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Job Fair Draws
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More than 500 Upstate residents turned out for a recent job fair hosted by Marketplace Staffing at McAlister Square as the firm sought to identify up to 100 qualified candidates for several expanding clients in the Upstate. Positions being recruited for included warehouse support, CNC machinists, forklift operators, machine operators, assemblers, and electromechanical technicians. Additional job fairs are planned over the next several months. |
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Jason Mitchell Named to Best & Brightest 2011 |  | |
Marketplace Director of Business Development Jason Mitchell has been named to Greenville Business Magazine's 2011 Best & Brightest list, emblematic of business success and volunteer contribution to the community. A strong supporter of entrepreneurialism and business growth, Jason is active in multiple chambers of commerce as a supporter of small business growth and vitality, and maintains an active presence with Simpsonville Young Professionals. He directs all sales and marketing activities for Marketplace, helping to place hundreds of Upstate residents in high-quality jobs. |
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Marketplace is seeking experienced and motivated recruiters to join our growing team in Greenville, SC. Top candidates with a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years in recruiting, a proven track record, and staffing experience should visit our website for full details or to apply. |
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If your company is looking for top quality talent to add to or supplement your existing staff, we hope you'll give us a call. From light industrial to IT, office administrative to accounting, we have the people you need to succeed. Please email us or call 864.286.3900.
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Talent Wars: Why Your Brand Makes a Difference |
 This recession forced many companies into layoffs and budget cuts. Once secure environments became places of fear; lots of applicants all vied for the same job. As the recession wanes, companies should devote time to strengthening their brand.
Engaged companies today must market themselves as multi-generational entities with lucrative benefits and a humane work-life balance. In today's online world, job seekers see everything, from upbeat blog posts written to highly critical reviews.
To attract talent, encourage social media use to stay connected; use soft benefits to win over those torn between two jobs. Amazingly, things like ping-pong tables, working remotely or exercise classes can go a long way toward getting employees motivated. And incentives can help make each employee feel valued and engaged.
Word-of-mouth can go a long way toward developing your brand; in this viral environment, one satisfied employee can bring in many applications. Give each employee a voice and make their vote count.
Once hired, ask each employee how he or she likes to be recognized; consider focus groups to gauge employee engagement, and to determine where you are falling short. And pay attention to outgoing employee exit interviews -- often the most candid conversations you will have about your brand. Want to know more? Call or email us today. |
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Join Us for the 2011 Salute to Manufacturing Luncheon
 Join us for the 2011 Salute to Manufacturing Luncheon, set for September 22nd at the TD Convention Center in Greenville. Come meet and connect with company leaders from 22 finalists for honors in the 2011 Silver Crescent Awards for Manufacturing Excellence -- the most-prestigious award in South Carolina manufacturing. Plus mingle with industry and political leaders, media, educators, suppliers and business executives at the most important manufacturing event of the year. South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt will serve as this year's keynoter.
The esteemed program honors small, midsized and large manufacturers for their contributions to education, workforce, the environment, and product or process improvements. Past recipients include such notables as Bridgestone-Firestone, BorgWarner, and GE Energy.
Presented annually by The Silver Crescent Foundation, the 2011 Salute to Manufacturing is co-sponsored by Marketplace Staffing, CPM Federal Credit Union, Dream It Do It of South Carolina, and by SC Biz News. Click for tickets or details.
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Wage-Hour Laws Can Create Risk
 Investigators with the Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division look for organizations with illegal pay practices relating to federal minimum wage, overtime pay, record-keeping, and other requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. When violations are uncovered, employers must pay back wages and penalties. To ensure compliance, be aware of these 12 ways employers often get tripped up by wage-and-hour violations.
1. Failing to correctly classify non-exempt and exempt employees, since determining employees who are legally exempt from wage-and-hour laws is complicated
2. Failing to calculate overtime pay correctly
3. Misclassifying employees as independent contractors
4. Failing to pay for work during missed meal and rest periods
5. Failing to pay for certain on-call time
6. Deducting an exempt employee's pay for poor performance
7. Not paying for employees to work electronically after hours
8. Failing to pay for time spent at after-hours meetings when attendance is required and the activity is work-related
9. Failing to keep required records
10. Treating exempt employees as if they are non-exempt
11. Substituting comp time for overtime pay
12. Taking unauthorized deductions from paychecks
Better yet, work with a staffing organization like Marketplace. Our professionals can guide you to ensure compliance.
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