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		<title>Results at Work:  PA Employers Overcome Recruiting and Turnover Challenges</title>
		<link>http://berksandbeyond.com/blog/2010/03/11/results-at-work-pa-employers-overcome-recruiting-and-turnover-challenges/</link>
		<comments>http://berksandbeyond.com/blog/2010/03/11/results-at-work-pa-employers-overcome-recruiting-and-turnover-challenges/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:54:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mandy</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Results at Work]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Case #1:  Recruiting Challenge
The Problem:
Loretta Garner, Office and Warehouse Manager for PB Heat, experienced ongoing difficulties in both recruiting candidates and identifying people with the right &#8220;fit&#8221; for her organization.  Ms. Garner tried using several staffing agencies, but they were unable to deliver the caliber of talent this manufacturer of residential and commercial boilers needed.
The Solution:
Tired of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Using Staffing to Improve Workforce Flexibility</title>
		<link>http://berksandbeyond.com/blog/2010/03/09/using-staffing-to-improve-workforce-flexibility/</link>
		<comments>http://berksandbeyond.com/blog/2010/03/09/using-staffing-to-improve-workforce-flexibility/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:16:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mandy</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[The HR Advisor]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[berks and beyond staffing services]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[berks county staffing]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[how staffing improves workforce flexibility]]></category>

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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://berksandbeyond.com/blog/?p=451</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you know why the U.S. staffing industry is growing at a faster rate than the overall economy?  The answer can be summed up in a single word:  flexibility.
The American Staffing Association&#8217;s Intelligence Report called Workforce Flexibility:  Staffing for a Better Bottom Line speaks to this very topic.  The article details the numerous ways our industry delivers [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Get Ready for the Southeast Pennsylvania Home &amp; Garden Show</title>
		<link>http://berksandbeyond.com/blog/2010/03/04/get-ready-for-the-southeast-pennsylvania-home-garden-show/</link>
		<comments>http://berksandbeyond.com/blog/2010/03/04/get-ready-for-the-southeast-pennsylvania-home-garden-show/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:24:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mandy</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Fun Stuff]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[berks and beyond]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[reading home & garden show]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[southeast pennsylvania home & garden show]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[things to do in berks county]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[things to do in reading]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[things to do in southern pennsylvania]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Spring is just around the corner - what kind of home improvement projects do you have on tap?
Whether you&#8217;re tackling a major remodel, or just looking for a few new plants for a flower bed, you&#8217;ll find the inspiration you need at Reading&#8217;s Home &#38; Garden Show.  The show, presented by HBA of Berks County, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ways To Eliminate Negative Thinking</title>
		<link>http://berksandbeyond.com/blog/2010/03/02/ways-to-eliminate-negative-thinking/</link>
		<comments>http://berksandbeyond.com/blog/2010/03/02/ways-to-eliminate-negative-thinking/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:09:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mandy</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[The Job Hunt]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[berks and beyond]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[coping with job loss]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[dealing with job loss]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[eliminate negative thinking]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[southern pa staffing firms]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[thought management tips]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://berksandbeyond.com/blog/?p=444</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Here we go again&#8230;&#8221;
&#8220;Why does everyone else seem to have all the luck?&#8221;
&#8220;What else could possibly go wrong today?&#8221;
Admit it.  At one point or another, you&#8217;ve had thoughts like these.  I know I have.  But while it&#8217;s perfectly normal to occasionally fall prey to negative thoughts - especially after losing a job or some other [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Employment and Economic Statistics for the Harrisburg - Carlisle MSA</title>
		<link>http://berksandbeyond.com/blog/2010/02/25/employment-and-economic-statistics-for-the-harrisburg-carlisle-msa/</link>
		<comments>http://berksandbeyond.com/blog/2010/02/25/employment-and-economic-statistics-for-the-harrisburg-carlisle-msa/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:10:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mandy</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[The HR Advisor]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[berks and beyond staffing services]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[harrisburg economy]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[harrisburg employment statistics]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[harrisburg pa economic statistics]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[harrisburg pa staffing services]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[staffing services in dauphin county]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://berksandbeyond.com/blog/?p=423</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As you may know, Berks and Beyond recently opened our new Harrisburg office.  We&#8217;re pleased to report that, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Harrisburg - Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical area has weathered this recession better than many surrounding areas. 
To see how the Harrisburg area stacks up against the state and the nation, download the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for Ensuring Legally Defensible Performance Reviews</title>
		<link>http://berksandbeyond.com/blog/2010/02/23/tips-for-ensuring-legally-defensible-performance-reviews/</link>
		<comments>http://berksandbeyond.com/blog/2010/02/23/tips-for-ensuring-legally-defensible-performance-reviews/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:33:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mandy</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[The HR Advisor]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[berks and beyond employment services]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[conducting legal performance reviews]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[employee evaluations]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[performance reviews]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[staffing firms in berks county]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[staffing firms in dauphin county]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[staffing firms in lehigh county]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[staffing firms in montgomery county]]></category>

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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://berksandbeyond.com/blog/?p=435</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Implementing a faulty or sloppy employee review system can put your company at risk.  One misstep can lead a disgruntled employee to &#8220;pull the trigger&#8221; on a hairy lawsuit.  So as a responsible manager, how do you keep your company out of the crosshairs?
Here is a quick list of best practices for ensuring your performance reviews [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ready to Work:  Candidates with Diverse Skills in Allentown and Pottstown, PA</title>
		<link>http://berksandbeyond.com/blog/2010/02/18/ready-to-work-candidates-with-diverse-skills-in-allentown-and-reading-pa/</link>
		<comments>http://berksandbeyond.com/blog/2010/02/18/ready-to-work-candidates-with-diverse-skills-in-allentown-and-reading-pa/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:30:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mandy</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Top Candidates]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[assembler in pottstown pa]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[berks and beyond candidates]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[butcher in allentown pa]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[staffing firms in pottstown pa]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[staffing firms in southern pennsylvania]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[temporary employees]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The following top candidates are highly skilled, motivated and ready to go to work for you:
BUTCHER - Allentown, PA
Candidate Initials:  J. N.
Skills and Experience:  Over 20 years of experience working as a meat cutter; 10 years as a manager.  This individual also worked as a fabricator and installer for nine years.
Education:  H.S. Diploma
Desired Pay:  $14/hr.
To [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for Creating an Effective Wellness Program</title>
		<link>http://berksandbeyond.com/blog/2010/02/16/tips-for-creating-an-effective-wellness-program/</link>
		<comments>http://berksandbeyond.com/blog/2010/02/16/tips-for-creating-an-effective-wellness-program/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:23:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mandy</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[The HR Advisor]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[berks & beyond employment services]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[employee wellness programs]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[how to create an employee wellness program]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[wellness programs]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://berksandbeyond.com/blog/?p=409</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A well-designed wellness program can be just what the doctor ordered.  Implemented properly, a wellness program can:

increase productivity
control preventable healthcare costs
boost morale
reduce employee stress, ER visits and absenteeism

If you&#8217;re looking to institute a wellness program for your company, or want to make your existing wellness program more comprehensive and effective, consider these points before getting started:

What are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Harrisburg Office Grand Opening Scheduled for February 17, 2010</title>
		<link>http://berksandbeyond.com/blog/2010/02/11/harrisburg-office-grand-opening-scheduled-for-february-17-2010/</link>
		<comments>http://berksandbeyond.com/blog/2010/02/11/harrisburg-office-grand-opening-scheduled-for-february-17-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:21:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mandy</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Berks & Beyond News]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[berks and beyond news]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[harrisburg staffing firms]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[harrisburg staffing services]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[new harrisburg office for berks and beyond]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[staffing firms in southern pennsylvania]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Expansion Means Better Service for Area Employers
Harrisburg, PA –Berks and Beyond Employment Services, Inc. will hold the Grand Opening of its sixth office on Wednesday, February 17, 2010.  Although the staffing and recruitment firm has served the Harrisburg market for over three years, the additional location will allow Berks &#38; Beyond to provide expanded and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Today&#8217;s Staffing Industry:  An Overview</title>
		<link>http://berksandbeyond.com/blog/2010/02/09/todays-staffing-industry-an-overview/</link>
		<comments>http://berksandbeyond.com/blog/2010/02/09/todays-staffing-industry-an-overview/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:20:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mandy</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[A little perspective is a good thing.
As a staffing firm, we at Berks &#38; Beyond try to learn all we can about your business and industry - because better understanding leads to better staffing results for your company. 
Today, I&#8217;d like to turn the tables.  Here are a few key facts and statistics, compiled by the American Staffing [...]]]></description>
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