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Blog Post: 5 Must-Know Paid Sick Leave Laws For Contract Staffing Recruiters: One of the trickiest things about running your own back-office is navigating the complex web of state and local laws. Paid sick leave (PSL) is an area where recruiters need to be…; Added by Debbie Fledderjohann at 1:36pm on April 16, 2013

Blog Post: Happy, Happy, Happy...: This is the time of the year best spent reflecting on the year passed, On our various successes, on our family, on our chosen career, and to re-commit to the coming year, thankful that for us…; Added by Daniel J Smith at 10:31am on December 16, 2010

Blog Post: Red Flags for Healthcare Professionals Seeking Work

If you are a nurse, PA, or physician…

Added by Rachael Murphey at 2:38pm on December 27, 2017

Blog Post: Dream Theory From The Perspective of Islam

What Significance Do Dreams Have In Islam and What Do They Mean? - The Muslim Vibe

Regarding the psychological aspect of dream interpretation and the deep effect on mental and physical…

Added by Alice Thomas at 1:14am on October 4, 2021

Blog Post: Review, Recharge, and Repeat: How To De-Stress At Work: Owning a small business during the pandemic has been a challenge for many. As the nation was told to stay indoors, small business owners continued to run their companies and care for their…; Added by Adam Johnson at 8:40am on September 22, 2022

Topic: Beyond.com Reports Healthcare Jobs on the Rise Despite Economy: d Quarter 2008 Career Trend Analysis and Industry Outlook Reports, which analyze and report employment trends across more than 25 industries. Despite the failing economy, Healthcare & Medical jobs are on the rise and experienced a 2.66 percent increase over the past 12 months. In a time when many industries are declining as a result of the economic recession, the healthcare sector has become a driving force for local employment growth in many regions across the country, including Houston, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Dallas and Philadelphia. Healthcare & Medical also gained the top spot of all online jobs posted across the Beyond.com Network in third quarter 2008 with 12.92 percent, surpassing Information Technology, the leading industry for the past six consecutive quarters. In fact, Information Technology experienced the largest decrease in jobs (1.09%) in the third quarter, but still ranked a close second in total jobs with 12.90 percent. Other top industries include: Sales (11.65%), Clerical (7.92%), and Accounting & Finance (7.07%). Job growth in the healthcare industry may even be a side effect of the failing economy. Research has shown financial concerns during recessionary times often lead to increased stress, depression and mental illness that require treatment at a time when some people can’t afford health insurance or take preventative measures. These factors, in addition to the aging population, the ongoing nursing shortage and growth of outpatient services requires an increased number of healthcare professionals to keep up with the growing demands of the population. “Although the healthcare industry has continued to thrive, the recession is beginning to take its toll on many industries across the country, causing a sharp decline in jobs and leaving many professionals to wonder when our economy will bounce back,” says Rich Milgram, CEO of Beyond.com, Inc. “According to a recent poll, with a newly elected president, job seekers expect change and are hopeful that the economy and job market will be revitalized to pull us out of the recession and keep the American economy strong.” About Beyond.com, Inc. Beyond.com is the world’s largest network of niche career communities, powering thousands of geographic and industry-specific sites. We are dedicated to helping business professionals, corporations and vertical communities connect with each other by providing relevant career search services, networking tools and portal software solutions. Beyond.com was named to Inc. Magazine’s prestigious ‘Inc. 500’ list of the fastest growing private companies and is a Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE: SFE) partner company. www.Beyond.com. Visit our recruitment blog at www.EmploymentMetrix.com.…; Added by Tara Berger at 10:53am on November 10, 2008

Topic: The Lessons of My Jedi Mom: morning. Her gall bladder completely removed; she is doing better. This is good news and a huge relief. My mother is the strongest woman I know. When I was about fourteen, she was hanging curtains in my newly decorated bedroom. She stood on my bed and as she moved along, walking on the bed, stepping on pillows and whatever else was piled up on my bed, her foot slipped, causing her body weight to shift thus resulting in the curtain rod being bent. A swear word escaped her lips, a word I had never heard her say. Other than an occasional "dammit," I had never heard my mother swear. I sat there, immobilized, waiting for her reaction. She produced none, straightened out the curtain rod and the task at hand was soon completed. My mom was and is the epitome of doing what is right. If she perceives an action is "if-fy" or would disappoint her God or family, she will not move forward with that action. She comes from and is "tough stock." She will bounce back from this surgery quicker than I can blink. She has a job to do, her duty for her work drives her on and motivates her to fulfill her end of the bargain. She has always had a strong sense of commitment to whatever she commits. She took care of my brother who had cerebral palsy until he passed away. She cared for her own father, who suffered from Parkinson's. She let go of much hurt to take in my father who suffered from mental illness and a debilitating respiratory disorder that eventually claimed his life. She has always put herself second and worked harder than any person I know. That is her life. And while we may not always agree, I am forever indebted to my Angel Mom and the love and support she has tirelessly showered upon me. There are people in our lives that will serve as examples of how we should be, how to grow up and take responsibility. There will be others that shirk responsibility, and endlessly take. Life is full of decisions and "roads diverging." The path you choose declares who you are and where you are going. Choose wisely. Choose with might. Choose with heart. Robert Frost and Yoda could have learned from my mom. I'm glad I did. by rayannethorn get well, mommy!…; Added by Rayanne at 3:01am on December 15, 2010

Topic: Removing the Wedge: came many others. I doubted myself and my own marriage. I questioned who I was and underneath it all, I found reasons to be unforgiving. I'm not saying it was a bad thing, for in actuality - like so much in life, it was a lesson. A lesson in reality, a step away from the shining castle, and a step toward understanding truth. And though I was not a child, as an adult I should have been more sympathetic, I was not. The hurt inside usually overpowered any rational thought or action that might have led me through the healing process. I was able to eventually let go of the pain but it was a process that required me to consistently open my mind. Ultimately, my father's untimely death sealed my belief that rational thought, rational conversation, and respect is a must. Just before my father died, he had been sick but we did not think his illness was fatal, I thought it was a chest cold that was left untreated for too long. My mother took my dad in, she gave him a place to live and cared for him while he was recovering. Forgiveness. My mom, along with my brother and sister that lived close by, helped my father find an apartment near them all and when he seemed well enough, they helped him move in. A week after he moved, he was gone. Timely? Yes. Too soon? Also yes. Approaching life with a chip on one's shoulder or a constant cloud of indignation does not ease the pain of heart break or loss. In fact, it actually widens the wedge that divides. Learning to forgive is not an easy task. But what I have found is that, similar to smiling your way to happiness, wanting to forgive - saying you forgive, will eventually lead to that accomplishment. Acceptance of hurt and the desire to let it go are part of the process. There is, of course, a place for forgiveness. And not only in family relations or friendships, but in business, as well. When you are invested in what you do or the people with whom you work, there is always the chance you will be hurt. Sometimes in business, the almighty dollar does come first and a company's best and brightest do not. Following my departure from a job and organization that I dearly loved, it was tempting to stay detached in my next assignment. A nine to five, easy-going position with no investment was certainly alluring. But in the end, my need to dive in and fully commit overpowered my need to self-protect. But it couldn't be done without forgiving the past and letting it go. Rational thought won. And in the end, so did I. by rayannethorn…; Added by Rayanne at 1:16am on November 9, 2010

Comment on: Blog Post 'Ageism - Recruiters, Are You Just Being Politically Correct?': ural selection in the job market and sorting through the winners versus loser by the way they look, their age, their disabilities or whatever you feel makes them inferior in your opinion is the most absurd thought I have ever heard. That's like saying if you have a college degree you belong the the superior class of humans because you have a piece of paper. Erroneous and terrible judgment my friend. People should be treated at ALL TIMES with the utmost dignity and respect. Whether is ageism, race, gender, illness/disability, etc... There is no natural selection. For you to suggest that discrimination laws are immoral is hideous. I hope nothing ever happens to you, it would be most ironic and unfortunate to see you delve into the groups of losers and the dim witted lower class of people. Harsh, you betcha! @Judi - Loved your comment. @Martin - If one is applying for a Social Media role, and they claim to be a Social Media Expert, there is no reason why the pre-screening questions shouldn't include that candidates presence on Twitter, FB, Tumblr, Wordpress, etc... in their personal or professional life. As one who recruits these roles frequently, sometimes it can be hard to gauge on a corporate website how much of the content is their own creation versus a collaborative effort. There is no reason why you can't look at their own personal following to see if they have the ability to keep an audience. For Twitter, you can even go to Klout.com and put in their user name to see what type of following they have whether business or personal. Also, most Social Media Experts in my experience, typically keep an active personal blog full of digital/interactive media best practices to build a name for themselves so they can create an online persona and don't mind sharing it with potential employers as part of their online portfolio. @Bill - I always do my best to give my clients a pretty large spread of talent. If they go with the younger 20-30 something, then so be it, but at least I gave them choices. Sometimes, your clients surprise you and go with the more experienced, "seasoned" candidates. I am not saying manipulate the situation in a deceptive way, but give them choices, they just might surprise you. To all of you on fees - I have been a corporate recruiter now for 2 years, having since left the agency world. So I can't "fire" my clients, which is all honesty sucks pretty often. Recently I was very embarrassed, when I brought in a technically sound, solid candidate, who lets be honest, was not a pretty person physically. My VP spent 2 minutes with him, shook his hand, never once asked him about his ability and told him there was no need for them to talk because we didn't have anything at our company now or in the future... Chew on that for a bit! Thank you all for letting me give my 2cents!…; Added by Krista Ardhuerumly at 3:49pm on August 5, 2010

Blog Post: Run These 3 Tests to Help Improve Team Alignment: How do we work best? It’s a question on every manager’s mind, but it can be…; Added by Ryan Mead at 4:46pm on April 22, 2015