About Us & Contact Details

Workplace911 is a joint venture between The Seattle Public Library, Bob Rosner and Brainfuse to offer help in a hurry for people who want to WORK smarter, create a CAREER and BOSS better. Funds to support this project provided by a grant to The Seattle Public Library from the Washington State Library using funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

The Seattle Public Library: The Seattle Public Library mission is to become the best public library in the world by being so tuned in to the people we serve and so supportive of each other's efforts that we are able to provide highly responsive service. The Library answers over 1 million questions each year, more and more of them coming from job seekers and people looking for new careers. The Workplace911 project is possible through a Renew Washington grant awarded by the Office of the Secretary of State, Washington State Library. Funding support for these grants is provided by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Bob Rosner: Is a best-selling business author and award-winning journalist, but his main claim to fame is having personally responded to over 50,000 emails from bosses and employees. His book, "The Boss's Survival Guide" was recently re-released and is a Wall Street Journal best seller. He's been a regular contributor to the Today Show, CNBC along with interviews on 60 Minutes, GMA, Fox, CNN and in People, Fortune, Glamour and Playboy. As one executive observed, "Get ready to laugh and learn."

Brainfuse: Founded in 1999, Brainfuse is one of the nation’s leading online education providers, serving a wide range of libraries and school districts. Brainfuse also offers live online resume assistance and interview coaching to thousands of library patrons through its innovative JobNow service. Brainfuse's involvement with the Workplace 911 project furthers its vision to provide robust and effective online resources to employers and employees alike.