Human Resources: HR.com Staffing eBulletin for the Week of May 12, 2008

Dear HR Professional,

Concerns about retention?

Trying to find top talent in your industry?

HR.com's Staffing ebulletin can help you answer these questions. Each week, HR.com offers thoughtful articles that explore the latest in staffing and workforce planning.

Learn about the latest trends. Read what other organizations are doing.

This edition of the HR.com Staffing ebulletin includes a study by Jobfox. The company has found that job hunters are accepting positions
at lower salaries.

Enjoy this week's staffing ebulletin and be sure to check out the HR.com Career Network and don't miss the blogs submitted by HR.com
members.

Considering a career move in HR?

HR.com is your only source for thousands of promising HR job choices.

View (10,000) more postings here

"It's so much easier to write a resume than to craft a spirit."

~ Anna Quindlen (1953 - )

Wikis:

Do you have knowledge that you've wanted to share?

HR.com invites you to start a Wiki entry or contribute to an existing one. Click on our Wikis main tab. You must be logged in to participate.

Here's this week's featured Wiki:

- Average Termination Value

Demand for Workers Remains Strong, but Some Professionals Willing to Take Lower Salary Offers
What a difference a month makes. Job hunters are being forced to accept new positions at lower salaries. A new Jobfox study explains.
More...

Little Things That Can Break - Or Make - Your Career
It's the little things that count... more than you know! ClearRock shares their study on the little things that could decide the fate of your career.
More...

HR.com's 2008 Events

Upcoming VIEW Online Conference & Expo Events:

May 21 - Quality of Hire

May 28 - Employment Branding: Becoming an Employer of Choice

Each VIEW event delivers in-depth content on HR hot topics through live and prerecorded webcasts, white papers, articles, and market
research. Our exhibitors' booths provide one-stop shopping, the ability to view demos, download information, and ask booth staff
questions. HR professionals can login anytime from 9am to 6pm ET to participate at no charge.

It won't cost a penny for these thoughts ... enjoy these blog submissions currently featured on HR.com.

Taleo signs definite agreement to acquire VURV

For some of us who have been in the HR media space for a long time, the relationship with Taleo spans over 12 years. From a small, Canadian French job board, started as Recruitsoft, Louis Tetu grew the business
into the largest pureplay talent acquisition software player. To be the number one player, they have had to refine their business model and messaging several times over the last five years to grow the business.

Read other blogs here.

If you are interested in submitting your own blog to HR.com. Please consult our Blog Terms and Conditions.

Sponsor

Please be sure to be logged in to access.

This Week's Comic

Understanding the Talent LifeCycle: Why employees join, stay and leave their organization
Learn why employees join, stay and leave organizations and what you can do to attract the very best and increase retention rates.
More.

Date: May 20, 2008
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 PM ET

I-9s: What Employers Need to Know
This webcast will explain employers' rights and responsibilities in regards to the completion and maintenance of Form I-9 Employment
Eligibility Verification.
More.

Date: May 20, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET

Rethinking hourly recruitment
An informative introduction to the hourly recruitment process, this first in a series of webcasts will present the eight steps necessary for successful hourly recruitment. Our speakers will also show how these tenets fit into a proactive, holistic approach to ...
More.

Date: May 22, 2008
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET

Future Webcasts | Past Webcasts | MP3 Downloads

Participate in this week's research initiative to find out what your peers are doing. Please make sure that you're logged in.

Featured Poll and Result:

- How's your balancing act?

Featured Surveys:

- Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)

Deciding Who Leads: How Executive Recruiters Drive, Direct, and Disrupt the Global Search for Leadership Talent

Deciding Who Leads provides corporate leaders with guidance on meeting the challenge of conducting an executive search. It contains an outline of best recruitment practices and tactical advice.

View this book review

To view all Book Reviews, click here.

Did you know that becoming a Premier member gives you full access to all of our Business Book Reviews and other great resources? Apply for Premier Membership today.

HR.com Limited, 124 Wellington Street East, Aurora, Ontario, Canada, L4G 1J1

View HR.com's privacy policy and terms of service.