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…

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

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• 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…

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• 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

In this episode:

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

In this episode:

• Coverage on The .jobs Universe
• New domains in .jobs
• What employers are saying about .jobs
• A .jobs success story

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A DirectEmployers Association video blog.

In this episode: 

• Diversity and Inclusion
• Cari Dominguez (former EEOC chair)
• Companies making a difference

Recruiting is a specialty art. It is not as simple as providing full life cycle support. The key elements of a successful recruiter include:

Marketing

Research/Investigation

Project Management

Public Relations

Negotiation

Client Relationship Building

Legal

Technical

Yes, all of these skill sets are critical to an effective and…

Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced their Employment Situation Summary for May.  Although job growth was lower than expected, they did point out 3 areas that were up: Healthcare, Mining and Professional and Business Services.

The U.S. Healthcare sector has seen consistent job growth during both good and bad employment times.  Over the past 120 days, recruiting…