But reflecting the trend reported in the analysis piece, two of the companies that reported hiring plans, ManpowerGroup and Robert Half International, specialize in part-time placement, and said they planned to do a lot of hiring overseas.

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If Foursquare can subtly create brand associations and social media product placement in a non-obtrusive way, it may stand a chance, but to do so requires an OODA loop running at a much faster pace with a more diverse view of the marketplace.

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