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Contingent Workforce Part III – Employees and Job Seekers

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Researching the first two episodes in this series uncovered several startling facts. The size of the contingent workforce in large companies is much bigger than people, even management, realizes. The 3rd Party Provider industry is projected for continuous growth, at least 6% and possibly even double digits this year as cautious employers bring in contractors and temps in lieu of hiring. Outsourcing is rampant and is also likely to increase. Most alarming of all is… Read More »Contingent Workforce Part III – Employees and Job Seekers

Contingent Workforce Part I – Already Bigger Than You Think

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For years HR has turned a blind eye to the non-employee workforce in a company. Even though some of the contingent workforce sits in cubicles adjacent to full time regular employees, they were for the most part the outsiders. Because of the fear of something called “co-employment” conservative onboard jailhouse legal advice was passed from desk to desk without many even knowing the definition of the term. I asked. Many would respond, “Well, you know…… Read More »Contingent Workforce Part I – Already Bigger Than You Think

The New Resume Song: A Bridge Over Troubled Waters

Those of us who have been in recruiting longer than a few minutes may not have to squeeze our brains too hard to juice out the memories of a time when a gap in a resume was an anomaly. It could usually be interpreted to mean that there was a possible flaw in a candidate’s ability or character. Only once in my career did I get an explanation from a candidate that involved lessons learned… Read More »The New Resume Song: A Bridge Over Troubled Waters

Reviewing This Week on Make HR Happen – December 30, 2012 thru January 5, 2013

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  In case you missed this week’s articles, here is a summary: Dec 30 – Blog Soup – From the Archives of Make HR Happen v.9 – This is a re-posting of five previous articles from Make HR Happen. – more –           Dec 30 – When Customer Service Doesn’t Matter – Ah, but you say customer service always matters. Not always. The outward facing image of a company is only… Read More »Reviewing This Week on Make HR Happen – December 30, 2012 thru January 5, 2013

Job Seekers: You Need a Pilot for Your Ship

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The concept of a maritime pilot is said to be as old as the sea itself. In ancient Greece, local fishermen would be hired to bring foreign ships safely into port. Modern day pilots serve to facilitate a global shipping trade where local laws and navigation rules could possibly overwhelm a ship’s captain and crew. Instead of risking shipwreck or disaster, they rely on pilot ships to guide them to harbor or actually allow a… Read More »Job Seekers: You Need a Pilot for Your Ship