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What Do EDI Professionals Do?

Posted by Brooke Lester on Aug 31, 2017 8:38 AM

Raise your hand if this scenario sounds familiar. You want to implement an EDI system, but you are not sure exactly where to start. This is where EDI professionals come in; they help you choose the right EDI solution for you and ensure that it operates properly so that your company gets the greatest ROI from it.

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How to Assess Your EDI Personnel Needs

Posted by Brooke Lester on Aug 24, 2017 7:35 AM

You want to implement an EDI system because you believe that it will make your company more agile, efficient, and profitable. This desire raises the question of what resources you need. How much will it cost to set up and maintain such a system, and do you need personnel to ensure the EDI system’s successful operation?

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Revisiting Integration Consulting Contract-to-Hire Arrangements

Posted by Charley Hughes on Apr 26, 2017 11:09 AM

Revisiting Integration Consulting Contract-To-Hire Arrangements

Back in 2010 I wrote an article about navigating contract to hire arrangements. Since that article appeared one question forwarded to me involved a contractor who received a contract extension instead of being hired or “converted” as a full time employee.

So what should you do if you find yourself in a similar situation? Here are a couple of key questions to consider to aid your understanding of what is happening.

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Is January a Good Time to Find Talent for Your Team?

Posted by Kelly Nichols on Jan 31, 2017 2:20 PM


Having been in the recruiting field since 2006, I have found this time of the year to be one of the best to find great talent. Generally speaking, people tend to be more available in January compared to other months.  Fiscal years usually end 12/31 and the new budget year is about to start.  This matters because projects for the year usually end around Thanksgiving and hiring really picks up the first full week of January.  New projects that are kicking off or having more money in your budget for the new fiscal year means you can add to your staff to make sure you hit your deadlines.

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Two Quick Thoughts: Challenge and Discipline

Posted by Charley Hughes on Sep 7, 2016 10:30 AM

Every four years the world turns its attention to the Summer Olympic Games and the athletes who inspire us. Is your favorite part of the Olympics the opening ceremony, closing ceremony, an event like swimming, track, or gymnastics? Or, as a manager of people is it instead the

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