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Good advice

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:18:41 -0800

Today’s guest blogger is Allan McKisson, Vice President of Human Resources for Manpower U.S. To learn more about Allan, see his biography. Here’s what he has to say… ______________________________________________________________ About a month ago, my daughter Maggie was a guest blogger on Contemporary Working. Check out what she wrote in Find a Job. It was about her year long [...]

And the answer is…

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:11:48 -0700

From Mark Toth, guest blogger: The answer to yesterday’s question is the one hiding modestly at the end of the list . . . humility. That may seem 100% counterintuitive when you picture today’s stereotypical CEO. But according to various workplace gurus (including the research team behind the landmark business book Good to Great), it’s true. In [...]

What’s the answer?

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:09:30 -0700

Today’s guest blogger is Mark Toth, Chief Legal Officer of Manpower North America. Read more about Mark and his many talents, and be sure to visit his blawg. Mark has a question for all of you . . . _____________________________________________________________ According to studies conducted by big-brained business researchers, what is the absolute #1 most important trait a [...]

Mind over matter

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:41:13 -0700

I’ve always believed that a positive attitude is very powerful and can help you through just about anything. But I’m even more convinced now… You all know that I’m currently undergoing treatment for metastatic breast cancer. My attitude has been good — but not great. The serious nature of my diagnosis meant that my mind often went [...]

Find a job!

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:00:08 -0700

My guest blogger this week is Maggie McKisson — the (talented, but unemployed) daughter of Manpower’s VP of HR. To learn more about Maggie visit her LinkedIn profile. Now for Maggie’s words of wisdom… _______________________________________________________________ My dad approached me about writing this entry for Melanie’s Contemporary Working blog over a glass of wine during my first visit home after taking [...]

Change is growth

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:05:40 -0700

My guest blogger this week is Cathy-Ann Paige — Vice President and General Manager for Manpower’s Northeast Staffing Division. As you read her blog, you’ll notice that she’s been with Manpower a bit longer than I have so I’ve known her for nearly 28 years. She’s a good friend (and fellow dog lover). To learn [...]

It doesn’t change you…

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:00:39 -0700

I’ve hired a twelve-year-old neighbor to walk my dogs for me several days a week. Benny is adorable, articulate and empathetic way beyond his years. When he saw me bald for the first time a few days ago his instant response was, “You look good, but this doesn’t change you as a person. You’re still who you [...]

Don’t ignore me — redux

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:00:31 -0700

A few weeks ago — in Don’t Ignore Me – I blogged with advice on dealing with someone who is seriously ill. I have a few more bits of advice to add: Please, please don’t give me medical advice (unless you’re on my team of doctors). I trust the medical care I’ve chosen and I really [...]

Wipe out

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:00:30 -0700

Today’s guest blogger is Michael Doyle, Manpower’s Vice President/General Manager of the Southeast Staffing Division. Michael lives in Raleigh, NC with his wife and two children. Want to learn more about him? Check out his professional bio. _________________________________________________________________ Like Melanie, I do admit to watching reality TV. My kids love Wipe Out on Wednesday nights on ABC. When [...]

Intriguing!

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 02:34:03 -0700

What do blogs, blawgs, Magic Johnson and Mark Toth have in common? I’m not going to give it away — find out for yourself by reading the latest Staffing Industry Analysts 10 Most Intriguing People in Staffing. You don’t want to miss it!

The Office: Weekly Analysis & Contest

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:54:50 -0800

In my humble opinion, NBC’s The Office is the world’s #1 employment law training aid. All you have to do is (1) watch it and (2) do the exact opposite of everything you see. To help enhance your viewing experience, each week I provide a critique of the action from an employment lawyer’s perspective. Last Night’s Episode: [...]

It’s All About Leadership

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:53:22 -0800

Manpower’s own Melanie Holmes was kind enough to ask me to appear as a guest blogger on her Contemporary Working Blog. Because I’m such a nice guy, I donated not one, but two posts. Click here for the absolute #1 most important question you should ask yourself about leadership and then here for the answer. May [...]

Mandatory Training Tonight

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:33:58 -0800

You are hereby notified that you have a mandatory training session this evening. At 9/8c, you are required to tune in to your local NBC affiliate and watch The Office. Failure to do so could result in disciplinary action. In my humble opinion, The Office is the world’s greatest employment law training aid. All you have to do [...]

Paid H1N1 Leave Coming?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:23:07 -0800

Temporary legislation has been introduced that would provide five paid sick days for employees who are sent home (or told to stay home) by their employers due to contagious illnesses such as the H1N1 virus. The bill was introduced yesterday by George Miller (D-CA), Chair of the House Education and Labor Committee, and Lynn Woolsey (D-CA), [...]

FMLA Military Leave Expanded

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:51:54 -0800

Just in case you missed it . . . The President has expanded the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in two areas: Caregiver Leave. The 26 weeks of leave available for eligible family members to care for veterans has been expanded to include illnesses or injuries for up to 5 years after the veteran leaves active [...]

New EEOC Poster

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:45:57 -0800

The EEOC has updated its required Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster to include information on the Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act (GINA) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, as well as updates from the Department of Labor. Click here to print out or order the new poster from the EEOC web site.

November Employee Celebrations

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:21:50 -0800

One of the best ways to avoid needless employment law disputes is to stay in touch with what your employees are thinking, feeling and doing. As part of our never-ending quest to keep you up-to-speed on the latest developments affecting your workplace, the following is our guide to some of the lesser-known holidays your employees might be [...]

The Office: Weekly Analysis & Contest

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:39:41 -0700

Thanks!

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:54:40 -0700

A huge THANKS to the 1,531 of you who attended our webinar yesterday. We really appreciate your participation and hope you found it helpful. This was our final employment law webinar for the year. Our next one will be in February 2010. It’s never too early to prepare — if you have any suggestions for what you’d [...]

Mandatory Training Tonight

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:36:48 -0700

Manpower Business Solutions to Align Key Outsourcing Service Offerings

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:38:00 -0700

Manpower Launches Manpower Public Sector Inc.

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:00:00 -0700

New Business Entity Will Focus on Solutions for U.S. Federal Government

Manpower Employment Outlook Survey Projects a Weak Hiring Pace for Q4 2009

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:01:00 -0700

Majority of Employers Plan to Maintain Staff Levels Through Year-End

Manpower Employment Outlook Survey Indicates U.S. Hiring Pace is Still Sluggish

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:01:00 -0700

Manpower's Annual 10 Hardest Jobs To Fill Survey Finds Four Years of Similar Data Points to Gaps in the U.S. Workforce

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:01:00 -0700