Wisconsin
expects significant growth in 2003! The
majority of employers polled by HRS anticipate hiring within the next 6
months, and most within the next 2. Most employers agree; overall economic
indicators need not dictate a single company’s performance. While mixed
forecasts continue to emerge, employers are determined to achieve growth
through aggressive pursuit of additional market share and
share of customer!
Recruitment
vs. Screening: Is it a Tradeoff?
As
tight labor market shifts to applicant surplus, we re-evaluate the complexities
in protecting human capital. Employers’ concern with candidate screening
re-emerges as top priority. Why settle for less than the most appropriate?
However, the greatest complaint of applicants is failure to be contacted. Good
candidates are taking breaks from the rejection, minimizing the effectiveness of
any single recruitment. HRS has validated this not only through substantial
direct feedback from applicants (via personal interview and AskHRS.com) but also
through comparison of paid media recruitment success vs. HRStrak© (search
engine) direct contact success. We’re
recommending a balance between postings and pre-qualified direct applicant
contact.
Recent
employer poll at HRSteam.com, "Is
your team agreeable to change?" Popular answer is "no." Employers
are finding great answers through sharing ideas, both internally and externally.
If your team is intimidated by change, you’re not alone! Assessments and
change champion exercises are available.
"Best
Seats in the House" Brewers tickets
are
newly available through HRS this year. Diamond Box 1, Seats 1 through 4, are
directly behind home plate and the closest you can be to the action. Contact
Nick Findlay for info on this limited offering.
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New HRS Assessments for 2003 Release: Change Champion, CRM Software Skills,
and Accounts Payable Validation Skills! Please inquire!
Please
Register for HR Forum: "Mapping HRM for Economic Rebuild and
Prosperity!" Thursday, March 6th.
Complimentary breakfast roundtable offers world ranked expertise. Joining us is
Tim Tully, the only metro Milwaukee market trainer qualified to deliver Ken
Blanchard’s Situational Leadership II. More details, bios and registration
at www.HRSteam.com.
"Good
supervision is the art of giving people a shot in the arm without letting them
feel the needle." – Anonymous.
(Bits & Pieces, Ragan Communications.)
HRS
President, Jessica Ollenburg, earns a fourth certification
through the Institute of Management Consultants (New York), January 2003.
Certification was granted in consideration of Jessica’s continued education,
quantifiable achievements, national media attention/publishing, graduate
academic instruction and respected leadership in the business community.
Wisconsin
recognized worldwide for expertise with employee morale.
Of more than 290,000 websites ranked by Google.com (an AOL partner), HRS
Quicktips "13 Popular Tactics to Improve Morale" earns top 25
rank based entirely on merit, and the succinct relevance of this quick
summarization. Wisconsin can be proud of the accomplishment; because, HRS
findings came directly from the experiences of local world class firms whom
we're proud to call our clients and www.HRSteam.com visitors! Gaining great
search engine rank isn't easy! At search on "Improve Morale" you shall
find us within the top 25.
"Most
people see what is, and never see what can be."
(Albert Einstein)
We’d
Like Your Wish List! HRS folder of
updated programs available upon request. New links, partners and material are
continuously added at www.HRSteam.com! OR – Please contact us for
further information at 414-281-2240!
