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In This Issue
Meet Liz Walters
Lattimore Named
Incentives for Hiring Veterans
Daily Tips for Success
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Happy Holidays From Marketplace Staffing!
On behalf of all of us at Marketplace Staffing, we wish you a happy, healthy holiday season and a prosperous and pleasurable new year. If we can be of service to you, please do not hesitate to contact us!

Liz Walters Joins Marketplace

Liz Walters of MPS
Elizabeth Walters, SPHR, has joined Marketplace as branch manager of the Fountain Inn office. A native of Holland, Michigan, Liz previously served as an HR and recruiting professional with a regional staffing organization. She will provide staffing and human capital solutions to client organizations across the Upstate, while directing operations of the Fountain Inn office.
 
A graduate of Grand Valley State University, Liz also holds an MBA from Strayer University, is certified in employee relations law, and has completed union avoidance and Lean Six Sigma training. She is active with the Greenville Society of Human Resource Managers (GSHRM), and with Wellspring Treasures.
Lattimore Named To Greenville Tech Commission
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Marketplace CEO Ray Lattimore has been appointed to the Greenville Technical College Area Commission by the Greenville County Legislative Delegation. Commission responsibilities include appointing a president, representing the college before County Council and state agencies, establishing programs of instruction, applying standards to all college operations, and performing functions necessary for proper governance.

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Closing The Gap:  Matching Talent To Job Needs

Handshake photoWhile the unemployment rate is still hovering around 9 percent, many employers are finding a hidden challenge: a mismatch between available talent and the needs of companies looking to hire.

 

Many factors can contribute to the inability of employers to find the talent to fill vacancies, from job seekers who lack the right skill set, or may not be a good fit within the culture of the company, or who believe that specialized skills should automatically result in getting paid more for those skills.

 

To bridge the gap, several trends are emerging to fill the needs of a rebounding economy:

  • Companies are hiring temporary workers to fill gaps or bringing on temp-to-hire staff to make sure they fit well within the organization 
  •  Firms are looking outside the local area to find ideal candidates 
  • Firms are expanding training and professional development offerings to court and keep top talent.

Once a company finds the perfect match, it must focus on retention to avoid repeating the same costly and time-consuming process. By offering employees development opportunities, they have a chance to expand and grow within the organization. 

 

Given today's talent shortage, top employers are dispensing with "just-in-time" hiring practices and adopting new strategies. Those that cling to old methods are likely to find their business suffering and their team decreasing in productivity.  Can we help you with your talent needs? 
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Hiring Veterans Gains
New Incentives
Veterans familyOn Nov. 21, the President signed the VOW to Hire Heroes Act to expand tax credits for companies that hire unemployed or disabled veterans.

 

The Work Opportunity credit provides employers with a tax credit equal to 40 percent of a portion of qualified first-year wages paid to unemployed or disadvantaged veterans through the end of 2012.

 

The basic credit provides a credit of up to $2,400 per hire for hiring veterans whose families receive food stamps, or who've been unemployed for 4 weeks - 6 months the preceding year. In addition, the Heroes act:

  • Provides a credit, up to $9,600, for hiring disabled veterans who've been unemployed for 6 months or more in the preceding year
  •  Adds a credit of up to $5,600 for hiring nondisabled veterans who've been unemployed for 6 months or more in the preceding year, and 
  • Creates or expands programs that provide training and other vocational benefits for veterans.
To take advantage of the Work Opportunity credit, be sure to apply with the state workforce agency for certification of the employee's eligibility for the credit within 28 days after an employee's start date.
5 Things To Do Daily For Success

 

A recent Fast Company article entitled "5 ThingsGrowth chart To Do Every Day For Success" drew lots of attention nationally. In the spirit of helping you achieve even higher levels of success in 2012, here is a brief recap of their recommendations:

  •  Wake up early - the early bird gets the worm -- or gets more things done. Plus, you'll feel more energized and productive when you get going. Exercise, clear out your inbox, check email
  • Read the headlines and watch news - read more local, national and industry news. You'll feel better informed
  • Contact at least one person who can hire you or buy from you - contact a current client, referral source, prospect or just someone who popped up on LinkedIn. You'll be surprised at the conversations and meetings that result 
  • Touch base with an old friend or associate -- reconnect with someone from school, business or just for fun 
  • Write a handwritten note to someone -- there is an art in sending handwritten notes... and it's worth rediscovering. Handwritten notes are always well received.

In sum: connect, engage and interact. You'll feel more  informed and -- hopefully -- be more successful!