career communities, with thousands of sites which allow employers to leverage the network to gain maximum exposure to local job seekers, delivering a niche approach and superior value for their recruitment dollar.  Beyond.com is a Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE: SFE) portfolio company and Inc. 500 Award winner.  www.PhillyJobs.com 

Despite challenging economic times, Beyond.com experiences a five year revenue growth of 306 percent

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – November 4, 2009 – Beyond.com, Inc., the world’s largest network of niche career communities, has been once again ranked among Deloitte’s 2009 Greater Philadelphia Fast 50 and Technology Fast 500 award lists for the third consecutive year. 

The 2009 Greater Philadelphia Fast 50 is a ranking of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in the Greater Philadelphia region based on percentage of revenue growth over the past five years.  Deloitte’s 2009 Technology Fast 500 List recognizes companies from the same industries across the entire nation.  Beyond.com experienced a revenue growth of 306 percent from 2004-2008, which resulted in the notable rankings on both of Deloitte’s prestigious lists.

“It is a compliment to the entire Beyond.com team, and to the customers who support our business, to be included among a group of companies who successfully navigated through the challenging economic times and have been recognized by Deloitte as the fastest growing companies in Philadelphia and across the nation,” says Jim John, COO of Beyond.com, Inc.  “Throughout the past few years, we have remained focused on adding value to professionals searching for jobs and helping employers target quality talent for their business, which has allowed our company to not only remain profitable, but to achieve phenomenal business growth despite the current circumstances.  In looking ahead, we are even more excited about the prospects for 2010.”

In addition to these two recognitions, CEO Rich Milgram has also been chosen as a finalist for the 2009 Technology CEO of the Year by the Eastern Technology Council.  The winner of this award will be announced at a black-tie gala on December 3, 2009.

For additional information on the company and available services, please visit Beyond.com.

About Beyond.com, Inc.
Beyond.com is the world’s largest network of niche career communities, providing access to thousands of top-tier industry and local web sites. Our career search services and networking tools enable job seekers and employers to create targeted connections across thousands of online communities. We deliver a one-of-a-kind recruitment solution that provides the targeted exposure of a specialized job board, reinforced by the breadth and volume of a larger career network. Beyond.com was named to Inc. Magazine’s prestigious Inc. 500 list and is a Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE: SFE) portfolio company. www.Beyond.com. 

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Q3 2009 Career Trend Report provides overall job market picture, indicating that consumer confidence and corporate momentum will ultimately determine economic rebound

PHILADELPHIA — November 3, 2009 — Beyond.com, Inc., the world’s largest network of niche career communities, today released its Third Quarter 2009 Career Trend Analysis Report, which revealed that Healthcare and Information Technology continue to add jobs at a steady pace, while industries in the professional services sector such as Finance and Engineering are still experiencing sharp declines.  The report provides insight into the overall employment market by leveraging Beyond.com’s Network of top-tier industry, local and specialty sites. 

Healthcare & Medical remained in the top position for online jobs with 43.5 percent after experiencing exponential growth over the previous quarter and over the past 12 months.  Information Technology jumped up to the second spot with 12.86 percent.  Accounting & Finance experienced the largest percentage decline in jobs over the previous quarter (5.14 percent) causing the industry to drop to the third position.  Among other industries that took a hit over the past quarter, Engineering & Architecture experienced a 3.16 percent decline, while the Retail industry dropped by 3.12 percent.

Although it is clear that many industries are still on a rollercoaster ride, there are positive signs that the economy and job market may be stabilizing soon.  The USA Consumer Confidence Index (issued by The Conference Board) rose by 27.77 points over the past seven months to reach 53.07 in September 2009 — still a far stretch from the 30 year average of 95.06.  While consumer confidence continues to rise, the Bureau of Labor Statistics is starting to recognize an improvement in monthly job losses, with September’s job losses (263,000) accounting for just over one-third of the peak losses experienced in January 2009 (741,000).  The increased level of confidence, combined with lower monthly job losses, may motivate some Americans to start spending again, creating more demand for goods and services that will eventually lead to job creation across many key industries, critical for economic recovery.

“Increased consumer confidence and lower monthly job losses are the first step towards improving the economy, revitalizing business revenues and eventually creating new jobs,” said Rich Milgram, CEO of Beyond.com, Inc. “Many businesses have streamlined and held the line on expenses, creating the opportunity for future profits and a shift in focus from downsizing to hiring, which will be the true determination of the economic rebound.”

To view the complete Career Trend Analysis Report and Industry Outlook Reports, please visit http://www.beyond.com/Media/QuarterlyReports.asp.

About Beyond.com, Inc.
Beyond.com is the world’s largest network of niche career communities, providing access to thousands of top-tier industry and local web sites. Our career search services and networking tools enable job seekers and employers to create targeted connections across thousands of online communities. We deliver a one-of-a-kind recruitment solution that provides the targeted exposure of a specialized job board, reinforced by the breadth and volume of a larger career network. Beyond.com was named to Inc. Magazine’s prestigious ‘Inc. 500’ list and is a Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE: SFE) portfolio company. www.Beyond.com. 

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Region’s leading career site unveils enhanced functionality, expanded professional content, networking tools and career resources for job seekers and employers

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — September 21, 2009 — PhillyJobs.com, the premier career destination for job seekers and employers in the Philadelphia region, unveils a new website that firmly positions the career portal as the leading online destination for area jobs, career resources and relevant content for job seekers and employers throughout the Delaware Valley.  In addition, the new website offers an increased community focus through interactive discussion forums, professional event listings, local Philadelphia employment news and comprehensive career content from local experts and industry insiders. 

PhillyJobs.com has been serving the Philadelphia community for more than a decade and has built upon its rich history in the region and deep knowledge of the local job market to deliver the functionality, career content and breadth of resources job seekers and employers have come to expect from the region’s largest dedicated career community. 

By enhancing the overall site functionality, employers and job seekers are able to connect on a more personal level than ever before.  For employers, PhillyJobs.com delivers access to a wealth of tools and resources to maximize their recruitment efforts.  For job seekers, the site serves as a one-stop-shop, with everything needed to find a job and ultimately advance their careers.  From job listings to networking opportunities, career resources to local content, there are numerous possibilities for job seekers to explore their career options and connect with other local professionals.

“Unlike Monster.com or CareerBuilder.com, Beyond.com is committed to providing targeted local and niche recruitment to our job seekers and employers,” said Rich Milgram, CEO of Beyond.com.  “We are continually investing in our individual brands, such as PhillyJobs.com, to ensure we are delivering the most innovative recruitment tools and resources available.  With the majority of professionals searching for jobs within 25 miles of their home, PhillyJobs.com allows professionals to target jobs in their local community and employers to tap into top candidates in the region, improving their overall recruitment experience and further positioning PhillyJobs.com as the leader in the local recruitment space.”

Beyond.com plans to continue its investment in the Philadelphia region with several new promotions, community service initiatives and local activities planned in the near future.  Check out the new site by visiting www.PhillyJobs.com.

About PhillyJobs.com
PhillyJobs.com is the premier career destination for job seekers and employers in the Philadelphia region.  We provide employers with access to local resumes from highly-qualified and educated job seekers across more than 25 industries, and job seekers with access to local job opportunities, professional content and networking tools to advance their careers.  PhillyJobs.com is a member of Beyond.com, the world’s largest network of niche career communities, with thousands of sites which allow employers to leverage the network to gain maximum exposure to local job seekers, delivering a niche approach and superior value for their recruitment dollar.  Beyond.com is a Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE: SFE) portfolio company and Inc. 500 Award winner.  www.PhillyJobs.com

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