SMALL BUSINESS MONTHLY
March 2011
Daylight Savings Time “Just as sunflowers turn their heads to catch every sunbeam, so too have we discovered a simple way to get more from the sun. Daylight Saving Time, also known as Summer Time, gives us the opportunity to enjoy sunny summer evenings by moving our clocks an hour forward in the spring.”
When we change our clocks
Most of the United States begins Daylight Saving Time at 2:00 a.m. on the second Sunday in March and reverts to standard time on the first Sunday in November. In the U.S., each time zone switches at a different time.
I’m looking forward to spring and new beginnings for the economy, individuals, and businesses. I want to help you make the connections to thrive using my extensive human resources.
Nancy
What is the best way to find quality candidates?
First you want to have a clear understanding of what you are looking for by conducting a discussion with your hiring manager. Together, you need to identify the qualifications required to do the job (years of specific experience, education/certifications, technical abilities/knowledge). Ask the hiring manager to describe an employee in this job that is doing a fantastic job currently. What education and experiences did they have? What qualities? What communication skills? What computer software operating knowledge is needed? What’s the difference between a good employee and a “great” employee in this role?
Identifying this profile of the ideal candidate will help you figure out the ways to find the talent. For example, if a Bachelor degree in Engineering is required, you may find excellent candidates by posting the job on University Alumni sites at Universities that have engineering programs. Also, post the job on Professional Association web sites. Another idea is to post the job on LinkedIn, which is a professional online network. You may search people based on particular key words, like “electrical engineering.”
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Companies that empower key HR professionals to take on a “strategic business partner” role create HR teams that outperform the average HR organization by 25 percent or more. (source: SHRM)
Such companies typically outsource HR administrative functions and realign their HR business partners to work with line executives on hiring, coaching, leadership and collaboration.
Most HR organizations are poorly prepared for the future. They’re not fully familiar with social networking, new career models, global recruiting and leadership, or enterprise change management. The result: HR organizations that focus heavily on more-advanced internal HR skills outperform those that don’t.
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Resume Writing
Why is a professionally written resume so vital for your career?Your resume tells it all. In most cases the recruiter has to pick and choose candidates based on what they have presented in their resume.
A resume is a mirror image of what you stand for in your professional life. Recruiters match this image with what they perceive as the attributes of the “ideal” candidate for the job. While matching your resume with the job, recruiters often have very little time.
Your resume has to match- it has to be clear, simple, summary all your skills & competencies and be perceived as the best fit. Too much clutter, confusing text and unclear sentences can get you nowhere, without taking into account how good a candidate you are.
I understand your career needs and dreams and will do my best to build a resume that will help you get noticed. So why wait. Take the first step toward getting a professionally written resume.
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Brown Bag Networking Group Thursday March 24TH.
Reuben Hoar Library, 41 Shattuack Street Littleton, MA – Couper Room
Open networking 2-2:30 PM and Presentation 2:30-4:00 PM
Networking with LinkedIn
Make your LinkedIn account produce results. Learn how to effectively use LinkedIn for building business relationships, job hunting and generating leads. This workshop will explain how to use LinkedIn by covering the following topics:
How to setup a profile
Making an impression with your LinkedIn profile
What info to include:
Customizing your account & settings
How to make connections with people
What to post, where, when & how often to gain greater visibility
Job search techniques
Networking – Ever so powerful! Learn tips to help you grow your network find out who can help you leverage your next job. Take away ideas, new connections, and more…
For more information contact: cfilipe@mvlc.org
Upcoming Seminars and Events
SEMINAR: An Employers Forum
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
An Employers Forum
Six Topics for Your Business
LOCATION: Chamber Conference Room, 446 Main St., Worcester
TIME: 7:30 am registration, 8 – 10 am program
COST: $25 Members, $35 Non-Members
“Social Networking Sites: A Double-Edged Sword for Employers.”
Among the topics to be discussed include: why your company needs a social media use policy; the risks of accessing social networking sites to make hiring decisions; how to deal with disparaging statements about your company made by employees on their social media sites; the legal ramifications of “friending” between superiors and subordinates, and more!
Presented by: Joseph Bartulis, Esq. – Fletcher, Tilton & Whipple
Can LinkedIn Solve Your Staffing Problems?
LinkedIn is no doubt a great resource for building professional relationships, making important connections, and getting in touch with the right people to help you grow your business.
The social networking site also has another important use: RECRUITING.
LinkedIn’s potential as a hiring network is growing with every new feature and service the site offers. It can now make your hiring process faster and more efficient, and it offers tools in all budget ranges. Whether you want to direct messages to potential new hires at a cost or indirectly advertise that you’re hiring for free, there are ways to take advantage of LinkedIn’s recruiting capabilities.
Presented by: Nancy Dube – Dube Consulting
Business Perspectives on Healthcare Reform and Economic Crisis
Review Federal Government’s position on Healthcare Reform and address success and lessons with MAHCR. Discuss Private Sector Initiatives. Develop a Competitive Health & Welfare Plan involves the need, process, and approach. Identify technology solutions and provide tips and strategies to implement. Present case studies and closing remarks.
Presented by: Todd McDonald – Aisling Partners
New Employment Verification Eligibility Guide for Employers
Presented by: Brendan Hester – ePay Business Solutions
Employee On-Boarding
As an employer, you have one opportunity to make a positive first impression with a new employee. An “employee on-boarding program” is key to helping new employees get up to speed quickly and effectively contribute in their new role. Learn about the important factors and components to implementing an effective employee on-boarding program for your company.
Presented by:Shelley Dropkin- Dropkin Consulting
Cash: How do you get it and keep it?
Develop a strategic business plan, build value in your company, make 6-12 month cash flow projections a priority, strengthen banking relationships, hire and retain outstanding employees, establish sufficient internal controls and processes to protect the assets of your business, spend time and resources to understand the needs and concerns of your customers, understand and measure key drivers of your business, understand your balance sheet, 8 simple steps to fix cash flow problems, delegate/outsource administrative tasks.
Presented by: Leo Casey – B2B CFO
Register for this event
Register for SEMINAR: An Employers Forum on Mar 29, 2011 at 7:30AM
