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Oil Spill Net Profits Donated by Clover to National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
July 2010
(Houston, TX) Clover Global Solutions has entered into an agreement with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, whereby Clover Global Solutions will donate proceeds from net profits for the placement of technical and professional personnel supporting the Deepwater Horizon incident. Funds donated to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will be used for conservation projects in the Gulf of Mexico region to save wildlife due to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
"As a diver having spent untold hours photographing sea life and witnessing sea turtle hatching success in Cozumel Mexico it makes this an easy decision. All these delicate creatures will need a serious amount of help. Profiting from the spill just didn't feel right," said Chris Sutton, Clover Partner. Please see our related Press Release.
Clover Global Solutions Launches Critical Event Response & Recovery Program
October 2009
(Houston, TX) Clover Global Solutions, LP has launched the Oil & Gas Industry's first "Critical Event Response & Recovery Program" module within their Clover One World web-based application: www.c1wsolutions.com to complement business continuity planning and mitigate disaster risks. Oil & Gas companies operate in areas where they are exposed to unrecoverable risk. While prepared, critical events have challenged our Clients throughout their duration. Oil & Gas companies need to anticipate interruptions and pre-position critical resources ahead of time, including access to the personnel who know their facilities, their operations and their culture. Utilizing Clover's patent pending technology, skilled professionals benefit from Client-indexed search criteria providing an exact match for their project. Please see our related Press Release.
Clover One World growth exceeds Clover expectations
September 2009
(Houston, TX) Since its official launch in June, 2009 the number of Candidates registering their skills and experience via Clover One World has increased an average of 300% per month. Many of the individuals have done so in addition to applying for specific positions that are available with Clover’s Clients. Those who have done so are much better able to market themselves and be matched to Clover’s recruiting activities. Please see our related Press Release.
Clover One World has completed Salary Benchmarking
July 2009
(Houston, TX) With the price of oil now down more than 50% from its peak during 2008 many projects have been delayed due to economics that now longer accommodate such third-party spending. Clover One World has completed salary benchmarking that addresses the lag between current supply and demand for resources and 2004-2008 economics. Please see our related Press Release.
Clover Launches Breakthrough Technology Platform - Enables Quick Finds and Hires
June 2009
(Houston, TX) Clover Global Solutions launched Clover One World (C1W) an online database management tool for Clover Clients enabling them to search, qualify, and hire either individuals or entire teams. Unlike now outdated resume-based systems, C1W provides real-time viewing and matching of a Candidate’s skills, experience, compensation and preferences enhancing Clover Clients' competitive position and a Candidate's chances of getting quickly selected and hired. Please see our related Press Release.
Clover One World Strategy Launched
November 2008
(Houston, TX) Please download our related Communications.
Clover resumes full operation, "Hot Desk" established to assist Clients and Consultants in timely communications
September 2008
(Houston, TX) In the aftermath of Hurricane IKE on Wednesday, 9/17 our headquarters regained full operational capabilities. "In the event power was not yet restored by this time we were prepared to execute our off-site contingency plan," stated Carolyn J. Sutton, Managing Partner. "Fortunately, this was not necessary and our payroll cycles remain unchanged. We have also now established a "Hot Desk" for the benefit of improving timely communications between our Clients and Consultants. In fact, if any Client or other company has a critical need to engage any contingent workforce personnel they should call us at 281-994-5900 and ask to be transferred to the "Hot Desk". We provide same day service, i.e. "consider it done."
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KPMG identifies major skills shortage as potentially the biggest single threat Oil Companies must overcome
August 2008
(Houston, TX) In a recent publication Anthony Lobo, Partner, KPMG in the UK, and Head of the UK’s Oil and Gas practice said, “The rapid growth of the National Oil Company sector has outstripped the availability of employees in many parts of the world, and it is now a real risk to the future of some of these companies as they and their contractors struggle to meet demand and deal with the issues created by a workforce approaching retirement age.” Clover specializes in attracting and retaining the skills and experience of employees who wish to continue their careers. "We are now providing this concierge service to 60% of the world's largest oil and gas companies," commented Kevin Farnsworth, Strategic Business Manager. "Clover is meeting our Client's most critical needs by providing a safe harbor to safely re-engage their former employees."
"Coopetition" strategy fast tracks Clover start-up for Angola; Indonesia; Malaysia; and UAE
May 2008
(Houston, TX) Increasing global demand for Professional/Technical expertise has resulted in Clover taking a non-traditional approach in order to accelerate start-up at designated locations. Clover has engaged a "Coopetition" strategy to fast track operational capabilities in Luanda, Angola; Jakarta, Indonesia; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Dubai, UAE.
Working together, collectively enhancing performance, sharing complementary resources and committing to common goals results in sharing a larger opportunity rather than competitively striving to take from each other. Our strategy clearly recognizes our "partners" also compete by taking independent action in other areas to drive profitability.
"We have quite thoroughly embraced coopetition as the strategy to meet our major Client needs. These strategic tactics, policies, and approaches are problem-solving solutions," states Greg Plotner, Clover Special Projects Director, and further comment to schedule speaks to our commitment. "While I admit it is enthusiastic, current schedule is to be fully operational in these destinations no later than November 30, 2008."
Clover International Group Limited established to provide support for Consultants based in the UK
February 2008
(Houston, TX) In order to provide local payroll, tax filing and the level of concierge services to which our employees have grown accustomed Clover has established operations in Egham, Surrey which will now support Consultants who are based in the UK and assigned to our Client projects in Europe and the Caspian region.
Clover provides HSE and Technology Update, Details Applications and Systems Plans for 2008
December 2007
(Houston, TX) Please download the related News Release.
Clover Rus quadruples in size: Industry continues to tap the Clover network for critical resources needed to support operations in Russia
November 2007
(Moscow, Russia) Clover’s Russian affiliate, Clover Rus, has seen unprecedented growth since the middle of 2007. With demand for Oil and Gas products at an all-time high and unrest in the Middle East, Russia has become a new hotbed of activity for the industry. This activity ranges from onshore work in the Siberian Plains to offshore prospects near Sakhalin Island.
Clover’s world-recognized consulting experts have been integral in the development of these fields, particularly in Tyumen and Niznevartovsk through their knowledge and experience in Drilling, Completions, Fracture Stimulation and HSE support. Though the growth in this region has been rapid in the last quarter, it shows no signs of slowing. As these current projects move into production phases additional exploration and development opportunities are just around the corner.
Clover Recruiting Team is providing new Client services
October 2007
(Houston, TX) Earlier this year Clover signed a 3-year contract not only for the Super Major Client’s upstream project work, but to include all business units including downstream and chemical operations. We have now have tripled the size of our Recruiting Team to better service existing Clients and added new Clients via contract placement, contract to hire and contingency placement.
And we continue to improve the level of service that we provide our Clients. We have grown our Client Services staff in order meet the goal of achieving a higher level of service while leveraging existing Client relationships in a “win-win” situation for both Clients and for Clover. Clover expects to further diversify its Client base in 2008.
Clover Recognized Among Houston Fast 100 for 2006
November 2007
(Houston, TX) For the fifth year in a row, Clover Global Solutions LP has been recognized as one of the city's most successful small businesses by the Houston Business Journal. This year, Clover was again ranked the in Top 100, with a growth rate of XX% for calendar 2006.
If you are a corporation seeking superior contingent consultants for international assignments, or a consultant/contractor seeking opportunities abroad, contact Clover.
Clover Global tapped for elite Subsea Pipelay Team for new development project in Offshore West Africa.
October 2006
(Houston, TX) Clover has recently deployed a team of world-renowned pipelay experts for an intensive three month assignment off the coast of West Africa. This team consists of experts from all over the world with more than 150 years of combined experience in the subsea field. The Clover team members will be an integral part of this exciting new venture for a rapidly growing mid-market operator that stands to double its production and activity levels with this project.
Clover Recognized Among Houston Small Business 100 for 2005
May 2006
(Houston, TX) For the fourth year in a row, Clover Global Solutions LP has been recognized as one of the city's most successful small businesses by the Houston Business Journal. This year, Clover was ranked 28th among the Top 100, with more than $29 million in gross revenue for 2005. related HBJ article
Clover Launches Clearinghouse for Health, Safety and Environment
March 2006
(Houston, TX) Clover Global Solutions LP, the industry leader in providing contingent workforce employment and 1099 compliance solutions to Fortune 100 companies, today announces the launch of an online collaborative community for HSE trainers, subject matter experts, other contingent HSE professionals and hiring organizations: Clover HSE. You can read the entire Clover HSE News Release.
Clover Recognized Among Houston's Top 50 Woman-Owned Businesses
September 2005
(Houston, TX) For the third year in a row, Clover Global Solutions has been recognized as one of Houston’s Top 50 Woman-Owned Businesses by the Houston Business Journal. This year, Clover was ranked 15th among the top 50, with more than $28 million in gross revenue and more than 300 employees for 2004. Over the past year, Clover has been able to increase revenues and market share in today’s uncertain economy.
The Houston Business Journal’s Annual Top 50 Woman-Owned Business Awards was held on September 9, 2005 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Houston and recognized the top 50 woman-owned businesses in the Houston area for their contribution to the local economy.
In addition to the Top 50 Women-Owned Businesses, Clover has been a high-ranking member of the Top 100 Small Businesses in Houston for the past three years. The 2005 Top 100 Awards were held in May where Clover was awarded a ranking of 21st.
Clover’s business model is based around the idea that strong relationships build successful businesses. Carolyn Ortega-Sutton, President of Clover, believes, “If we can Save Our Clients Money, Put More Money In Our Employees’Pockets, and Make a Reasonable Profit Ourselves we have a ‘Win to the 3rd Power.’With Clover’s business model, everybody wins.”
Clover Expands Moscow Office via Strategic Alliance with Clover Rus, LLC
August 2005
(Houston, TX) Clover has long been distinguished as a provider of world-class consultants to the Oil and Gas Industry. With experience providing services worldwide, and access to superior international talent, the company was recently selected by a multinational oil and gas company to provide specialized, knowledge-based consultants for international growth opportunities, including regions in Russia and Sakhalin projects. To meet this unprecedented demand Clover is increasing its worldwide presence by expanding its office in Moscow via its strategic alliance with a Russian-owned company, Clover Rus, LLC.
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