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Doherty and Riverland philanthropic partnership reaches milestone

Submitted by Doherty on Tue, 07/08/2014 - 13:38

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Doherty and Riverland celebrate seven successful years of philanthropic support for Riverland students Golf event has raised $200,000 over the past seven years, including gifts from the major sponsors, Tim and Val Doherty. MINNEAPOLIS, MN ~ Representatives from Riverland Community College and Doherty Staffing Solutions, a division of Doherty | The Employment Experts (Doherty), met June 18 to celebrate the results of the seventh Doherty Scholarship Golf Classic held last June to raise funds that support Riverland Community College students. The 2013 event raised $33...

Doherty honored with 2014 Minnesota Business Ethics Award

Submitted by Doherty on Thu, 05/15/2014 - 14:57

Doherty honored with 2014 Minnesota Business Ethics Award MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Doherty is proud to formally announce that our organization has been bestowed a truly high honor. The Minnesota Business Ethics Award™ (MBEA) recognizes Minnesota companies that exemplify the highest standards of ethical behavior and practices. On May 14, 2014, business leaders gathered on Business Ethics Awareness Day in Minnesota to honor the finalists in 3 different categories: small company (fewer than 100 employees), mid-sized company (100-500 employees)...

Doherty Announced as MBEA Finalist

Submitted by Doherty on Wed, 04/23/2014 - 00:00

Doherty selected as finalist for prestigious award The Minnesota Business Ethics Award (MBEA) Steering Committee announces the finalists for the 2014 awards. The MBEA recognizes businesses that exemplify, raise the bar and promote ethical conduct for the benefit of the workplace, marketplace and community. Celebrating its 15th anniversary year, the MBEA recipients will be formally announced at the Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, May 14 at the Nicollet Island Pavilion, Minneapolis, MN. Click below for full information.

Doherty Staffing Solutions opens staffing & employment office in Algona, Iowa

Submitted by Doherty on Thu, 04/17/2014 - 14:57

Algona, Iowa—April 17, 2014 Doherty Staffing Solutions, a Minnesota-based staffing, recruiting, and placement agency, has opened a new office located in Algona, Iowa. “We are proud to announce our newest branch office in Algona,” said Val Doherty, founder and CEO of Doherty Staffing Solutions. “We’ve served Iowa clients for many years and welcome the opportunity to become a more visible member of the community with our new office on Dodge Street. The Algona office is ready to serve job seekers and companies looking for staffing support. It’s a great spot and we look forward to meeting lots...

Respond to an ICE Audit with Confidence

Submitted by Doherty on Tue, 04/15/2014 - 10:35

Hundreds of people in Minnesota were fired after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) audit turned up a substantial number of illegal workers at a chain restaurant around the state. This sweep reflects a nation-wide trend of increased enforcement. While this probe has been high-profile news, most other audits have been part of what many people are calling the Obama administrations’ “quiet immigration raid” policy. Unlike dramatic raids of the past, ICE has been less focused on prosecuting the individual illegal workers and more on targeting employers who are breaking the law. Case...

How Effective is your HR Department?

Submitted by Doherty on Tue, 04/15/2014 - 09:52

Human Resources There is little question that all sectors of a business need to be evaluated on a regular basis. Human Resources is no exception. However, recognizing the need does not always produce the reality. While there have been considerable advancements in evaluation, it is still far from being widely practiced, particularly in smaller companies. This article outlines some of the approaches, both positive and negative, to evaluating HR. Cost/Benefit Analysis The cost/benefit approach compares the cost of HR programs and services to the benefits derived from them. While overall...

Look the Part & Act the Part: How to prep for your job interview

Submitted by Doherty on Mon, 04/14/2014 - 16:57

If you've got a job interview scheduled, you need to be ready to look and act the part. This handy Doherty job infographic covers the 22 basic points to lock down before the big interview.

Why Culture Matters

Submitted by Doherty on Fri, 04/11/2014 - 14:56

Do you have a culture of retention or turnover? Doherty call center expert Eric Berg wants you to ask yourself this important question as you develop and refine your recruiting, onboarding, and employee relations activities for this year and the next. Read the entire article, Why Culture Matters, here.

The 3 stages of a successful job interview

Submitted by Doherty on Wed, 04/09/2014 - 14:07

Job interviews have 3 stages. Are you ready for every stage? Here's an infographic from Doherty explaining the basic do's and don'ts for a successful job interview process.

Doherty opens downtown Minneapolis staffing & recruiting office

Submitted by Doherty on Mon, 04/07/2014 - 16:59

Doherty’s newest location at 733 Marquette Avenue South, Suite 243, in the Baker Center Building, downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Minneapolis, Minnesota—April 7, 2014 Doherty | The Employment Experts, a Minnesota-based staffing and placement agency, has opened a new office located in downtown Minneapolis. “We are very excited to announce our newest branch office in downtown Minneapolis,” said Doherty founder and CEO Valerie Doherty. “We currently serve a number of companies and candidates downtown, so the skyway location is a natural fit for us and makes the hiring process more convenient for job seekers looking for...

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