Made in America

by Tracy Sanders on April 12, 2012

in GREENE,Job Seeker,Managing Talent,Manufacturing

US Manufacturing is on an optimistic trend in both job growth and fueling the economy. Manufacturing has been hiring more consistently than any other industry and recently had their best month in the last five years.  Historically around 9 percent of the nation’s jobs are in manufacturing.  But last year, the manufacturing sector added 13 percent [...]

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March Madness and the Job Search

by Margaret Reardon on March 28, 2012

in Job Seeker

Well folks, it is that time of year again. Fans are devotedly sporting their team gear, office conversations turn back to the recent game injury, and rivalries are heightened.  March Madness is here.  This month of constant basketball can teach us a lot about the game.  As job seekers, we can also take lessons from [...]

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Great Job Spotlight – Alliance Medical Ministry

March 19, 2012

The Giving Tree, a children’s classic by Shel Silverstein, has woven a theme of selfless giving throughout the entirety of the book. Whatever the boy needs, the tree is able to provide: apples to eat, branches to swing, shade on which to sit.  I don’t think I fully understood the reach and extent of selfless [...]

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Job Seekers – Recent Grads

March 9, 2012

Upcoming grads, it is that time of year… What’s your next step? Are you entering the corporate world? Or is this your opportunity to backpack Europe? No matter the path you choose, your next step is an important decision.   For those of you who are entering the working world for the first time, there are [...]

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Attracting and Retaining Top Talent

February 22, 2012

Think for a minute on how much time, effort and money  is spent on attracting and keeping your top clients. Think about the amount of energy expended on  hundreds of prospects that never become customers.  Perhaps you have an entire sales force dedicated to the nurturing of those prospects and new clients. Perhaps you have [...]

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Do your employees HEART you? 7 Secrets to the Happiest Employees

February 16, 2012

With Valentine’s Day behind us, this has been a week (or at least a day) of celebrating those we love. There are those that enjoy the February 14th day of giving flowers, a “Be Mine” Hallmark and a box of chocolates.  Valentine’s Day is the tradition of one day of appreciation, admiration and love from someone special – [...]

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Great Job Spotlight – Frankie Lemmon School & Development Center

February 9, 2012

“I remember when my son was thirteen months old.  He was unable to sit up, unable to walk and unable to talk.  I couldn’t help but wonder about his future. What kind of quality of life would he have?  Thanks to the Frankie Lemmon School our lives have changed.  My son is now four years [...]

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Job Seekers – Utilize Your Network

February 1, 2012

I am sure you have heard it by now, “the only way you’re going to get a job is if you know someone.” It may not be the only way, but it sure will help.  Utilizing your connections and network is a crucial piece of the job search.  It is important to understand that this [...]

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What To Expect – Technology and Talent in 2012

January 26, 2012

We are now a few weeks into 2012.  This should have provided you with ample time over the past several weeks to listen to the experts present their technology predictions for the next 12 months.   For Greene Resources, these reports and predictions can be a strong indicator of top technology talent hiring managers will seek [...]

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Hiring the Right Mindset

January 20, 2012

Read almost any book or article on leadership and you will find that one mark of a great leader is their ability to select talent – to attract, retain, develop and motivate other leaders.   Whether our business mentality falls under Corporate, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, or Non-Profit & Government, our ability to attract the best [...]

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