04/19/2010

Monday Morning Memo - 04/19/2010

Monday Morning Memo April 19, 2010

 
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April 19, 2010
 
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New Jersey Partnership for Action
Governor Christie has outlined a detailed plan for economic development in New Jersey.The New Jersey Partnership for Action will be overseen by Lt. Governor Guadagno and will serve as the starting point for all initiatives, policies and efforts related to growing New Jersey's economy and creating quality, sustainable jobs. Specifics of the Partnership include: 

· Attracting New Businesses and Helping Existing Businesses Thrive

· Promoting New Jersey as a Place for Businesses to Choose 

· Developing Policy Initiatives that Capitalize on New Jersey's Strengths

· Putting Customer Service First

· Utilizing Innovation and Technology


The plan will be overseen by a privately-funded, not-for-profit corporation entitled, Choose New Jersey, to be led by a CEO who will both promote New Jersey to existing and new businesses as well as make recommendations directly to the Governor and Lt. Governor that will spur economic growth, job creation and innovation.

In This Issue
New Jersey Partnership for Action
Staffing Industry Award
Web 2.0 Forums
Linked In and NJSA Blog
Why You Should Attend the Executive Leadership Conference
2nd Annual Staffing Industry Award
At last year's Executive Leadership Conference, industry partner and associate member, Two River Benefits was recognized as the first winner of NJSA's Staffing Industry Award.
This award is presented annually to a staffing individual or firm or industry partner that has shown leadership in improving and increasing the value and awareness of the staffing profession in the state of New Jersey, or has provided the industry with outstanding service and dedication toward its growth and prosperity. 
 
 Additional criteria for selection includes: a) consistent visibility at NJSA's activities, b) active participation in promoting both the Alliance and the industry; c) providing a service or product that enhances the growth and prosperity of the staffing industry; or d) developed a program, seminar or educational material that increases the professional development for staffing industry employees. 
 
To nominate your candidate for the Staffing Industry Award, click here for the nomination form and fax to 973-838-7124 by April 15.
Web 2.0 - How To Use Twitter for Recruiting

Web 2.0 How to Twitter Forum has been canceled due to conflicts with attendee schedules. 

 
However, the May 18 Building Awareness, Influence, Reputation and Authority Using Facebook for Staffing and Recruiting Professionals is a must attend!

 

Social Media tools have become an integral part of our daily lives. Embracing

Facebook is one way to change how you communicate in your personal and professional lives. This program will show you how to develop a new, simple and organized marketing process across the networks.

 

· Explore the mechanics of social media, focusing on the leading site Facebook

· Learn how to leverage the power of Facebook to achieve your marketing goals

· User friendly tips, tricks and strategies for building trust in your brand, and leading candidates to you to generate more business

· Action steps, examples and ideas to be sure you are the trusted authority in your niche.

 

This program is appropriate for beginners through advanced users as it focuses on the marketing approach. It is recommended that attendees have some working knowledge of Facebook, but they don't need to be advanced to benefit from this program.

 

Tracey Madden, CPC, CTS, is the President and Founder of McIntosh Staffing Resources in Dover, NH. After almost three decades in the business she's pretty sure she's found her calling and is very driven by the thrill of the perfect placement!

 
NJSA Linked In and Industry Blog
Over 250 staffing industry members are networking via the NJSA Linked In group and are sharing best practices through our industry blog.  To get on board, go to

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=875277&trk=myg_ugrp_ovr.

 

Visit www.njsa.com and click the "Blog" button at top and see what issues are percolating through the industry.

 
Why You Should Attend the Executive Leadership Conference

The NJSA Executive Leadership Conference is the one conference where owners and managers from staffing firms in the tri-state region can get insight and information on where their industry is headed this year and beyond.  Here's what some had to say about last year's conference:

 

"The topics were well chosen and significant. Well worth our time." - Gary Johnson, Bear Staffing

 

"This is a great, practical conference. Lots of great ideas and timely topics." - Roberta Janel, JH Cohn

 

"I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed attending NJSA in Atlantic City. I think that you have a great association, one that truly supports its membership." - Kathee Mepham, Director, Encompass

 

"Having served on several boards and many committees, I have a reasonable appreciation for how much time and effort goes into organizing an event like NJSA's Executive Leadership meeting and would be remiss if I did not thank you. Not only was the meeting well organized, but Paul Lorenzen and I both found most of the formal sessions provided useful information, and the networking opportunities were terrific." - David DuPont, Hepco Inc.

 

"The speed networking was great. This is the best NJSA Executive Leadership Conference I've been to in the last three years." - Caitlin Ryan of NSM

 

On April 28 and 29 at The Borgata in Atlantic City, we've brought together the best speakers for you to:  

  • Turn your world upside down and get a fresh perspective on how to manage your business, sell your clients, and motivate your staff.
  • Change with the times...your competitors will dance right past you as they march to a new drum beat of staffing facts and figures.  Get in the groove to learn: 
    • What's changed for staffing and where are we going?
    • What strategic changes do you need to make to grow your business? 
    • How to finance your firm and invest in your team?
    • What corporate clients want from recruiters and sales staff?

 

The rhythm of your business depends on the information you bring to the party! The Executive Leadership Conference is the one place where speakers and attendees come together to share the status of staffing in our region.  There's no doubt about it...this conference is your opportunity to learn and grow your business in 2010.

 

Your future depends on getting current trends and data from the experts at the NJSA 5th Annual Executive Leadership Conference. Click here for your registration brochure.

 
Thanks to our sponsors
 
For additional information about any items in this Monday Morning Memo, or to learn more about membership in the New Jersey Staffing Alliance, please contact us at 973-283-0072 or email patk@njsa.com. Our website is http://www.njsa.com. Thank you.
Our mission is to be the advocate for the success and growth of NJSA members and the New Jersey staffing industry through leadership in legislation, education, ethics and professional business practices.