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Gevity,
a provider of software that helps companies recruit, retain and manage
employees, has opened a full-service Charlotte, North Carolina office. This
opening follows the third quarter opening of its newly created North Central
region hub in Chicago. Additional full-service office openings planned in the
fourth quarter of 2006 include Austin, TX and San Antonio, TX.
Jobsite announced the
launch of niche site Online
Insurance Jobs – a specialist UK recruitment site for jobs in the Lloyds and
General insurance markets.
Online Insurance Jobs is a niche site dedicated to providing the best insurance
jobs and recruitment services for a range of specialist areas and industry
professionals, including brokers, underwriters, loss adjusters, claims handlers
and analysts.
ClearStar.net,
a leading information provider for the employment screening industry, announced
that it has earned certified status in Microsoft Corporation's Partner Program.
As a Certified Partner, ClearStar.net has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft
technologies and proven ability to meet customer needs. Microsoft Certified
Partners receive a rich set of benefits -- including access, training and
support -- that give them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Denver, CO. Center for Talent Retention announces the formation of their first
Talent Solutions Action Group to launch in early December for Talent Solutions
users to share best practices on communicating, implementing, and taking action
with the Talent Solutions. "The
Center for Talent Retention's mantra is ‘without action, we have nothing'.
Since taking action is our mantra, it makes sense to offer our Talent Solutions
users time to network with each other learn how they are using the Talent
Solutions to take action and share success stories" says Cindy Mustful SVP
Center for Talent Retention. She goes on to say; "When we started talking to
our clients about this group there was overwhelming excitement and interest."
Following is the cultural profile of companies
listed in Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For:"
1. A commitment to development and learning
2. Unique people practices
3. Supportive leadership
4. Financially secure
5. Health and well-being are encouraged
6. Employees are recognized and rewarded for contributions
7. Work-life balancing is supported by the organization
8. Work environments are positive and attractive
9. Diversity is valued by the organization
10. Organization structure encourages employee input.
- "Culture at Work: Building a Robust Work Environment to Help Drive Your Total
Rewards Strategy" by G. Michael Barton. WorldatWork. 2006. 154 pages. Softcover.
ISBN: 1-57963-158-4. Member price: $29.95. Non-member price: $39.95 USD.
Deck Chairs:
Robert R. Price, formerly serving as
chief financial officer of Buy.com, has been named as chief financial officer of
TheLadders.com of
New York, New York. ... Judith Vance, previously serving as senior vice
president and chief human resources officer of Moody's Corporation, is now the
senior vice president and chief human resources officer of
New York Life
Insurance Company ...
Robin Katzman of Lockheed Martin was elected president of the
DirectEmployers Association.
...
You Should Know:
Australia:
Skills shortage forces rethink on
apprenticeships
TRADITIONAL apprenticeships could be phased out and replaced by a two-year
diploma as industry and the education system grapple with declining numbers of
people entering trades. The TAFE sector is behind the proposal, which the
Federal Government is believed to be interested in pushing the states to
consider adopting. States are largely responsible for TAFE and vocational
education. "Pretty much everyone acknowledges the apprenticeship system isn't
working," the executive director of TAFE Directors Australia, Martin Riordan,
said. "This is something that is already being offered but which could easily be
expanded." (www.smh.com.au)
Do you like bananas?
There are 3 kinds of shortages that are regular news in Australia: the skills
shortage, the water shortage, and (the topic of this entry) the banana shortage.
Australia produces bananas in northern Queesland, somewhere near Cairns. They
have protectionist laws that support the domestic industry by making it illegal
to import bananas. This year, nearly the entire banana crop was destroyed by a
cyclone, so this (see below) is what's passing for bananas these days. (Capturing
Color)
Canada:
Ottawa boosts aid for new immigrants
Extra $307 million is aimed at programs designed to reduce skill shortages
across Canada
Canada's acute skills shortage has persuaded the fe d e ra l gove r n m e n t to
increase its funding for immigrant settlement outside Quebec by $307 million
over the next two years.(PressDisplay)
Global:
Recommended blog - Charlene
Li of Forrester
A very good blog is
Charlene Li's blog. Charlene works for
Forrester Research and according to her
biography she "examines the ways new
technology will affect how companies deliver
information, content, and advertising, as
well as how these changes will affect the
businesses that provide these services.
Charlene's current research agenda focuses
on marketing trends, consumer search, social
computing (blogs, RSS, podcasting, and
social networking), consumer portals, media
site design, local media, and online
recruitment." Some posts of note
include
her take on Google's purchase of YouTube,
calculating the return on investment in
blogging and
guidance on creating a blogging policy.
She is clearly on top of the game. ( Human
Law)
Top Ten Tips for Launching a Recruiting Blog
You may be a reader of blogs. You may even participate in blog conversations
through commenting. But, starting your own blog and becoming a ‘blogger' may be
daunting. Such apprehension is often driven by a real fear of the unknown. While
I can only speak for myself, there are a myriad of natural reactions /
assumptions that may keep you from starting a blog: (eXCELLER8ION)
India:
Summer stipend showers on XLRI
XLRI: In demand
The four-day summer internship programme of XLRI School of Business and Human
Resources concluded on a successful note yesterday. Premier companies vied with
each other to select 180 first-year students, both from the business management
and personnel management and industrial relations courses. The students would
take up projects in the companies in April-June next year. Two students from
business management sealed deals with JPMorgan Chase, which offered the highest
domestic stipend of Rs 2 lakh, followed by Yahoo! and Hay Group, offering Rs
90,000 each. (Telegraph)
IAF seeks to tap into young talent
With the Indian Air Force concerned about losing its pilots to commercial
airlines, there is now a huge drive to try and bring in the best talent, which
means that the high-flying dreams of people just got easier. Earlier for people
like 25-year old Herojit, the journey from a small government school in Imphal
to the prestigious Air Force Academy in Hyderabad wasn't simple. Herojit, like
many others, initially wanted to be part of the army guarding the borders of his
country. But with almost no information on how to join the armed forces, the
road ahead seemed difficult. Also his father was not in the forces, and he
hailed from a modest background and went to a little-known government school. (NDTV)
New Zealand:
New Zealand students may 'text-speak' in
exams
New Zealand's high school students will be able to
use "text-speak" -- the mobile phone text message
language beloved of teenagers -- in national exams
this year, officials said. Text-speak, a second
language for thousands of teens, uses abbreviated
words and phrases such as "txt" for "text", "lol"
for "laughing out loud" or "lots of love," and "CU"
for "see you." The move has already divided students
and educators who fear it could damage the English
language. (CNN)
US:
Wall Street opens to gay workers
Larry Chanen recalls the day, more than 20 years
ago, when he realized he'd have to mask his
homosexuality in order to advance on Wall Street.
Chanen was driving through Manhattan with a senior
partner at the law firm where he worked when two men
dashed across the street in front of the car.
"They're faggots. Let's hit them. It won't mean
anything,'' the partner told Chanen, who's now 57
and head of bankruptcy-related litigation at
JPMorgan Chase & Co. For the next 10 years, during
which he made partner at the law firm, Chanen
remained in the closet. He brought a lesbian friend
as a date to company dinners. During the summer, he
tracked when colleagues left work for their Hamptons
weekend homes, trying to avoid being spotted getting
off the same Friday night train at Sayville, Long
Island. That's where the ferry leaves for the Pines
on Fire Island, a popular gay beach resort. (Asbury
Park Press)
Remaking Rockford: Time to attract young workers
A $50,000 study to find how Rockford can better attract and retain young and
skilled workers is under way. We decided to do our own study — on the cheap — by
asking readers "What would make Rockford cool?" You didn't disappoint. More than
40 readers sent emails talking about what Rockford does wrong, what it needs to
do and, in some cases, what it's doing right. (ROCKFORD
REGISTER STAR)
Deep Release:
Employers Report Internships Lead to Full-Time Hires
Recent Poll by CareerExposure.com Finds 94 Percent of Employers
Offer Full-Time Positions to Interns.
Internship programs are proving to be a "win-win" situation foremployers, according to a recent poll by CareerExposure.com.
Over 90 percent of interns reported receiving an
offer for a full-time position within the organization following
their internship.
"Internships are the ideal interview tool," said JillXan
Donnelly, president of CareerExposure.com. "Employers have the opportunity to evaluate potential new hires and
determine if the candidate is a good fit for the organization. At the same time, interns can use the experience
to make great contacts, challenge their thinking outside of the classroom and evaluate a company. The survey
results point to internships as a 'must do' for employers and job candidates."
The poll equally attracted women and men, who offered their
perspectives on the essential career skills developed during their internship experience. More than 95
percent of the respondents polled stated that their internship helped to accelerate their career, as it provided an
opportunity to obtain relevant work experience and make connections in their industry of choice.
Respondents overwhelmingly agreed that internships provide
real-world experience regarding a respective industry and/or organization, allowing interns and employers to
determine a fit prior to making an official commitment. Interns have the opportunity to differentiate
themselves from the pool of recent college graduates seeking employment, while organizations can incorporate new
ideas interns contribute based on their recent learning.
Interns who responded to the survey offered their advice to
employers on creating the perfect internship. Their top three tips include:
1. Connect interns with mentors: Make sure that every intern has
a specific contact within the company to help them successfully navigate the corporation quickly and
effectively. Remember, interns are only at the company for a short time.
2. Be clear on expectations: From day one, make sure the interns
know what is expected of them during the internship and how they fit into your organization. And, as the
internship comes to an end, take the time to debrief them so you both know if they met the mark.
3. Make the most of the internship: Keep in mind that an
internship should benefit your organization, as well as the career development of the intern. Assign meaningful projects
that allow the intern an opportunity to make a contribution and offer up a fresh perspective to provide a
greater benefit to your organization.
Additional resources to enhance recruiting initiatives can be
found at http://CareerExposure.com , providing
employers with the latest tools they need to manage the
recruiting and hiring lifecycle.
Contact Information:
Lisa MacKenzie
THE CAREER EXPOSURE NETWORK
http://www.careerexposure.com
503-225-0725
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