Spotlight on LATHER & 10% Discount!

In 2008, we noticed a number of candidates had placed LATHER on their TOP 5 list of companies they’d like to work for in the Los Angeles area.  I had yet to hear of the company, so I knew I’d better figure out who they are FAST.  If my top candidates want to work for someone in particular, I need to have that relationship and ensure the company has access to our great talent.

I quickly realized that LATHER was just my kind of company:  they were growing their business with great personal care products and had a team of folks who seemed to really enjoy working there.  And, the President really connected with our consultative approach to recruiting and our expertise with Beauty and Wellness brands.

Within a few months, LATHER gave us our first search assignment and then another.  In the middle of it all, they also hired one of our consultants to work on a project.

We love this company and their products!  Check out more information on LATHER below along with a special 10% discount for our readers!!!

LATHER Profile…

Pasadena-based LATHER is a privately-owned natural skin care brand that creates high quality products made from unique, effective ingredients. Founded in 1999, we’ve taken a holistic approach to skin care: by sourcing only natural ingredients, shunning synthetic fragrances and colors, and drawing upon the benefits of aromatherapy, LATHER aims to create superior products that care for the skin as well as the mind.

Now, as we celebrate our 10^th anniversary, we’re pleased to announce a number of new initiatives we hope will help others lead a more radiant life.

LATHER has always maintained, “It’s what’s inside that counts,” scouring the globe to find plant- and food-based ingredients such as pure essential oils, antioxidants, and rare fruits and herbs. Now, we’re taking that task further, using organic ingredients when possible, and are on track to have all of our products be paraben-free and SLS/ALS-free by mid-2010.

We’ve also taken strides to become more environmentally-friendly. We’ve transitioned our sample packs, shopping bags, and gift cards to 100% post-consumer recycled materials, and have implemented in-store recycling programs, where customers can bring in their empty LATHER containers and receive 10% off their next purchase.

While we are a local company, we value the national exposure of a web presence, and so we’re in the process of a website redesign that will offer a new look, easier navigation, and a better shopping experience. We’ve also been having fun connecting with others via social media channels — fans can follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

And finally, because we wouldn’t be anywhere without our loyal customers, we’ve placed a strong emphasis on giving back through community partnerships and charitable contributions. In the last year, we’ve held a children’s book drive for the LA Chapter of Reading is Fundamental; supported breast cancer research for Duarte-based City of Hope; as well as donated our products and time to countless other local businesses and organizations. On a broader level, we’ve recently partnered with the National Headache Foundation, to create a new product that supports headache awareness, education, and outreach.

As always, we maintain our commitment to providing superior skin care products, and never test on animals. To learn more, visit us at 17 East Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena, or visit www.lather.com. As a special gift, we’re pleased to offer a special 10% discount when you order online through 1/31/2010. Simply enter the code MAZUR at checkout.

We hope you enjoy the LATHER difference.