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Job Seeker Spotlight: Nancy Barker, Meeting & Event Planner

People are so much more than the skills or work history listed on their résumés.… Continue reading

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Just Cause: 5 Ways to Empower Employment Through Philanthropy

Over the past few weeks, we’ve identified ways in which companies are working to empower employment – both in their local communities and beyond. From external outreach programs to in-house training and development programs to initiatives that help the long-term unemployed, more and more companies are finding innovative ways to combat the growing skills gap. Continue reading

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Job Seeker Spotlight: Frank Maturo, Sales & Marketing Professional

People are so much more than the skills or work history listed on their résumés. With Job Seeker Spotlight, we give individuals the opportunity to highlight their creativity, personality and passion to employers who are looking to hire today. To connect with any of our featured individuals, log into the Resume Database and search by name and location. Continue reading

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Smart Employers Know: Unemployed Does Not Mean Unemployable

The more we learn and discuss the impending skills gap, the more we’re hearing about companies that are doing their best to combat it and reskill workers.

While some companies have focused on external outreach programs, others have created in-house training and development programs. Continue reading

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Big Strides Contest Update: How to Increase Video ‘Likes’, Winning Chances

We’re about a week into the running for the 2nd annual Big Strides in Small Business Award– have you entered your small business yet?

If not, don’t worry – you still have until May 24, 2013 to enter your company’s video for a chance to win a prize package worth $10,000, plus the opportunity to help 100 people in your local community with premium, one-on-one career services.  Continue reading

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Call for Entries: The Big Strides in Small Business Award

Is your small business making big strides?

Today, CareerBuilder announces the launch of its 2nd annual Big Strides in Small Business Award – a way to recognize the small businesses that have done a particularly spectacular job of empowering employment in their local community. Continue reading

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For Some Companies, Reskilling Begins at Home

Two companies exemplify what it means to empower employment through internal employee development and succession planning initiatives.

In a post last week following the release of CareerBuilder’s Global Skills Gap Study, I discussed how companies are taking a proactive approach to the skills gap and talent shortage. Continue reading

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Reach Out and Train Somebody: How Two Companies Are Bridging the Skills Gap

CareerBuilder’s recently released Global Skills Gap Study, indicates just how far-reaching the skills gap is – and just how important it is that companies work in collaboration with the government and educational system to decrease this gap.

Taking a proactive approach to the skills gap and talent shortage is a message CareerBuilder has been pushing since last year, with the launch of its Empowering Employment initiative. Continue reading

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Case Study: Oklahoma Town Uses Workforce Analytics to Lure Manufacturer to Region

As the U.S. skilled labor supply continues to tighten, economic development groups are finding it increasingly difficult to show site selectors and businesses what they want to see: the availability of skilled workers. 

The following case study demonstrates how, with the right data and collaboration, small towns in rural America can compete (and win) in the global economy. Continue reading

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Case Study: Emerald Performance Materials, LLC

Emerald Performance Materials, LLC recently discovered that, when it comes to attracting the right candidates for a hard-to-fill position, the difference is in the job posting.

Emerald Performance Materials, LLC markets technologically advanced specialty chemicals for a broad range of food and industrial applications. Continue reading

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Job Seeker Spotlight: Emily Mathews, Meeting & Event Planning

People are so much more than the skills or work history listed on their résumés. With Job Seeker Spotlight, we give individuals the opportunity to highlight their creativity, personality and passion to employers who are looking to hire today. To connect with any of our featured individuals, log into the Resume Database and search by name and location. Continue reading

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