Sat.Jun 16, 2012 - Fri.Jun 22, 2012

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Unique Job Specific Screening Questions Part 2 – Nonprofit Leadership

ExactHire Recruiting

For those of you who read my first Unique Job Specific Screening Questions blog, then you know that many of the deal-breaker and essay questions sampled in this piece are especially common to high-volume positions for which one may recruit frequently. But what about your organization’s leadership roles? While you may not be creating these types of job listings in your applicant tracking software very often, it is still critical to identify the make-it-or-break-it questions for these high-l

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Five Things To Do At Your Next Networking Event

Staffing Talk

Recently I have been attending lots of networking events, and making lots of small talk in the process. These things tend to be cyclical for me, as I may go to a bunch in one month and none the next. But this recent round got me thinking, and doing some research, about how to make these events more successful. Here are five things that work for me: 1) Have a plan.

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Feds Moving Toward More Agile IT Development Process

Forum One

The U.S. government is pushing for a more modular process for IT development. Instead of large, multi-year IT projects, the U.S. CIO, Steven VanRoekel, is advocating for projects that can be completed in three to six months (or multiple projects of that duration). VanRoekel’s report, “Contracting Guidance to Support Modular Development,” recommends the use of a more “Agile” development process.

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10 documents to consider for your new hires

Hiring Thing

'When you find that perfect new employee and you''re ready to bring them on board, it''s important to take step back and consider your new employee process. There are several documents you''ll want your new employee to sign, some of them required, and others simply a good idea.

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Your 2024 Annual Talent Acquisition Roadmap: Its Seasonal!

Recruiting is seasonal! Our popular Talent Acquisition Roadmap helps you master seasonal hiring like a boss. We break down key data on the ever-changing job market so you can take advantage of peak hiring times and ace recruiting even in slower seasons. Whether you need to scale up your team quickly or get creative in tighter times, this roadmap helps you understand the recruiting landscape.

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Paper Kills! New Hire Paperwork Kills Productivity

ExactHire Recruiting

Advances in technology over the past few years have allowed organizations to streamline a variety of functions. Accounting, inventory control, payroll – these areas, and others, have seen significant advances in efficiency due to automation. Human Resources departments have also felt the positive impact of automation, although perhaps not to the extent of other organizational areas.

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Feds Moving Toward More Agile IT Development Process

Forum One

Related post: 10 Things to Know About New Federal Digital Government Strategy. The U.S. government is pushing for a more modular process for IT development. Instead of large, multi-year IT projects, the U.S. CIO, Steven VanRoekel, is advocating for projects that can be completed in three to six months (or multiple projects of that duration). read more.

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Start a Dialog

Hiring Thing

'HiringThing''s latest feature provides two-way applicant messaging'

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Don’t Shoot YouTube In The Foot: Avoiding Video Resume Mistakes

Staffing Talk

I completely agree with the points Margaret Steen brought up in her recent StaffingTalk article: How to Write Your Way to Success: A Practical Guide. In her essay, she discussed the importance of using good traditional writing skills to show yourself or your candidates in the best possible light. The same sense of communicating a professional image holds true to candidates who are presenting themselves through video.

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Staffing News Of The Day, June 22, 2012

Staffing Talk

Terry Chuah joins Korn/Ferry’s Global Technology Practice as Senior Client Partner. [MarketWatch]. Millennium Search has brought on Dan Rogers of Charlotte to serve as the company’s digital media strategist. [Virtual Strategy]. Employees of Prime Staffing are furious , after they were told the company was shutting down and they wouldn’t be getting paid.

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Future-proof your I-9 compliance for 2024

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.

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Life Near Lake Wobegon

Staffing Talk

Forgetting momentarily how clueless I am with anything mechanical, my wife suggested that I go out and rent a chain saw to take care of this little tree problem we woke up to this morning at 2am. I told her that I might as well just cut off my hands right that instant and save the chain saw the bother. Update 1 (noon, same day) : the tree is still there.

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Staffing News Of The Day, July 20, 2012

Staffing Talk

Don’t like your job ? Change It (Without Quitting). [Harvard Business Review]. The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of a $2.5 million grant to fund a cooperative agreement to manage and operate the Job Accommodation Network, a national technical assistance center that facilitates the employment and retention of workers with disabilities.

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Staffing News Of The Day, June 19, 2012

Staffing Talk

Linkedin enables Targeted Status Updates , a feature that increases the relevance of conversations between companies and LinkedIn members, to the 2 million companies who have LinkedIn Company Pages. [Linkedin]. Want happier employees ? Get rid of the bosses. [INC.]. Radiohead stage collapse : Four companies, including Nasco Staffing Solutions, were asked to comply with investigation.

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Staffing News Of The Day, June 21, 2012

Staffing Talk

5 signs your new recruiter is destined to fail! [The Savage Truth]. US Department of Labor awards nearly $50 million to provide training and employment services to formerly incarcerated juveniles and young adults. [MarketWatch]. On Assignment CEO is E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year Winner. Congratulations Peter T. Dameris! [San Fernando Valley Business Journal].

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10 HR Metrics to Track in 2024

Discover the power of HR metrics. Master recruiting, control skyrocketing labor costs, and reduce turnover rates. Get insights into key metrics like Time-to-Fill, Cost-per-Hire, and Turnover Rate. Equip your business for success in 2024.

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Do You Have “Generational Tension” In Your Office?

Staffing Talk

We know there are multiple generations in our workforce today, right? The older age groups are delaying retirement and more young people are starting to skip college to look for full-time work. But did you know the challenge of having five or more age groups working in the same office is giving rise to generational tension? That’s what human resources expert Jeanne Meister is saying in her book “The 2020 Workplace.” “These different age groups can get along, with some t

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Staffing Software: Cloud vs. Self-Hosted

Staffing Talk

Technology is comprised of three basic components: hardware, software and people. That third one might throw you for a loop, but people are what technology is all about. Without people, technology just sits there, directionless and meaningless. How many of you remember using punch cards? You all have heard stories of mainframes consuming entire floors.

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Staffing News Of The Day, June 18, 2012

Staffing Talk

Going Green : Zimmermann Construction Staffing embraces eco-friendly practices. [PR]. Incepture Executive honored with title of Ultimate HR Executive. [MarketWatch]. The Strategic Recruiting of Purple Squirrels , Innovators, and Gamechangers. [ERE]. Perception Is Reality : Talent Magnets Attract the Best People. [FORBES]. Privacy : sail your employee handbook into GINA’s safe harbor.

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Plenty Of Bills, But Where Are The Jobs?

Staffing Talk

I am headed to Washington, D.C. for a business trip soon, and as a result, have been paying closer attention than usual to the goings on in the nation’s capital. And what I have noticed going on is a lot of talk about jobs. But unfortunately that’s about all it is…talk. Almost every bill in Congress is now declared a “jobs” bill, but the divided, partisan Congress can’t seem to agree on legislation that would actually create jobs.

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HR Pro Playbook: How to Navigate Global Workforce Expansion with Confidence

Speaker: Daniel Grace & Audra Bright

Have you just been told you need to hire employees in another country? 🌎 That's a huge undertaking! It involves navigating a complex landscape of diverse regulations, cultural differences, legal requirements, and currencies. If anything goes wrong, you risk your company's financials, growth, and reputation. 📊 🌟 To help ensure a successful global expansion and mitigate potential non-compliance consequences, this exclusive webinar features Daniel Grace, International HR Con