Good People One and All

As most of you know we lost over 50 really good people this week due to a reduction in force. This event was strictly driven by the economy and the nosedive in book sales we've seen in September and October (I haven't seen November numbers yet). I am gratified that six companies have contacted us looking for great talent, and we have established an email distribution list in order that we may send all job opportunities to those separated this week. The job titles and length of service for all of them are listed below.

I have not listed names as I have not had an opportunity to ask each individual for their permission to do so. However, if you are interested in some of the best talent in our industry and in the Nashville market please contact me at jthomason@thomasnelson.com. I will put you in touch with the candidate of your choice.

Position
Yrs Service

Receptionist
18.4
Sr. Acquisitions Editor
25.3
Director, Marketing
1.4
Senior Publicist
2.5
Admin Assistant
0.6
Editor
3.0
VP, Publishing (Bibles)
30.8
Admin Assistant
20.3
Financial Assistant
2.2
Associate Editor
1.4
Marketing Specialist
3.3
VP, Marketing (Trade Book)
2.2
Director, Marketing
4.6
Brand Manager
4.6
VP & Publisher (Gift Books)
2.2
Associate Publisher
17.3
Director, Sales
5.0
Editor
3.0
Assistant Editor
1.2
Marketing Coordinator
3.5
Packaging Mngr, III
5.3
Web Designer II
2.5
Graphic Designer I
0.5
Imaging Clerk
13.8
Asst Director, Facilities
15.1
Database/App Admin
10.1
Sr. Programer Analyst
3.1
Warehouse Assoc IV
18.1
Warehouse Assoc III
30.8
Warehouse Assoc II
2.5
Warehouse Assoc II
1.5
Warehouse Assoc II
9.3
Warehouse Assoc II
14.1
Royalty Coordinator
8.8
Reconciliations Specialist
1.1
Manager, Production
4.4
Mngr, Key Accts
6.3
Product Tech Support
5.0
Product Tech Support
5.1
Admin Assistant
3.8
Sales Rep III
5.3
Telesales Rep II
4.3
Sales Assistant
2.5
Telesales Rep III
1.7
Mngr, Key Acct Sales
2.4
Mngr, Key Acct Sales
8.2
Admin Assistant
13.7
Mngr, Key Acct Sales
14.4
Dir, Sales Support
13.5
Sales Manager
6.3
Mngr, Key Acct Sales
6.3
HR Coordinator
1.6
Permissions Specialist
19.3

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