September, 2011

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The 7 Habits of Effective Personal Fundraisers

Forum One

By Rob Wu, Founder, CauseVox. Your supporters love your nonprofit and the work that you do. Many of them want to raise funds for your nonprofit or cause, but don't know how to approach it. We know it's a real struggle to fundraise effectively when you're not a professional fundraiser. We're with you and want to help your supporters become the best fundraisers possible.

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The One Thing LinkedIn Won’t Get You: a Job

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An email inbox flooding service whose sole purpose in life is to remind me that a guy I went to high school with would like me to join LinkedIn so he can spam everyone I’ve ever met. As reported first here on StaffingTalk , the worse-than-Myspace pathetic spam trap that bombards you with authentic-seeming email solicitations and connections from people you don’t know – and don’t want to know – otherwise known as LinkedIn sucks.

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New Candidate Search Technology Provides Single Interface to Source Talent

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I am proud to announce that we just released our new candidate search technology that makes it effortless to search across the open web, social networks as well as hundreds and hundreds of resume databases. We do all the heavy lifting for you and present results in a single interface. With our industry leading Quick View, you can easily review the profiles/resumes and one-click add them to our Recruiter CRM.

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“The Fish that Got Away” Is Your Employment Application Process Keeping People On “The Line?”

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As recruiters, we hire all types of individuals from entry-level to executives, interns to experienced professionals, internal employees and external applicants, and full-time to temporary workers. How do we capture the appropriate information that will assist us to make an informed decision for each type of hire? In most cases, everyone who applies completes a standard employment application that has been written and approved by Human Resources.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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3 Reasons We Love Acquia Commons for Problem Solving Online Communities

Forum One

Here at Forum One, we love helping organizations make real progress on some of the world’s most pressing issues — education, poverty, the environment, global health, and international development (to name just a few). More often than not, a key to making that progress is connecting the thinkers, doers, influencers, and decision makers that have a stake in the world, and the initiative to change it.

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3 Reasons We Use Drupal Commons for Problem Solving Online Communities

Forum One

Here at Forum One, we love helping organizations make real progress on some of the world’s most pressing issues - education, poverty, the environment, global health, and international development to name just a few. More often than not, a key to making that progress is connecting the thinkers, doers, influencers, and decision makers that have a stake in the world, and the initiative to change it.

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Finding Those Who Find Romance In A Loaf Of Bread

Staffing Talk

I was recently talking about the years I spent as an entertainment reporter with an acquaintance of mine who happens to run an executive search company. He asked me who my favorite interview was, and when I told him, I realized the answer is worth sharing with a wider audience, particularly a group who makes hiring decisions. First, a little background.

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Trends in Mobile Recruitment

Staffing Talk

With today being the opening salvo by Microsoft in its effort to reenter the mobile device market that has devoured many rivals and left only Apple with its iconic iPad and iPhone and Google with its supposedly open Android standing, we recruiters who hoped for at least some respite from constant change are once again having to reassess trends in mobile recruitment and remake purchasing plans for both devices and the infrastructure we need to bring it all together on the enterprise front.

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Spotlight France: Temp Industry Under Attack, Again

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Don’t look now but the French government is making noises about pulling the rug out from under the very common practice of looking the other way when healthcare workers, particularly nurses, take on extra shifts at neighboring hospitals and clinics. According to a government report released this last week, almost 5% of nurses and medical technicians are heavy into double-dipping (‘cumulards’, they’re called).

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Get a Look Inside The Ultimate Recruiter Planning Kit

As recruiting teams work harder than ever to find, hire, and onboard qualified candidates in this highly competitive market, it’s essential to find ways to optimize your recruiting function. The Ultimate Recruiter Planning Kit includes eight worksheets filled with labor market insights, actionable recruiting strategies, and worksheets to plan your strategy for hiring top talent.

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Windows8: A Future Staffing Software Platform?

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Microsoft has so thoroughly botched the message around Windows8 that I’ve been tempted to ignore it and seriously discouraged from writing about it, yet as you can see in the video attached that I’m also in awe of it as a platform for future staffing interfaces like scheduling nurses, restaurant workers or home health aides. The fact is that the user interface with WinRT is wonderfully fast and easy to use.

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Why Your Staffing Company Isn’t #1 on Google

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Staffing Talk regulars know of my obsession for organic search engine rankings, and in recent week’s that obsession veered into delirium after one of our keywords at TempWorks dropped substantially on Google. I thought I’d share some research as to why that drop took place with the thought that staffing companies might also be wondering why their sites don’t rank in proportion to their market presence.

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Staffing News Of The Day, September 22, 2011

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NBA Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson spoke at Oakland Community College today for a job fair hosted by Magic Workforce Solutions. “I love coming home and doing positive things,” said the former Michigan State University standout and five-time NBA champion for the Los Angeles Lakers. “And today is probably the best day of my life in terms of coming back to Michigan and giving people a job opportunity of a lifetime.

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Staffing News Of The Day, September 16, 2011

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Eurofound released a 2010 yearbook entitled Living and Working in Europe. [Eurofound]. The Small Business Administration highlighted the success of Dover Staffing who will celebrate its 15th anniversary later this year. According to SBA statistics, 75 percent of small businesses fail before that 15-year mark. Great Job Dover Staffing! Congratulations!

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Small HR, Big Impact: Boosting Employee Engagement and Excellence with Innovative HR Tech

Speaker: Aino Ilkka - People and Culture Lead at KAITO Insight

In the fast-paced landscape of small growth companies, harnessing the power of HR technology is the key to achieving remarkable results in employee engagement and HR management. Aino Ilkka, People and Culture Leader, will share practical tips and lessons learned through case stories and cover how to successfully source, implement, and scale HR tech for the best ROI.

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Staffing News Of The Day, September 7, 2011

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LF Staffing Technology announced the appointment of Jorge Quintana as the company’s president. [TC Palm]. Implementation of the Agency Workers Regulations is coming into effect October 1, 2011. Some businesses are shedding temporary staff ; while wishes for substantive change prior to implementing. People aren’t happy with the AWR but if the government fails to implement it, they could face multi-million pound EU fines.

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Staffing News Of The Day, September 6, 2011

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Agency for Workforce Innovation projects an estimated growth in Florida’s job creation: 1 million jobs added by 2019. [Jacksonville Daily Record]. Randstad – SFN Group acquisition complete. [4-traders]. Adcorp has put a R622 million offer on the table to buy specialist ICT staffing solutions company Paracon , in a deal that will create a R6.5 billion firm.

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Staffing News Of The Day, September 29, 2011

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According to Bureau of Labor Statistics and Oregon Employment Department analyses, during December 2009 and December 2010 , Washington County added 3,100 temp jobs, an 11.4% increase from the year before. Growth in temp services was one of the primary reasons Washington County had the seventh-highest growth rate among large counties of the nation, said Tian Luo, a BLS economist.

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Google Plus for Staffing? Not Even a Fantasy…

Staffing Talk

Fantasy Football and Google Plus are two sideline preoccupations of mine this year and of the two if I had to keep one it would be the Fantasy Football. I suspect the same would be true for staffing companies looking to get a virtual edge on their competitors. With Fantasy I’m hanging out with kindred spirits – developers, family, competitors – and get those business insights that can spill over from casual conversations like finding out one of our devs has a passion for Win8 development.

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Ask an Expert: Stump Our I-9 Pros With Your Compliance Questions

Speaker: Chapelle Ryon, CEO of WorkBright

Ensuring I-9 compliance has never been more important…or more confusing. If you’ve struggled to find answers to your specific I-9 and compliance questions, join WorkBright, the experts in remote I-9 onboarding, for a free webinar where a panel of industry leaders will discuss: I-9 compliance tips and best practices Pros and cons of I-9 Alternative Procedure Exploring other options to facilitate I-9 remotely Open audience Q&A for all things I-9 compliance Bring your questions and hear from I-

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Staffing News Of The Day, September 23, 2011

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Michael Page Ireland reports a strong demand for fund administration professionals. [World News Report]. Ian Ide and Stephen Kasmouski have been named managing directors at The Winter, Wyman Companies , a staffing firm based in Waltham. [Boston]. Strategic Staffing Solutions, along with 9 other businesses , has been honored with the 10th Anniversary Great Lakes Innovation and Technology Report (GLITR) Award for making a difference in Michigan through investment and growth.

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Staffing News Of The Day, September 20, 2011

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California may restrict use of E-Verify employment eligibility verification system with Employment Acceleration Act. [ESR Check]. Starting in January, a work search stipulation will be added to unemployment benefits , Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Secretary Julia Hearthway said. [Daily Local News]. UAW more concerned about the money they get than the people they represent?

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Staffing News Of The Day, September 19, 2011

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M Force grew 960 percent the last three years. What is their secret? [Knox News]. Carlyle will buy Japan’s N.I.C. Corp. for 11.5 billion yen ($149 million) as it targets mid-sized Japanese firms. [Reuters]. Small to Midsized companies gain focused momentum in computer science staffing. “Really smart MIT grads want to be right in the middle of it,’’ Stephen Kasmouski, executive management at Winter, Wyman and Co. said.

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Staffing Talk and the Future of Entrepreneurial Journalism

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by Gregg Dourgarian with much help from David Gee. As the news industry everywhere navigates its way through the turbulence introduced by blogs, entrepreneurial journalism and nearly free internet, we here at Staffing Talk have also been debating the kinds of stories we should be writing. It’s easy to get bogged down in the day to day minutiae of running a business, or a blog.

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How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts

One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.

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Staffing News Of The Day, September 14, 2011

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Remedy Intelligent Staffing, a franchise division of The Select Family of Staffing Companies , adds five new offices into its national network within a five-month period. [The Sacramento Bee]. Abby Kohut, president of Staffing Symphony LLC , offers social media tips for job seekers. [My Central Jersey]. Groupe Crit strengthens and regains attractiveness.

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Staffing News Of The Day, September 13, 2011

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According to Manpower Inc.’s latest quarterly report , hiring is likely to slow sharply in the Milwaukee area in the final three months of the year. [Journal Sentinel]. The Reserves Network in Fairview Park has acquired Eagle Technology Group of Milwaukee. [Crain’s Cleveland]. Graduate Consulting introduced a flat rate policy. [Market Wire]. G2 Secure Staff, LLC unlawfully refused to accommodate a disabled applicant who needed an accommodation during the hiring process and subsequently den

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Staffing News Of The Day, September 12, 2011

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“ National Staffing Employee Week is a salute to the important and talented temporary and contract employees who make vital contributions to the nation’s work force and economy,” said Julie Tappero, president, of West Sound Workforce. How are you saluting your temporary workforce this week? Share your staffing stories with us at guest@staffingtalk.com [Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal].

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The Difference Between Localizable and Global Staffing Software

Staffing Talk

One thing becoming clear to me with our latest staffing software contracts at TempWorks and with my own recruiting is that the world is getting smaller as many companies, even medium sized ones like customers of ours with 50 to 100 internal recruiters, are going global both in the customers they serve and the candidates they recruit. That presents an interesting challenge to us as software developers.

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How VideoJobs® Prevent Candidates From Ghosting You

Ghosting happens when there is no emotional connection between job candidates and their potential employers. A lack of branding or understanding of a company culture can also contribute. Video tells the employer’s story and creates an emotional connection. Learn more in this white paper.

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Staffing News Of The Day, September 8, 2011

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Rising leaders program sponsored by Friday Staffing. [Blue Ridge Now]. Mayor Rahm Emanuel says SeatonCorp will hire programmers, recruiters and account managers; adding 400 new jobs over the next year. [Bloomberg Businessweek]. Cambridge Professional Group® announced today the introduction of its Discovery Assist program to help clients better manage the complexities of the legal discovery process.

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Staffing News Of The Day, September 9, 2011

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Select Staffing makes laughs and gets jobs. Do you have jobs? How are you creatively reaching out to tell job seekers about them? We would like to hear from you! Email your staffing story to guest@staffingtalk.com. Korn/Ferry International surprised many with a 41% growth in fee revenue. [MarketWatch]. Recruitment sector hit hard by tax bills says SFP.

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Staffing News Of The Day, September 27, 2011

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Johnson & Hill Staffing Services and Link to Libraries Inc. have joined forces for its inaugural Welcome to Kindergarten “Read Together” Literacy Bag Project. [Business West]. Steven Bock has joined staffing and placement firm CEO Inc. as a recruiter specializing in the composite engineering field. [Charlotte D Business News]. CDI Corporation announced that its executive search and recruiting franchisor division, MRINetwork , will hold its annual Global Workshop in Philadelphia October 14-17