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RT @Devoted2HR: Love it! - Six Ways Social-Media Freedom Benefits Employers http://bit.ly/160yDZ RT @danschawbel

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:56:43 -0800

RT @Devoted2HR: Love it! - Six Ways Social-Media Freedom Benefits Employers http://bit.ly/160yDZ RT @danschawbel. Posted by @AdeccoGroup on Twitter

Watch my latest analysis and projections on the job market: http://bit.ly/pTGCa

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:49:29 -0800

Watch my latest analysis and projections on the job market: http://bit.ly/pTGCa. Posted by @AdeccoGroup on Twitter

For many, getting a job is on top of their holiday wish list. Here's how to get one: http://bit.ly/3HQrT5

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:05:11 -0800

For many, getting a job is on top of their holiday wish list. Here's how to get one: http://bit.ly/3HQrT5. Posted by @AdeccoGroup on Twitter

Learning how to say no and turning down meetings will make you more productive: http://bit.ly/29A5Zg

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:08:02 -0800

Learning how to say no and turning down meetings will make you more productive: http://bit.ly/29A5Zg. Posted by @AdeccoGroup on Twitter

RT @CAREEREALISM 3 Rules to Managing Up: http://bit.ly/16AkIM

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:26:45 -0800

RT @CAREEREALISM 3 Rules to Managing Up: http://bit.ly/16AkIM. Posted by @AdeccoGroup on Twitter

We all have to do more with less. Here are some good tips to help you be more productive: http://bit.ly/1EIIyo

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:18:40 -0800

We all have to do more with less. Here are some good tips to help you be more productive: http://bit.ly/1EIIyo. Posted by @AdeccoGroup on Twitter

Your personal online brand is critical for your career success. Sign up for a free LHH webinar on how to manage it: rhttp://bit.ly/4octgg

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:27:16 -0800

Your personal online brand is critical for your career success. Sign up for a free LHH webinar on how to manage it: rhttp://bit.ly/4octgg. Posted by @AdeccoGroup on Twitter

Tax season will be harder to staff than ever: http://bit.ly/1Quxzj

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:34:32 -0800

Tax season will be harder to staff than ever: http://bit.ly/1Quxzj. Posted by @AdeccoGroup on Twitter

Are you a parent? You'd probably make a great manager. Read: http://bit.ly/2uVoQ9

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:13:55 -0800

Are you a parent? You'd probably make a great manager. Read: http://bit.ly/2uVoQ9. Posted by @AdeccoGroup on Twitter

Ways HR can help managers build better working relationships with employees: http://bit.ly/1Tthx2

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:39:14 -0800

Ways HR can help managers build better working relationships with employees: http://bit.ly/1Tthx2. Posted by @AdeccoGroup on Twitter

Watch Adecco Group's Joanie Ruge on FOX analyzing the October jobs report: http://bit.ly/3Ai4L9

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:39:22 -0800

Watch Adecco Group's Joanie Ruge on FOX analyzing the October jobs report: http://bit.ly/3Ai4L9. Posted by @AdeccoGroup on Twitter

What the October jobs report means: http://bit.ly/1Fh5pd

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:55:09 -0800

What the October jobs report means: http://bit.ly/1Fh5pd. Posted by @AdeccoGroup on Twitter

Excellent read by John Portman on success in business...and life: http://bit.ly/12D5M2

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:59:59 -0800

Excellent read by John Portman on success in business...and life: http://bit.ly/12D5M2. Posted by @AdeccoGroup on Twitter

U.S economy cuts 190,000 jobs in October. Unemployment rate rises to 10.2%. Be back with more analysis. http://www.bls.gov

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:30:32 -0800

U.S economy cuts 190,000 jobs in October. Unemployment rate rises to 10.2%. Be back with more analysis. http://www.bls.gov. Posted by @AdeccoGroup on Twitter

Job hunting during the end of the year can be challenging, but it can be done. Read: http://bit.ly/3LOszN

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:54:29 -0800

Job hunting during the end of the year can be challenging, but it can be done. Read: http://bit.ly/3LOszN. Posted by @AdeccoGroup on Twitter

Even in this market it's tougher than ever to find qualified talent Read: http://bit.ly/kCMH0

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:03:34 -0800

Even in this market it's tougher than ever to find qualified talent Read: http://bit.ly/kCMH0. Posted by @AdeccoGroup on Twitter

What executives can learn from elite athletes: http://bit.ly/1Uxkrj

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:54:19 -0800

What executives can learn from elite athletes: http://bit.ly/1Uxkrj. Posted by @AdeccoGroup on Twitter

Skilled finance pros still hard to find, and even harder to keep. Read: http://bit.ly/nyWRZ

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:33:16 -0800

Skilled finance pros still hard to find, and even harder to keep. Read: http://bit.ly/nyWRZ. Posted by @AdeccoGroup on Twitter

Unemployment may be rising, but is the DC job market starting to improve? http://bit.ly/Bsu5n

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:54:13 -0700

Unemployment may be rising, but is the DC job market starting to improve? http://bit.ly/Bsu5n. Posted by @AdeccoGroup on Twitter

15 best places for green jobs: http://bit.ly/okVPu

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:25:20 -0700

15 best places for green jobs: http://bit.ly/okVPu. Posted by @AdeccoGroup on Twitter

“Green” blogging to recruit Gen Y’ers.

Workloutionary — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700

We’re well beyond the buzz stage of ‘going green’ and marketing your company’s brand as eco-friendly. Simply put, leading multi-nationals like GE and BP have transformed their business around the “green” movement. And with that, they have transformed their culture and how they recruit talent for their companies. These types of organizations are of course the benchmark. However, even if you work for an SME that’s just starting a go-green philosophy, there’s much opportunity to brand yourself and create a deeper connection with the target group of employees you’ll probably be hiring.

“Green blogging” is great tactic you might consider exploring. It is a combination of two important components that can increase your brand’s awareness: corporate social responsibility and online communication through blogging. When done right, each one alone is powerful, but when you combine them it can be highly impactful when it comes to successfully recruiting Gen Y talent. Why? Because many Gen Y’ers seek companies that are “like minded” in terms of what causes they support. If Gen Y’ers find out about your company’s corporate social responsibility programs through a well-done blog about the cause you support, you will find them wanting to work for you.

The overall goal is to not create a blog selling your company’s story or to actively recruit talent. It’s about creating a simple messaging platform to start dialogue around the cause your company believes in. ‘Green’ blogging can build your brand and ultimately help create a connection between skilled job seekers and the type of company that might fit them well. And vice versa. Give it a try – it’s virtually cost-free and presents unlimited ROI!

Gen Y workers considered most likely to be on the move as the economy rebounds. Are you prepared?

Workloutionary — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:59:00 -0700

According to a recent Deloitte study, Managing Talent in a Turbulent Economy, Generation Y (under age 30) workers are considered most likely to be on the move, with nearly two thirds of executives predicting a significant increase in turnover among this group as the economy stabilizes in the coming months. What retention strategies does your organization have in place to keep its most valued workers, including key members of the Gen Y segment? Click here to read the full Deloitte report…

What to do when your flexible work environment loses its edge?

Workloutionary — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:33:00 -0700

Employing a diverse team of workers – many of whom are Gen Y’ers – has forced me to challenge conventional wisdom. Specifically, working 9-5, from a formal office environment is simply an antiquated notion in today’s mobile world. So, instead, we have built up a collaborative team built on productivity, performance and trust – which then enables us to have in essence a virtual team. I love this, and more importantly, my staff loves it. We are incredibly productive and efficient! And my team is highly engaged. Right now it’s working for us, but I fear the day we have a team member’s performance dip, or have their engagement drop. My management skills will be put to the test. This undoubtedly is the time I will need to act quick to solve an employee issue, or else I risk having the greater team infected by a sour apple (and thus our flexible work arrangement). I am curious what experiences are out there on this, and what you all can share with me and others on how to handle a similar situation……

4 facts why Gen Y’er are essential for your company…

Workloutionary — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:16:00 -0700

Highly tech-savvy.

Many of today’s young people clicked a mouse before they turned the pages of a book. Gen Y employees are eager and excited to share their expertise about technology, and it makes them feel valued when you ask for their help. You’ll never miss out on the next big technology trend (social networking, Twittering, wikis) as long as you have Gen Y’ers around.

Super-productivity.

When I meet college students, I am consistently impressed by all of their involvements. They manage academics, extra curriculars, sports and jobs—and still never miss a single text message. When young people are engaged by their employers, they’ll use their multi-tasking talents and super-productivity on behalf of your company.

Environmentally conscious.

If you can’t hire Al Gore, the next best thing is a Gen Y’er. A recent MonsterTRAK poll found that 80% of young professionals are interested in securing a job that has a positive impact on the environment, and 92% would be more inclined to work for a company that's environmentally friendly. If you’ve been meaning to launch a company recycling effort, ask a Millennial to lead the way.

Highly talented friends.

Gen Y-ers see very little boundary between work and life, so they love to work with their friends. If you’re a good employer, your young employees will spread the word and help you recruit their most talented peers. That beats recruiting on the Internet any day.

What do you think?

Did you know, your Gen Y workers are at high-risk of leaving your company, despite the challenging job market!???

Workloutionary — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:37:00 -0700

According to a recent Adecco survey, Gen Y workers (71% of them!) are likely to look for a new job as the economy improves. This is terrible news for us managers who run teams made up of individuals under 30 years old. My team, in fact, is 90% Gen Y! Hmmm, I might have a crisis brewing....

Well, now is the time you - the manager - need to start re-affirming your relationship with your staffers and build the ties that will keep these workers employed (and engaged) with you. All of us are in challenging times - layoffs, budget cutbacks and morale dips to name a few. But there certainly are some easy, no-cost things you can do as a manager to mitigate some of the risk around your Gen Y workforce jumping ship. A few thoughts...

Focus on mentor ship - give your younger workers a chance to teach something new to your more seasoned veterans, and vice versa.
Highlight small wins - continually recognize and praise a job well done.
Active acknowledge and support career planning and development (initiative the discussions!).
Consider some added work flexibilities - perhaps an extra day here and there to work from home, etc.

Let me know what you think though....tell me your thoughts and ideas!