Posts by Mary Lorenz 

Your mama may not dance, and your daddy might not rock’n’roll…but that doesn’t mean they’re all that different from you – especially when it comes to evaluating prospective employers. 

Despite the supposed “generation gap” that exists in the workforce, Gallup research has found that certain factors – such as management quality, compensation, quality team dynamics and career development – are valued equally across generations when it comes to prospective employers. 

For those differences that still exist, however – both in what these groups want and in how they search for jobs – here’s a breakdown of what to keep in mind when branding yourself to these various age groups. Continue Reading…

• Posted by: Mary Lorenz on November 5, 2009
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• Categories: Branding, Building a Best Place to Work, Generational Hiring

Missed the American Staffing Association’s Staffing World 2009 conference in Orlando, Fla. last month? (Or perhaps you were just tardy for the party…)  No worries…

CareerBuilder’s Recruiter Business Unit was at the conference, and in knowing that many of you have been unable to attend many conferences this year, we’ve posted recaps from this, the largest and most recent staffing conference this year, on our YouTube page. Check it out for highlights from the showroom floor and key takeaways, including:

• Interviews with keynote speakers Steven B. Wiley, Founder of the Lincoln Leadership Institute, and Joe Calloway, President of Engage Consulting Group
• Interviews with ASA Executives Richard Wahlquist, Ed Lenz and Steve Berchem as they discuss current ASA and industry trends
• Daily conference recaps and insider information from CareerBuilder directors

Check out a preview here, and then visit CareerBuilder’s YouTube page for more:

If you were at the conference, what did you think? Leave your thoughts here, and stay tuned to The Hiring Site for more conference highlights.  Continue Reading…

• Posted by: Mary Lorenz on November 4, 2009
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• Categories: Events

It’s estimated that 46 percent of newly-hired employees fail within 18 months, according to a 2008 study by Leadership IQ. An effective employee onboarding program, however, can significantly reduce this number – along with costs associated with turnover and/or on-the-job mistakes due to lack of training.  

Effective onboarding decreases the time it takes for a new hire to reach the minimum expected productivity level on the job. During these tight economic times, it has never been more important that companies work to ensure their new hires’ ability to thrive at an organization. When assessing or creating your employee onboarding program, avoid these common mistakes.  Continue Reading…

• Posted by: Mary Lorenz on November 2, 2009
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• Categories: Employee Engagement

Calling all recruiters and hiring managers: you could be the lucky recipient of a brand new Kindle™!

The latest employment indicators show that companies will be slow to hire in Q4, even as their profit outlook improves. Part of the reason for this is economic uncertainty among employers; however, on the upside, it’s also a reaction to the fact that companies have found ways to do more with less, according to this Wall Street Journal article.

As employers seek to maintain momentum in the uncertain months ahead, they will need to rely on the next generation of leaders to drive their companies forward – whether in the form of new hires or current employees taking on new responsibilities.

As you help organizations seek out these leaders, what qualities should you look for in candidates and current employees? The Hiring Site wants to put together a comprehensive list of the top qualities recruiters and hiring managers should look for in identifying leaders, and we’re asking you to share your own tried-and-true practices.

Share your thoughts with us, and you could win a new Kindle™ Wireless Reading Device.

How to enter: Continue Reading…

• Posted by: Mary Lorenz on October 30, 2009
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• Categories: Contest, Leadership Development

Might as well cross taking the “Which Halloween character are you?” Facebook quiz off your ‘to do’ list secret ‘to do’ list – CareerBuilder already did the work for you. 

CareerBuilder recently asked more than 4,000 workers nationwide, “Which Halloween character does your boss most resemble?” – among other questions – for its Halloween survey, released today.

According to the survey, 18 percent of workers describe their workplace as scary. (And no, that’s not as in “scary how awesome it is.” Sorry.) When asked what made their workplace so frightening, workers reported the following aspects of their jobs: Continue Reading…

• Posted by: Mary Lorenz on October 27, 2009
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• Categories: Survey Results

While you were busy pre-ordering your Michelle Obama action figure, pre-ordering your balloon boy costume (oh, yes – it’s a real thing), or upgrading to Windows 7, here’s what was happening in the world of hiring and recruiting this week…
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• Posted by: Mary Lorenz on October 23, 2009
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• Categories: Week in Review