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HireStrategy Direct
January 8, 2008
The Economy: Cooling, But Not Yet Cold
The December jobs report shows that the weakening job market is linked to the slump in housing and mortgage markets; many economists predict that this
weakness will continue for the first half of 2008.
Also, is your boss pressuring you to vote a certain way? We give you some tips on how to avoid getting into trouble over politics during this election year.
We take a look at how 2007 proved to be the year of social networking with the explosive growth of Facebook, Google and Apple. Are you considering a career change? We explore some high growth jobs you may not have thought about. And, is lying on your resume worth the risk? A recent article takes a look at what the fall-out may be from falsifying your resume.
Paul Villella
CEO, HireStrategy
News and Articles
The Economy: Cooling, But Not Yet Cold
The December job numbers were disappointing; economists blame the weakness in the nation's housing and credit markets.
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When Political Passions Flare in the Office
Keeping your political preferences to yourself and not criticizing others if they do not agree with you are two of the things you can do to avoid problems in the workplace during the Presidential campaign.
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2007 in Technology
It was a Fast Forward year of socially-networked, individually-empowered, ad-supported, and globally-developing technology.
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The Best Fields for Starting Over
Here are some of the top job-growth areas where midcareer changers are likely to find work that's both meaningful and challenging.
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Fibs Flow On Job Applications
More companies are using sophisticated background checks to root out lies on resumes.
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HireStrategy is a proud HRLF sponsor and is delighted to announce the Leadership Forum's Signature Event of the Year!!
A Whole New Mind (with Dan Pink)
[SkillSets Required To Succeed Now And In The Future]
In this entertaining and provocative presentation, best-selling author Daniel Pink surveys evidence from around the world to reveal how the forces of Abundance, Asia, and Automation are nudging us into an era defined not by traditional "knowledge workers," but by creators and empathizers. He explains what this transformation means for your organization and he offers hands-on tools and tips, as well as real-life examples, for how you can navigate this new terrain.
Dan will show you:
- Why "high tech" abilities are giving way to "high concept" and "high touch" talents
- The six essential aptitudes necessary for thriving in this emerging world
- Why the widespread search for meaning is perhaps the greatest recruiting challenge – and the largest business opportunity - of our times
- Friday, January 11th
- 8:15 - 9:00AM [registration, networking, continental breakfast]
9:00 - 10:30AM [program]
10:30 - 11:00AM [informal conversation time with Dan]
- Location: NRECA Conference Center, 4301 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA, 703-907-5939. Metro: Ballston on the Orange Line. Parking: In the building or at Ballston Common across Wilson Blvd. Cost: Included in memebership fees for HRLF members; Others - $75.00
Registration: e-mail to admin@hrleadershipforum.org by Wednesday, January 9. HRLF members free; non-members $75. Space is limited so reply now.
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