July Edition

Webcast
Are You LinkedIn to Social Media?
Wednesday, Jul 28 2010 12:00pm EDT
According to a recent study, "HR professionals understand the potential of social media and overwhelmingly agree (83 percent) that these technologies can improve communication, bring greater efficiency to the workplace and provide great insight about people’s interests and motivations. They also understand it offers immense opportunities for learning and knowledge sharing." Yet despite this, the best tools often are un (or under) utilized.  Register Today 

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Perk up your internship program
Summer is traditionally a time for bringing college students into the workplace as interns. The students gain valuable work experience, and employers get a chance to spot potential and recruit talent. To increase your chances of attracting the best interns and keeping them productive, try these tactics:

• Give them a discount. Offer interns your standard employee discount on any products you sell. They’ll enjoy the price break and maybe show off your merchandise to their friends.

• Get top management involved. Plan a lunch for your interns with top executives. Giving them an audience with company leaders will boost their morale and let your executives see interns’ potential for themselves.

• Establish a mentor program. Pair students with some of your best workers, who can offer them firsthand insights and real-world work knowledge. If you can’t offer a full-blown mentoring program, provide a valuable session on the importance of networking or career building.

• Include them in lighter side of work. Fun activities, such as a ballgame or company picnic, should be open to interns as well as full-time employees. This gives them a chance to socialize and network, and to see the lighter side of the workplace.

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State of the Industry:
Will our economic recovery continue?
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The global economic recovery gained momentum in the final quarter of 2009. What areas of the world had the greatest rebound? What areas are projected to have the most growth? What is the outlook for unemployment rates and job creation? How might the current legislative environment affect economic conditions? The Kelly Services Second Quarter 2010 State of the Industry Report answers these questions and more. Some of the world’s largest companies get this report, you should too! Sign up to get your report each quarter. Sign Up Today!