Tomorrow! Don't miss the 2023 State of Illinois Vendor Summit! 🚀 Attendees will learn about how to do business with State of Illinois Agencies and State Universities. Dozens of subject matter experts will be on hand to answer questions about upcoming contracting opportunities, navigating procurement process and accessing resources. Networking sessions for primes and subcontractors. Don't miss out! ✨ #2023VendorSummit

When employment negotiations predominantly focus on the cash associated with the opportunity, major problems occur. The primary element for negotiation is defining your role properly. This includes not just your duties and responsibilities but also your actual title.  #negotiationskills #careergrowth

Is there a scenario where transparency in local government is ill-advised? Should the public have the right to know who all the candidates are for a City Manager role? Does this transparency negatively impact attracting a large candidate pool? The following article highlights two concurrent City Manager searches in Florida (New Smyrna Beach and Treasure Island). Due to Florida law allowing the names of all candidates to be made public at an early stage in the recruitment process, the news has identified James Slaton as a candidate for both communities as well as identifying other semi-finalists and alternates candidates. My take is that the value of the transparency sought here is significantly outweighed by the damage it does to potential candidates and the hesitancy of employed City Managers to check out these opportunities. The vetting and scrutiny of these candidates needs to be handled by the recruitment firm and the elected officials. Having the public watching the process to me provides no value to the decision making process and reeks of gossiping and reality TV. Let these candidates explore new opportunities without the risk of losing their current jobs. What are your thoughts? https://lnkd.in/eWvFUyjA

One thing that keeps coming up at our conferences is how to find the right people for field service jobs. Check out the video below for a sneak peak of one of our speakers on this topic. #fieldservice #fieldservices #fieldservicemanagement #servicemanagement

Staffing roadblocks can leave critical public services understaffed, but there may be alternatives to explore. Hyre Harper finds skilled fractional hires to supplement teams affordably on a temporary basis. Let's discuss how this model could work for you.

You are a C-Level executive at an early stage company and you are burning through Angel, Series A, or Series B funds. Part of your burn rate is paying recruiting agency fees at $15K to $25K each. Stop the Burn! You have to grow. Your investors demand it. You've outgrown your personal network of talent. You don't have time to source, screen, schedule interviews, and make offers any more. StarHire provides white-glove talent acquisition support, on-demand. We partner with you and your team, learn your product, your service, your brand, and your mission, and we BECOME an extension of your team. Your followers will start to grow, your reviews will start to improve, your managers will become smarter interviewers and talent-selectors, and you will get the people hired that will drive your company forward. With our hourly, on-demand, RPO model, we bill only for hours worked directly on the recruitment and hiring of your assigned roles, typically at an average of 10 hours per role per week. Our current bill rate is $95 / hour. Our current average time to fill is 4 weeks (or about 40 billable hours). That is a cost of around $3,800 per hire. IMPOSSIBLE, you say? Book time with us now to get the facts. https://lnkd.in/eThiBqG9

🌟 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🌟 Attention #Business Owners in the #Coachella Valley! 🌴 Mark your calendars for April 17th! 🗓️ 👥 Join us at the Government Vendors Fair where you'll discover lucrative opportunities to collaborate with regional government entities. 💼 Don't miss out on networking with key decision-makers and exploring potential partnerships that can elevate your business to new heights. 💡 Here's what you can expect: - Connect with government agencies eager to do business with YOU. - Explore potential collaborations and contracts in the Coachella Valley region. - Learn about valuable resources, including the Employment Training Panel (ETP) table. 🔍 Curious about ETP? Let us fill you in! ETP provides funding to employers for upgrading their workers' skills through training, leading to good paying, long-term jobs. Created by the California State Legislature, ETP operates on a tripartite governing structure, representing business, unions, and state government. 💰 Plus, don't overlook the opportunity to offset your business training costs through a pay-for-performance model with ETP! This could be a game-changer for your company's growth and development. ℹ️ ETP staff will be available to guide you through the application process and answer any questions you may have. 👉 Don't miss this chance to unlock new possibilities for your business! Save the date and join us on April 17th at the Government Vendors Fair. See you there! Robert Meyer Peter Cooper Jessica Grimes (Matthews), PhD Elise Candelaria #GovernmentVendorsFair #CoachellaValley #BusinessOpportunities #ETP #TrainingFunds #Networking #Collaboration #Entrepreneurship

Collaboration is key when tackling industry-wide issues like the driver shortage. These collaborative efforts lead to innovative solutions that benefit the entire industry. However, it’s not just about solving the immediate problem; it’s also about embracing the powershift of the workforce. As the industry evolves, employers must recognize that drivers are more than just a resource—they are people with unique needs, aspirations, and challenges. Taking a PEOPLE FIRST approach means prioritizing their well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth. By doing so, companies can attract and retain top talent, ensuring a sustainable driver supply chain for the future. By working closely with truck industry leaders like Shelley Walker Mike Millian Kim Richardson Philip Fletcher Trucking HR Canada and a list too long to fit in a post, DriverDX can pool their expertise, resources, and best practices. Looking forward to another dose of inspiration.

📢 Excited to share the insights I gained from Sparrow Consulting, LLC's recent newsletter on recognition culture in the workplace! As a former community volunteer program manager, I've witnessed firsthand how impactful recognition can be. 🙌 Reflecting on my time as a marketing assistant to a VP of Marketing, I realized the personal toll the lack of recognition took on me. Despite being a dream job, the absence of acknowledgment left me feeling undervalued. 😔 However, that experience sparked a transformation in my leadership style. Today, I prioritize recognizing and appreciating my employees' hard work, knowing how crucial it is for their morale and motivation. 🌟 Moving forward, I am committed to collaborating with organizations that strongly emphasize employee engagement and recognize the value of their team members. Together, we can create a work environment where everyone feels seen, appreciated, and inspired to achieve their best. 💪 The link to the article is in the comments. Let me know your takeaways. Highly recommend following Sparrow Consulting, LLC for more insightful tidbits. Adriana Cassidy Dan Gwendolen Homer Ian Kristi USA Cares, Inc. Marilyn #RecognitionMatters #EmployeeEngagement

Most of us aren’t paid as much as we could be. Let’s change that! 🙂 Usually, the first thing blocking us is fear, and with some respectful words, we can start a dialogue that uses things stakeholders care about—the value we’ve produced, the work we’ve taken on, and our interests in growth and development. 🎁 In this session facilitated by the awesome Mick Mize, we’ll go through two exercises and come away with several scripts you can use to start a conversation around raises and promotions. These techniques also work for negotiating job offers, so this session will also be useful for people considering new jobs. 🙌 Thank you, Andreea Ioana Gătin, for leading this event series for the community. 💛 See you tomorrow? Save your spot here: https://lnkd.in/enYk2_ze