Podcast: Jeff Allen and the History of Recruiting
I recently had a candid conversation with Jeff Allen, who is the author of our “Jeff’s On Call!” column here on FordyceLetter.com a regular contributor to The Fordyce Letter monthly print publication...
View ArticlePay Attention to Mobile This Year
Most of you have heard that the hottest technology this year is mobile. Some of you may not believe it, and some of you will. Regardless, there are some major players in the recruiting world that are...
View ArticleContract Staffing Business Is On the Rise
Last week, MRINetwork released a statement discussing the momentum that contract staffing has been gaining lately: The contingent employment industry is traditionally a leading indicator of...
View ArticleCelebrating Successes: Happy Candidates, by Barb Bruno
Today, Barb Bruno launched www.happycandidates.com, a site designed to provide career assistance to those “can’t help” candidates, with the idea that the resources in Happy Candidates will certainly be...
View ArticleDetermining a Sourcer’s Worth
I am worth $1.83 million. No, seriously, I am — at least, that’s what www.humanforsale.com told me. I took their survey and the resulting value on my person was nearly $2 million. Of course, I’d like...
View ArticleMaking Workplace Adjustments to Accommodate Unconventional Leadership
I’ve been a fan of Tim Tebow since he was at the University of Florida. I cheered for him then, and I take great pleasure in cheering for him still — and not just because he is a Gator …
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving
From your friends at The Fordyce Letter, we would like to wish each and every one of you a very Happy Thanksgiving. We sincerely hope you enjoy your holiday with friends and loved ones as we do the...
View ArticleJapan-based Staffing Company Acquires U.S. and European Staffing Firms
At the end of December, Recruit Co. Ltd. announced that it had acquired the U.S. and European operations of Advantage Resourcing for $410 million. This deal will result in Advantage Resourcing...
View ArticleFordyce Forum 2012: What Is a “Working Conference?”
Conferences are designed to be formal gatherings for learning experiences. Typically, they are a couple days in length and consist of sessions led by speakers that often resemble college lectures with...
View ArticleUse the Sales Funnel For Recruiting To Turn Prospects Into Placements
The sales process is a step-by-step layout of what actions must be taken to turn prospects into customers. Regardless of how you look at it, recruiting is pretty much the same as product or service...
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