Celebrating Presidents, Looking For Future Leaders and Candidates to fill jobs!

"I am seeking your recommendations of highly motivated people who are looking for a new opportunity and bright future in the field o Human Resources.. ASAP

Good Morning Folks

Today we remember and celebrate the lives of George Washington and Abe Lincoln consolidating their two birthdays into one birthday to either cheat us out of a holiday or make room for a newer one.

Remember it is always President's Day at FSO where future leaders have a real path to aspire for higher ground.

And we have GREAT openings for those looking for a fun, passionate job

Nothing is more important than having great people who care about the service they provide to our customers. Identifying and finding great people starts with knowing exactly what you are looking for - that fire in the belly, skip in the step and twinkle in the eye. Our Future Leaders must have the desire to grow and be a part of something amazing, something BIGGER.  

If this sounds incredible and impressive to the forgotten hourly employees stuck in dead-end jobs elsewhere, and the kind of career path and commitment you would like to be assured in return for your investment working hard every day, please send your resume for the opening below ton  to Kshepherd (at) fso-outsourcing.com.

HIRING TODAY:

1. National Director, Training and Development (click)

2. HRIS Administrator (click)

3. FSO HR Generalist (Click HERE)

4. Benefits Budget Administrator (click)






Meanwhile prepare for one of your interview questions by being able to answer "What is President's Day?" The Christian Science Monitor does it well:

Now back to what is When is Presidents Day 2014? 
"The correct answer to that question is “never.” When it comes to federal holidays, there is no such thing as Presidents Day. We’ve been saying this for years, but shockingly, the charade continues.

“Though other institutions such as state and local governments and private businesses may use other names, it is our policy to always refer to holidays by the names designated in the law,” OPM states.
Long story short: Washington’s Birthday has been a US holiday since 1886. In the late 1960s, 

Congress scrambled around a bunch of federal holidays to make three-day weekends, and Washington’s Birthday got thrown into that mix. The Illinois congressional delegation thought it would be a great idea to honor Abe Lincoln by expanding the name to Presidents Day. But Virginia lawmakers blocked the move to protect the prerogatives of The Father of Our Country. That’s where things still stand today.

As we noted, we’ve written more fully about all this in the past, so we’re not going to dwell on that at this time. Instead, we’ll float theories as to why the myth of Presidents Day continues.

States’ rights. As OPM notes, states can do what they wish, and some do call it Presidents Day. (Many also follow the federal lead and don’t.) Perhaps they want to stretch the day to get a little recognition for their own native sons. New York’s Martin Van Buren, come on down!

Corporate conspiracy. Maybe advertisers believe that consumers are more likely to get out and spend on a holiday called Presidents Day, so that’s what they call it on all their fliers. For all his virtues, George Washington seems formal and chilly: Would he approve of you buying that mattress? Even if it’s on sale
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Richard Nixon. There’s an urban legend that Richard Nixon started Presidents Day in the early 1970s. He issued a holiday proclamation turning Washington’s Birthday into a more inclusive event honoring all US chief executives, including him, according to this rumor.

That’s not true: His proclamation clearly referred to Washington’s Birthday. The debunking site Snopes.com has the full story. But what if Nixon started that rumor himself? He might have planted it knowing full well it would get repeated in the years ahead and he might get some Presidents Day recognition after all.

Yes, that’s kind of a back flip, but Nixon was a shrewd guy. And look at his own presidential library: This year it’s having a celebration of Presidents Day, not Washington’s Birthday, complete with actors playing Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Lincoln, and Teddy Roosevelt.

Not that we’re complaining. We’d go if we could: First 100 guests get a free slice of cherry pie."

I am personally committed to (re)IMAGING our FLP to enhance the FSO Employee Experience. 

I’m only one person and know I can’t do it alone. I need your knowledge, expertise and experience. 

We are family & it’s all about TEAM WORK!

Have a GREAT Day. Love Life.

I'll be a seeing you soon.

Mitchell D. Weiner

Chief Happiness Officer  

National Expansion; Future Leaders Promoted From Within And Other Thoughts For A Cold and Snowy Hump Day

Image: Forbes

"Matt has impressed me with his ability to dive in and learn the Records procedures and details of our system. When issues arise he consults me appropriately and together we resolve them. I look forward to further work with Matt. Thanks for hiring an experienced Records Manager who hit the ground running and brings a lot to the table."

Good Morning Folks

I hope you are all off to a WONDERFUL week so far.

I have been zipping across the country for the past few months and it has been wonderful to see our Personal, Passionate and Productive culture alive and kicking across the nation. Thank you to each and everyone of you for representing FSO with positive energy, smiles, amazing hospitality and customer service.

One of our 2014 goals is to have the most inspired, motivated and best trained employees in the industry. FSO is based on some very solid beliefs that are centered around building a career path for the passionate people who consistently do a great job for our clients.

Nothing is more important than having great people who care about the service they provide to our customers. Identifying and finding great people starts with knowing exactly what you are looking for - that fire in the belly, skip in the step and twinkle in the eye. Our Future Leaders must have the desire to grow and be a part of something amazing, something BIGGER.  

Everyday the Executive Leadership Team are thinking about how we can further expand growth opportunities, career paths, incentives and success with us. I am so passionate about the FLP Program and promoting from within, I want to ensure those who have grown and flourished with us are given the first opportunity to move up in their careers with us.

Another top goal of our organization is ensuring that we launch each new site with an FSO EM or Lead -- at a minimum! In other words, we will not open an account without an FSO person. Our goal  of ensuring perfect implementations will only be achieved by having as many FSO employees go to new sites as possible, and we will backfill them with new FSO employees in their current site. Simply put, this provides the opportunity for growth & advancement for all FSO employees.

You know that I am personally invested and CARE about every person in our company. It is part of the personal touch we brings to our prospects and FSO clients. Did you know that hundreds of our corporate and field staff were uncovered and/or promoted through me alone! Pretty impressive and we’ll only get stronger and better with a well-oiled FLP.

There are 2 ways for existing FSO employees to become a part of the FLP:

If YOU are a top performing employee, you have the fire, skip, twinkle, AND you are interested in being a part of the FLP (which will likely require leaving your current site), speak up! Call me or Denise directly and let us know you want to grow your career with FSO!  We want to hear from you to fulfill your dreams!  

If you are an EM, EAD, ED, RD, or a member of the PS or ELT and you know an employee who has the fire, skip, twinkle AND they are interested in growing their career with FSO, call me or Denise directly!

If this sounds incredible and impressive to the forgotten hourly employees stuck in dead-end jobs elsewhere, and the kind of career path and commitment you would like to be assured in return for your investment working hard every day, please send your resume to Kshepherd (at) fso-outsourcing.com.

I am personally committed to (re)IMAGING our FLP to enhance the FSO Employee Experience. 

I’m only one person and know I can’t do it alone. I need your knowledge, expertise and experience. 

We are family & it’s all about TEAM WORK!

Have a GREAT Day. Love Life.

I'll be a seeing you soon.

Mitchell D. Weiner

Chief Happiness Officer  

==> InspireME Friday: Ask For A Reference, Not A Job

"And by letting them know that you hold them in high enough esteem to potentially use them as a reference, you're actually paying them a compliment."

Good Morning Folks,

I can say that FSO has taken the industry by storm! Literally and figuratively.

We made it through another week of the worst winter weather on record, and what troopers the team at FSO are. A client writes: 

"I just wanted to send you a quick note regarding the FSO Team. They have made every effort to get into the office regardless of the adverse weather conditions we have been experiencing this winter. Charles, Harun, Gene and Kathy have made my job easier as I know they will always be in the office when I cannot get there. Knowing that they are always there to support me to make the office run smoothly has been extremely helpful. I just wanted to take this opportunity to “sing their praises”.

That's what we call going the extra smile. It comes standard with every engagement!

With operations in 57 major US cities and a clear focus on concierge service, our goal remains the same - to help firms improve operations & SAVE MONEY.

Now some inspiration for those seeking a job or a better job— there's an easy way to turn dreaded employment networking into deadly effective bonding: 

When you're networking, ask for a reference, not a job. 

Whether you're doing catch-up drinks or grabbing lunch to reconnect (and, hopefully, staying out of this horrible heat!), your main goal is to get an ally, not a tally of job listings. Adding another helping hand to your search is your aim. 

So don't ask your college buddy if he knows of any jobs for people like you. How would he? 

And don't ask your boss from two jobs ago if she has the names of any people who are currently looking to hire somebody like you. It puts her on the spot. 

No, instead, ask for a reference. Mention that you're going to be moving on, or you're already looking, or that you're actively out on the street. Let them know the type of positions you are and are notsuited for, and what you're hoping to achieve in your next opportunity. 

And then ask them if — when it gets to that happy place in your search — it would be OK to use them as a reference. 

By not putting them on the spot about specific job openings, you reduce the awkwardness inherent in the networking conversation. 

And by letting them know that you hold them in high enough esteem to potentially use them as a reference, you're actually paying them a compliment. 

You're also making it easier for them to say "yes", and to feel good about themselves for being a good friend and helping you out with this little favor. 

All of which means that you have a new buddy in your search — one who's going to be thinking about keeping an eye out for new opportunities and an ear open for fresh possibilities for their reference-able friend: you. 

It's wins and grins all around. 

Now, this doesn't work for just any old person you meet on the street. There's probably a pretty good match between people you'd take to lunch and those you could ask to be a reference. So my advice would be to stick to asking those you know well enough. 

Being realistic, the widely offered and deeply wrong advice from the past decade that you should try to extract favors, concessions, names, jobs, and career assistance from people you've only met over the phone is not only useless, it can be counter-productive to your aims by antagonizing your broader network. 

By making your networking about compliments, you'll find it pays dividends. 

Never lose that skip in your step, fire in your belly or twinkle in your eye!

We're on fire and this company is doing amazing things to build for the future. 

From our wonderful FSO Family have a GREAT weekend, be happy and… Love Life!

Mitchell D. Weiner

Chief Happiness Officer  

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“ Genius is eternal patience” — Michelangelo
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Why Isn't Anyone Reading Your Resume? Your LinkUP To Job Search Success

"As a trusted business partner and friend I am seeking your recommendations of highly motivated people who are looking for a new opportunity and bright future in the field of Human Resources.. ASAP"

Good Morning Folks,

Sorry to hear about the continued snow and cold around the USA. I myself had some major delays last night and had about 3.5 hours of sleep but I'm inspired and totally on fire.

Since FSO is conducting a nationwide job search for marketing and HR talent, and it's been too long between LinkUps— I thought I would share more broadly some of the career advice that I have been posting recently on LinkedIn.

It's not you: Why no one's reading your resume
Why isn't anyone reading your resume? Here are some ways to navigate recruiters' Applicant Tracking Systems and get yourself noticed.

Spending on Corporate Training Soars: Employee Capabilities a Priority
Corporate training is always a very good indicator of economic activity:  when companies slow down they often cut training spending, and then as business grows they ramp back up to train new hires, sales people, and leaders. This is among the most discretionary of all corporate spending areas, so it is an excellent bellwether for business confidence.

If I Had a Hammer
The automation of today and the future requires a (re)IMAGINED approach to job search and preparation

The Basics of Not Bombing and Interview
It doesn’t matter if you have 20 years of experience and a letter of recommendation from the president of the United States — if you bomb the interview, you’re not getting hired. Here’s what you need to consider

8 Tips To Dress For Interview Success
Struggling to decide on an outfit for your upcoming job interview? What you wear to an interview creates an image or perception of the type of person you are, so choosing your attire is critical to presenting yourself as the right candidate to hire.

These are the 50 best places to work for 2014 

6 Habits of Remarkably Likable People
Hiring Managers cite the number one reason in competitive races for one position, it's the Likability factor or as better known in singing competitions the "X" factor that decides.

5 Steps to Writing an Amazing LinkedIn Recommendation
Beyond what you provide a recruiter, they will go to your LinkedIn page to do reference checks. Are yours in order and the best they can be. The time to ask for recommendations is when you are ion your game not the day after you've been swept up in an unexpected restructuring that can happen to anyone.

Should you or someone you know of make a GREAT fit for FSO's Personal, Passionate & Productive culture, please contact me directly (mweiner at fso-outsourcing.com) or send resumes to Lindsay Gallagher (lgallagher at fso-outsourcing.com). 
 

When it comes to delivering our services, our people are the driving force in making the difference. Our goal has always been to ensure that the staff we have are so passionate and are armed with the tools and knowledge to succeed in their ultimate career and life goals. 

Have a GREAT Day. Love Life.

I'll be a seeing you soon.

Mitchell D. Weiner

Chief Happiness Officer  

=> InspireME Friday: Fire >> Passion >>Skip

Via Red Bull

"Leadership (aka. >>Fire >> Passion >>Skip) is scarce because few people are willing to go through the discomfort required to lead."

Good Morning Folks,


What a week it's been! The FSO House was rocking all day, every day with >>Fire >> Passion >>Skip, and this excitement and buzz will go a long way in the market!! Our talent levels are literally increasing overnight.


We saw well over 200 candidates during our job fair and open house. The excitement and buzz in the office again was felt by the candidates and the majority of them commented about what a GREAT vibe they felt from the second they walked off the elevator. Ahhhh, hospitality – that is what we are all about!!

A big shout out to EVERYONE who made the 2 days so special. A real true team event…coming in early and staying late. You are all awesome and I truly appreciate your support!!

I also want to thank those customers, employees and Mitch Weiner social media followers that have supported my "casting" calls for referrals of Sales and HR talent. 

Mostly because people like yourselves talked about, spread the word about and delivered top-shelf candidates that will help FSO *light up a nation* with talent levels unlike anywhere else on the planet. Together with our existing team, we are truly The Happiest Place to Work on Earth.

We are also a family— a tribe. A tribe is any group of people, large or small, who are connected to one another, a leader, and an idea. 

That in mind, to send you off to your weekends on a high note, here's a favorite excerpt from Seth Godin's book "Tribes" (one of the bestselling leadership book on Amazon)

Leadership (aka. >>Fire >> Passion >>Skip) is scarce because few people are willing to go through the discomfort required to lead.

The scarcity makes leadership valuable. If everyone tries to lead all the time, not much happens. It’s discomfort that creates the leverage that makes leadership worthwhile.

In other words, if everyone could do it, they would, and it wouldn’t be worth much.

==> It’s uncomfortable to stand up in front of strangers.
==> It’s uncomfortable to propose an idea that might fail.
==> It’s uncomfortable to challenge the status quo.
==> It’s uncomfortable to resist the urge to settle.

When you identify the discomfort, you’ve found the place where a leader is needed.

If you’re not uncomfortable in your work as a leader, it’s almost certain you’re not reaching your potential as a leader.

Thanks again to everyone who put the word out and brought in referrals. Don’t be shy and keep those referrals coming. Positions are still open. The more the merrier!

From our wonderful FSO Family have a GREAT weekend, be happy and… Love Life!

Mitchell D. Weiner

Chief Happiness Officer  

Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest growing companies for the second consecutive year, FSO's growth and success can be attributed to making a positive and powerful impact on their clients' bottom lines, as well as their employees' careers and lives. Learn more about what differentiates FSO here.

Referrals Needed For HR Positions In Our Rapidly Expanding INC 500 Firm

"As a trusted business partner and friend I am seeking your recommendations of highly motivated people who are looking for a new opportunity and bright future in the field of Human Resources.. ASAP"











Good Afternoon Folks,

To everyone who responded to my most recent email regarding our Sales hiring needs, THANK YOU! Your support is invaluable and greatly appreciated. 
 


With that said, today I'm seeking your recommendations for strong candidates who will assist in strengthening our already robust People Solutions (HR) department. Most immediately we are recruiting for the following positions: 


==> National Director, Training & Development -
This person will be placed in NY and will be required to be available to travel 40% of the time. Reporting into our SVP of People Solutions, this individual will be responsible for increasing productivity per person by developing and implementing industry leading training and development programs. 

==> National Director, Recruitment 
Working closely with our SVP of People Solutions and our Operations team, this individual will own the strategy and plans for sourcing & hiring outstanding, passionate candidates who will deliver service with a smile and ultimately help support our growth across the country. This personal will also be placed in NY and will be required to be available to travel 40% of the time. 

==> HR Generalists for NYC, North East Region & South East Region
These individuals will be responsible for building strong relationships with our employees and clients, talent management, & employee relations. Additionally, they will be responsible for recruitment and training and development.   
  


Should you or someone you know of make a GREAT fit for FSO's Personal, Passionate & Productive culture, please contact me directly (mweiner at fso-outsourcing.com) or send resumes to Lindsay Gallagher (lgallagher at fso-outsourcing.com). 
 

When it comes to delivering our services, our people are the driving force in making the difference. Our goal has always been to ensure that the staff we have are so passionate and are armed with the tools and knowledge to succeed in their ultimate career and life goals. 

Thanks for helping us help you. 


Have a GREAT Day. Love Life.

I'll be a seeing you soon.

Mitchell D. Weiner

Chief Happiness Officer  

Job Seekers: Our First of aTwo Day Open Hiring Fair Was A Smashing Success— So Come On Down Tonight

"From the informationalists through to the office services team— 

I was very impressed by your responsiveness and HOSPITALITY." 

~~a Job Candidate

We are HIRING! OPEN HOUSE Today 12-8! Don't let the snow get in the way of stopping you from landing not just ordinary job, but a dream job like no other.

And.... also conducting a nationwide search for the best sales talent in the USA. GO HERE for details

Good Morning Folks,

I am pumped this morning. Snow what snow?

At our open house / career fair last night, we had a total of almost 80 candidates and we have identified 50 who we are interested in hiring!! 15 of these 50 are referrals from within! Or talent levels are literally increasing overnight.

Thanks to everyone who put the word out and brought in referrals – the FSO House was rocking all day long and this excitement and buzz will go a long way in the market!! Don’t be shy and let’s make tomorrow record breaking. The more the merrier – our talent levels are literally increasing overnight.

Amazing work and Kudos to Kim and the PS team for leading the charge and making it happen and our Ops team for supporting interviews all day. Amazing job Kim and Hilary. All of you truly rocked it!

Everyone who walks through our doors is a VIP and deserves to be treated as such – you never ever know who is who and that individual personal touch goes such a long long way. 

This is a positive impression that will stick for a long time. You all deserve a round of applause for all the hard work and dedication and customer service you displayed in your smiles and efforts on such a busy day  - THANK YOU and GREAT WORK!!!

A huge shout out to Hillary and the entire PS Team for all of their hard work, and to the ED’s and EAD’s for interviewing and sticking to the schedule J, and to the entire team who greeted, coat checked, passed out cookies and hot chocolate, and kept the office in pristine condition – simply awesome!! HOSPITALITY and TEAMWORK at its finest!

Snow? The word 'impossible" doesn't exist here. We look for
>>Fire >>Passion >>Skip in the Step and by braving
weather you've already shown us the best qualities we need

Remember my promise of dinner for the FSO teammate who has the most referrals….let’s go folks….we know you have amazing networks – use them to get us AWESOME colleagues – just like yourselves!! We want to meet them…inspire and be inspired!!

A huge THANK YOU to the job candidates and everyone else who made this an AMAZING day!!  It could not have turned out any better than it did – even with the snow!

It truly was a day of teamwork and Love thanks to everyone!!

From our wonderful FSO Family!!

Looking forward to tonight's Open House!

Have a GREAT day, be happy and…

Love Life!

Mitchell D. Weiner

Chief Happiness Officer  

Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest growing companies for the second consecutive year, FSO's growth and success can be attributed to making a positive and powerful impact on their clients' bottom lines, as well as their employees' careers and lives. Learn more about what differentiates FSO here.

Jobs, Jobs, JOBS! We Are Hiring. Job Fair Today and Tomorrow! Plus A Nationwide Call For The Best Sales Talent in The USA.

"FSO had terrific results in 2013 and 2014 is unquestionably off to a great start. I appreciate your unrelenting support as we continue to *light up the nation* and assemble teams that promise to deliver value, innovation, process improvement and cost savings to all of our clients."

That in mind, We are HIRING! And holding a Job Fair at our New York office on today and tomorrow.   And also conducting a nationwide search for the  best sales talent in the nation. Read on for details.

Good Afternoon Folks,

WE'RE HIRING!

I'm pleased to share that we are in great standing to make substantial investments to support our budding infrastructure.

We are on fire… we are growing like crazy and we need your help to get the word out to your friends and colleagues who are looking for a job or a BETTER job!

First, today and tomorrow...

RECRUITMENT OPEN HOUSE WILL TAKE PLACE AT OUR HEADQUARTERS, NEW YORK CITY OFFICE:

Tues. January 21st, 2014        7:00am – 5:00pm
Wed. January, 22nd, 2014     12:00pm – 8:00pm

Immediate openings:

•           Hospitality Services       Concierge             Security  

•           Messenger Services       Office Services      Mailroom

•           Sales                            HR                        Operations

•           Record Management      Marketing             IT

In addition....

I am seeking recommendations for strong candidates who will assist my company in building a national, world-class Business Development (a.k.a. Sales) team..

Our sales team is on fire! The tenure of the team is remarkable and their efforts have translated into tremendous opportunity to invest in our "sales engine". We will expand our team in a major way and will be adding over 20 business development (sales) professionals.

Charged with propelling our national expansion plans and uncovering new business opportunities, these individuals will be an integral part of our company's sustainability through our growth. Additionally, they will have a high earning potential and report directly to me and others.

Based on market demands and with operations in 57 major US cities, we are looking to make immediate hires in the following areas:
·         New York
·         Philadelphia
·         Washington, DC
·         Atlanta
·         Miami
·         Chicago
·         Dallas
·         Houston
·         Los Angeles
·         San Francisco

Should you or someone you know of be a good fit for FSO's Personal, Passionate & Productive culture, please contact me directly (mweiner at fso-outsourcing.com) or send resumes to Lindsay Gallagher (lgallagher at fso-outsourcing.com).

As always, I appreciate your unrelenting support as we continue to *light up the nation* and assemble teams that promise to deliver value, innovation, process improvement and cost savings to all of our clients.

Have a GREAT day as I look forward to seeing all of you soon.

Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer

Learn more about what DIFFERENTIATES FSO here