Today in ColoradoBiz Update

10 essential tips for working with headhunters

While searching for a new job, or even if not actively searching for a new job, most executives wind up talking to headhunters, sooner or later. Here are a few tips for speaking to that strange creature. By John Heckers

HR is more than just the holiday party planner

Traditional HRMs provide management with facts and figures regarding how best to improve productivity, but truly effective HR managers can do more. Here is why HRM can and should be a strategic partner. By Sarah Thoemke

Here's how to write a great tagline

Writing a tagline is like writing haiku: it's easy to write a lot of bad ones, and far more challenging to write one good one. By David Heitman

2010 Sustainability champ: Ann Livingston

Any entity considering creating a position called "sustainability coordinator" might want to check with Boulder County for a job description: Ann Livingston, one of six winners in the 2010 Sustainability Champion Awards, has set the bar pretty high. By Mike Cote

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Hot Biz Deals

• Tour the sustainable restaurant scene in Denver this April during the Green Route Restaurant Tour! Each participating restaurant is a member of Denver's Green Route, a green map for the City of Denver All tours are complimentary and will feature special appetizer and drink specials and the opportunity to meet with the owners and chefs. A tour pass is required and is available for starting Monday, March 22.  Please visit www.greenroutedenver.com to print your pass and to view what each restaurant will be offering.
• SPRING BREAK DEALS! Book now for sunny, warmer days of incredible skiing and boarding! Telluride Resort Lodging is now offering half off select available lodging for the rest of this ski season. Rates now starting as low as $107 per night. Some restrictions may apply. Offer valid for new reservations only. Minimum night stay required. Go to www.tellurideskiresort.com, or call 800.778.8581. Discover why Telluride skiing is unmatched in North America!
• Get two tickets for $38 -- the price of one -- to see Brazillian guitarist Marcus Tardelli at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. Find other great 2-for-1 offers here.
• The Sheraton Steamboat Resort has put together two fabulous ski packages to make it even more affordable to hit the slopes. As the area's only ski-in, ski-out resort, Sheraton Steamboat Resort is offering the Champagne Powder Package and the Stay & Ski Package. To make a reservation or for more information, visit http://www.sheratonsteamboatresort.com/or call 1-800-325-3535.
• Hit the links at the Broadmoor! Its 5-star Golf Getaway includes accommodations, full breakfast, one round of golf including cart, locker, club storage and range balls for $233 per person per night based on double occupancy. Plus earn resort credit from $75 to $300 depending on length of stay. Through April 30.