Exposing the changing World of Work
Today's HR personnel face more challenges than ever when it comes to hiring and retaining quality employees. Nick Reddin, Manpower of Central Iowa's Business Development Manager and frequent contributor to several publications, offers insight to navigating the always changing world of work.
In addition to Nick's frequent articles, he also speaks to local groups on a variety of business issues affecting the emerging and current workplace. For a list of topics or to request Nick to speak to your organization, email Nick at
nick.reddin@manpowerdm.com.
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Preacher and author Leroy Brownlow once said, "There are times when silence has the loudest voice." Of course, what he did not say is exactly what that applies to. Though I agree with him, I think there are some very definite positive and negative effects of being silent, especially in uncertain times. I think there are times when silence is needed more than a loud voice, and conversely I think there are times when a loud or at least a consistent voice is needed.
IA Biz Online
The Danger of Undercutting Top Talent
You cannot turn on the television or read the newspaper without hearing about more layoffs. To pretend the situation is not real is foolish, on the other hand to overestimate the situation equally as foolish. While the country is continuing to sink into a recession, not all of the country is affected the same way or as dramatically.
Returning to the workforce.
Question: I know of two persons who have been struggling for several months after situations involving personal medical conditions which contributed to the loss of former employment,...
Work Exposed Blog
Still looking for more info on the changing world of work? Nick has now added blogger to his repertoire with his Work Exposed Blog. His original thoughts along with interesting news around the world will make this a blog you definitely want to keep up with.
Are you Hiring for Success??
The competition for talent is as important as the competition to sell products and services. To succeed, you need great employees. This guide offers you tips and tools to give you a recruiting edge.
For a Complimentary copy, email Nick Reddin your mailing address.
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The Manpower Employment Blawg -- subtitled Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Employment Law (But Didn’t Want to Pay a Lawyer to Ask) – is designed to provide you with up-to-the-minute employment law information without putting you to sleep.
Each week, we’ll post new material, including provocative questions, legal updates, polls, entertaining videos and other stuff to make sure you stay awake and out of jail.
We work in a contemporary world. A world where things are changing — whether it's when and where employees are working, how employers are handling their human resources or the constantly changing trends — the world of work is moving and shifting. And as wacky as that world can be sometimes, it's also fascinating if you have the right guide.
This blog is designed to be just that — a companion on your journey through the changing world of work. Here you'll find tips, tools and information on topics as diverse as the workforce itself; the aging workforce, working women, professional etiquette, generational diversity, the talent crunch, and more.
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Connect with leading workforce, safety and management experts to learn tangible practices and processes you can use to benefit your business. We cover business related topics such as hot industry trends, employment law, and employee screening, training and retention to make sure you stay connected with what’s going on in the changing world of work.
To view our free webinars, visit www.us.manpower.com/webinars.
Manpower Island is a place where job seekers, employers and entrepreneurs can come together in an interactive forum to learn about and explore the World of Virtual Work, share ideas and identify new opportunities in traditional and non-traditional meeting spaces ranging from an amphitheater to a relaxing spot on the virtual beach.
Built as a learning community, Manpower Island features a variety of virtual work resources, including an orientation trail to teach “newbies” how to move around, interact and teleport around Second Life; and a series of work-related stations offering advice on creating a virtual resume, preparing for both Real Life and Second Life job interviews, obtaining appropriate attire and finding a job in the virtual world.
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