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MARCH'S FEATURED

STAFF MEMBER

Jim Byrne
Business Operations Manager

Jim has extensive experience in building, motivating, and training top-quality management and professional teams. As an Information Officer, he has worked at major corporations within the retail food, insurance, and banking industries. As an independent consultant, Jim provided technical support to Fortune 500 companies in the retailing and retail drug industries. He has significant experience working in community activities both locally and nationally including church, school, competitive swimming, United Way, and YMCA.  

Offices held were with the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati, National YMCA Competitive Swimming Committee, and Ohio USS Swimming. Professional designations earned are IBM Certified Executive Project Manager and PMP from Project Management Institute.

OI PARTNERS in the News

 Candidate Scot Neisel being interviewed by reporter Liz Bonis of  Local 12 WKRC TV

One of our candidates, Scot Neisel, spoke on a local news show about the stress connected with the job search. The video was recorded at the OI Partners Promark Company offices on Eden Park Drive in Cincinnati.

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Tim Schoonover, OI Partners, Managing Partner, was featured on Fox 19 WXIX TV. He talked about job-search advice for people over 40. Several suggestions include:

- Accentuate the advantages of experience

- Have a targeted marketing plan

- Learn new interviewing techniques

- Network in reverse

- Explore flexible work arrangements even on temporary projects

Hello friends,

We see early signs of a gradual recovery from the recent recession; however the economists tell us that while some of the economic indicators are starting to improve, unemployment will remain at its current high levels for most of the coming year.

What does that suggest insofar as a company's need to engage and retain their key employees over the next few years? Is there a valid concern that many employees are unhappy in their jobs and waiting to "jump ship" when the economy allows them to do so? What can companies do to prevent that from happening?

Tim

Engaging and Retaining Your Employees

Many companies today are concerned about losing valued employees when the economy improves.Companies have responded by seeking ways to provide their employees with opportunities for growth by demonstrating an investment in individual development.

Training and Development: A Strategy for Employee Engagement

Training and development is sometimes viewed as a luxury item and is often one of the first items on the chopping block in a bad economy. Here are three critical elements of training and development that should never be ignored because of budgets.

Five Employee Retention Mistakes Employers are Making Now

Even though it's an "employer's market" with millions of capable people seeking work, many employers are making five key employee retention mistakes.

Using Employee Benefits to Attract and Retain Talented Staff

Research has shown that employee benefits really do matter to staff and many will consider choosing one job over another because of the benefits offered. The following survey lists jobseekers' most desired benefits.

Employee Motivation: 10 Ways to Make a Difference

How motivated are your employees? Are they fully engaged and passionate about their work? In challenging economic times it is natural for most people to lose some level of enthusiasm. Here are some tips to help curtail lost productivity and passion.