Staffing Talk

AUGUST 15, 2013

'Let me introduce you to Old Economy Steven. He’s a phenomenal meme that embodies the baby boomer generation and in some cases, your dad. He’s the clueless, out-of-touch guy who believes the reason for his success was hard work and all the kids who complain these days just don’t work hard enough. “Get a job … and a haircut … slacker.” The meme started in 2012 (with the image to the right), but took until earlier this year to really start taking off and be dubbed by The Atlantic as “the off

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Workable

AUGUST 13, 2013

Why do companies eventually decide to buy recruiting software or applicant tracking systems to help them recruit employees for open positions? To answer that question at Software Advice, where we review recruiting software , we have compiled data collected after speaking to thousands of companies thinking about purchasing new applicant tracking systems.

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Recruitalicious

AUGUST 12, 2013

'I spent some time the other day exploring recruitment-related articles, blog posts and the like, specifically those related to recruiting via social media, and one story in particular jumped off of the page— Employers Take to Social Media for Recruiting. The title’s concept isn’t new by any means, but there is a lot to learn from the fantastic recruitment campaign created by the Minnesota State Patrol, which is explored within the article; specifically, the State Patrol’s success recruiting via

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Hiring Thing

AUGUST 12, 2013

'We’ve recently released several new features in HiringThing - Resume Import, Form Builder and the “Hired” button. We’re very proud of the work and thought that’s gone into these features and we’re excited to have so many great customers to share them with.

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Staffing Talk

AUGUST 14, 2013

'Landing the meeting and getting the job order. Is that the extent of the “strategy” behind your staffing company’s sales process? Do you think sales is just a numbers game, and that simply hopping back on the hamster wheel, and generating more “activity,” will automatically generate more deals? How much time does your team invest in “improving,” in call planning, strategy and execution, in practicing and honing their skills?

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Bersin

AUGUST 12, 2013

A new buzzword has hit the business world: Datafication – turning an existing business into a "data business." Think about it this way: Facebook has "datafied" our friend network. Google has "datafied" our search and information retrieval. Twitter is "datafying" news and real time information. Waze is "datafying" our driving.

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Staffing Talk

AUGUST 13, 2013

'When 425-pound Melissa Pennington went to pick up her paycheck at a pharmacy and diner located in the backside area of Louisville’s famed Churchill Downs horse racing track, it was the last thing she did for the company where she had worked for 10 years. That is until she successfully sued them, after she was terminated for her “personal appearance.

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Staffing Talk

AUGUST 14, 2013

'It’s the mid-90s. Steve Jobs has just returned to Apple in an effort to rebuild his brand. They’ve fired their advertising firm. They’ve trashed the approach. They need to start from scratch. In the video embedded below, Jobs provides some of his signature “Jobsian” wisdom on how to build a brand. But it’s not a step-by-step guide or series of tips like the oodles of branding content you’d typically find.

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Staffing Talk

AUGUST 10, 2013

'Nintey-nine percent of business articles are dry, boring, the same-old same-old. To search for and deliver the most interesting developments in the hiring world, as Staffing Talk tries its best to do for you each and every day, is often a struggle not unlike treasure hunting in that it’s not often we unearth something surprising or intriguing. But today I’m happy to report that we struck a nugget of gold (in my eyes, anyway) with an article from a stripper featured on BuzzFeed that has unexpect

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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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Staffing Talk

AUGUST 13, 2013

'“Serial infector” lab technician faces just 30 years in prison after knowingly passing Hep C to dozens [Freep]. Suicide following a concussion stretches definition of workplace injury; family to receive benefits [National Post]. 70% of job seekers who use staffing agencies think they’ll see larger salaries as a result [Fort Mill Times]. Another Obamacare delay : out-of-pocket caps waived until 2015 [Forbes].

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Staffing Talk

AUGUST 10, 2013

'Some will see this is a bad sign for the staffing industry but I think it’s good. It shows the flexibility you get by using a temporary workforce. [link].

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Staffing Talk

AUGUST 12, 2013

'“The last three years have been the toughest to predict that we’ve ever seen.”. – Judy Goldetsky, president of On Call Clinicians. The combined forces of the Affordable Care Act, rapidly advancing technology, and the growing demand for home care have healthcare staffing professionals reeling. I’ve talked to several of them in recent weeks to gain some perspective on what’s happening in their niche, and it’s anything but clear.

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Staffing Talk

AUGUST 16, 2013

'This post originally appeared on Staffing Talk on March 23, 2011. A 17 th century French fable called “ The Monkey and the Cat ” played a role in an HR-related case ruled on by the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this month. And you should know about the ruling to keep your company out of court. Here’s the modern day scenario: Someone at your staffing company, a non-decision maker when it comes to hiring and firing, bears ill will or bias towards an employee or a temp.

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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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Staffing Talk

AUGUST 13, 2013

'Today’s True Staffing Story comes to us from Hailee Strausser, an account manager with PSG Staffing. ==. Being a recruiter, we’ve all experienced those interviews we just couldn’t wait to be over with. This one particular interview was just that for me. So, I was in one of our company’s branch offices for the day, interviewing some candidates for a general labor opening.

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Staffing Talk

AUGUST 14, 2013

'Europe exits recession after the 17-nation zone grew by 0.3% in the second quarter [CNN Money]. Recruiter suspended after tweeting about her power to have benefits axed if job seekers annoy her [Mirror]. Xclusive Staffing of Denver and Grand Hyatt Denver pay back wages totaling $67,000 for neglected overtime/break payments [Denver Business Journal].

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Staffing Talk

AUGUST 16, 2013

'Midwest Lodging LLC to pay 67 workers a total of $47,654 in back wages after misclassifying workers as contractors & violating minimum wage [Warren County]. South Dakota couple faces up to 20 years in prison for scamming Filipino workers with fee collection scheme [Charlotte Observer]. CareerBuilder survey shows which business-related metrics staffing companies track [The Hiring Site].

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Staffing Talk

AUGUST 12, 2013

'Growth in the manufacturing sector has spurred hiring on ManufacturingCrossing.com [San Francisco Chronicle]. Restaurateur enacts mandatory 18% tip & sees service & revenue improve [Market Watch]. The top five recruitment firms , according to ReviewAuthority.com, an independent evaluation team [PR Web]. Payscale.com ranks the lucky professionals who feel good about the work they do – and get paid well to do it [Forbes].

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Speaker: Join I-9 Experts:

Got I-9 compliance on your mind? Spending endless amounts of time ensuring you stay compliant? Get your questions answered with an expert panel from WorkBright. During this one-hour webinar, Workbright will dive deep into I-9 best practices, navigate the nuances of the new 2023 'alternative procedure,' and learn actionable ways to ensure your audit trail is squeaky clean.

Staffing Talk

AUGUST 15, 2013

'Number of claims for jobless benefits drop to lowest level since October 2007 [Bloomberg]. Inspections of temp agencies have doubled in response to OSHA memorandum [BNA]. Massachusetts legislature could raise the minimum wage to $10.50 an hour, or pass the decision onto voters [Telegram]. Gem Interiors Inc. agrees to pay $269,000 after feds say they violated wage, overtime, & guest worker program standards [Cincinnati].

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