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The True Value of Recruiting Services
Have you ever paid attention to car manufacturers ads? They show you models that are loaded with extras and then entice you with prices that seem too good to be true and they usually are. Because what those numbers in bold print dont include are all the fees, taxes and options that can literally [...]

Ways To Eliminate Negative Thinking
“Here we go again…”“Why does everyone else seem to have all the luck?”“What else could possibly go wrong today?”Admit it. At one point or another, you’ve had thoughts like these. I know I have. But while it’s perfectly normal to occasionally fall prey to negative thoughts – especially after losing a job or some other [...]

Tips for Ensuring Legally Defensible Performance Reviews
Implementing a faulty or sloppy employee review system can put your company at risk. Onemisstep can lead a disgruntled employee to “pull the trigger” on a hairy lawsuit. So as a responsible manager, how do you keep your company out of the crosshairs?Here is a quick list of best practices for ensuring your performance reviews [...]

Land OFrost targets busy moms with new social networking push
By Dani Friedland on 2/16/2010The nation’s third largest lunchmeat brand is going digital to connect with the primary sandwich maker in many homes: mothers.Land O’Frost has launched Land O’Moms, a social network where moms can download coupons, read blogs, browse sandwich recipes and find information from sources like Family Circle magazine.“Now more than ever, moms [...]

32 Tips for Using Facebook for Business
You probably know that Facebook is a great tool for keeping in touch with friends. But did you know it’s also a great business tool? Used properly, this social networking sight can help you market your products, connect with current and potential customers, and enhance your business image.If you want to use FB as part [...]

New Ways of Doing Business in the Food and Beverage Industry
One of the only constants in our industry is change. How will your business adapt to changes in consumer buying habits? How will the radical changes that occurred in 2009 impact the future of your organization?Tony Perazzo, a partner in the San Francisco office of Grant Thornton, LLP, recently contributed his thoughts on the new [...]

Action Steps to Overcome Procrastination Pitfalls
“If it weren’t for the last minute, I wouldn’t get anything done.”“Two rules of procrastination: 1. Do it today. 2. Tomorrow will be today tomorrow.”Although I can’t tell you who came up with these gems (authors are unknown), I can tell you this: the quotes may be funny, but the consequences of habitual procrastination are [...]

Tips for job seekers
Use job postings as a source for industry keywords that you should include in your rsum and your online profiles.Make sure your rsum plays up your skills and achievements. Employers want to know what your capabilities are and how your skills will help them overcome their organizational challenges.

U.S. Sues to Rescind Deal by Dean Foods
By: Brent Kendall | The Wall Street JournalThe Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit Friday seeking to undo Dean Foods Co.s 2009 acquisition of Foremost Farms USAs consumer-products division.The legal challenge marks the first time the Obama administrations antitrust team at the Justice Department, led by Christine Varney, has sued to block or undo an [...]

Reference Checking: Unexpected Questions May Yield More Candid Feedback
“I’m sorry, but all I can do is verify this person’s name, title and dates of employment.”Sound familiar?These days, getting an honest and reliable reference can be a real challenge. HR is cautious. Supervisors are too busy. And often, the references provided are afraid or unwilling to give honest feedback. So how do you get [...]