Sat.Oct 13, 2012 - Fri.Oct 19, 2012

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Why Former Athletes Make Perfect Recruiters

Staffing Talk

It takes commitment, perseverance, and resilience. It takes a willingness to work alone, honing their craft, while friends socialize, play video games, post on Facebook, and contemplate the lint between their toes as they put on a clean pair of socks and prepare to go out for the night. It takes an insatiable hunger to beat their competition. These are the traits of The Athlete.

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Are You Setting Your New Hires Up for Failure? Mastering the Onboarding Process

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'According to recent data referenced by the Society for Human Resource Management, 50% of all hourly workers leave their new positions within 120 days of hire, and 50% of all externally hired senior managers leave within the first 18 months. What do these alarming statistics mean for You?

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Tips for All You Ladies Running Staffing Firms

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Running a staffing firm can be lonely, and if you’re a woman it’s easy to feel even more isolated. But don’t worry, we caught up with a few women who have dealt with that very thing, and they say if you’re willing to put in the networking legwork, it’s easy to get connected. 1) Connect with the Pros. When Julie Brown, president of San Diego Insurance Staffing , moved from working in the insurance industry to placing workers there 17 years ago, she used professional associations right from the be

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Which One Are You When It Comes To Social Media?

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I must admit I am bit confused about social media use after doing a little bit of reading and researching for this post. Richard Branson recently wrote in this blog about the surprising lethargy in the executive suite when it comes to engaging in social media. Then I saw a new Manta survey of 600 small business owners across the United States that finds 90% are actively engaged in social networking sites and 74% perceive social networking as valuable — if not more valuable — than networking in-

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Modernizing Hiring: The Rise of Contingent Recruitment in 2024

The job market is changing fast, and to stay ahead, your hiring strategy needs to be flexible. With recent economic shifts, more companies are turning to contingent workers for their adaptability and cost savings. In fact, 32% of businesses are already prioritizing contingent over traditional full-time positions. Curious to learn more? In our new guide, you'll discover: The major benefits of incorporating contingent workers into your team.

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What Does It Mean That Your Workers Are Always Looking For A New Job?

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I assume all of our employees are always looking for a new job. I was at a networking event recently and happened to strike up a conversation with a woman who works as a corporate recruiter for a global retailer. Since I still hear people discussing the nuances of active and passive candidates at recruiting conferences all the time, I asked her about the distinction.

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Staffing News Of The Day, October 18, 2012

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WareStaff: Calif. warehouse operator faces new charges of workplace retaliation. [Bottom Line NBC News]. ManpowerGroup: a dividend stock with earnings potential. [Seeking Alpha]. U.S. Jobless Claims Rise 46,000 on Seasonal Shift. [Bloomberg Businessweek]. Select Staffing: Worker dies in accident at Yadkinville pita and bagel chips factory. [Winston Salem Journal].

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The 5 Biggest Threats to Company Safety Right Now

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OK, so this really isn’t a list of things threatening your company. (Unless your company is a bunch of cubicles in Thunderdome.) I just happened across a list of workplace safety tips today. And I don’t know about you, but one of three things happen when I’m supposed to read workplace safety tips. 1) I don’t read the safety tips at all, and instead use this time to daydream about being given the choice between an oatmeal raisin cookie the size of a sandbox, or a sandbox filled with oatmeal

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Staffing News Of The Day, October 19, 2012

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Robert Half Q3 profit beats, but revenue misses. RHI Management discusses Q3 2012 results – (earnings call transcript). [Seeking Alpha]. WunderLand Group continues to grow Chicago full-time practice. [CNBC]. 10 reasons to stay in a job for 10 years. [Harvard Business Review]. Manpower Q3 beats Street, positive on Q4. [Reuters]. Leveraging the power of the Chief Talent Officer.

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Staffing News Of The Day, October 16, 2012

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Wellspring Group secures GSA, to provide tech services to Federal Agencies. [CNBC]. Staffing Recruiters launches new state-based career boards. [News Times]. Survey reveals actions job seekers have taken to impress employers. Sometimes it’s the little things that get job seekers noticed by employers, a new OfficeTeam survey suggests. [CNBC]. Randstad Canada discusses some of the hottest Canadian industries for female executives.

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Hiring for Culture Fit: Align Your Values, Roles and Candidates

Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch

Is the term “culture” just a buzzword tossed around at your organization, or have you delved into the core values and behaviors that truly define a good fit for your company? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, an I-O Psychologist, will share a proven framework to identify the essential traits that contribute to a seamless fit within your unique culture, not just in your current successful employees but also in prospective candidates.

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You Should Pick a Fight With Your Competitors. Now.

Staffing Talk

You might think the recent fight between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey (new American Idol judges, for those of you intelligently don’t watch that garbage ) couldn’t translate to the staffing industry whatsoever, but of course you’d be wrong. In fact, the obviously scripted fight between the divas reminded us of a tried-and-true adage: There’s no such thing as bad press.

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Staffing News Of The Day, October 15, 2012

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Digital Prospectors Corp (DPC) wins role in $15 Billion U.S. Government Defense Contract. [PRWeb]. Accountable Healthcare Holdings Corp. acquires Medrec Inc. [PRNewswire]. U.S. manufacturing skills gap overstated , but recruitment needed. [Boston Herald]. Fatter paychecks expected at tech firms. [WSJ]. OK to terminate , even after FMLA leave request.

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Staffing News Of The Day, October 17, 2012

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Express Hiring survey reveals employers to continue hiring in fourth quarter. [MarketWatch]. On Assignment to attend three conferences in November. [Daily Finance]. In a tough economy, employers are challenged to create and retain productive teams that bring their best performance to work every day. High Profile provides a solution by offering on-going roundtable discussions for Human Resources Professionals.

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Which Classic WWF Wrestler Would Make the Best Recruiter?

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They need to be personable, approachable, and comforting when delivering bad news. They need a solid network of connections. They need to never give up. They need to be good at using all the tools available to them. And they need to deliver results. By “they,” I of course mean wrestlers. Who did you think I was talking about? Because we at Staffing Talk obviously take everything with utmost sincerity and seriousness – if we’re going to assess which WWF wrestler would make the best staffing recru

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AI & DEI: With Great Opportunities Comes Great HR Responsibility

Speaker: Jen Kirkwood - Partner, Responsible HR & AI at IBM and World Economic Forum Executive Fellow

The promise of AI for today’s organizations is real, yet in a frenzied state of experimentation, many stumble to get to a full-scale enterprise. As companies race to discover what generative AI can do, HR must lead conversations about how to balance cutting-edge innovations with integrity, trust, and diversity. Globally, organizations are at a critical intersection of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and AI acceleration.

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How to Win More Job Orders

Staffing Talk

Winning more job orders is a function of f( x ) where x is the number of job order leads you have coming in. There are a lot of ways to improve the outcome of that function. One is to increase the input ‘x’ which is the number of leads, and the other is to improve the function itself so that you turn more of those leads into real business. This process of getting more leads in and converting on them is no small deal.

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What Argo Can Teach You About Selling Yourself And Your Company (Or Job Req)

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You really believe your little story is going to make a difference when there’s a gun to our heads? I think my little story is the only thing between you and a gun to your head. Argo: Courtesy Warner Bros. The clock is ticking for six American “houseguests” at the Canadian ambassador’s home in Tehran as portrayed in the new hit movie Argo.