This Week at Pathways: Job Search Support Group

Dear Clients,

Back to work—it’s Monday! We are looking forward to seeing you tomorrow for our Job Search Support Group with Ron Ennis, Ph.D., CMF, tomorrow March 30th from 9am to 11am on the 9th floor (no RSVP necessary). Also, look out for the Career Update for April coming soon with our weekly and monthly events!

As all of you know, our office is currently expanding and we are getting more and more excited as the office construction gets closer and closer to completion! We have now moved into our new space while we wait for our existing space to be finished. A reminder to all—our new entrance is now right off the elevator on the 11th floor, so make sure not to miss us!

Please call and schedule one-on-one appointments if you need it and have a wonderful and productive week!


“I never made Who’s Who but I’m featured in What’s That.”
---Furry Logic: A Guide to Life’s Little Challenges by Jane Seabrook

This Week at Pathways: Interviewing Series: Differentiating Yourself in the Marketplace

Dear Clients,

Happy Monday! Come celebrate recent hired clients tomorrow, Tuesday March 23rd from 9am to 11am, during our Job Search Support Group. Also, the Interviewing Series: Differentiating Yourself in the Marketplace Lab facilitated by Jean Walker is tomorrow from 1pm to 3pm. One of the most important elements of your job search is the ability to explain to others verbally what you have to offer, how you add value, and how your skills and abilities will help solve a problem for a prospective employer. Come learn how to differentiate yourself from other candidates that are interviewing for the same position!

Hurry and RSVP for the Interviewing Series: Differentiating Yourself in the Marketplace Lab while there is still room!

Note: Both of tomorrow’s events will be located on the 9th floor in the conference room.

Hope to see you tomorrow!

This Week at Pathways: Career Transition Workshop

Dear Clients,

Good morning! I hope that you enjoyed another beautiful weekend. I was reminded and inspired by many of you last week, that no matter what your circumstance, you continued to look at your job transition as a positive opportunity to do something better. I was reminded of a story that I'd like to share called, "The Obstacle in our Path:"

In ancient times, a king had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it.

Many loudly blamed the king for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the big stone out of the way. Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. On approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. As the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the king indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant learned what many others never understand.

Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve one's condition.


This week at Pathways:

Job Search Support Group
Tuesday, March 16th; 9am-11am
Facilitator: Ron Ennis, Ph.D., CMF
No RSVP Required!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!
Wednesday, March 17th
History of St. Patrick's Day





Career Transition Workshop
Wednesday, March 17th & Thursday, March 18th; 8:30am-4:30pm
Facilitators: Matt Morscheck, MS, CMP & Ron Ennis, Ph.D., CMF
Please RSVP for this two day event!

If you need to make an appointment, please give us a call. Look forward to seeing you in the office this week!


"Our plans miscarry because they have no aim. When a man does not know what harbor he is making for, no wind is the right wind." ---Marcus Annaeus Seneca

This Week at Pathways: "No One Can Stop You, But You!" Presentation with Walter Bond

Hi Folks!

Watch out for that HAIL! What a beautiful weekend we had and then came the hail, yikes! It was a busy Monday for a busy week. I hope everyone plans the coming weeks wisely so that you can start taking advantage of this wonderful weather that will be popping up (not the hale of course). Keep on task, stay motivated and use all of the wonderful spring energy to get you going!

Here’s what is happening at Pathways:

Job Search Support Group
Tuesday, March 9th; 9am to 11am
Facilitated by Ron Ennis, Ph.D., CMF
(Does not require a RSVP)

“No One Can Stop You ,But You!”-Presentation by Walter Bond
Tuesday, March 9th; 10am to 12pm
Facilitated by Jean Walker, Ed.D., CMF
(Please RSVP quick it’s tomorrow!)

Strategic Networking Lab
Thursday, March 11th; 10am to 12pm
Facilitated by Matt Morscheck, MS, CMP

Also, we would like to congradulate our Success Story for the month of January! We would have loved to sent this out in January but it wasn’t official yet—but it is now! Ron Putz is now the Regional Sales Representative for Ultrablock, Inc.!

January Success Story—Ron Putz

“The ‘one best thing’ that I contribute to my success while in the jobs search transition was spending the majority of my energy staying connected and building my network (friends, co-workers, clients, etc.) and volunteering within my industry. Also, during my job search transition, one of the things that I really valued was the foundation and wonderful support that Pathways provided for this next phase of my life. I appreciated the Job Search Support Group and the camaraderie that it brought to my (our) situation; it was a place where we could support each other, share individual experiences, techniques, and transition processes, etc. I salute their staff for their professionalism and flexibility in working with those of us who need direction and guidance in a difficult time.”

Thank Ron, we wish you the best!


"The moment of enlightenment is when a person’s dreams of possibilites become images of probablilities.” –Vic Braden

Matt Morscheck Receives Career Management Certification by International Board

Matt Morscheck Receives Career Management Certification by International Board

Portland, OR – March 8, 2010 -- Matt Morscheck, by vote of an international board of Governors, has been certified as a Career Management Practitioner in recognition of his achievements in the field of Career Management. Kathy Blanton, CMF, Chair of the Institute for Career Certification (ICC) International made the announcement today.

“I am deeply honored to be certified as a Practitioner by ICC International. I have strived to uphold the highest quality standards and ethics in my practice. I have carried this commitment of quality into my current work helping clients successfully navigate career and life transitions.” said Morscheck of Pathways/OI Partners, the locally-owned Portland firm that provides individualized outplacement and career transition services.

Since joining Pathways/OI Partners in 2005, Mr. Morscheck has helped hundreds of professionals achieve greater success and satisfaction in their careers and lives. He maintains a part time private practice, and has taught career development courses at Clark College, Portland State University, and Portland Community College. Morscheck has also been recognized as a National Certified Counselor through the National Board for Certified Counselors. In 2008, Morscheck was elected to the Executive Board of the Oregon Career Development Association and currently serves as the Communications Chair for the Oregon Counseling Association.

Mr. Morscheck holds an M.S. in Counseling from Portland State University, a B.A. in Business Administration from Washington State University, and has completed a post-graduate certificate in Human Resource Management.

ICC International is the only not-for-profit and independent certifying body for professionals in the career management field created in 1994 to ensure that such services were being delivered competently, ethically and to defined and verifiable standards. ICC International Certification is portfolio-based, documenting expertise and experience in the field. This portfolio of work is reviewed by a five-member committee that represents four countries. The work is then reviewed by the ICC International board. ICC International employs a thorough screening process to validate professionals in 30 areas of competency including career planning, assessment and leadership development.

About OI Partners
OI Partners is a leading global career transition and coaching firm that helps individuals find new careers and employers to improve the performance of their employees and organizations. OI Partners is comprised of certified career management professionals who specialize in executive and group outplacement, executive coaching, leadership development, workforce planning, and talent management. The company was established in 1987 and is now located in 200 locally-owned offices in 27 countries with more than 100 U.S. offices. Please visit http://www.oipartners.net/ or call 800-232-5285.

This Week at Pathways: Career Update for March

Dear Clients,

March is here and that means spring, spring, spring! This is a great month to get motivated and SPRING into action! We are still hearing great news about those who are getting interviews and jobs—if we haven’t heard from you in a while, please give us a call and give us an update. Our Career Update is out and we have a couple of new labs including a video presentation by Walter Bond “No One Can Stop You, But You!” and a new Interviewing Series starting with Differentiating Yourself in the Marketplace, both facilitated by Jean Walker, Ed.D., CMF.

Also, the Pathways team is excited to announce that our new office expansion is underway and is projected to be completed by the beginning of April--this means bigger and brighter space for you! Due to the expansion there will be some changes while we make the transition, we apologize for any disruption, and are working with the crew to make it as smooth as possible. We will keep you posted for necessary notifications, changes, etc.

Keep working hard this month, make appointments if you need them, and we will look forward to seeing you in the office!

Pathways Team

“Flaming enthusiasm, backed up by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success.” –Dale Carnegie

OI Partners Newsletter: Improving Employee Engagement and Retention

Improving Employee Engagement and Retention

March 2010

In this issue:

Engaging and Retaining Your Employees
Training and Development: A Strategy for Employee Engagement
Five Employee Retention Mistakes Employers are Making Now
Using Employee Benefits to Attract and Retain Talented Staff
Employee Motivation: 10 Ways to Make a Difference


We see early signs of a gradual recovery from the recent recession; however the economists tell us that while some of the economic indicators are starting to improve, unemployment will remain at its current high levels for most of the coming year.

What does that suggest insofar as a company's need to engage and retain their key employees over the next few years? Is there a valid concern that many employees are unhappy in their jobs and waiting to "jump ship" when the economy allows them to do so? What can companies do to prevent that from happening?

Sincerely,
Ron Ennis, Ph.D., CMF
Jean Erickson Walker, Ed.D, CMF
Pathways/OI Partners - Portland, OR


OI Partners Newsletter Summary

Engaging and Retaining Your Employees
Many companies today are concerned about losing valued employees when the economy improves. Companies have responded by seeking ways to provide their employees with opportunities for growth by demonstrating an investment in individual development.

Click here to read the full article.

Training and Development: A Strategy for Employee Engagement
Training and development is sometimes viewed as a luxury item and is often one of the first items on the chopping block in a bad economy. Here are three critical elements of training and development that should never be ignored because of budgets.

Click here to read the full article.

Five Employee Retention Mistakes Employers are Making Now
Even though it's an "employer's market" with millions of capable people seeking work, many employers are making five key employee retention mistakes. Click here to read the full article.

Using Employee Benefits to Attract and Retain Talented Staff
Research has shown that employee benefits really do matter to staff and many will consider choosing one job over another because of the benefits offered. The following survey lists jobseekers' most desired benefits. Click here to read the full article.

Employee Motivation: 10 Ways to Make a Difference
How motivated are your employees? Are they fully engaged and passionate about their work? In challenging economic times it is natural for most people to lose some level of enthusiasm. Here are some tips to help curtail lost productivity and passion. Click here to read the full article.

Worried about the impact the economy will have on your company and employees? Your local OI Partners office can help you navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by the current climate. To contact your local office, call 503-221-8747 or visit us online at www.oipartners.net/pathways

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Career Update for March

“No One Can Stop You, But You!”—Video Presentation with Walter Bond

This inspirationally humorous keynote from former NBA player and broadcaster provides principles and ideas that will move you from the comfort zone of mediocrity to the success of peak performance. Join us to view Walter Bond’s video and learn what it takes to be successful!

Facilitator: Jean Walker, Ed.D., CMF
Tuesday, March 9th, 10:00-12:00 PM


Strategic Networking Lab

Networking is the most effective way, especially in this economy, to be successful in your job search. Come learn how to strategically manage your network in order to bring together the people you know, the people you would like to know and the people you need to know to get the job that you actually want!

Facilitator: Matt Morscheck, MS, CMP
Thursday, March 11th, 10:00-12:00 PM


Career Transition Workshop

The CTW is a core feature of your career transition services. It is recommended, though not required, that you attend all of the workshops, and attend them in the order listed. You are welcome to repeat workshops as often as you would like.


CTW: Wednesday, March 17th & Thursday, 18th, 8:30-4:30 PM
Facilitators: Matt Morscheck, MS, CMP & Ron Ennis, Ph.D., CMF



Interviewing Series: Differentiating Yourself in the Marketplace

One of the most important elements of your job search is the ability to explain to others verbally what you have to offer, how you add value, and how your skills and abilities will help solve a problem for a prospective employer. Come learn how to differentiate yourself from other candidates that are interviewing for the same position.

Facilitator: Jean Walker, Ed.D., CMF
Tuesday, March 23rd, 1:00-3:00 PM

Do you have questions about your Services?

Contact Matt at mmorscheck@oipartners.net for a description of your services and your remaining services.

Individual Appointments:
All programs include individual one-on-one appointments with a career coach. To schedule an appointment, call us at (503) 221-8747 or email: pathways@oipartners.net

Job Search Support Group
A weekly gathering of Pathways/ OI Partners, Inc. clients focused on the development and implementation of effective job search strategies through peer group support. (Does not require a RSVP)

Facilitator: Ron Ennis, Ph.D, CMF
Every Tuesday, 9:00 -11:00 AM