Unemployment Rates
Virginia:
Mar-11 Feb-11 Mar-10
6.3% 6.6% 7.4%
6.3%* 6.4%* 7.1%*
United States:
Mar-11 Feb-11 Mar-10
9.2% 9.5% 10.2%
8.8%* 8.9%* 9.7%*
* seasonally adjusted
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Here are just some of the ways
Reliance staff members have been making a difference in Hampton Roads:
Pat Muth of our Virginia Beach office has been crocheting baby blankets and baby outfits (such as sweaters, hats, booties) for her church group to be donated to families with newborns.
Nancy Simonelli, also of our Virginia Beach office, has been involved with the Lynnhaven Kiwanis group, which is in the selection process of awarding two $3,000 scholarships to seniors who are members of the Key Club at Princess Anne High School and Tallwood High School.
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Easter is past (and you've almost finished finding the eggs you hid a little too well) and Spring Break is over; it's time to get down to the business of laying a foundation for growth.
One of the strongest, yet potentially fragile, assets a business can have is a great reputation. We discuss a three-step process for making sure yours is as solid as possible. We also discuss ways to avoid one of the worst impediments to growth: bad hires.
And because some of the most helpful things can be in unexpected places (like that Easter egg you won't find for another week or two), we also look at the apparent oxymoron of entrepreneurial employees and hail a management hero in a tank top and flip flops.
If you'd like to learn how to grow your business this spring, visit our blog or contact us.
Lynn Connor, Vice President
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The Costs of a Bad Hire--And How To Avoid Them
 As the economy recovers, more businesses are hiring. Unfortunately, sometimes hiring done under the gun (also known as "butts in chairs syndrome") can backfire, resulting in the dreaded Bad Hire.
Bad Hires usually reveal themselves in the first three to six months of employment, so you might think that once you release them back into the wild, you're only out those few months' salary. But that's just the most obvious cost of a Bad Hire. Other direct costs include:
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3 Steps to a Solid Business Reputation
 Reputation has always been crucial to businesses, but in the past 10 years, building and maintaining a good reputation has become both easier and more difficult, thanks to the advent of online communications that go both ways: not just from a company to its potential customers, but from those customers back to a company. Now, if your customers have a lackluster experience, not only do you have to worry about them telling their immediate circle of friends, you have to worry about them posting about the experience to sites that can be read by the world at large. So how do you give your business a sterling reputation - and keep it that way?
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How To Boost Your Business's Entrepreneurial Talent Base
 While the phrase "entrepreneurial employees" might sound like an oxymoron, more business experts are realizing the benefits of having a workforce with an entrepreneurial bent. To be "entrepreneurial," employees generally display the same sense of ownership and commitment to a business's success that they'd feel if it were their own business. These employees identify areas for improvement or growth, even if these areas are outside their regular jobs. In businesses that recognize entrepreneurial tendencies as a positive, these employees are empowered to implement their solutions, and the business as a whole benefits..
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Profiles in (Reality TV) Management: Joe Collins
When you think of what makes a good manager, the first image that comes to mind might not involve a dude with a mustache, ponytail and flip-flops. However, Joe Collins of the History Channel's Ax Men has consistently delivered leadership, motivation and people skills that have won our admiration.
Joe seems to have a knack for knowing when and how to combine words of encouragement with challenges like the chest-hair dare, and the wisdom of his years of experience in aqua logging with the occasional detour into goofiness.
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Need a Contingent Workforce Assessment?
The goal of Reliance Staffing is to understand your personnel needs and to provide you with the most qualified, experienced professionals possible.
Reliance Staffing Services is in the business of helping clients understand the benefits and cost savings of contingent workforce solutions. We take pride in knowing that we provide our clients with the most skilled and knowledgeable employees through programs that are custom-designed for your firm. Contact Reliance Staffing Services Today
Newport News 757-873-6644
Virginia Beach 757-490-1700
Chesapeake 757-382-7222
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