Interactive Recruitment Firm Jobs2Web Makes Inc 500 for the Third Time
Jobs2web, an award winning provider of interactive recruitment solutions, was recently ranked No. 419 on Inc. Magazine's annual list of the nation's fastest growing private companies - the famous "Inc. 500". This occasion marks the third consecutive year that Jobs2Web has made the prestigious list of independent entrepreneurial firms. "When budgets are tight, HR professionals who understand...
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Top 5 States with Highest Unemployment
As of July 2011, Nevada's unemployment rate remains the highest in the nation at a crippling 12.9 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported. California's unemployment was the second highest, hovering at 12.0 percent, with Michigan and South Carolina still struggling with 10.9 percent unemployment. Rhode Island had the fifth highest unemployment at 10.8 percent. In total, nine...
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The Top Five New Manager Mistakes
First time and/or new managers have a lot of weight on their shoulders. Just coming to terms with the realities of leadership, a new manager is still expected to drive the performance of their team and push the limits of their own skills and competencies. While there is no definitive learning curve for great leadership and management, the transitional period from regular staff level employee...
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Youth Employment-Population Ratio at All Time Low
As of July 2011, the employment-population ratio for youth was at 48.8 percent, an all time record low for the series, the Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported. Historically, July is the highest point in summertime employment for 16- to 24-year-olds. The graph below looks at the employment-population ratio for youths - or the proportion of 16- to 24-year-old non-institutional civilians...
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Kelly Services Launches iPad App for Workforce and Staffing
Known for their leading staffing, workforce consulting, and outsourcing solutions, Kelly Services has recently launched an iPad application entitled, "The Talent Project." The application aims to bring together the finest Kelly research and thought leadership and present it on a single, easy-to-use, mobile platform. People can find out more about the Talent Project app and get links to download...
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Emergency Grant to Aid 250 Idaho Workers
A National Emergency Grant worth $1,825,595 has recently been provided by The United States Department of Labor for displaced workers in Idaho. The grant will provide re-employment services to approximately 250 workers laid off in Nampa, Idaho by XL Four Star Beef, Inc. The meat processing and packing facility closed its doors in June 2011, citing the age of the plant and poor economic conditions...
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Kenexa Launches HR Awards Competition
Kenexa - a leading global provider of HR and Recruitment technology and services, has recently announced the launch of their Synergy HR Awards competition, aimed at identifying and celebrating successful HR programs within companies. Kenexa invites all entrants into the competition to showcase their demonstrable ROI. People can apply for the HR awards at...
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Build Your Personal Brand, Get Hired
Personal branding isn't exactly a fresh concept - the term has been around for at least a decade. It's generally understood that by building up your personal brand, you position yourself as a desirable resource to others. Thanks to technology and social media, the concept has been steadily evolving, and the strategy behind building your brand has changed significantly since its inception. At...
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Get Your Job References Under Control
It's amazing how much bad career advice you hear in relation to job references. Job seekers don't know when to include them, where to put them, and who should be included in the list. This article aims to clear up a few of the more common misconceptions about your professional contact and reference list. How to choose your references: Ideally you want to choose references that know and...
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APS Announces Onboarding Webinar
Advanced Personnel Systems (APS) has recently announced the latest webinar installment in their ongoing best practices series. On August 25th, 2011, APS invites recruiters and HR professionals to their broadcast, "On-Boarding for Success: A vital 90-day transition." The webinar will focus on the the importance of onboarding and integrating new hires into the workplace. People interested in...
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myStaffingPro Launches New Facebook Job Posting Application
myStaffingPro, known for their Software-as-a-Service applicant tracking system, has recently released a new Facebook jobs posting application that allows recruiters to vastly increase the attention and audience that their jobs receive. Job Seekers will now be able to use a company's Facebook page to search and apply for jobs. "The Facebook app enables our customers to quickly and easily...
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23 States See Employment Increases Over the Year
From July 2010 to July 2011, 23 states have seen statistically significant increases in employment, the Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported. Texas saw the most positive gains with 269,500 new positions filled, followed by California with 189,600, and New York with an additional 106,600 positions. Ohio was also in the top four, with an employment increase of 74,100. Only one state saw a...
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