Recruitment & Retention - South Florida

When A Paycheck Is Not Enough...

noreply@blogger.com (NAS South Florida) — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:28:00 +0000

The Miami Herald and Watson Wyatt surveyed 31 large local employers to help provide a picture of what types of benefits employees in South Florida receive. The verdict? The health care costs here are more expensive than other places; but in order to attract and retain workers - especially given the high cost of living here - companies are also trying to provide benefits that emphasize flexibility and convenience.

CLICK HERE to read more.

Jobless Claims Post Sharp Decline

noreply@blogger.com (NAS South Florida) — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:47:00 +0000

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER Associated Press
9:10 AM EDT, May 8, 2008

WASHINGTON - The number of newly laid off workers seeking unemployment benefits dropped much more than expected last week. The Labor Department reported Thursday that applications for unemployment benefits fell to 365,000, a decline of 18,000 from the previous week. Economists had been looking for a much smaller decrease of around 5,000.

CLICK HERE to read more.

More Local HR Events!

noreply@blogger.com (NAS South Florida) — Wed, 07 May 2008 16:58:00 +0000

Do you have a hard time keeping up with all of the great local meetings, events, and certification courses available through many of our local HR Associations?

Check out our Local HR Events page for a one-stop compilation of all the great upcoming events in our area.

Recruiting Events

noreply@blogger.com (NAS South Florida) — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:39:00 +0000

Don't forget to check out our Job Fairs & Career Expos page for details on upcoming recruitment events in your area!

NEW! Healthcare Corner - PRIDE Specials

noreply@blogger.com (NAS South Florida) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:43:00 +0000

NAS PRIDE (Premium Recognition Incentive Division for Employees) specializes in providing quality custom gifts, awards, and promotional merchandise to support your organization’s corporate identity, recruitment efforts, and employee incentive/retention/communication programs.

In order to increase your awareness of the NAS PRIDE department will be providing you with a monthly PDF of selected health care products. This PDF will highlight several items ranging from low cost giveaways to higher quality gifts. Each month we will provide you with a calendar of Health care events coming up. We feel this will help reduce the amount of time and effort in researching products for your upcoming events.

Click HERE to check out our April specials!

If you're looking for ideas outside the healthcare industry, you can check out our other monthly PRIDE specials HERE.

2008 HR Florida Conference & Expo

noreply@blogger.com (NAS South Florida) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:17:00 +0000

HR Florida 2008
30th Anniversary
Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, FL
August 25 - 27, 2008

The HR Florida State Conference is open to all interested parties and SHRM and/or Chapter membership is not required.

It is our pleasure to invite you to join us at HR Florida 2008, the 30th Annual HR Florida State Conference & Expo, hosted by the HR Florida State Council, the state affiliate for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM.) This event attracts over 1,500 human resources professionals throughout Florida representing virtually every industry and companies from small business to large industrial centers.

CLICK HERE to learn more or to register.

NAS Career Event Goes Virtual for Metavante

noreply@blogger.com (NAS South Florida) — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 21:41:00 +0000

NAS Recruitment Communications announced the launch of the Metavante Virtual Career Event on February 27, 2008 with TalentEvent!, an online solution for virtual career events offered by Recruiters World, the Internet Source for recruiters.

CLICK HERE to read more.

NAS Lands 3 Mercury Awards in Global Competition

noreply@blogger.com (NAS South Florida) — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 21:38:00 +0000

NAS Recruitment Communications announced today that its Creative Team in Los Angeles, California, won three awards at the prestigious, 21st Annual MERCURY Awards, an international competition honoring the best in public relations and corporate communications.

CLICK HERE to read more.

#2 Canadian & US Downsizing & Economic Trends Reports Available

noreply@blogger.com (NAS South Florida) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:55:00 +0000

Click the "NAS Insights" link on the right for a

complete list of our standard industry research library.

The newest additions:

The #2 Canadian & U.S. Downsizing & Economic Trends Reports

NAS Repeats "Best in Show" Win at SIAA Awards

noreply@blogger.com (NAS South Florida) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:39:00 +0000

NAS Recruitment Communications announced today that it had won an impressive 192 Service Industry Advertising Awards (SIAA), including one "Best in Show." This year's tally, 42 more than were awarded in 2007, was more than any other agency's in the competition.

CLICK HERE for the full story.

NEW! Sun-Sentinel Flex Ad Packages!

noreply@blogger.com (NAS South Florida) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:25:00 +0000

I am pleased to announce the introduction of the Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel's new Flex Ad Packages!

One Price Flex Ad Package
For $595 you will receive:

From 1 to 7 days in print (you tell me!)
UNLIMITED LINES (no need to abbreviate!)
And a 30 day Careerbuilder Priority posting

Multi Media Flex Ad Package
For $830 you will receive:

All of the above PLUS
5 weekday 20 second spots on "Careerbuilder TV" which airs daily from 6-6:30 am on the CW station (formerly the WB).

Upcoming Career Fairs & Recruitment Events

noreply@blogger.com (NAS South Florida) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:28:00 +0000

Don't forget to check out all the great career fairs happening in our area!

CLICK HERE to learn more about any one of these great events!

Monster.com Fort Lauderdale Job Fair
Monday, March 3rd from 11am – 2pm

Advance Newsmagazines Job Fair
Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Jobing.com Career Fair
Thursday, March 20, 2008 from 12noon-5pm

JobNews Job Fair
Thursday, March 20, 10am - 3pm

The Palm Beach Post/97.9 FM WRMF Job Fair 2008
Monday, March 24, 2008 from 9am-3pm

Fort Myers News-Press Careerbuilder Job Fair
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 from 9:30am-3:30pm

Jobing.com Career Fair
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 from 12noon-5pm

Jobing.com Career Fair
Thursday, May 8, 2008 from 12noon-5pm

Become A Mentor - SHRM

noreply@blogger.com (NAS South Florida) — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:28:00 +0000

Ever wish you had a more experienced HR professional to turn to when you were starting your career? Well, please consider making that wish come true for a new SHRM member by giving the most valuable gift, your knowledge and advice, and become a mentor. The commitment is minimal, one to three hours a month, and you have the ability to choose whom you agree to mentor. You can also earn recertification credits for each six-month term you volunteer.

SHRM’s Mentor Program matches experienced HR professionals with mentees who need guidance, advice, and an impartial ear. A good mentor can be the key to unlocking a career, fostering an idea, or simply serving as a sounding board.

Please visit the SHRM Mentor web site to sign up as a mentor or find out more information. If you aren't already logged in to SHRM's web site, you will need your Member ID, which you can find on your membership card or by clicking here. For information about signing up as a mentee, look for an announcement in a future edition of HR Week.

New Research Available!

noreply@blogger.com (NAS South Florida) — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:46:00 +0000

Check out some of our most recent industry research reports!

Click the "NAS Insights" link on the right for a complete list of our standard industry research library. Some of the newest titles include:

#1 Canadian Downsizing & Economic Trends (PDF)

#1 US Downsizing & Economic Trends (PDF)

2008 Canadian Healthcare Convention Calendar (PDF)

2008 Computer & Engineering Convention Calendar (PDF)

2008 Healthcare Convention Calendar (PDF)

Check out the latest edition of NAS On Demand

noreply@blogger.com (NAS South Florida) — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:58:00 +0000

You should have recently received our February 2008 edition of NAS On Demand.

If not, check it out!

In this issue:

Business among the generations.For the first time in American history, four generations are working side-by-side in the workplace. Find out the benefits, and the potential complications, that this diverse population can bring to your organization. Read full article...

Use your Intuition.NAS Intuition is a Web-based survey tool that serves as a virtual focus group. Read about how it can give you the information you need, help you stand out as an employer and set you apart from the competition. Read full article...

Skilled speaker shares effective recruitment and retention tips.Carol Sullivan, Executive Director of Healthcare Services, is a frequent guest speaker at national healthcare and physician recruitment conferences and local NAHCR chapter meetings. She’ll bring more than 18 years of healthcare recruitment management experience and advice to your next meeting. Read full article...

Source of PRIDE.We all know the importance and benefits of providing quality incentive gifts. See how our PRIDE (Premium Recognition Incentive Division for Employees) division can support your promotional, recruitment and recognition initiatives with our full range of competitively priced items.Read full article...

Staying on board.Employees are more likely to stay with an employer when they feel appreciated and emotionally invested. Discover how NAS can help you increase morale and promote retention in your organization. Read full article...

SeaWorld’s got talent.Sometimes, Shamu just isn’t enough. Find out what happened when this adventure park asked NAS to help them find the necessary musical acts and dance groups for its first annual Latin Festival. Read full article...

Februray PRIDE Specials

noreply@blogger.com (NAS South Florida) — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:58:00 +0000

CLICK HERE to view the complete list of February specials!

If you should have any questions about placing an order, pricing or about any of the items presented, please contact your NAS Account Manager.

Be Still Our Hearts...

noreply@blogger.com (NAS South Florida) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:00:00 +0000

Are you looking for an opportunity to show your staff (or your clients) how much you care?

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to share your gratitude than a small token of your appreciation? These are great incentives for employees, customers or vendors. They’d also make fantastic giveaway items for upcoming events, meetings, tradeshows, and job fairs.

Take a look at just a few of the inexpensive, quick-turnaround items that we have available!

CLICK HERE for more information about these items.

You may also contact your Account Manager for additional ideas. We have thousands of items in every price range - your options are endless!

South Florida - Highest Inflation Rate in the U.S.

noreply@blogger.com (NAS South Florida) — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:28:00 +0000

By Harriet Johnson Brackey South Florida Sun-Sentinel
January 17, 2008

In 2007, the nation had the highest inflation rate in 17 years. And there's more bad news: South Florida suffered through a more rapid increase in consumer prices than any other metropolitan area.

Extreme price pressures reported by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday are becoming routine for South Florida consumers, who are paying far more for housing and gas than the rest of the nation.

CLICK HERE to read more.

Looking for a new HR career?

noreply@blogger.com (NAS South Florida) — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:59:00 +0000

Looking to explore new opportunities in the field of human resources?

Click HERE (and don't forget to take NAS with you when you go)!

Reminder: I Made That! Employee-Driven Recruitment Communications

noreply@blogger.com (NAS South Florida) — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:55:00 +0000

Our January Webcast is approaching quickly! Click HERE to learn about our FREE upcoming webinar on employee-driven recruitment communications on Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 from 1pm-2pm ET.

Employment Branding: the Only Long-Term Recruiting Strategy

noreply@blogger.com (NAS South Florida) — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:00:00 +0000

1/7/2008 by Dr. John Sullivan

Almost every action and process in recruiting is designed for short-term gain. Despite talk about being strategic, most recruiters and recruiting managers alike respond only to requisitions, placing ads, visiting job boards, attending job fairs, and mining social networking sites in an effort to fill today's job openings. There is lots of talk but little effort placed on building out truly long-term recruiting tools and strategies designed to impact the business. If all the talk were true, nearly every recruiting function on the planet would have dedicated resources to employment branding, the only long-term recruiting strategy that is designed to bring in a steady flow of high-quality applicants over a period of many years.

Click HERE to read more.

2008 Convention Calendars

noreply@blogger.com (NAS South Florida) — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:57:00 +0000

Our 2008 convention calendars are now available! Download a copy now.

USA Healthcare Convention Calendar

Canadian Healthcare Convention Calendar

Computer & Engineering Convention Calendar

#23 Downsizing & Economic Trends

noreply@blogger.com (NAS South Florida) — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:54:00 +0000

Good Morning,

The #23 Canadian & U.S. Downsizing & Economic Trends reports are available!

Click HERE for the U.S. report.

Click HERE for the Canadian report.

Jobless rate hits 5%

noreply@blogger.com (NAS South Florida) — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:27:00 +0000

Jobless rates hits 5 percent, a 2-year high, fanning recession fears
By JEANNINE AVERSA South Florida Sun-Sentinel
January 4, 2008

WASHINGTON - Hiring practically stalled in December, driving the nation's unemployment rate up to a two-year high of 5 percent and fanning fears of a recession.

Employers last month added the fewest new jobs to their payrolls in more than four years, according to the employment report released Friday by the Labor Department. The report showed that employment conditions are deteriorating, strained by a housing slump and credit crunch that are sapping economic strength.

CLICK HERE to read more.

Speaking of Big Employment Sections...

noreply@blogger.com (NAS South Florida) — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 14:38:00 +0000

MIAMI HERALD - Employemnt Outlook 2008
Sunday, January 27th

The section will feature positive articles regarding employment in 2008. The section will be very clean and professional as they are only offering display ads, however they are heavily discounted (1/8 page for just $1,099).

PALM BEACH POST - Mega Jobs
Sunday, January 20th

A stand alone, comprehensive section that will include job listings, career training opportunities, employment services and more. A Sunday print ad coupled with 7-day online exposure can reach nearly 600,000 adults in the Boca Raton to Vero Beach market.