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RECRUITING’S WEIGHTY ISSUE
Employers Move to RPO for Scalability and Cost Savings
By Fay Hansen
The recession has served as an urgent reminder that employers must be able to scale recruiting up and down to match radical shifts in the economy. Scalability—RPO’s strong suit—is particularly beneficial when hiring implodes and every cost comes under scrutiny.


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SuccessFactors Buying Inform
February 4, 2010 5:25 PM PT
In another move to stay ahead of the talent management software pack, SuccessFactors is buying workforce planning specialist Inform Business Impact. >>

NO INJURIES
Terrorist Group Claims Responsibility for Attack on Staffing Agency’s German Office
February 4, 2010 10:09 AM PT
The group says in a letter that the attack is a protest against temporary employment, which is called ‘modern slavery.’ >>

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