(September 28, 2009) Minneapolis—True Talent Group is the sponsor of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Networking Event at The Loop in Minneapolis on Thursday, November 12. IABC members and non-members are welcome to attend.

“Networking is a pillar of connecting great talent with great companies, so sponsoring this IABC event just makes sense,” said Stacey Stratton, executive recruiter of True Talent Group. “Plus I’ve been a long-time member of IABC.”

Join True Talent Group! The Loop is located at 606 Washington Avenue North. More details about the event will be announced in the coming weeks. Learn more about IABC.

“We are honored to announce that True Talent Group is WBE-certified as a woman-owned and controlled company,” said Stratton.

Learn more about Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.

(September 1, 2009) Minneapolis—True Talent Group Executive Recruiter Stacey Stratton was featured on the US Small Business Administration (SBA) Web site as a local success story in the Minnesota district. In launching True Talent Group, Stratton worked with SCORE, a resource partner of the SBA, to develop a business plan and a good foundation for the business.  

As stated in the article, “The results are undisputed: sales at True Talent Group in 2008 were double Stratton’s expectations. Sales for 2009 have already exceeded last year’s, and Stratton says she expects to triple her business by the end of the year.”

“They have been a great resource for True Talent Group,” said Stratton. “They helped me make this lifelong dream a reality!”

SCORE has helped more than 8.4 million small businesses. Read the article about True Talent Group.

(August 28, 2009) Minneapolis—One year in the business has proven to be successful for True Talent Group. Over the course of the year, the company has added services to include marketing and creative talent in addition to sales and business development. True Talent Group also places contract and permanent positions.

“I’m proud to report that our expectations for our first year were exceeded,” said Stacey Stratton, executive recruiter at True Talent Group. “This is an especially fulfilling achievement in a down economy with a high unemployment rate.”

(May 12, 2009) Minneapolis—True Talent Group announced the offering of a new service: placement of marketing and creative talent. Executive Recruiter Stacey Stratton has been working in the Twin Cities marketing staffing industry since 2003.

“In our placement of marketing and sales talent, True Talent Group helps organizations reach their business development goals. In this economic climate, it is critical to have employees with these talents on your team,” said Stratton.

True Talent Group specializes in permanent placement of mid- to executive-level marketing and sales talent in corporations and agencies in the Twin Cities metro area. If you are hiring or looking for your dream job, contact True Talent Group today. Learn more at TrueTalentGroup.com.

(May 1, 2009) Minneapolis—These days it is only natural that people be focused on the tough economic situation. But what happens when the economy begins to turn around?

Workforce reduction in some companies has left remaining employees struggling with double (sometimes triple) the workload and low morale. These employees are becoming weary and resentful but can’t afford to leave yet. So when the economy turns around, these employees may make a change. Also, many baby boomers are retiring, which is shrinking the overall workforce. The combination of these factors may result in a talent crisis.

“I remind companies frequently that it is important to take care of employees—your most critical asset! Many companies are understaffed and overworked, but it is important to keep morale high and make the necessary adjustments to keep your department or company on track. Regular, open communication with the staff—especially key talent—throughout economic twists and turns is a no cost/high value way to take care of employees,” said Stacey Stratton, executive recruiter at True Talent Group.

(March 27, 2009) Minneapolis—True Talent Group has announced the launch of the newsletter On the Job. This bimonthly newsletter offers tips, commentary and featured positions through True Talent Group.

(March 18, 2009) Minneapolis—True Talent Group is happy to report employees that help businesses grow are in demand right now. According to Jobfox, one of the most recession-proof positions is in sales.¹ In tough times, it’s important for companies to sell aggressively. Often new talent can bring fresh perspectives of untapped opportunities through new audiences or venues.

A recent survey of local recruiters by MN Headhunter found that our area is doing better in terms of hiring and optimism than some other regions.²

Sales positions are among high rated occupations in demand—garnering four- and five-star (highest) ratings in the Twin Cities as noted by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.³

Over the next six months, almost 83.5 percent of employers in the Twin Cities area predict that they will keep their employment constant, 8 percent think they will be hiring and just over 8 percent may decrease their employment.⁴

Yes, it’s true that many companies are shedding jobs, but we can feel optimistic that more than 90 percent of area companies will keep employment constant—or even add jobs. Hiring cycles are taking longer because many companies are being, in their words, “deliberate” regarding who they hire.⁵

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