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Monthly Archives: March 2011

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CareerBuilder Leadership Series: Spotlight on Tom Daley, President of Volt Workforce Solutions

CareerBuilder recently sat down with Tom Daley, President of Volt Workforce Solutions, to discuss his leadership philosophy. In the following excerpt, Daley shares the lessons he’s learned in 30 years at Volt, including why empowerment is essential and the most important decision he’s ever made. Continue reading

By in CareerBuilder Leadership Series

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Hiring Outlook Is the Strongest in Three Years, According to Survey

Looks like someone’s been taking her Boniva! (Or whatever its employment industry equivalent is, at least…)

According to CareerBuilder and USA TODAY’s latest job forecast, the employment outlook is starting to feel like its younger, more vibrant self again. Continue reading

By in Forecasts, Insights & Trends

#CBJobChat

Missed March’s #CBJobcChat? Check out the recap right here.

Even though it meant missing what was surely another riveting “celebrity” performance on Dancing With The Stars, participating in CareerBuilder’s first ever Twitter chat for job seekers and recruiters was more than worth it. (No offense, Ralph Macchio.)

Using the hashtag #cbjobchat, anyone on Twitter was invited to follow and particpate in the chat led by @CareerBuilder.  Continue reading

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yeah i've got this bridge i wanna sell ya.. honest!

Most Employees are Loyal (…is What Most Employers Like to Believe)

If you’ve seen the recent reports that more employees are quitting their jobs as the economy improves, then hearing that employee loyalty nationwide is at a three-year low should be about as shocking as hearing that Charlie Sheen is getting a reality TV show. Continue reading

By in Retention, Survey Results

Not everyone wants to work at Google. (Just the majority.)…and more news from this week.

While you were busy not being at all pretentious, failing to impress anyone in Arizona, wondering when these two became friends or deciding that even that annoying “five dollar footlooooong” jingle can’t get in the way of true love…here’s what was happening in the world of workforce management this week. Continue reading

By in In Review, Insights & Trends, Week in Review

Gender inequality

Women think men earn more than they do — and they’re right

Many organizations have a policy prohibiting their employees from discussing salaries with each other. We can safely assume that employees disregard plenty company policies on a regular basis. Sneaking in a few minutes late. Checking Facebook every once in a while – or maybe all the time. Continue reading

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Jen Prosek

Stop Hiring Employees and Start Hiring Entrepreneurs.

“There’s an evolution going on,” says Jennifer Prosek, author of the new book Army of Entrepreneurs: Create an Engaged and Empowered Workforce for Exceptional Business Growth, in reference to today’s workforce. “If you look at what new entrants into the workforce are looking for in terms of jobs, lives, careers and what we’re taught about the world of work have changed.”

As the CEO of public relations and financial communications consultancy CJP Communications, Prosek has noticed that today’s workers want more responsibility, and today’s employers should be receptive to that desire. Continue reading

By in Building a Best Place to Work, Employee Engagement, Talent Acquisition

John D. Thedford

The Perfect Fit: Recruitment and Retention Strategies from John Thedford, CEO of La Familia Pawn and Jewelry

GUEST CONTRIBUTOR: Authored by John Thedford. Thedford is CEO of La Familia Pawn and Jewelry, a chain of high-end pawnbroker shops with locations throughout Central and South Florida, and he is the author of Smart Moves Management: Cultivating World-Class People and Profits. Continue reading

By in Guest Contributor, Interviewing, Leadership Development, Retention, Selection, Talent Acquisition

Twitter does its fair share of workplace damage this week…and more from this week’s news.

While you were busy marveling at the fact that it’s Friiiday Friiiday, finally beating a long-time rival, daring to say what no one else will, or putting an abrupt end to playtime with the kids…here’s what was happening in the world of workforce management this week… Continue reading

By in In Review, Insights & Trends, Week in Review

Global connection

10 Global HR Trends for 2011 and How to Manage Them

While at HRPA 2011, Canada’s conference and trade show focusing on HR issues and trends, I stopped in to check out Howard Wallack’s session, 10 Global HR Trends for 2011 and What You Need to Know to Manage Them. Wallack is the Director of Global Member Programs for Society for Human Resource Management, and in his discussion at HRPA 2011, he drew from several studies and surveys (EIU’s Global Firms in 2020, IBM’s Working Beyond Borders, BCG/WFPMA’s Creating People Advantage 2010, and more) and gathered input from SHRM’s Global Expertise panel to determine the 10 most prevalent global HR trends for the rest of 2011. Continue reading

By in Employee Engagement, Survey Results

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