December 13th, 2006
Finding The Right People
A Panel DiscussionIn prior meetings we have heard numerous people describe the difficulty of finding new employees and/or contractors with the right skills and experience. This panel of experts has creative solutions and best practices to address this common problem.
Markey Read, Principal, Career Networks Inc.
Markey Read is well versed in both sides of the employment equation. With nearly 18 years of experience, and utilizing a combination of traditional postings, recruiters, and innovative networking, she helps companies develop a pool of talent to choose from. Markey also helps employers and potential employees use proven techniques and effective language for assuring the right fit. http://www.employvt.com/
Kathie Taft, Principal,Technical Connection Inc
Technical Connection Inc. provides job placement services in Vermont. They offer significant advantages over other job recruiters and staffing agencies. Their recruiters place job seekers in professional and technical full time Vermont jobs. Additionally, they are able to offer technical contract employment, assigned to top companies in Vermont. http://www.vttechjobs.com/
Ted Castle, Founder, Rhino Foods.
Ted created an innovative solution to overcapacity in staffing. By creating cooperative arrangements with other companies he was able to "share" employees, effectively expanding and contracting his capacity to handle fluctuations in their business cycles.
http://www.rhinofoods.com/
Gerry Ghazi, President of Vermont HITEC
Vermont HITEC creates innovative workforce development programs. They have been recognized for facilitating job growth in Vermont, including an increasing number of positions at software company Dealer.com
http://www.vthitec.org/