C&A to Host BBQ Fundraiser

C&A (parent company of Aureus Group) employee Logan Hendrickson will be featured on the Season 2 premiere of the TLC reality series, BBQ PITMASTERS, Thursday, August 12 at 9 p.m. CST.  Logan and his teammates, the competition BBQ team Hot Grill on Grill Action, will go up against three other BBQ teams from across the nation on the first of [...]

Project Fresh Start a Success!

C&A, parent company of Aureus Group, concluded Project Fresh Start, a back-to-school clothing drive, in conjunction with the Open Door Mission and Lydia House! Employees donated new clothing for kids entering grades K-6 as well as cash and gift cards that will be used to purchase items and sizes in shorter supply. A great effort [...]

College World Series Event for C&A Employees

More than 350 C&A (parent company of Aureus Group) employees and guests celebrated the opening of the College World Series with a family event at The Pavilion near Rosenblatt Stadium on June 18. A great time was had by all – food, music, and fun activities for the kids. In conjunction with the event, $458 was [...]

2010 NAMI Walk Wrap-Up

A big thank you goes to the C&A employees (parent company of Aureus Group) who either participated in or contributed to the 2010 NAMI Walk, held on Saturday, June 12. The C&A team, which had over 50 members signed up and raised almost $5,000, joined hundreds of other walkers dodging the rain drops and walking the [...]

Social Media: It’s Time to Get Connected!

What? You don’t have a Facebook page or a Twitter account? You’re not even LinkedIn? Fear not, the phenomenon of social media is hurdling toward critical mass by way of the wonderful Internet and it is not too late for you to get on the bus. But when you do sign on, do yourself a big favor. Be responsible and know how to use the different social media sites appropriately.

So, what is the difference between social and professional online networking? Great question! Easy answer is Facebook/Twitter equal “social” and LinkedIn equals “professional”. I talk to many business owners and managers who are fearful of getting involved in either for various reasons, but most simply assume that all social media is the same. Not true of course.

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.

Are you an Effective Communicator?

We continue to hear from clients and candidate’s what motivates and frustrates them in the workplace. Not surprisingly, increased communication is the common denominator on everyone’s’ wish list. It’s evident that today’s business climate requires collaboration vertically and horizontally. It’s not enough to just work hard. It’s not enough to do a great job. To be successful, you need to learn how to really communicate with others.

Have you ever gotten frustrated because you weren’t able to communicate your ideas as effectively as you wanted and people just weren’t getting it? Maybe you’ve walked away from a discussion with a different perspective than your co-worker, boss, or employee? Or worse, have you ever written or received an email that was taken way out of context?

Don’t worry. You’re not the only one. I answered yes to all three questions!

C&A Voted Among Best Employment Agencies

C&A Industries, parent company of Aureus Group, has made news again, having been named among the best employment agencies in Omaha by B2B Quarterly for the second consecutive year!

C&A Named Among Best Places to Work

C&A Industries, parent company of Aureus Group, has just received some exciting news!  For the second year in a row, we’ve been recognized as one of Omaha’s Best Places to Work. Read all about it here.