Conferences are designed to be formal gatherings for learning experiences. Typically, they are a couple days in length and consist of sessions led by speakers that often resemble college lectures with some networking opportunities weaved in between the sessions. Expectations when attending a conference usually include learning some new skills and hopefully having a few things to take back to work... (more...)
At the end of December, Recruit Co. Ltd. announced that it had acquired the U.S. and European operations of Advantage Resourcing for $410 million. This deal will result in Advantage Resourcing divesting most of its non-Japanese operations. Recruit conducts comprehensive staffing services and information services and has been operating a U.S. staffing business through The CSI Companies, Inc., a U.S.... (more...)
From your friends at The Fordyce Letter, we would like to wish each and every one of you a very Happy Thanksgiving. We sincerely hope you enjoy your holiday with friends and loved ones as we do the same. Thank you for reading, commenting, and contributing to this community of recruiting professionals — you are what makes it great and we appreciate you! About the author: Amybeth Hale began her... (more...)
I’ve been a fan of Tim Tebow since he was at the University of Florida. I cheered for him then, and I take great pleasure in cheering for him still — and not just because he is a Gator (like me), a Heisman trophy winner, and an all-around awesome guy. I cheer for him because while he was a winner in college, he’s a guy who isn’t “supposed” to win in the NFL —... (more...)
I am worth $1.83 million. No, seriously, I am — at least, that’s what www.humanforsale.com told me. I took their survey and the resulting value on my person was nearly $2 million. Of course, I’d like to think that I am priceless. (Waiting while you all vomit…) Try it for yourself and see what you’d go for on eBay… But getting serious (and because that site doesn’t... (more...)
Today, Barb Bruno launched www.happycandidates.com, a site designed to provide career assistance to those “can’t help” candidates, with the idea that the resources in Happy Candidates will certainly be able to assist them. “We have shifted once again to a more candidate-driven market,” says Bruno. “As such, many recruiters find themselves fielding an enormous number of calls from what... (more...)
Last week, MRINetwork released a statement discussing the momentum that contract staffing has been gaining lately: The contingent employment industry is traditionally a leading indicator of post-recession economic conditions and a reliable predictor of future employment trends. Cautious employers hire temps first, hedging their bets on the recovery, recognizing it is easier to... (more...)
Most of you have heard that the hottest technology this year is mobile. Some of you may not believe it, and some of you will. Regardless, there are some major players in the recruiting world that are jumping on board with mobile recruiting technologies. Amongst them is Manpower, which just last week launched a suite of mobile talent applications that will allow employers and candidates greater on-the-go... (more...)
I recently had a candid conversation with Jeff Allen, who is the author of our “Jeff’s On Call!” column here on FordyceLetter.com a regular contributor to The Fordyce Letter monthly print publication through his “Placements and The Law” column. He is also an accomplished author — he has written 24 books, including bestsellers How to Turn an Interview into a Job,... (more...)
Recruiters, we are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the fifth annual Fordyce Forum! We will be heading back to the beautiful M Resort in Las Vegas, NV to continue to tradition of bringing together some of the most successful recruiters in the third party world for knowledge and sharing. Join us June 1-3, 2011 for the best conference for recruiting excellence. Led by our Conference... (more...)
