A major strike at Hostess plants is having an effect on Maine workers. Bill, our Operations Manager, had a few words in support of workers seeking better pay and conditions. Here is a link to the video. http://www.wgme.com/news/top-stories/stories/wgme_vid_14297.shtml
With the Hostess strike taking place in Maine, our firm was contacted to provide up to 25 replacement workers for the Biddeford plant. In this tough economy the last thing workers need is further cuts to benefits and wages. As a company we could not, in good conscience, provide replacement workers. Here is a link […]
An interesting article that speculates on the changes being wrought by mobile devices and technology. http://fcw.com/articles/2012/09/25/telework-strategic-tool-agencies.aspx
This is an interesting article that discusses a number of barriers to entry that are important for job seekers to know about. It is well worth a read. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304821304577436172660988042.html
Here is a useful article about maintaining and utilizing your network of past coworkers. http://www.recruiter.com/i/how-to-use-the-networking-goldmine-of-your-former-jobs/
Here is an interesting article about the current state of manufacturing jobs. Well worth a few minutes to have a look at. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/new-us-commerce-department-report-manufacturing-jobs-provide-higher-pay-more-benefits-2012-05-09
Here is an an article with some good advice for job seekers from the American Staffing Association http://www.americanstaffing.net/jobseekers/tips.cfm
Here is a short article about working with recruiters that dispels some of the common misunderstandings. http://www.recruiter.com/i/working-with-recruiters-made-easy/
This is an article with some good information for job seekers. Usually, the reasons that a person is not considered for a position are never made available to the candidate. This article provide some insight. 6 Reasons Why You Didn’t Get The Job http://www.businessinsider.com/i-didnt-hire-you-for-a-reason-2012-3
Here is an article worth having a looking at regarding the more desirable qualities in an employee. The article discusses remaining focused and motivated. Well worth a read. http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/the-8-qualities-of-remarkable-employees.html