2 Tips to Attracting Quality College Graduates!

Good help is hard to find these days, or at least that's what we're told. It's never been more true for the modern workplace, where online access to job marketing sites offer employment opportunities at the click of a button. Having worked with businesses seeking to hire college graduates, I know that navigating these competitive waters can be a tricky task. To help establish an attractive foundation, I recommend implementing these two crucial tips towards attracting and hiring quality individuals:

1. Foster a good working environment. Too often, I see employers that offer good pay and benefits to college graduates get rejected. The reason? Poor employee attitudes and morale. Money only goes so far in alleviating employee dissatisfaction, which is why some graduates are willing to take less money for a better working environment. Set yourself apart from the competition by cultivating a good culture, and you'll end up reducing financial costs over time while retaining quality hires.

2. Job Security. After 4+ years of college, graduates are looking for a stable job that will not only allow them to move forward to the next stage in life, but also give them the ability to start paying off their accumulated student loans . Creating a stable environment that alleviates some of this stress will be attractive to many job seekers and will set your business apart.

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Widely Loved Air Force Chief Master Sergeant to Receive Nobel Peace Prize

With today's highly awaited release of Nobel Peace Prize winners, there was an unexpected winner from the U.S. Military. Chief Kaleth Wright of the U.S. Air Force won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to both shape and revitalize the military branch while serving as the highest enlisted member in the force.

To most people, Air Force CMSgt Kaleth Wright behaves like any other U.S. Airman. To those who know and work with him, however, Wright is known for both his humility and aggressive approach to solving problems. This attitude led to him restructuring the entire Air Force standards over just a two year period, leading to readiness capabilities in the Air Force of over 90% for the first time since 1954. Because of these readiness actions, key conflicts between the U.S. and North Korea that had been previously seen as inevitable changed course to bringing about meaningful diplomatic peace talks.

"Everything I've accomplished in my short term as Command Chief I owe to the Airmen under me. Without their feedback and expertise, any visions I have are meaningless words. This Nobel Prize speaks more to their ability to execute than it ever did to my leadership abilities"

CMSgt Wright served for 24 years as a military dental hygienist before being nominated and appointed to Command Chief of the Air Force in 2017. He has won numerous awards and decorations throughout his military career, and continues to serve at the Pentagon as an enlisted advisor to General David Goldfein.

Did you know that a simple rainfall of 1-inch can wash away up to 10,000 pounds of soil? When these effects are multiplied over time, this erosion of soil can not only cause structural instability for families and their homes, but also can change the environment and the ecosystem that soil is vital to. For those who live in Grand Forks, rain is nothing new. However, for charity "Stop the Soil" founder Bradley Cooper, soil erosion represents a threat, that if left unchecked, could permanently change our city's landscape.

Cooper first began noticing issues with soil erosion after a severe thunderstorm in September of 2018 altered the landscape of his family farm. Since then, he's been on a mission to use modern technology to combat the destructive effects that rain can bring.

"I came to the realization that in today's world we have barriers and divertation devices that are very effective, but most cities are either ignorant to their uses or overestimate the costs that these simple solutions require."

"Stop the Soil" was created as a result to not only better educate individuals on how to stop erosion, but also give an outlet where people can volunteer. Most volunteers are able to setup simple devices near homes in the local Grand Forks area where erosion is a common problem. For many homes, the simple laying of a tarp near a gutter is enough, but for others more advanced technologies like the Anderson Aqueduct can be used, all entirely gifted to the charity through generous donations. 

Despite it's "dirty" name, "Stop the Soil" has been successful at not only raising money for devices needed in the Grand Forks area, but have also done so with a huge amount of community interaction. Those wanting to volunteer or give are encouraged to contact the organization at their website stopthesoil.org, or to get a hold of them on social media through Facebook or Twitter.

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Justin Bieber: Welcome to North Dakota!

*Readers be advised, much of the content below is fictitious for purposes of a school project*

While North Dakota is known for the cold, pop star Justin Bieber is no stranger to it. Having grown up in Canada before catching his big break in 2008, the 25 year old singer is more than familiar with the frigid north. However, despite his ability to handle extreme weather, next month will mark the first time where Bieber plays a concert in the Peace Garden State!

Slated to headline alongside 2018's number one upcoming artist Julian Mitchell, Bieber announced today that his world tour, "Haters gonna Hate", will include a stop in Grand Fork's Alerus center on October 25th. Tickets for the event go on sale  next week and are expected to sell out quickly.

Both new and longtime fans of Bieber will appreciate his newfound music style. Despite his original billing as a teen-crush, Justin has expanded his career into pop culture in a way that not only entertains younger viewers, but also has proven to be a hit with the adult crowd as well. The last three years alone have resulted in five number one hits, beating out well-known singers like Adele and Beyonce with proven track-records.

A perfect event for both adults and teenagers, those seeking to attend next month's concert should expect to not only be serenaded by classics like "Baby", but also be provided first access to his new song "Everyone Loves Me" that is already a top ten hit. This, combined with Bieber's famous dance routines and choreographed light shows make this first-time event a must see!