30
Jun
Posted in Business, Career, Jobs and Careers by Damien |
TalentDrive, the creator of the advanced SaaS sourcing technology, TalentFilterSM, just today released the results from the recent “What Steps Are You Taking to Leverage this Recession” April through June 2009 survey. The economic recovery survey found that 50% of HR Professionals surveyed are actively preparing for the return of hiring and “the other side” of the recession.
When asked what positions HR will be struggling the hardest to fill, 60% claimed Information Technology (IT) talent is anticipated to be the most in-demand, followed by Sales and Operations both at 30%. Although 50% claim to be proactively preparing for the hiring return, TalentDrive when on to ask how confident they are in their department’s readiness to handle the influx of open positions and hiring needs. 50% of the respondents said “yes”, they are prepared for future hiring needs, while the other 50% claimed “maybe”.
The survey went on to ask what areas HR plans to spend the largest portion of its budget, once the recession turns. 100% of those surveyed said they would invest in implementing new marketing tactics to help recruit new talent, while 50% said they would be investing directly in re-hiring full-time employees.
Over 8,000 F1000 Companies and HR Professionals were surveyed. This survey was conducted between April 23, 2009 and June 23, 2009.
In summary, the survey found these key points:
- 50% of HR Professionals are proactively preparing for employment recovery
- 60% anticipate Information Technology (IT) talent to be the most in-demand
- 50% of HR Departments feel confident they are adequately prepared for the influx of hiring; 50% said “maybe”
- 100% of HR Departments plan to invest in implementing new marketing tactics to recruit, while 50% plan to invest directly in re-hiring full time employees
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Looking for a job just became easier with the launch of Philly Job Fest, the only job board that is concentrated completely on the greater Philadelphia area.
Jobs will only remain on the site for 30 days, and job posts will automatically be sent to the popular “Tweet My Jobs” service, which in turn relays them to the appropriate channels on Twitter. Users of “Tweet My Jobs” and Twitter can receive instantaneous job alerts on their cell phones based on their job search parameters. Listings on Philly Job Fest will be indexed by the popular job search engine Indeed. Basic Philly Job Fest subscriptions start at $99.
Site founder James Oley said he developed the idea for a new job board after his job search earlier this year led him to sites populated with multi-level marketing scams, investment “opportunities” and an inbox filled with junk mail as a result of creating accounts on various job boards. He found the big job boards too confusing and time consuming, with bells and whistles unnecessary in a legitimate job search.
Philly Job Fest includes counties around greater Philadelphia, such as Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia along with the New Jersey counties of Burlington, Camden and Gloucester.
The job board is different than other sites in that it is easy to navigate, doesn’t have pop-up ads or annoying clutter and only houses the best, most up-to-date job listings. Users can upload their resume and search jobs easily and efficiently.
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30
Jun
Posted in Business, Career by Damien |
As the unemployment rate climbs to over 9 percent (according to Bureau of Labor Statistics, The Employment Situation: May 2009), many financially strained families may feel pressure to send their young children to preschool. Authors Renee and Mike Mosiman help those parents who choose not to send their young children to school in their new book, “The Smarter Preschooler: Unlocking Your Child’s Intellectual Potential” (ISBN: 978-0-9816426-5-9).
The authors provide practical advice to parents, supported by the latest research, about boosting their child’s intellect. Their user-friendly book demonstrates how parents can help their children build verbal skills, enhance analytical abilities, and develop early reading skills that set the stage for success in elementary school. The authors also address such topics as how and what to read to a youngster, how different types of play impact early development, and the best environment for preschoolers to develop social skills with their peers.
Even parents who choose to send their children to preschool can benefit from the findings presented in The Smarter Preschooler. The authors believe “Each child has special gifts, and it is the parent’s job to cultivate a child’s talents and strengthen his or her weakness.” They offer many strategies for providing an enriched environment for the intellectual and social development of young children. And experts agree with their advice.
Shirley Wyver, Ph.D., said: “This is a fabulous book…that will enhance the quality of parent-child interactions and ultimately provide the best opportunities for intellectual, social and emotional development.”
Cathy Duffy Reviews: “Plenty of practical suggestions and resource recommendations show parents how to create an intellectually stimulating environment at home that promotes healthy academic, social, physical, and emotional development.”
“The Smarter Preschooler” (ISBN-13: 978-0-9816426-5-9) will be available in book stores nationwide September 1, 2009 for $14.95 and can be purchased today at http://www.TheSmarterPreschooler.com. Media review copies will be provided upon request.
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The recession has been absolutely brutal to many CEOs, company presidents and business owners according to Howard Lewinter, Business Management Specialist, who serves clients throughout the United States.
From his 20 years as a trusted business advisor, Lewinter knows that this recession is different from earlier ones in its effects on business. Many leaders of businesses feel beaten down by this recession. “It’s really hit business people in the gut,” Lewinter says.
Even when it’s over, because the effects on so many businesses have been so severe, a full rebound to a robust economy is very likely to take time. Till business resumes a sense of normalcy, how do business people deal with running their companies in an uncharted business economy?
“Right now, they’re finding it can be really ‘lonely at the top.’ They need advice that can’t come from within the organization. Yet they don’t know where to go or who to trust for business advice because we have never experienced an economy quite like this. And they are not really sure what the next step is for their business. They need the perspective of an unbiased, outside expert,” says Lewinter.
That’s why Lewinter created the video series, “How Your Business Can Survive, and Prosper, in the Recession” … and why he’s offering it free to CEOs, company presidents, and business owners exclusively. He wants to bring his solid, straightforward style of business advice to as many business people as possible … as soon as possible … to help them during these tough economic times and be ready for the eventual upturn in business.
In this 7-part video series, Lewinter provides answers to business people who are encountering business problems and issues in this recession. Each video focuses on a different business topic and offers valuable strategies, including: How not to be a victim of the recession; How to get in action and get business back on track; Cutting the cost of running a business; Marketing; Prospecting and sales; and How to deal with business stress.
To sign up for Howard Lewinter’s free video series – “How Your Business Can Survive, and Prosper, in the Recession” – go to http://www.TalkBusinessWithHoward.com/recession.
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18
Jun
Posted in Business News, Career by Damien |
Looking to help your teens find a summer jobs this summer? SheKnows.com has 5 great tips to help find that perfect summer job!
- Network your neighborhood
Does Mr. Jones across the street hate mowing his lawn? Does Ms. Carter, two blocks over, with the recent hip replacement, need her dogs walked? And what about that cute little boy who needs a babysitter while mom gets stuff done around the house?
- Get “free-ployed”
Can’t find employment at a place you’d love to work? Offer to work for free. Ask if you can hang around and make yourself useful at a place where you’d eventually love to work. There’s an excellent chance that your passion for being in that environment will then get you hired, especially if you do your best while “free-ployed.”
- List your top 10 talents
With someone who knows you well — your mom or dad or best friends — make a list of the things you are best at, and then determine how that could translate into a income-generating activities this summer.
- Work from home
Take advantage of your time at home. Good ol’ mom and dad might be willing to pay you to help them with their responsibilities, and it might be more fun than you think. (Gardening, organizing the garage or a closest, babysitting your sibling, etc.)
- Work more than one job and find out what you love & hate
Who says you have to concentrate on only one job this summer? Don’t be afraid to try your hand at a few different part-time jobs. There will be more openings for part-time opportunity and you’ll have a great chance to discover things you like and dislike all in one summer.
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