Unemployment Rates
Virginia:
May-11 Apr-11 May-10
6.0% 5.8% 6.8%
6.0%* 6.1%* 7.0%*
United States:
May-11 Apr-11 May-10
8.7% 8.7% 9.3%
9.1%* 9.0%* 9.6%*
* seasonally adjusted
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Our People,
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Here are just some of the ways
Reliance staff members have been making a difference in Hampton Roads:
Nancy Simonelli of our Virginia Beach office would like to let all area businesses know about the diaper drive sponsored by Kiwanis International and the Hampton Roads YMCA in partnership with Anthem Healthkeepers. Any local business can sign up to collect and donate diapers or funds. The diaper drive is just part of Kiwanis and the YMCA's Kids Priority One initiative.
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Although it's felt like summer for weeks now, the season is finally officially underway. This June has brought interesting developments for business, from the Supreme Court's ruling in the Wal-Mart case to the news that 1,000 more companies will be audited for hiring procedures. (We can't offer much assistance with class-action lawsuits, but we can help you protect yourself from I9 audits; check out the story below.)
Reliance began using E-verify in January of this year. We are verifying every associate of Reliance who is hired to worked for our firm and has been assigned to yours. You can take comfort in knowing Reliance has added this additional screening tool for all of our employees.
Would your firm like to implement E-verify as well? If you have any questions, you can always contact us, we'd be happy to share our experience.
Lynn Connor, Vice President
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Protect Yourself from I9 Audits and Fines
 Last week, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) notified 1,000 American companies that their hiring records would be subject to review. These "I9 audits" have been undertaken to reduce the hiring of unauthorized workers, and the government is getting serious about both the number of companies audited and the consequences for failing an audit. The message from the ICE is clear: unauthorized workers aren't worth it. (Also: don't commit fraud; they really hit you for that one.) Make sure you've got an authorized, legal workforce.
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Should 50% of Your Staff Be Temporary Workers?
According to human resources expert Dr. John Sullivan, yes. In this video post for TLNT.com, "Dr. John" outlines how firms can manage their contingent workforce (contract, temporary and outsourced labor) to get the most out of it. 
Just about every business is seasonal or cyclical in one way or another, and as Dr. John points out, the economy itself is cyclical. So it makes sense for a firm to be as flexible and responsive as possible, and contingent workers allow a company to have that flexibility and response. Continue -->
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Summer Hiring, Had Me a Blast...
 (With apologies to any Grease fans out there.) If you're in a business that's hiring, you're probably going to see quite a few applications from new graduates and students between semesters. What should you look for when hiring for the summer? When looking at the resumes of applicants whose work experience might not have started yet, check for the following three things:
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Beat the Price Objection with Value
 For many businesses, the number-one obstacle to sales is the "price objection": a customer balking at paying your stated rate. In a price-conscious economy, this obstacle can seem insurmountable, but there's one way to overcome it that has the most success: demonstrate the value you bring to your customers. These suggestions can help you demonstrate the value of your firm's offerings:
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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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