Sat.Mar 31, 2012 - Fri.Apr 06, 2012

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How to Use Applicant Tracking Software to Source Internship Candidates

ExactHire Recruiting

It’s that time of the year…the grass is green, the birds are chirping, and many new faces are popping up as potential employees (and perhaps as new LinkedIn followers) for your organization as students dive full throttle into the internship search process. Let’s say you are pretty satisfied with the questions asked on your employment application, and it helps you capture appropriate, job-relevant information from experienced job seekers and recent college graduates.

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Shakespeare Does the Three Little Pigs

Staffing Talk

Ever wondered what "The Three Little Pigs" would sound like if it had been written with a more classic, robust command of the English language? John Branyan shows you in this very funny stand-up bit.

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The Picture of Health Data Design Challenge

Forum One

Do you love storytelling with data? Are you passionate about open data and health care costs transparency? The California HealthCare Foundation is hosting a data design challenge to seek out engaging presentations that bring to life the story of rising health care costs. The Picture of Health: A Data Design Challenge is offering $10,000 in awards to entries that successfully depict public health data in new and interesting ways.

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New Data: What You Didn’t Know about Employee Referrals

Jobvite

Throughout the social Web, you can find articles that exemplify and pride employee referrals as the top source of quality candidates and hires. Statistically, these hires last longer and have greater job satisfaction. However, hard data on this topic is often difficult to come across. Earlier this year, SHRM indicated that new hires from. employee referral programs are roughly 24% for non-exempt positions.

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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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Top Sources of Candidates

Hiring Thing

'One of the most frequent questions I get asked is where most companies find good candidates. It''s a complicated question, partially because the recruiting industry is undergoing a period of rapid change, but the very best options remain close at hand.

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Can You Tell When A Job Candidate Is Lying?

Staffing Talk

Do you know when people are lying to you? A spouse, a son or daughter, co-worker or colleague? How about a job candidate? I spoke to a professional acquaintance of mine recently on this subject. He has more than a little bit of expertise. He was in law enforcement for many years, including a super-secret black ops kind of stint working for some government hunting down war criminals in Eastern Europe.

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How to Write Your Way to Success: A Practical Guide

Staffing Talk

[In this essay, Margaret hits hard on an issue that all of us in staffing recognize intrinsically: 1) great communicators win, and 2) in the internet era it’s written communication that gives the best bang for the buck. Enjoy. –Gregg]. There was a time when running a staffing firm meant hours spent on the phone or in meetings, learning about clients’ requirements and presenting candidates.

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Flexible Staffing In The Executive Ranks

Staffing Talk

Flexible staffing meets the executive suite. At a recent networking event I attended, someone asked about a position they had seen posted by 3M “seeking a Temporary US National Sales Manager for our Infection Prevention Division.” He thought it looked funny to see “temporary” and national sales manager in the same sentence. Then someone else chimed in saying they knew of a woman who had taken a VP-level job with Ecolab, with a private office on the executive floor and a s

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Five Question Friday

Staffing Talk

Hope you are all having a good Friday, and to everyone celebrating Easter, a Good Friday. It’s time for another Five Question Friday. Today we are talking to Dave Neville, founder and owner of NewTown Solutions , a technical recruiting and staffing firm. He specializes in placing Engineering, IT and Medical Device professionals in both contract and direct placement.

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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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Let Staffing Talk Be Your Host In Minneapolis This Summer

Staffing Talk

Recharge your commitment to initiative, creativity and building your business while you meet with staffing professionals from around the country at The Works: 2012 – a Staffing Industry event unlike any you have ever attended. Staffing Talk presents. TheWorks: 2012 – What’s Behind What’s Ahead. July 18-20 in Minneapolis, MN. TheWorks: 2012 is a high-energy short course on behind-the-scenes branding success in business as diverse as professional baseball and destination restaurant concepts from W

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Staffing News Of The Day, April 3, 2012

Staffing Talk

Let Staffing Talk Be Your Host In Minneapolis This Summer. [Staffing Talk]. What you’ll need to know to be the boss in 2020. [Forbes]. IT Salaries: 10 cities where it professionals earn the most. [CIO]. Unemployment: How the Lazy Are Hurting the Needy. [U.S. News]. Need Relief From Job Stress? Take Your Dog To Work! What do you think? Is your workplace dog friendly?

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Staffing News Of The Day, April 4, 2012

Staffing Talk

Randstad US, Professionals rebrands Clinical One and Locum Medical Group to Randstad Healthcare. [MarketWatch]. Kforce announces closing the sale of KCR and gives outlook for the firm for the remainder of 2012 and 2013. [MarketWatch]. Company payrolls in U.S. grow by estimated 209,000 workers. [SF Gate]. PrimeSkill Staffing Services is celebrating its fifth anniversary this week.

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New Data: What You Didn’t Know about Employee Referrals

Jobvite

Throughout the social Web, you can find articles that exemplify and pride employee referrals as the top source of quality candidates and hires. Statistically, these hires last longer and have greater job satisfaction. However, hard … Continued.

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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.

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Introducing Eric Semon, Director of Customer Success

Hiring Thing

'HiringThing is proud to announce the hire of Eric Semon in the role of Director of Customer Success. Eric brings over 20 years of experience in sales and business development, including 12 years working in the e-Recruitment industry selling job postings and overseeing job boards.

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Staffing News Of The Day, April 6, 2012

Staffing Talk

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its “Employment Situation Summary” for the month of March. The unemployment rate dropped to 8.2 percent from 8.3 percent in February, while nonfarm payroll employment slightly increased by 120,000. [Bureau of Labor Statistics]. 6 tips for inspiring innovation among work teams. [HR BLR]. Flexicrew Staffing, a Mobile, AL. based , woman-owned employment agency announces their 2 latest office openings.

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Staffing News Of The Day, April 2, 2012

Staffing Talk

Maria Georgievsky has pleaded guilty to one count of income tax evasion relative to willfully attempting to evade and defeat employment taxes (federal income tax withholdings and Federal Insurance Contribution Act taxes) from April 2006 through October 2008 in the amount of $196,980. Georgievsky faces a maximum prison sentence of five years and a fine of up to $250,000.

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Staffing News Of The Day, April 5, 2012

Staffing Talk

Research finds that lack of innovation is holding businesses back. [Business News Daily]. Initial jobless claims hit new 4-year low. [Chicago Tribune]. ADP: A Good Jobs Indicator , an Even Better Company. [Bloomberg Businessweek]. 10 Communication Secrets of Great Leaders. [Forbes]. CareerBuilder.com has released the results of a new study that suggest the second quarter of 2012 will return us to at least the hiring rates of 2007.

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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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Sex Offender Temps As Bunny Mascot, Arrested For Touching Co-Worker

Staffing Talk

I know sometimes it seems like background checks are a pain. But a recent story from Evansville, Indiana reminds us that all it takes is one person to severely damage the reputation of your firm. A registered sex offender, Benjamin Dewayne Judson, was arrested on multiple charges , such as inappropriate communication with children, battery and failing to register.