PODCAST – Is there (really) a war for talent?

In this podcast:

“Is there (really) a war for talent?”

Is there (really) a war for talent? If so, what should your company be doing now (and later) to prepare for shortages in your workforce? Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen discuss this with Paige Mazzoni of Workforce Logic and Mark Nelson of Nelson Family of Companies.

Here are the highlights:

0:15 Help! I need your help o’ sourcing guru…
1:14 Wow! I want everything
1:26 Sure, for one-hundred bucks
1:35 This offer is good for December 2006 only
1:43 Welcome
2:15 And now, a word from our sponsor… Online Recruitment Magazine
3:15 Sleepless nights for hiring managers, but job security for recruiters.
4: 15 Welcome to the lounge – Paige Mazzoni and Mark Nelson of Workforce Logic
4: 42 The baby-boomer retirement issue
6:22 Students from other countries are saying Wam, Bam, Thank you maa’am. I’m going home now
7:48 Besides IT, where else is the pain being felt?
10:15 Are companies doing themselves a disservice?
13:15 Workers have a responsibility too
17:18 So diversity becomes an even bigger issue in that case, right?
20:48 Sure there are a lot of people, but the skillsets are lacking.
22:42 So what about re-hiring retirees?
24:05 Death to the 9-to-5 work day, long live telecommuting
26:53 Bills in the Senate and I-9 forms. What is that about?
29:39 More independent workers, more tax problems
31:13 Its cheaper to keep’em
32:14 Th-th-thaat’s all folks!

ABOUT OUR HOSTS

Jim Stroud

Jim Stroud is a “Searchologist” with an expertise in the full life-cycle placement of Executive and Technical personnel, Recruitment Research and Competitive Intelligence. He has consulted for such companies as Google, Siemens, MCI and a host of start-up companies. He presently serves Microsoft as a Technical Sourcing Consultant and is a regular contributor to Microsoft’s Technical Careers Blog. Jim Stroud was nominated for a “Best Blog Award” by Recruiting.com in 2005. Quite recently, Jim launched “The Day in Recruiting,” a one-page guide to buzz in the recruitment industry. (Be sure to check out his training guides – Digability: The Recruiters Guide to the Internet!)

Karen Mattonen

Advanced Career Solutions, Inc.

Karen Mattonen started Her recruiting career with a National Firm in 1994. Ultimately opening Advanced Career Solutions in ’98, changing areas of expertise from Hydraulics and Pneumatics to the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air Conditioning) fields, as well as Mechanical construction which may include piping, plumbing and sheet metal. We handle all areas of the mechanical construction fields from the installation to turn key and service and maintenance, including engineering, management and support staff. ACS Search is a contingency/retained HVAC and Mechanical Construction Recruiting firm. We have been recruiting for the HVAC industry for over 10 years and have gained an excellent reputation with clients and candidates Nationally, Regionally and Locally.

ABOUT OUR GUESTS

Paige Mazzoni, VP, Product Management for WorkforceLogic

As the Vice President of Product Management, Paige articulates and drives the product strategy, develops and implements the product roadmap-creating new product and service offerings based on the needs of our clients and prospects, and sets the WorkforceLogic marketing strategy.

Paige spent the last five years as the Vice President, Marketing for MindBox a start-up software company in Marin County. Prior to this she was Director, SBU Marketing, Chief of Staff for Fair, Isaac for three years directing all marketing efforts of Fair, Isaac’s largest business unit consisting of 85% of the company’s revenue. Before joining Fair, Isaac, Paige spent six years with Sybase as a Group Manager in the Global Marketing and Executive/User Group Marketing Groups. Paige was with Oracle from 1988 to 1991, where she managed the executive marketing and a technical marketing demonstration program, also gaining staffing industry experience as an internal recruiter, With over fifteen years of experience in product management, business development, corporate strategy and all aspects of marketing, Paige brings a wealth of experience to WorkforceLogic. Paige has a BA in History from Stanford University.

Mark G. Nelson, President, Client Development & Strategy for Nelson Family of Companies

Mark G. Nelson joined the Nelson Family of Companies in 1988 after spending several years with the San Francisco office of Price Waterhouse and Company. Mark is a California Certified Public Accountant and graduated from the University of San Francisco with a B.S. in Accounting in 1985. Mark founded the Accountants Plus division in 1988 to fill clients’ needs for a variety of accounting and finance professionals. He became Vice President of Nelson in 1990 and then President and Chief Operating Officer in 1995.

Mark has played a primary role in the initiation, development and growth of the Nelson businesses including Techsource, ABE and Accountants Plus. He has held a myriad of positions within the Nelson Family of Companies including Account Executive, Branch Manager, Regional Manager and Vice President. Over the years Mark has been instrumental in directing critical elements of the business including strategic planning, sales and marketing, operations, recruitment and retention, and administration.

Mark is a strong community advocate and has held Board positions for a number of not for profits, including Bread and Roses and the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce. He resides in San Rafael, California, along with his wife Stacy and son Aidan.

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