As a thermometer of the regional economy, Aureus Group has good news to share as well. Year-to-date we have obtained 22% more search assignments and special project “temp” orders than in 2010. Our contingent workforce is up 42% and we have already placed 32% more people in full-time positions than in 2010. 

Here’s a break down of the skill sets that are in high demand for each of our practice areas. 

Information Systems

• Programmers
• Network Engineers
• SAP implementation gurus for all modules
• Project Managers

 Finance & Accounting

• Auditors at all levels
• Financial Analysis; Budgeting / Forecasting
• Cash Management
• Accounting Clerks

Executive Search

• Sales Executives
• Compliance and Risk Mitigation Leaders
• Strategy / Vision
• Innate Leadership and People Development

 Healthcare Administration

• Patient Financial Services
• Revenue Cycle Accounting
• Healthcare Information Management
• CFO / Controllers

Our recruiting teams are isolating top talent every day! Let us know how we can customize our recruiting strategies for your team.

Chris Carlson, CPC, Aureus Group Regional Manager

About Chris Carlson
Chris is an experienced executive in the staffing industry. She has extensive experience in developing and implementing operational analyses and programs and has assisted hundreds of firms streamline processes and upgrade the competencies of its workforce. Finding innovative ways to generate new business and build teams is her passion. She has developed and executed many successful strategic marketing plans. Chris began her career at Aureus Group, a full-service professional recruiting firm, in 1994 and currently serves as the regional manager of Aureus Group specializing in the Finance & Accounting, Systems and Executive search areas.

In addition, Chris is a Certified Professional Consultant, and has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

• According to Sarah Needleman’s piece in the Wall Street Journal last week companies are adding more temporary workers with plans to keep them long-term if the economy continues to improve.   This is a big turning point for all of us and a great time for it to be happening, right before the holidays!
• The Associated Press (AP) reported on Nov 5 that stocks climbed in early trading after the positive news on jobs and consumer spending, two of the economy’s biggest trouble spots.
• Also according to the AP, the Labor Department said the number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits fell to 512,000 last week, the lowest level since January.  Economists had originally predicted 523,000 new claims.  Initial claims serve as a gauge of the pace of layoffs and an indication of employers’ willingness to hire new workers. 
• Retailers posted their second consecutive gain in sales in October after more than a year of declines – we’re starting to spend a little more!
• Technology stocks led the market’s gains after an upbeat forecast last week from Cisco Systems Inc. and they expect revenue to grow for the first time in a year during the period ending in January.
• A recent report by Moody’sEconomy.com as reported on Stateline.com indicates that Nebraska, as well as 10 other states are showing indications of economic stabilization and even recovery, based on factors such as employment rates, home prices, residential construction and manufacturing production figures.

These are just a few indicators of a rebounding economy making us confident that 2010 will be a better year for all of us.  As our teams grow and bottom lines increase its more important than ever to acquire top talent.  We look forward to partnering with you. Happy Thanksgiving!