Sat.Apr 28, 2012 - Fri.May 04, 2012

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The Ultimate Rejection Letter

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What do you say to someone, or put in writing, informing them you are not going to hire them for the job they applied for? I think it’s a serious question, and it is one I have written about on this site. And in fact, we received several good comments about the last story I wrote on this subject, so maybe it’s time to revisit it. Not now though.

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Nonprofit Technology Conference 2012 Our Reflections

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After sometime to reflect on the ongoings of NTEN's Nonprofit Technology Conference, we wanted to share our thoughts on what we learned, gained and enjoyed about the conference. After sometime to reflect on the ongoings of NTEN's Nonprofit Technology Conference, we wanted to share our thoughts on what we learned, gained and enjoyed about the conference. read more.

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Be Happy You Don’t Have These Jobs

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Happy Monday! It has been a while since we have run photos of people performing chores and doing work that should make you appreciate what you do for a living…whatever it is you do for a living. And just to make things a little more interesting, why don’t you submit your own captions in the comments section. Maybe we can even give some prizes, such as TempWorks jump drives, or something similar, to the best caption for each image.

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Telling Stories With Your Job Posts

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“Think of job posts as targeted direct marketing,” said the speaker at a recent recruiting conference. “The best hires come from the best job posts and the best job posts include the most ways you are different. Typical job posts do not impact a candidate’s desire to apply. Unless we can affect that, we will not get the right candidates, the best candidates.”.

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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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Portrait of a Perfect Staffing Sales Person

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The Financial Times put out a great article online today about the perfect salesman (it’s a free read for the moment so grab it while you can). Don’t be put off, ladies, by the sexist title which I can only imagine came from the “ souk ” (had to look that one up) perspective of the writer. Here were my favorite parts of the article: “Not Sharks But Teachers”.

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Nonprofit Technology Conference 2012: Our Reflections

Forum One

After sometime to reflect on the ongoings of NTEN's 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference , we wanted to share our thoughts on what we learned, gained and enjoyed about the conference. After sometime to reflect on the ongoings of NTEN's Nonprofit Technology Conference, we wanted to share our thoughts on what we learned, gained and enjoyed about the conference. read more.

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Having a Baby or Launching a Staffing Company

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When Facebook humor doesn’t do it for me, I turn to our the messages left on our mobile CRM by our staffing and funding sales staff. Spoke with [obscured], daughter having a baby instead of launching a staffing biz, probably less painful.

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Parkway Drive Romance Is Dead

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Charles Aznavour once said that every generation finds the next generation’s music crazy (‘ sauvage ’), That indeed is the feeling I get from my son’s latest guitar cover. Also, I have no idea what Parkway Drive nor its romance is or was or why it would be dead.

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Staffing News Of The Day, May 2, 2012

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Kforce reports quarterly revenues of $268.4 Million from continuing operations. Total Revenues Increased 13.5% year over year. [MarketWatch]. Robert Half Survey: fewer employers reimbursing staff for continuing education costs. [The Sacramento Bee]. The 4th annual Women Who Tech TeleSummit will take place on May 23, 2012 from 11AM ET to 6PM ET. [Women Who Tech].

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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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Staffing News Of The Day, May 4, 2012

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The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (SBEI) increased by.05 percent during April, following an increase of 1.66 percent in March. The uptick reflects the prognosis for sluggish growth in employment and follows a disappointing report on private sector job growth from ADP. [MarketWatch]. AMN Healthcare announces first quarter 2012 results. [MarketWatch].

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Staffing News Of The Day, May 3, 2012

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Name change to ManpowerGroup becomes official. [The Business Journal]. The EEOC is in the process of setting new guidelines on discrimination in the workplace as it relates to employees with disabilities. [Bloomberg]. Illinois Senate Committee considers minimum wage hike from $8.25/hr to $10/hr. [CIProud]. How to communicate expectations to new hires.

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Staffing News Of The Day, May 1, 2012

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NLRB Quickie Election Rule Now In Effect; Here’s What It Means. [TLNT]. The Great Search for Talent – Hiring for SEO Skills Reaches New Highs. [Wanted Analytics]. How on boarding helps develop your future leaders. [Monster Thinking]. Randstad U.S. Employment Report: employee confidence dips slightly in April. [Yahoo Finance]. Surfing the net for solutions to personnel issues.

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Staffing News Of The Day, April 30, 2012

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Randstad Canada introduces Randstad Sourceright and launches its expanded specialty divisions. [Digital Journal]. Insperity, Inc. reported first quarter net income of $13.9 million , a 58.0% increase over the $8.8 million earned in the 2011 period. Diluted earnings per share increased 63.6% to $0.54 from $0.33 in the 2011 period. [Market Watch]. Deanna Seruga, former controller of Wilkins-based World Health Alternatives Inc., was sentenced today to five years probation for misprision of felony i

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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.