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The Art of Professional Networking
I had one of those “ah ha” moments this past weekend, during a social gathering for an organization I’ve been volunteering with the past six months. The social was an opportunity for volunteers to meet one another and share experiences they’ve had through their participation in the program. I was looking forward to the event and shortly after I arrived, I found myself mingling with several volunteers and learning about why they chose to join this program. The gathering was proving to be a great success!
Hiring Turn Around on the Horizon
Over the past couple years, with an increasing number of employees being laid off and unemployment rates climbing across the country, we have been experiencing a primarily employer-driven market. Instead of posting job openings and praying that someone will apply, employers have been posting positions and then weeding through hundreds of resumes. Hiring managers have become more specific in their searches, screening out people who don’t have experience with the most recent version of a software package or who are missing one key word on their resume.
The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Development
There are undoubtedly many different factors that contribute toward someone developing into a great leader. In previous Aureus Group blog articles, we’ve addressed the importance of demonstrating effective communication skills when interacting with colleagues in the workplace. Well what about emotional intelligence? How does one’s emotional intelligence impact their ability to be a top performer in the professional world?
Dispelling the Myth About Recruiters
When you hear the word “Recruiter”, what kind of person comes to mind? Someone who tries to trick you into taking a new job? Someone who forwards your resume all over town without discussing each opportunity with you, maybe? I have talked to many job seekers and employers during the past few years who think we are just that – questionable “salespeople” out to get you. I would be lying if I said that this is never the case. As with any profession, there are some pretty bad recruiters out there who give the rest of us a bad name. The thing is, if all recruiters were like the negative stereotype, there is no way I would still be doing this job.
BRIDGING THE GAP: Understanding Manager Frustrations and Hiring Decisions
Last month we shared what motivates elite talent to leave their employer in the Top Talent newsletter. By examining leading Aureus Group candidates who have been placed by our organization during the last 60 days, we were able to get an idea of what is driving career changes in 2010. Here’s a recap of what these top candidates shared with us:
Teamwork: The Most Important Factor in Organizational Success
Recently, when asked what made his football program so successful, Dr. Tom Osborne, head football coach at the University of Nebraska Lincoln from 1973 to 1997, said that his best teams had a shared vision of what was important. This came without any mention, or measurement of talent.
Aureus Group Announces Q4 Employee of the Quarter
It’s been proven time and time again that engagement results in increased productivity, happy employees, and satisfied customers. Leaders and managers need to embrace new ideas and be sure communication with employees is clear. As a result, every employee will hopefully understand how his/her role impacts the bottom line and helps achieve the company’s goals. While many factors contribute to overall employee engagement, I believe a key element to engagement is recognition.
Planning and Forecasting with Contingent Workforce in 2010 and Beyond
We are wondering what 2010 will bring. Recession has turned to recovery, and the economy is now growing again. The pains of the labor market will soon be healed by higher productivity as consumer demand increases across the board. One of the elements that may influence the pace and direction of hiring during the recovery is actually the way jobs were cut during the recession. Companies seemed to cut much faster and deeper during this recession than previous ones, quickly moving through contingent workers into core full-time jobs. Many experts who follow trends in the staffing world believe that companies will have a higher dependence on contingent staff who will allow organizations to more strategically re-integrate staff into organizations not just in 2010, but beyond.
A Sea of Green: Aureus Group Bags Take Over at HDC
It was pretty hard to miss the sea of neon green Aureus Group bags that began to fill the Qwest Center for Omaha’s Heartland Developer’s Conference last week with the region’s top developers attached at the wrist. All in attendance got a bag, including our fellow sponsors and associates in the marketplace. Those who stopped by our booth got candy bars, earphones, pens, and the understanding of what Aureus Group is all about: staff augmentation. As usual, the event was a great opportunity for us to build on our existing relationships and to meet some of you for the very first time.
Nebraska SHRM Conference
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is having their annual state conference September 24th & 25th at the Embassy Suites – LaVista, NE. The Aureus Group has been a supporter of this organization and conference for years. Over the years, we have presented, exhibited, and sponsored the Grand Prize! 2009 is no different – [...]
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