The International Union of Food Workers have yesterday revealed progressions in Russian Parliament, which if followed through could see a ban on the use of temporary agency workers in Russia.

If the bill is adopted it will undoubtedly cause a huge shake up in the Russian food production industry, especially after findings show that over 40% of organizations surveyed confirmed their use of temporary agency labourers as being a core level of their production.

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With competition for open positions higher than it’s ever been, a correspondingly high emphasis is placed on error-free resumes and position applications.

 A recent survey of Human Resources executives revealed that an overwhelming 76% offer no forgiveness for even a single typo – which often times includes a correctly spelled but improperly used word (affect versus effect, for example).

Businessinsider.com offers a great selection of common resume mistakes…

New version 15 adds optional SmartSync functions to email capabilities.

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Advanced Personnel Systems, Inc. (APS), makers of SmartSearch®, a leading recruiting business solution and applicant tracking system (ATS), announced an important new SmartSync…

Below is my newest recruiting contribution on our Groupon Blog, about a somewhat non-traditional and unconventional candidate journey to fulltime employment here. Feel free to comment and to add your own stories about "outside-the-box" (cliche alert!) hiring!

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From Job Fair to Job Offer…

The National Tooling and Machining Association is using Robots to make engineering and manufacturing jobs look cool to kids and young adults.

A recent article by NPR called Robot Wars Prepare Kids For Manufacturing Jobs, reports that the NTMA runs…

There has been a lot of talk in the media about workplace flexibility, but it usually refers to workers' need for flexibility in their schedules to balance their work and personal lives. But employers need flexibility, too.  They need the ability to adjust their workforces to the ebbs and flows of their business.  In fact, according to a special report by Workforce Management,  “Flexibility has become one of the most important initiatives and priorities as…

Companies that do business in multiple states already know how hard it is to keep up and comply with the seemingly endless, and often contradictory, list of state and federal laws.  A recent Supreme Court decision on a hotly debated Arizona immigration law could make doing business across state lines even trickier,…

Working mothers are helping create a new niche for recruiters - placing professionals in flexible work arrangements, according to The Washington Post.

The traditional workplace model has left many mothers passed up for promotions and relegated to less time-sensitive, mundane work. For some, it has…

We already know that healthcare and information technology are two of the biggest industries for jobs, particularly contract positions. So what do you get when you combine those two industries together? A hot new recruiting niche that is boosting job orders for recruiters working both perm and contract placements.

A study by the University of San Diego Extension showed that…

In this episode:

• Dedication of NLX Operations Committee to help employers, states and job seekers
• Member involvement in the NLX Operations Committee
• Goals of NLX Operations Committee

In this episode:

• Unparalleled Resources in Recruitment
• NASWA and DirectEmployers Relationship Explained
• NLX Operations Committee

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Do you need a data cleanse? Don’t worry.  A data cleanse isn’t the latest fad diet. It’s…

In this episode:

• Members making a difference in the lives of teens
• U.S. Department of Labor backing Summer Jobs USA

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• April 6th conference at The National Press Club
• Place to find jobs for military transitioning to civilian life
• Survey for those who served in the military

In this episode:

• 30 of 50 employers recognized as “vet-friendly” on GIjobs.com are MEMBERS
• Where to find local service representatives
• A publication for those transitioning from military to civilian life

In this episode:

• Coca-Cola makes strides in diversity
• World of Wheels debut
• 2011 Annual Conference Host City

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• Coverage on current events
• Employers making a difference
• Online community – Pipeline