Ok everyone is commenting on the Time magazine cover, and since nothing impacts staffing more than the availability of talent we need some voices here too.
First things first. CNN claims the kid is a three-year-old. If so, I predict a great career in the NBA for him. Just think, a 9’ 5” center going up against Dirk. With that kind of advantage, even the Timberwolves have a chance at the title.
Next, the breast. Time’s Photoshop guy obviously hasn’t been around many breast-feeding women. Teeny-tiny. My question: where’s the milk?
Finally, and most importantly, as a woodworker, let’s talk about the Chair. What 1940s woodshop did they pull it out of? It looks like varnished cherry wood which I like, but the height of the chair, hardly reaching beyond Mom’s ankle, makes it structurally strong enough to withstand a Sukhoi jet crash.
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You’re right. That kid is really freaking huge.
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First, I completely believe that kid could be three. I have children and they far exceed the height they are suppose to be.
Second, the breast. At first there is only colostrum, then milk, then a flood of milk, and after awhile a bit less. I have known women who were breastfeeding who had smaller breasts. Especially some of the women who had been nursing for a long time (one child aged off while the other was born or women who believed their child could nurse as long as they needed) My rule with breast feeding was simple. Teeth, no. I am sure this photo is only shocking to Americans.
Finally, though the chair is distinctly a natural wood, clear varnish antique children’s school chair, I would like to direct special attention to those jeggings. Yes those jean leggings that the mother is sporting are never acceptable to wear. Spring has sprung and I have seen quite a few ladies sporting these jeggings and they are not flattering. Ladies, please put the toes away.
Additionally, how can this relate to staffing?
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How does this relate to staffing? Have you ever conducted an interview where the applicant brings their mother?!! True story, talk about attachment parenting! We have cubicles but not the kind that are really tall. I had to stop myself from laughing several times. It was hard to take the interview seriously when the applicant kept looking over their shoulder to get direction from their mother whom was peaking over the cubicle with gesturing eyes. I refrained from laying it on the line but part of me kept nagging saying if I did I would be doing the kid a favor. The applicant didn’t get that specific job(how could I send that to my client?) but they were placed by one of my coworker’s in another position. The mother didn’t come back into the office. I asked my coworker if she had talked to her. She said yes, that she explained gently that testing needed to be done and that the applicant may do better without the pressure of her being there. She also said to help with professional image, the mother shouldn’t accompany the applicant to any future interviews. My coworker said what I was afraid to and she helped the weird situation along the way to a good one for the employee. My point is that it happens in staffing and my coworker is awesome.
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There are so many great stories like this about people successfully entering the workforce via a staffing specialist willing to go the extra mile. Ours is a great industry and we should be proud of it!
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Years ago, while staffing light industrial, it was common for men from the Middle East to accompany their wives to the appointment. I was shocked that some of my co-workers would allow the husband to sit in on the interview and/or orientation. I was more direct, “If she is not capable of completing the application, screening and interview process by herself, then she is not capable of completing the duties on the job. Would you like to wait in the lobby, Sir; or will you both be going home?”
Both options had their share of takers.
That is one of the things I love about Staffing, is being able to lay out, in a way that many HR departments cannot or will not, what it takes to navigate the employment market.
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@Keindra – actually maybe the reason he is so huge is because of the unbelievably healthy milk he’s been drinking!
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