Workforce Woes: Introduction According
to U.S. Secretary of Labor
Elaine Chao (and our very own
Recruiting Animal), we are dealing with a "workforce of brats".
Echoing the dismal problem that Jeff Hunter addresses in his
brilliant numbered essays (start at
28
and work backwards), Chao does the standard Republican governmental
thing and blames the workers for the labor shortage. Hunter, in the
standard liberal twist, blames the government (the schools, that is).
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Special Event Issue: The Minneapolis Recruiting Un-Conference
On Friday, June 20th, the first Recruiting Roadshow will be held in Minneapolis from 9AM till noon. The event takes place at the Best Buy Corporate Office - 7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield MN 55423.
The Recruiting Roadshow is a series of events brought to you by John Sumser of Interbiznet.com and Recruiting.com. The events emphasize the importance of local networks and organizations in Recruiting. 10 months of the year, there will be a Recruiting Roadshow in a city in North America.
Event Details
The Minneapolis Recruiting Roadshow is the first of its kind. It provides an opportunity to learn about successful recruiting strategies, effective industry tools and best practices from local professionals.
The Recruiting Un-Conference is not your ordinary event. The differentiator is You!
You will not find yourself sitting in an audience being "talked to" But, rather participating in discussions lead by several local volunteers.
Discussion Topics
The attendees of the Minneapolis Recruiting Roadshow are in the driver's seat. This is a chance to share ideas and experiences among peers.
Discussion topics include:
Intergenerational Recruiting
Social Networking Best Practices
Blogging for Recruitment & Employer Branding
"Bringing Sexy Back" To Your Career Website
Learn how to better use social networking sites, blogs, and RSS feeds to attract top talent and passive candidates. Gain insight on recruiting Baby Boomers and Millenials and learn new and improved ideas on making your corporate career page more effective.
When & Where
Date: July 20, 2007
Time: 9 am to Noon
Lunch and networking (Noon - 1 pm)
Location: Best Buy Corporate Office
7601 Penn Avenue South
Richfield MN 55423
Calhoun/Minnetonka meeting space
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