Relationships in Today’s Market
Josh Lindemann, Technical Recruiter

The great John Wooden once said, "Never mistake activity for achievement". I'm sure many of you can relate to that statement. We all lived through an extremely difficult 2009, but hopefully you're seeing month-to-month improvement during 2010 as we have. Confidence is returning and business is moving forward, but there are still significant challenges. That's why it's important to recognize and adapt to the rapidly changing market conditions.

In my last Abuzz article, "What Distinguishes an "A" Player?", I highlighted two common traits among the varied and distinguished staff that President Obama has working for him - "highly skilled and fiercely loyal" - (though the loyalty of some may be suspect of late). In this new business era, companies must be more productive. To do this, they need to find and keep top talent. But how do businesses find the best and the brightest - the A Players - in today's market? And how do A Players find opportunities that will keep them motivated and happy in their careers?

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