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Obviously, you might logically say, "that is good!" You would most certainly be on track feeling good about everyone in your area having a job. Getting everyone working and being more self-sufficient is our logical goal.

WHAT IS FULL EMPLOYMENT?

For many years, the marketplace has considered 4% to be reaching a full-employment level. Very few employee choices are available. Many in the 4% (unemployed) group have little or no talent to offer. No basic valuable marketable skills. Most of these unemployed persons have a very poor work history. Not all, but a large majority have a limited education at best.

OUTSOURCING and DOWNSIZING

News continues to flow regarding outsourcing by major employers in almost every industry. Jobs are moved to an "outside" service for economic reasons. Many employers cut their workforce to meet PROFIT expectations for the quarter. Good decision? Not the issue when the level of profit is deteriorating and action is imperative.

Big Banks along with the Utilities and other large employers are challenged to meet stockholder demands for PROFIT. "Cut the staff" seems to be a Boardroom edict.

OUT OF THE COUNTRY

Textile industries are faced with layoffs when jobs leave the country for cheaper labor costs. There is NO choice for those who no longer have the orders to fill.

Companies are faced with NO price increases in many industries, including the service sector. Wages are challenged along with benefits for the employee.

You'll find many x-employees with 20 plus years of service. Loyalty was great. Many have worked for years beyond the call of duty. Dedicated to his/her job. Dependable. Trustworthy. Terminated!

MAJOR PROBLEM

Skills and talent are one-dimensional. No chance of finding a new job in the same industry. Non-transferable skills. It becomes a "start over" challenge for the x-employee.

Another problem is the wage level after 20 years or even fewer years with the same employer or industry. Instead of a 10% raise the "new" employee may end up with a 50% decrease to the beginners' salary scale and often without any benefits.

SOURCES TO CONSIDER

Being objective is challenging after 32 years in the personnel business. However, my suggestions come from a good base of background experiences in hiring thousands of "staffers" for a wide and diverse client base.

Just for the record, I'll include some other sources where good employees can be recruited. You have to GO BEYOND the old methods and expand your horizons in today's' marketplace.

YOUR EMPLOYEES (best source for many firms)

Business Associates [networking]
Civic Organizations ~ Technical Colleges ~
Community Colleges ~ Business Colleges ~
Universities ~ Churches
Temporary Help Services [Staffing]
Personnel Agencies [Recruiters]

Where is YOUR next 'good' employee? None of us know until every base is covered. Your first try may be good enough. Other times it may take 15 searches and interviews before you find the skill and talent required.

A major benefit to YOU in using a Staffing [Temporary Help] Service and/or a reputable Personnel Agency (some do both) is that recruiting, interviewing, and testing is an EVERYDAY activity.

EXPENSE Vs INVESTMENT THEORY

Hiring employees is an INVESTMENT in the future of YOUR business. Not an expense! Pro-rate the FEES for professional services over 12/24 months. Your weekly or monthly cost is nominal for the return benefit of a QUALITY hiring decision.

One final thought. Involve YOUR staff in the hiring decision of your future employees. Share the interview process and get input from those on the "firing" line. A good business practice to follow.

Don Monteith spent 32 years in the Staffing Business. His firm placed thousands of job candidates in their dream job. Today, he shares his expertise. Learn more by visiting his website at: http://www.HowToGetYourDreamJob.com


MORE RESOURCES:

Reuters

ObamaCare Nuclear Option Deal Close
RedState (blog)
This means that only Democrat elites have been part of this negotiation. Not until later today will the House Democrat caucus be allowed to see the ...
Emanuel: Progress Being Made in NegotiationsRoll Call (subscription)
Senate Democrats weigh adding student loans to health care billCNN Political Ticker (blog)
House will miss March 18th health reform deadlineAlterNet
FOXBusiness -Firedoglake (blog) -CBS News
all 3,441 news articles »


CBC.ca

Abbas Rejects New Peace Negotiations
Montreal Gazette
Hopes for restarting Israeli-Palestinian peace talks looked to be shattered last night when Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas rejected any negotiations ...
Joe Biden Feels Palestinians Deserve a 'Viable' StateSeven Sided Cube
Only Israelis and Palestinians Can Make PeaceForward
Biden and Mitchell Kick-Start Peace TalksTotally Jewish
Xinhua -Brunei News, Brunei Headlines from Brunei fm -Al-Arabiya (press release) (subscription)
all 1,323 news articles »


Voxy

Vietnam to join Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations
VOVNews.vn
Vietnam's commitment to continual negotiation of the Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement (TPP) reflects its determination to go ahead ...
US farmers worry in run-up to NZ trade dealNational Business Review

all 28 news articles »


NOLA.com

Teacher contract negotiations start
Osceola Sentinel Tribune
This first proposal was presented March 3 to the Clarke Community Education Association during negotiations for the 2010-2011 teacher's master contract. ...
School Board takes 1st step to finalizing budgetClinton Herald
Newport News schools' budget shrinks $20 million, may get smallerDaily Press
Superintendent candidates narrowed to twoChaska Herald

all 285 news articles »


Police from across state gather to learn negotiation
Houma Courier (blog)
... officials from around the state gathered today at the Quality Inn for the second day of a conference that teaches officials crisis negotiation skills. ...

and more »


MiamiHerald.com

How did Miami Dolphins lose out on Ryan Clark? It's complicated
MiamiHerald.com
It was standard procedure: The negotiations had begun, and a preliminary offer was on the table. Clark was scheduled to go to dinner with the defensive ...

and more »


Reuters

Greece's Weakness Is Its Strength
BusinessWeek
His serenity comes from a shrewd understanding of the principles of negotiation: Greece's very weakness lends it strength, because when your back is already ...
Remarks With Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou After Their MeetingUS Department of State

all 2,211 news articles »


Biden Middle East Visit for Israeli-Palestinian Talks
Penn: Office of University Communications
“Sadly the Obama administration's negotiating team seems to be fetishizing the negotiation process by emphasizing above all the restart of even 'indirect ...

and more »


New York Daily News

Real estate law made simple: The art of negotiation
New York Daily News
I remember getting a new construction contract from a seller's counsel where the cover letter said “no negotiations will be considered on this contract, ...



Vale may quit iron ore pricing negotiation with China
People's Daily Online
The iron ore pricing negotiation is at a tough time, as ore spot price keeps rising. "Vale of Brazil (Companhia Vale do Rio Doce, CVRD) had exited the ...

and more »

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