<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931772974744933217</id><updated>2012-01-09T13:57:49.735-05:00</updated><category term='Business'/><category term='Holidays'/><category term='Can Hunger'/><category term='HR'/><category term='Culture'/><category term='Costa Rica'/><category term='Outreach'/><category term='Fun'/><category term='Wellness'/><category term='Nearshoring'/><title type='text'>Arcus Talent Solutions Blog</title><subtitle type='html'>Arcus, an international talent solutions provider, is ten years old! And to celebrate, Arcus is crafting a weekly top ten list for your enjoyment. Check out all our blogs at http://blogs.arcus.net</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://arcustalent.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2931772974744933217/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://arcustalent.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Cindy Rutz, Vice President of HR and Corporate Culture</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16762702031007150470</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>9</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931772974744933217.post-7655241778069400063</id><published>2010-01-27T10:10:00.013-05:00</published><updated>2010-01-27T14:54:05.464-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Top 10 Outsourcing Tips</title><summary type='text'>




More and more businesses are looking to accomplish more for less with outsourcing business and recruiting processes. Save time, money and resources and expand the reach of your business by outsourcing projects to skilled vendors. Here is a list of basic tips to help you outsource successfully.







10. Review the Portfolio- It's pretty 
basic. Check out each company's body of work (white </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://arcustalent.blogspot.com/feeds/7655241778069400063/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2931772974744933217&amp;postID=7655241778069400063&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2931772974744933217/posts/default/7655241778069400063'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2931772974744933217/posts/default/7655241778069400063'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://arcustalent.blogspot.com/2010/01/top-10-outsourcing-tips.html' title='Top 10 Outsourcing Tips'/><author><name>Doug Firestone, President and CEO</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zJuSvMiPhaU/SwG0X838FMI/AAAAAAAAAAM/yCkWsgEifzw/S220/B329.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zJuSvMiPhaU/S2CXBaVJ_rI/AAAAAAAAAJs/CNbT9yubcRc/s72-c/iStock_000005157226XSmall.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931772974744933217.post-2725249679690097733</id><published>2010-01-20T10:10:00.034-05:00</published><updated>2010-01-22T14:39:54.138-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Top 10 Places Office Germs Hide</title><summary type='text'>

It's Wellness
Wednesday at Arcus and that means we all clean our desks and door handles with
Clorox wipes. It means the Arcus Wellness Committee passes out vitamin drops to
the entire team. In the middle of winter, it's important to stay healthy and
track down those pesky germs. I am an avid user of Purell: each desk at Arcus
is equipped with a bottle of hand sanitizer and throughout the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://arcustalent.blogspot.com/feeds/2725249679690097733/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2931772974744933217&amp;postID=2725249679690097733&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2931772974744933217/posts/default/2725249679690097733'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2931772974744933217/posts/default/2725249679690097733'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://arcustalent.blogspot.com/2010/01/top-10-places-office-germs-hide.html' title='Top 10 Places Office Germs Hide'/><author><name>Doug Firestone, President and CEO</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zJuSvMiPhaU/SwG0X838FMI/AAAAAAAAAAM/yCkWsgEifzw/S220/B329.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zJuSvMiPhaU/S1n-yfwKZiI/AAAAAAAAAJE/BLFvCxdz2Wg/s72-c/hand+sanitizer.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931772974744933217.post-209706987928941899</id><published>2010-01-13T10:10:00.015-05:00</published><updated>2010-01-22T14:45:01.466-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Fun'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Culture'/><title type='text'>Top Ten Bizarre Holidays</title><summary type='text'>



Here at Arcus we have been building our 2010 Calendar. What
better way to fill out the calendar of a quirky company like Arcus than to
celebrate as many ridiculous holidays as possible. Ali Peters, Arcus Marketing
Assistant, has put together her top ten list of bizarre, unusual and downright
funny holidays. (By the way, did you know today is Rubber Duckie Day?)



10. National Chocolate </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://arcustalent.blogspot.com/feeds/209706987928941899/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2931772974744933217&amp;postID=209706987928941899&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2931772974744933217/posts/default/209706987928941899'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2931772974744933217/posts/default/209706987928941899'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://arcustalent.blogspot.com/2010/01/top-ten-bizarre-holidays.html' title='Top Ten Bizarre Holidays'/><author><name>Cindy Rutz, Vice President of HR and Corporate Culture</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16762702031007150470</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zJuSvMiPhaU/S1oANXA68tI/AAAAAAAAAJM/wJ56LcLTffo/s72-c/Rubber_Duck_Sea_by_whispering_hills.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931772974744933217.post-507483269000213552</id><published>2009-12-30T10:10:00.099-05:00</published><updated>2010-01-05T15:46:13.270-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Wellness'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Culture'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Holidays'/><title type='text'>10 New Years Resolutions</title><summary type='text'>10. Get a Better Education - Many people went back to school during the economic crisis. In 2010, there will be many who will jump on that bandwagon.  9. Drink Less Alcohol - Even though we work hard and play hard at Arcus, it is all about balance in everything. When it comes to drinking, balance and moderation are especially important. Whether it is for your health or any other reason, drinking </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://arcustalent.blogspot.com/feeds/507483269000213552/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2931772974744933217&amp;postID=507483269000213552&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2931772974744933217/posts/default/507483269000213552'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2931772974744933217/posts/default/507483269000213552'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://arcustalent.blogspot.com/2009/12/10-new-years-resolutions.html' title='10 New Years Resolutions'/><author><name>Doug Firestone, President and CEO</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zJuSvMiPhaU/SwG0X838FMI/AAAAAAAAAAM/yCkWsgEifzw/S220/B329.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WUnlTfQmrqY/S0ITj-GjJGI/AAAAAAAAABg/0SPM_CLOhfw/s72-c/917272.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931772974744933217.post-7139530702750820961</id><published>2009-12-23T10:10:00.095-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-31T14:36:11.914-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Holidays'/><title type='text'>10 Best Things about the Holidays</title><summary type='text'>

We are in the thick of the holiday season! Christmas is only two days away! It's a time for family, friends, decorating and hanging lights. A time for the magic of Santa and gift-giving. Here is the Arcus list of holiday favorites!

10. Wishing people "Happy Holidays", "Merry Christmas", "Happy Hanukkah", etc. - It's a fantastic way to begin or end a conversation. I wish we had festive </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://arcustalent.blogspot.com/feeds/7139530702750820961/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2931772974744933217&amp;postID=7139530702750820961&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2931772974744933217/posts/default/7139530702750820961'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2931772974744933217/posts/default/7139530702750820961'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://arcustalent.blogspot.com/2009/12/10-best-things-about-holidays.html' title='10 Best Things about the Holidays'/><author><name>Doug Firestone, President and CEO</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zJuSvMiPhaU/SwG0X838FMI/AAAAAAAAAAM/yCkWsgEifzw/S220/B329.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zJuSvMiPhaU/SzzNCh_EdmI/AAAAAAAAAGM/Zi1AXtSzSRU/s72-c/DSCN4537.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931772974744933217.post-1162729427022173123</id><published>2009-12-16T10:10:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-31T14:35:43.871-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='HR'/><title type='text'>Top 10 Ways to De-Stress at Work</title><summary type='text'>


At Arcus we work hard and play hard. Sometimes with all that hard work and play, we forget to relax and destress. To help counteract that tension, this week is Stress Free Week at Arcus!





Monday: Bubble Wrap Popping Party



Tuesday: No Meeting Day


Wednesday: Yoga


Thursday: Massages


Friday: Happy Hour at the Arcus Bar!






Although you may not have these de-stressing activities to </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://arcustalent.blogspot.com/feeds/1162729427022173123/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2931772974744933217&amp;postID=1162729427022173123&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2931772974744933217/posts/default/1162729427022173123'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2931772974744933217/posts/default/1162729427022173123'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://arcustalent.blogspot.com/2009/12/top-10-ways-to-de-stress-at-work.html' title='Top 10 Ways to De-Stress at Work'/><author><name>Doug Firestone, President and CEO</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zJuSvMiPhaU/SwG0X838FMI/AAAAAAAAAAM/yCkWsgEifzw/S220/B329.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zJuSvMiPhaU/SylVPzEGZvI/AAAAAAAAAFM/PWU0GS6HLcA/s72-c/Yoga2.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931772974744933217.post-2840992653013178992</id><published>2009-11-25T10:10:00.024-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-09T13:22:04.791-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Fun'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Culture'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Holidays'/><title type='text'>Top Ten Arcus Thanksgiving Favorites</title><summary type='text'>
After Monday's Arcus Thanksgiving Potluck, I was inspired to make a top ten list of our favorite Thanksgiving foods here at Arcus!

10. Cranberries - Whether it's sauce, homemade, from a can, or mixed into a salad, cranberries are a Thanksgiving staple we can't live without. Michelle's cranberry applesauce was a big hit.

 9. Corn - We like it creamed, casseroled, sweet, on or off the cob, white</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://arcustalent.blogspot.com/feeds/2840992653013178992/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2931772974744933217&amp;postID=2840992653013178992&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2931772974744933217/posts/default/2840992653013178992'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2931772974744933217/posts/default/2840992653013178992'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://arcustalent.blogspot.com/2009/11/top-ten-arcus-thanksgiving-favorites.html' title='Top Ten Arcus Thanksgiving Favorites'/><author><name>Doug Firestone, President and CEO</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zJuSvMiPhaU/SwG0X838FMI/AAAAAAAAAAM/yCkWsgEifzw/S220/B329.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zJuSvMiPhaU/Sw1XpwFAZUI/AAAAAAAAAD0/zHZTguOY62g/s72-c/thanksgiving-feast.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931772974744933217.post-6587254850135838216</id><published>2009-11-18T10:10:00.049-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-09T13:29:03.816-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Can Hunger'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Culture'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Outreach'/><title type='text'>Top 10 Reasons to help Arcus Can Hunger in Central PA</title><summary type='text'>

10.) Hunger is a real problem everywhere; even in Central Pennsylvania.
9.) 1,000,000,000 people suffer from hunger worldwide and most are women and children.
8.) 1 in 8 Americans struggle with the reality of food insecurity and hunger.
7.) 8 in 1,000 American children will die before turning 5 from hunger.
6.) Because 98% of all food banks reported a significant surge for food assistance in </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://arcustalent.blogspot.com/feeds/6587254850135838216/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2931772974744933217&amp;postID=6587254850135838216&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2931772974744933217/posts/default/6587254850135838216'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2931772974744933217/posts/default/6587254850135838216'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://arcustalent.blogspot.com/2009/11/top-10-reasons-to-help-arcus-can-hunger.html' title='Top 10 Reasons to help Arcus Can Hunger in Central PA'/><author><name>Doug Firestone, President and CEO</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zJuSvMiPhaU/SwG0X838FMI/AAAAAAAAAAM/yCkWsgEifzw/S220/B329.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zJuSvMiPhaU/Sx_sZNLbToI/AAAAAAAAAE0/VS6fZ7IW7ks/s72-c/DSCN2847.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931772974744933217.post-5509274923726049530</id><published>2009-11-11T10:10:00.007-05:00</published><updated>2009-11-25T11:22:18.557-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Business'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Nearshoring'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Costa Rica'/><title type='text'>Top 10 List for Doing Business with Arcus Costa Rica</title><summary type='text'>
10.) 92% English Proficiency.
9.) 96% Literacy Rate.

8.) Considered the safest nation in Central America.

7.) Pro-American, pro-business sentiment.

6.) Personnel act as an extension of any U.S. team.

5.) Direct flight from most major U.S. Cities.

4.) Extremely friendly, hard-working people.

3.) Gorgeous beaches – perfect for surfing and windsurfing.

2.) Plenty of activities to do – </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://arcustalent.blogspot.com/feeds/5509274923726049530/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2931772974744933217&amp;postID=5509274923726049530&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2931772974744933217/posts/default/5509274923726049530'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2931772974744933217/posts/default/5509274923726049530'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://arcustalent.blogspot.com/2009/11/top-10-list-for-doing-business-with.html' title='Top 10 List for Doing Business with Arcus Costa Rica'/><author><name>Doug Firestone, President and CEO</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zJuSvMiPhaU/SwG0X838FMI/AAAAAAAAAAM/yCkWsgEifzw/S220/B329.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zJuSvMiPhaU/SwsCKzhFHFI/AAAAAAAAADM/2V3C6p3oDU4/s72-c/IMG_3349.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
