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With more than 100 locations in North America and Europe, Robert Half
Technology is a leading provider of technology professionals for initiatives
ranging from web development and multiplatform systems integration to network
security and technical support. to
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steps to persuade valued staff to stay -- and they don't involve a ball and
chain.)

"As the number of job opportunities for IT professionals increases, many
CIOs are making retention a priority," said Katherine Spencer Lee, executive
director of Robert Half Technology. Competitive compensation packages are equally important and
demonstrate to employees that their contributions are valued.

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The premise of the Sharpshooter challenge is simple: each participant will
get 24 seconds to make five shots -- one at each designated floor spot.M., on
Saturday, October 29th from 1 P.

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Lee added that effective retention programs also address work-life balance
and salary issues .

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The outcome of the two teams' efforts was so well-received by the DICK'S
Sporting Goods ' team that they decided to put a challenge inspired by the
Apprentice task to the real test over 3 days -- October 28th through October
30th in 107 stores. The event will wrap up with team competitions from 4 P.

About DICK'S Sporting Goods
Pittsburgh-based DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc .

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The
more baskets you make, the more prizes you win. Basketball enthusiasts can
also play the virtual version by visiting Yahoo's "Apprentice" website and
shooting hoops with just the click of a mouse.
The 3-day event runs on Friday, October 28th from 5 P. - 5 P. and on Sunday, October 30th from
12 P.M.

CONTACT: Jeffrey R.

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"Firms recognize that technology workers,
in particular, value ongoing educational opportunities to enable them to keep
their skills current and continue learning on the job.

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Hennion, Senior Vice President of Marketing. Sink all five shots and you 'll
win all five prizes plus a $100 DICK'S Sporting Goods Gift Card.M.

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Customers can take a chance to be a big shot at the "Make
It Take It Sharpshooter Challenge," a unique event created to engage customers
in hoop-shooting action right in the middle of the store. Other sponsors include Spalding , Lifetime, the NBA and
EA Sports.

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"We saw this as a great opportunity to get a fresh perspective on
marketing ideas from some of the brightest talent in the country," said
Jeffrey R.

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Robert Half Technology offers online job
search services at http://www. "This season's
'Apprentice' participants are well-educated and extremely seasoned.com.

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In fact, 63 percent of chief information officers (CIOs) polled said
they 're providing professional development opportunities to retain their best
people. companies with 100 or more employees.M.

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DICK'S Sporting Goods' circulars, store signage, emails and website
promote the special in-store event, as well as the "Apprentice Season Finale
Sweepstakes" in which one lucky winner will receive two tickets to the season
finale plus VIP access to the show's after-party. The winning team will receive a Spalding
basketball among other prizes, in addition to any prizes each team member wins
individually during their 24-second turn. Participating stores are listed at
http: //www.

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It was
conducted by an independent research firm and developed by Robert Half
Technology , a leading provider of information technology professionals on a
project and full-time basis. 107 stores to participate in 3-day 'Make It Take It Sharpshooter Challenge'
geared to basketball enthusiasts following Apprentice tasks filmed in DICK'S
Sporting Goods' stores

PITTSBURGH, DICK'S Sporting Goods(R)
(NYSE: DKS) announced today that it will be one of this season's companies
featured on NBC's hit reality show "The Apprentice. adidas(R) has
played an integral part in making this event come to life through specially-
designed signage and props that will give the event area a real basketball
court look and feel.M.

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CIOs were asked, "What steps, if any, is your firm taking to retain key IT
talent?" Their responses:

Providing training or professional
development 63%
Offering flexible schedules 47%
Increasing base compensation 41%
Offering bonuses 31%
Offering equity incentives 9%
Other 4%
None/no steps taken 23%
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"Offering flexible schedules or telecommuting options is a
cost-effective way to improve overall job satisfaction, show appreciation and
build loyalty." The hour-long episode is
scheduled to air on October 27th, and will challenge the two high-energy teams
to create an in-store interactive event that will engage customers, drive
traffic and ultimately increase sales. on Sunday, October 30th.

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"We're very pleased
with the campaign as a whole and know our customers will enjoy the episode
even more knowing they can actually participate in a similar in-store event
the very next day.DicksSportingGoods.

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The national poll includes responses from more than 1,400 CIOs from a
stratified random sample of U. It's sure to energize the entire shopping environment ,"
said Hennion. As of
July 30, 2005, the Company operated 239 stores in 34 states, primarily
throughout the Eastern half of the U.

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KEEPING THEIR BEST ON BOARD: Chief Information Officers Surveyed Reveal Smart Retention Strategies

Offering flexible schedules and increasing base compensation also are
popular retention strategies, among 47 percent and 41 percent of respondents,
respectively. In fact,
most of them are successful business owners or entrepreneurs, so we knew we'd
gain new perspectives that we could adapt to our current marketing strategies
or our in-store environment.M.S.

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sporting goods retailer offering a broad assortment of brand name sporting
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NBC'S 'Apprentice' Challenge Becomes an Exciting Interactive Event for DICK'S Sporting Goods' Customers

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