Sat.Dec 01, 2012 - Fri.Dec 07, 2012

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Recruiter Sends Us Some Classic Can’t-Come-In Excuses

Staffing Talk

We love it when staffers send us their feel-good. stories and industry gripes, but there’s something to be said for the ridiculous mishaps that only people in staffing can truly appreciate. I’m happy to report that earlier this week a staffing consultant sent us the following email, and for obvious reasons would like to keep their name and business anonymous.

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Using Personality Testing in the Hiring Process

Hiring Thing

'A few days ago, I was sitting in a Barnes & Noble in downtown Chicago killing time before I had to get on a flight out of O’Hare and I came across a great book called “Have a Nice Conflict” by Tim Scudder, Michael Patterson and Kent Mitchell. After settling myself at a cafe table, I read through the book and gleaned its primary takeaway.

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Is Employee Turnover a Hindrance or Vital to Success?

Staffing Talk

Conventional business wisdom says that you want to keep your employees until the end of time, so as to not waste your time on recruiting/interviewing/hiring and to ensure consistency in your results and approach. But we live in an ever-changing world and business climate. Not to mention that the staffing industry is, in many ways, a world unto itself wherein conventional wisdom doesn’t always apply.

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Staffing News Of The Day, December 7, 2012

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Monster Worldwide U.S. Job Index Rises 7%. [Nasdaq]. Randstad: Worker Confidence Dips As Economic Uncertainty Continues. [kait8]. Employment shrugs off Superstorm Sandy. [Reuters]. United States: New Massachusetts Laws In 2013. [Mondaq]. Jobless rate 7.7%; 146,000 new jobs. [USA Today]. Virginia Mandatory E-Verify Requirement Takes Effect. [JD§upra].

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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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Staffing News Of The Day, December 6, 2012

Staffing Talk

Korn/Ferry International Q2 Profit Plunges , Agrees To Buy PDI Ninth House. [RTT News]. Digital Intelligence Systems, LLC (DISYS) has been featured in the inaugural ranking of Inc.’s Hire Power Awards, recognizing the private businesses that have generated the most jobs in the past three years. DISYS ranked 4th for top IT service companies and 10th for top Virginia companies.

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The Question Is Not Whether You Can Do The Job, It’s Whether I Want To Have A Beer With You

Staffing Talk

“The question is not ‘can they do this job?’ The real decision is, ‘Do I want to have beer with this person?’” Sharing a “spark,” as well as the same tastes, background and after-work activities as the interviewer is just as important, if not more so, than actual job skills, according to a new study by Northwestern University management and organizations assistant professor Lauren Rivera.

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The Best Bad Employee: Hilarious Stories from a Cynical Office Worker

Staffing Talk

We all have moments where we’re so frustrated with work life – coworker annoyances, bothersome bosses, stupid bureaucracy, daunting deadlines, etc. – that you just need a pick-me-up. Some people will recommend cathartic methods like finding an empty room to act out an elaborate shouting match with the imaginary bane o f your workplace existence. Some take up meditation.

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Staffing News Of The Day, December 4, 2012

Staffing Talk

The former chief executive of a western Pennsylvania medical billing and staffing firm is scheduled to be sentenced for securities fraud and tax evasion that cost shareholders about $41 million. Federal prosecutors initially claimed the scheme by 38-year-old Richard McDonald, of Leechburg, caused a $200 million loss to World Health Alternatives investors.

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What’s Causing Apple Stock to Fluctuate? Some Hints and a Demo

Staffing Talk

As a kid growing up in Bergen County, New Jersey, I had this fascination with stock market fluctuations that was stoked by the daily delivery of the Wall Street Journal. Even before I’d check the Yankee baseball scores in the local Waldwick paper, I’d pull out the Market Highs and Lows section of the WSJ. Stocks like IBM and SnapOn tools were my favorites to watch.

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From Awareness to Action: An HR Guide to Making Accessibility Accessible

Speaker: Danielle Johnson - Director of HR, Compliance & DEI in AI tech at Impact Observatory

Making accessibility accessible for organizations of all sizes may seem complex, but it doesn’t have to be. Prepare to broaden your understanding of Disability, Cultural Competency, and Inclusion with this insightful webinar. We’ll explore disability as a vibrant culture, understand the nuances of reasonable accommodations under the ADA, and navigate the complexities of undue hardship while challenging the status quo of accessibility practices.

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Fire Fast, Hire Slow: An HR He Said/She Said

Staffing Talk

This is going to be a Job Candidate/HR He said/She said discussion. Don’t worry though, it won’t get nasty, and it does have a happy ending. And I believe there are a few good takeaways and talking points. This week a casual friend called to ask me out to lunch. “My treat,” he said. I should have figured something was up right there.

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