Apr 092009
 

(Continued from an article posted on April 8, 2009. Click here to see Part 1.) Through careful and thoughtful analysis of the skills that are required to carry out your business functions, and the ancillary or unused skills present in your workforce, you can begin to build engagement while operating more efficiently. During staffing reductions, either by layoffs or attrition, there is often a work gap left behind by the departed employees. That is, when [...]

Jan 302009
 

Another reprint from the RecruitingReview and from an earlier RFL post… Employer Bright Spots Staffing Strategies for a Recession By Jason Blais, JobsInMA.com Battling The Storm Recruiting may seem like a low priority for businesses today facing hiring freezes, or worse. But a recession requires a different way of thinking. Employers who take advantage of this market will come out stronger and more diverse when the economy finally turns around. In an environment where companies [...]