Frank's Corner

Here’s an article on how H.R. departments (Human Resources) can work against its own employees. Nothing knew to those of us that are executive recruiters or in the staffing industry. The only difference is Smart Money now comes forward with it. http://finance.yahoo.com/career-work/article/109371/10-things-human-resources-wont-say?mod=career-worklife_balance

The recruiting-specific publications won’t let me mention “Monster” or “Hotjobs” by name due to the fact these companies provide most of the sponsorship to most state, regional, and national recruiting conferences and trade shows.  But that’s what my little “Corner” is for … speaking up on that which others won’t allow me to speak up [...]

At our searchfirm, www.iresinc.com we’ve experienced a surge of temporary hiring demand since November, 2009. This article illustrates the surge of temporary hiring, and how it is not always leading to full time positions. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Use-of-temps-may-no-longer-apf-2453922630.html?x=0

Here’s a great tip for all 2010 college-bound students now receiving their early registration replies. What do you do if you are fortunate enough to receive an admission/acceptance letter from your top choice college? What’s the very next thing you should immediately do?

I normally don’t mix politics with business – But I could not resist this one video. At least it will make you smile – whether you are Democrat or Republican. Sweating Aerobics with Nancy Pelosi