Quality hires are more important than applicant volume

We often talk about ‘tight’ labor markets and the need to drive applicants in order to source the best candidates.  And many HR departments measure the success of an advertising medium on the applicant volume thinking that if they source enough applicants, they are sure to find good candidates and ultimately make a quality hire. 
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Recognizing those with “ability”

WEET, A group that does not get the recognition deserved, held an awesome recognition ceremony on Wednesday.  WEET stands for The Work Enhancement Employment Team.  The objective of WEET is to further employment efforts on behalf of the disabled. 
The “Outstanding Employees” recognized were:
Raquel Silva
Rehabilitation Counselor
Bureau of Services to the Blind and Visually Impaired
Lemuel Tagget
Utility Clerk
Trader […]

The Fundamentals of Our Character

Written By Peter Weddle, Weddles    
There’s been much talk of late about the fundamentals of the economy. Although I’m no economist, I think it’s accurate to say that they’re awful. And sadly, awful economic fundamentals almost always have an awful effect on the lives of America’s working men and women. They threaten professionals in every field, […]

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