8 April, 2021
CBS News
Job growth in the U.S. is booming -- here's which
industries are leading the rebound
Good news: The U.S. economy needs
workers. Employers hired nearly a million people in March, while
layoffs are easing. Job listings are surging, with openings on career
site Indeed now topping their pre-coronavirus levels.
7 April, 2021
Logistics
Management
37th Annual Salary Survey: Salaries level-off
Given the number of managers furloughed
without pay during the first part of the pandemic, analysts were
hardly surprised that salaries remained fairly stagnant in 2020. At
the same time, our survey reveals a resiliency pointing to raises in
this year of recovery.
2 April, 2021
The New York Times
Job gains in March were spread across a range of
industries
As the labor market heals at different
paces for different demographic groups, women — who had been hit
especially hard early in the downturn — are staging a particularly
strong rebound.
5 March, 2021
CNBC
Job growth surges in Feburary on hiring jump in
restaurants and bars
Nonfarm payrolls increased by 379,000 in
February and the unemployment rate was 6.2%. Dow Jones estimates for
were 210,000 new jobs and a headline jobless rate of 6.3%. Most of the
hiring came in the hospitality sector, which saw 355,000 new jobs.
Education, construction and mining all saw declines. The Black
unemployment rate jumped to 9.9% from 9.2%.
11 February, 2021
USA Today
More temps, more hours: Signs of an improving
economy emerge despite pullback in hiring
Business isn’t exactly booming for Neema
Hospitality, which owns a dozen hotel franchises in the mid-Atlantic
region, but it’s gradually improved from the depths of the COVID-19
recession.
5 February, 2021
Marketplace
The economy won't recover until hiring kicks back
into gear
The official readings on hiring and
unemployment for January are in: The unemployment rate dropped to
6.3%, while the U.S. economy added just 49,000 jobs.
8 January, 2021
Cheddar
Predictions for the Future of the Job Market
Millions of Americans remain unemployed
because of the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic, and for
many, things might seem bleak. Employment and staffing firms like
Adecco USA want to help Americans regain some hope. Amy Glaser, Senior
VP at Adecco USA, joined Wake Up With Cheddar to discuss the job
market in 2021.
7 January, 2021
The New York Times
Job postins and hiring reflect a rocky recovery
Even with the arrival of vaccines,
“employers are still cautious related to their work force strategy,”
said Amy Glaser of the staffing firm Adecco USA.
4 December, 2020
USA Today
As COVID-19 persists, more Americans are unemployed
beyond 6 months. Does that carry a stigma even in a pandemic?
Job loss numbers skyrocketed during the
COVID-19 pandemic, but not everyone was counted as unemployed. Here's
how the unemployment rate is measured.
7 November, 2020
CNBC
When he takes over as president, Biden will get a
surprisingly strong jobs market
The president in 2021 will face some
tough economic challenges. The improvement in the labor market, with a
better-than-expected October payrolls number, alleviates some of the
pressure. “We definitely are seeing signs of recovery in demand in
every pocket of the labor market,” said Karen Fichuk, CEO of Randstad
North America.
8 October, 2020
Reuters
U.S. auto suppliers scramble to fill factory jobs
Millions of U.S. workers have lost their
jobs to the pandemic, but in the auto industry, suppliers are
scrambling to find enough people to staff production lines, resorting
to such approaches as rewards for good attendance and at-work teachers
to lure job seekers.
18 September, 2020
The Economist
Is this the end of the 40-hour workweek?
COVID-19 has changed where people do
their jobs, as employees are now working from home at unprecedented
levels. A new report by the Adecco Group, “Resetting Normal: Defining
the New Era of Work,” reveals the pandemic is also changing how people
work and how they view work.
5 August, 2020
USA Today
Worried about another slump, many firms hire
temporary workers intead of permanent staffers
Millions of Americans have already felt
the financial effects of the coronavirus, but several big companies
out there are hiring during the pandemic.
3 August, 2020
CNBC
These Are Some of America's Fastest-Growing Jobs in
Medical & Science
Consensus expectations are that 1.26
million jobs were added in July. However, some economists say signs
are increasing that the number could be well below that, and even
negative. That would come after record-setting job creation that saw
7.5 million jobs added over the previous two months. Goldman Sachs
said its indicators are showing a decline of 1 million positions and a
higher unemployment rate.
24 July, 2020
Staffing
Industry Analysts
These Are Some of America's Fastest-Growing Jobs in
Medical & Science
It’s been a challenging time for the
medical and science fields. Covid-19 has dominated headlines, and
clinical and non-clinical professionals have gone from essential to
absolutely indispensable.
24 July, 2020
HR Daily
Advisor
Establish Better Norms to Succeed in the 'New
Normal'
Over the last few months, work as we know
it has drastically changed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Whether
it’s the physical location where employees work, the challenges these
workers are overcoming to meet demands, or the attitudes workers now
have, one thing is certain: “Normal” is now a term that describes the
past.
16 July, 2020
FOX5 Las Vegas
Contact tracers in high demand, more private
companies seeking their own
Staffing agencies are seeing a surge in
companies hiring Contact Tracers.
15 July, 2020
CIO Dive
Employers should use the pandemic to 'hit reset' on
traditional schedules, Adecco says
The novel coronavirus pandemic has
created an opportunity for employers to "hit reset" on traditional
workplace practices, staffing firm The Adecco Group said June 30 — and
individuals say they’re on board.
14 July, 2020
HR Dive
Employers should use the pandemic to 'hit reset' on
traditional schedules, Adecco says
The novel coronavirus pandemic has
created an opportunity for employers to "hit reset" on traditional
workplace practices, staffing firm The Adecco Group said June 30 — and
individuals say they’re on board.
30 June, 2020
Business
Insider
7 reasons why it’s time to change jobs during
COVID-19
Yes, it's actually not a bad idea to
switch jobs right now.
24 June, 2020
Cronkite News
(Arizona PBS)
Arizona jobless rate drops sharply, but still at
twice pre-COVID levels
The unemployment rate in Arizona fell
sharply in May, reversing the spike in joblessness caused by COVID-19
closures. Despite that, the jobless rate of 8.9% was still the highest
in almost nine years, and twice as high as it was just three months
earlier.
17 June, 2020
FOX13 Salt Lake
City
The Rebound: Work for us Wednesday; Several
companies looking to hire
Utah is one of the top five states
hardest hit by lost “shifts“ since the start of the pandemic, but the
Utah Dept. of Workforce Services says hiring is gradually picking back
up.
6 June, 2020
CNBC
All of a sudden, people are talking about a V-shaped
recovery again: ‘The stock market had it right’
May’s shocking increase in jobs has given
way to some talk again about a V-shaped recovery.
5 June, 2020
Business
Insider
US shocks economists by adding 2.5 million jobs in
May as unemployment declines to 13.3%
The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday
said US employers added 2.5 million payrolls in May, a shocking figure
that defied economists' expectations of 7.5 million jobs lost.
26 May, 2020
HR Daily
Advisor
New Staffing Demands Mean New Opportunities for
Jobseekers
Certain industries are experiencing
increased workforce needs, according to new Adecco USA research.
Adecco is noticing a shift in the types of skills and roles demanded
by employers across the medical and science fields.
12 May, 2020
Press
Release
Adecco
USA Identifies Hot Jobs in Medical and Science Fields
As the labor market feels the effects of
COVID-19, Adecco USA sees shift in staffing demands and new
opportunities emerging for job seekers
16 September, 2019
HR Dive
Employers believe experience, not a degree, is
better at showing data literacy
Adecco released survey results in July
showing that 37% of employers have loosened hiring restrictions for
temporary hires, with 72% of this group having done so within the past
year.
6 September, 2019
Marketplace
A bright spot on jobs: prime-age workers
Amy Glaser, senior vice president at
national staffing firm Adecco, said employers are scrambling to
recruit and retain workers by offering higher wages as well as more
flexible schedules and work arrangements.
5 September, 2019
New York Times
In a Tight Labor Market, a Disability May Not Be a
Barrier
In places like Austin, competition for
workers is particularly intense. Jennifer Ogas, who oversees the
Austin area for the staffing firm Adecco, said call centers —
typically the bottom rung of the career ladder — were offering as much
as $17 an hour.
1 September, 2019
Risk &
Insurance
Announcing the Complete List of 2019 Risk All Star
Winners
The 2019 Risk All Stars are working hard
to make people safer — the higher purpose of insurance and risk
management. Adecco Group, the parent of Adecco Staffing, made the cut!
See all the All Stars here.
30 August, 2019
WFMY News 2
1,500 Holiday Season Positions Open in the Triad
Staffing agency, Adecco, held a grand
opening Friday at its new location in Greensboro. The company is
hiring for about 1,500 call center and warehouse positions at Ralph
Lauren in Greensboro and High Point this upcoming holiday shopping
season.
23 August, 2019
The Economist
The pros and cons of flexible work policies
The gig economy and start-up landscape
have embraced these flexible schedules,” according to Scott Waletzke,
vice president of Adecco USA. “And now, candidates are more eager than
ever for flexible work schedules where they can control their own
hours—for instance, working 9:00-6:00 one day, working 7:00-4:00
another day and from home the next.
21 August, 2019
CNBC
More than 60% of employers are now willing to hire
applicants with less than the required work experience
To compete in today’s tight labor market,
employers across industries are becoming more flexible with their job
requirements,” said Amy Glaser, senior vice president of Adecco USA,
in a release.
18 August, 2019
NY Post
Get creative when looking for ways to grow your
paycheck
Jason Guggisberg, vice president at
Adecco USA, provider of recruitment and staffing services in Hell’s
Kitchen, says that “even though it’s the most uncomfortable thing to
do, to sit across from a superior and have a conversation around
compensation, it’s important.”
15 August, 2019
Fast Company
More employers are considering hiring people with
criminal records
“This isn’t something employers would
have considered when unemployment rates were 6%, 7% or higher. So,
it’s really a dramatic shift that we’ve seen within the past 24
months,” says Amy Glaser, SVP at Adecco Staffing.
30 July, 2019
HR Daily
Advisor
Loosen
Up - You'll Find More Candidates that Way!
The shelf life of a candidate can shrink
from days to 24 hours," says Amy Glaser, SVP of Adecco USA. "It is
imperative companies get candidates in the door - and through
interview processes-quickly.
18 July, 2019
HR Drive
Adecco: 37% of recruiters relax hiring demands in
tight labor market
Thirty-seven percent of employers have
relaxed job requirements for temporary workers to compete for talent,
according to a new survey by Adecco USA of 501 individuals responsible
for hiring.
17 July, 2019
Staffing
Industry Analysts
Over a third loosen job requirements amid tight
labor market: Adecco USA
Some hiring managers are loosening job
requirements to help bring workers on board, according to a survey by
Adecco USA, part of The Adecco Group.
17 July, 2019
Bloomberg Law
U.S.
Companies Ease Job Requirements to Lure Workers, Poll Shows
About a third of U.S. companies have
loosened hiring requirements for temporary workers and a similar
number are planning or considering to do the same, with national
unemployment sitting near a half-century low, according to a new
report.
13 August, 2019
CNN Business
Drug tests and background checks are becoming less
important to employers. Here's why
It's an indicator of where we are and how
hard it is to find talent," said Bill Ravenscroft, senior vice
president at Adecco, adding that it's taking 10-15 candidates to find
one who is qualified and wants the job.
18 July, 2019
HR Drive
Adecco: 37% of recruiters relax hiring demands in
tight market
37% of employers have relaxed job
requirements for temporary workers to compete for talent, according to
a new survey by Adecco USA.
17 July, 2019
SIA
Over a third loosen job requirements amid tight
labor market: Adecco USA
Some hiring managers are loosening job
requirements to help bring workers on board, according to a survey by
Adecco USA.
17 July, 2019
Bloomberg Law
U.S. Companies Ease Job Requirements to Lure
Workers, Poll Shows
About a third of U.S. companies have
loosened hiring requirements.
10 June, 2019
Connecting
Vets
Find a job helping other veterans find jobs with
Adecco
Veterans interested in joining the Adecco
team can be confident that their military skills won't go unvalued.
11 June, 2019
SHRM
Is Conversational Recruiting the Solution to Finding
Millennial Talent?
“You can use technology at every
stage in the recruiting process,” said Amy Glaser, senior vice
president for Adecco USA.
03 May, 2019
Associated Press
Unemployment Hits 49-Year Low as US Employers Step
Up Hiring
“We are constantly having
conversations with clients about supply and demand” says Jason
Guggisberg, a senior vice president of Adecco USA.
03 May, 2019
The New York Times
U.S. Added 263,000 Jobs in April; Unemployment Rate
at 3.6%
“The candidates are 100 percent in
the driver’s seat,” according to Amy Glaser, a senior vice
president of the staffing firm Adecco USA.
05 April, 2019
PBS News Hour
Why wages are still lagging despite strong job
growth.
It’s really matching the right
talent to those roles that has become a struggle,” said Amy
Glaser, senior vice president of the staffing firm Adecco USA.
20 March, 2019
Investor's
Business Daily
Nurture Employees To Make Them More Productive
Give employees the freedom to try new
ideas. David Herranz, president of Adecco USA, a provider of
recruitment and workforce solutions, calls this "intrapreneurship".
08 March, 2019
The New York Times
The Jobs Report Was the Weakest in Months.
Here’s Why.
The economy's job creation slowed with
only 20,000 jobs produced in February. Still, there is hope. Bill
Ravenscroft, a senior vice president of Adecco, points to the growing
willingness to convert temporary workers into full-time staff members.
04 May, 2018
PBS News Hour
The unemployment rate dropped to 3.9 percent. Here's
what that means
The tight labor market has forced
companies to compete for skilled labor by offering tuition
reimbursement, child care support and other benefits. "Right now, job
seekers are in the driver’s seat when it comes to what they are
looking for in a job," Joyce Russell, the president of the staffing
firm Adecco Staffing, wrote in an email.
04 May, 2018
CNBC
Nonfarm payrolls increased by 164,000 in April, vs
192,000 jobs expected
It really defies the law of supply and
demand," Amy Glaser, senior vice president at Adecco Staffing, said of
the muted wage inflation. Employers "are seeing an increase in
turnover and they're really weighing whether they need to increase
wages."
27 April, 2018
clevland.com
Beachwood Planning Commission approves new building;
sets special meeting for schools' plan
The two existing buildings are fully
occupied and host regular and medical office tenants, which include
Adecco Staffing and the Cleveland Clinic.
25 April, 2018
CNNMoney
Looking for a job? New hires are getting paid 5%
more than they were a year ago
"More companies are offering
out-of-the-box benefits that have been traditionally reserved for
Silicon Valley companies," said Jason Guggisberg, a regional vice
president at the employment services firm Adecco USA. "Employers are
also widening their candidate pools and loosening requirements," he
said.
22 April, 2018
CNBC
These 8 gig jobs could boost your bottom line in
retirement
"It can be on your terms," said Jason
Guggisberg, regional vice president at Adecco USA, which provides
recruitment and staffing services. "Remember that you provide value
for the company you're going to work for."
19 April, 2018
Staffing
Industry Analyst
Majority of US Workers Favor Higher Minimum Wage,
Adecco Survey Finds
A majority of working US adults believe
the minimum wage should be increased, according to a new survey by
Adecco USA. It found 70% of the 1,000 US adults surveyed believed the
minimum wage should be higher.
06 April, 2018
The New York Times
U.S. Job Growth Eased in March; Unemployment Steady
at 4.1%
"It's a standoff, almost, on wages," said
Jason Guggisberg, a vice president at the staffing firm Adecco. "Who's
going to go first?"
03 April, 2018
Levo League
Levo Office Hours is Back! Meet Joyce Russell,
President and Chief Operating Officer of Adecco
In a sit down with our CEO Caroline
Ghosn, Russell talked about surrounding yourself with the right team,
how to be a great mentor, trusting your intuition, finding a great
company culture when you are on a job search and what she would tell
her younger self. Watch the video here!
02 April, 2018
Levo League
This Work Habit of Gen Z May Surprise You
Though like millennials Gen Z can often
be found with their head glued to a screen when it comes to
instruction for their career, they prefer it to be in person. A recent
study from Wainhouse Research finds that instructor-led training
remains workers' top preference for employee learning.
27 March, 2018
The Muse
Back From The "Break": Re-Entering the Workforce
Post-Kids Is Hard, Here's How to Show Companies You Should Be Their
Next Hire
According to nonparent Jason Guggisberg,
Regional Vice President at Adecco USA, a global HR solutions provider,
companies are now more open to hiring candidates who've taken a break
from their careers to care for children.
22 March, 2018
Entrepreneur
The
Shocking Factor Putting Your Entire Exit Strategy at Risk
"Startup leaders should assess their
current strengths and weaknesses from a 'people' perspective," Tim
Gates, the Pittsburgh-based senior regional vice president of the
staffing and temp agency Adecco USA, said in an email. "In many cases,
diversity gaps in the workplace aren't intentional, but leaders simply
aren't asking the right questions."
21 March, 2018
Digital Journal
Business
Professionals Have a New A.I.-Powered Assistant
However, according to a survey by Adecco
Staffing USA, 44 percent of executives cited soft skills such as
communication as the biggest proficiency gap.
15 March, 2018
Reader's Digest
The 15 Worst Mistakes of First-Time Job Hunters
"'College students have an advantage
other job seekers don't' an on-campus career center staffed with
people who have one purpose: to help students find jobs," said Kane of
Adecco. "Most career centers aren't taken advantage of to their full
extent."
09 March, 2018
CNBC
Labor force increase is biggest since 2003 as many
Americans finally get back to work
"What companies have been trying to do
over the six months is solving this Rubik's Cube, trying to figure out
what we have to do to get those people off the bench to participate,"
said Bill Ravenscroft, senior vice president at Adecco Staffing. "If
we continue this type of [payrolls] growth this is going to be the
catalyst for a wage spike."
22 February, 2018
Columbia
Business School
Can we design hard measures for soft skills?
In a 2013 survey of top US executives by
Adecco Staffing, 44 percent of respondents listed the lack of soft
skills among applicants as their top concern, twice the level of the
second highest category, technical skills.
20 February, 2018
Power
Engineering
Women in Engineering series: Back to school
"Adecco Staffing surveyed 500 senior
executives and asked if the current American workforce had the skills
necessary for success. It should be of little surprise that the
results highlighted a stark reality for our children."
17 February, 2018
Inc.
Why 44 Percent of Top U.S. Executives Don't Want to
Hire You
"In a 2013 survey of top US executives by
Adecco Staffing, 44 percent of respondents listed the lack of soft
skills among applicants as their top concern, twice the level of the
second highest category, technical skills."
01 February, 2018
SHRM
Finding the Balance Between High-Tech and High-Touch
in Hiring
Amy Glaser, senior vice president with
Adecco Staffing USA in Jacksonville, Fla., says yes. "[Leaning] into
high-tech options ensures candidates receive a high-touch experience,"
she said. "We use artificial intelligence to expedite the beginning of
the apply process, so recruiters are not bogged down by busy work.
This allows recruiters the time to develop real connections with
applicants and, in turn, they are providing an authentic human
experience in this candidate-driven market."
22 January, 2018
Accounting Web
What Firms Should Know About Gen Z and Millennials
"The most competitive companies should
already have their eye on Gen Z or else risk missing out on potential
employees in the future,"" says Kathy Gans, senior vice president at
staffing solutions firm Adecco USA."
13 January, 2018
The New York Times
As Labor Pool Shrinks, Prison Time Is Less of a
Hiring Hurdle
Amy Glaser, a senior vice president for
Adecco, a staffing firm, said that especially during the recent
holiday season, there was a surge in demand for warehouse workers,
creating opportunities for people who might have struggled to find
work earlier in the economic recovery. "Two years ago," Ms. Glaser
said, "companies required warehouse workers to have high school
diplomas and experience with the scanners used to track merchandise.
Now, increasingly, they require neither," she said.
08 January, 2018
Levo League
Ask a Hiring Expert: Is It OK To Ask Personal
Questions To a Potential Employer at the Interview?
Welcome to Ask a Hiring Expert, an advice
column where Adecco Staffing President Joyce Russell answers all of
your questions about landing the next job.
05 January, 2018
The New York Times
U.S. Job Market's Strength Is Allowing More to Share
in Pay Gains
"E-commerce companies have begun to raise
wages in hot warehouse markets, such as Memphis or the Inland Empire
in Southern California," said Bill Ravenscroft, a senior vice
president at Adecco Staffing USA. The agency employs around 60,000
workers, hiring more during the holiday season, and places many in
distribution centers and warehouses often used by e-commerce giants.
25 June, 2017
Hotel Business
Review
How Employee Referral Bonus Programs Can Help Your
Hotel Business
"According to Adecco Staffing's turnover
calculator, when looking at national averages, this means it can cost
a company upwards of $18,600-$43,800 to replace 50 employees being
paid between $10.50-$14.00 per hour."
19 June, 2017
Business
Insider
11 brilliant conversation starters to use in a job
interview
"Amy Glaser, senior vice president of
Adecco Staffing USA, says compliments are always better when they're
focused on the company or interviewer's recent achievements and not
someone's personal appearance."
13 June, 2017
Business
Insider
Everything you should do in the minutes, hours,
days, and weeks following a job interview
"Amy Glaser, senior vice president of
Adecco Staffing USA, suggests asking yourself, "Is this company a good
fit for me?" "Can I see myself growing there?" "Will I mesh with the
company culture?"
5 June, 2017
Woman's World
How to Snag the Perfect Side Job after you Retire
"Make your resume stand out. The skills
that'll set retirees apart? Soft skills! "Tout your experience with
things like communication, team work and decision-making," advises
Lauren Griffin of Adecco Staffing, which helps find jobs for seniors.
"Despite young people often having a leg up in the digital arena,
we're seeing them struggle with these type of skills, so older workers
actually have an advantage."
31 May, 2017
Entrepreneur
Bashing
the Stereotypes: What You Need to Know About Gen Z
"We must seek to understand Gen Z in
order to maximize their talents," Jennifer Kochilaris, regional vice
president of Adecco Staffing in Sarasota, Fla. told me via email. "Not
long ago, I hired a Gen Z-er and had her desk all decked out with
goodies for her first day at work. The first thing she said was, 'Is
this laptop for me? I prefer a tablet."
25 May, 2017
U.S. News & World
Report
What Employers Think of Your Online Graduate
Certificate
"As reputable universities launch various
types of online programs, a majority of employers have become more
accepting of online graduate certificates, so long as that credential
makes sense for the job applicant, says Amy Glaser, senior vice
president at the worldwide employment agency Adecco Staffing."
23 May, 2017
Daily Record
Teen to serve as Adecco 'CEO for One Month'
"Jacksonville-based Adecco Staffing USA
chose Sydney Rieckhoff of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as its 2017 CEO for One
Month. Rieckhoff, at 13, started Great American Popcorn, which has
grown into a half million dollar company."
18 May, 2017
Entrepreneur
This
is why you're not a best-in-class company for retaining great
employees
"Adecco found that 22 percent of
best-in-class companies were more likely to increase their training
offerings to ensure their employees had the critical skills necessary
to perform in their roles."
14 May, 2017
Getting Smart
Giving Students the Keys to Entrepreneurship Before
they can Drive
"Adecco Staffing recently surveyed 500
senior executives and asked if the current American workforce had the
skills necessary for success."
4 May, 2017
U.S. News & World
Report
U.S. News Twitter Chat: What Employers Think of
Online Degrees
"When online degrees were new, employers
were skeptical about them. But that's changed in the past few years,
experts say. Because online students often aim toÊchange
fieldsÊor move up in their current career, it's important to
explore how today's employers perceive these credentials."
1 May, 2017
IN Business
Where are the workers?
"Jason Guggisberg, regional vice
president at Adecco Staffing, oversees both Illinois and Wisconsin,
but Madison has the lowest unemployment rate in his territory. His
company typically places light industrial, customer service, and call
center positions. Adecco has hired more internal staff and is spending
more on advertising in an effort to find workers."
27 April, 2017
CNBC
Why Trump's $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan Won't
Work
"A 2016 report from staffing agency
Adecco shows just how big the skilled trades job deficit is. At the
time it was published, 62 percent of firms said they were struggling
to hire skilled workers in the trades."
3 April, 2017
Entrepreneur
Done
Correctly, Your Internship Program Could Generate Serious Cash
"Implementing an internship program
allows you to secure candidates early on and help them develop the
skills they need to succeed in your company, Joyce Russell, president
of Adecco Staffing USA in Charlotte, N.C., told me."
28 March, 2017
GoodCall
Americans Blame Lack of Training for Lack of
Promotions
"According to Jason Guggisberg, regional
vice president at Adecco Staffing USA, In our Definitive Guide to
Building a Better Workforce, best-in-class companies those with low
turnover rates, sizable revenue growth and annual decreases in time to
hire are 22 percent more likely than other companies to increase
company training to ensure employees have the critical skills
necessary in their roles."
24 March, 2017
Business
Insider
15 terrible conversation starters you should avoid
in a job interview
"Amy Glaser, a senior vice president of
Adecco Staffing USA, says that while compliments are great, it's best
to avoid commenting on someone's personal appearance it could be
construed as sexual harassment."
19 March, 2017
LadyLux
Dos and Don'ts for Negotiating Salary
"Nichole Spaight, vice president with
Adecco Staffing US, shared her top tips: Get smart on the average
salary. The first step in negotiating salary is understanding what's
reasonable. Employers gauge salaries for different positions and
levels according to key benchmarks."
15 March, 2017
HRO Today
Train for Today and Tomorrow
"According to a survey by Adecco Staffing
USA, 44 percent of executives said that a lack of soft skills was the
biggest proficiency gap they saw in the U.S. workforce. A report from
the International Association of Administrative Professionals,
OfficeTeam, and HR.com also found that 67 percent of HR managers
report hiring a candidate with strong soft skills even if his or her
technical abilities were lacking."
14 March, 2017
Fortune Online
4 Things That Professor on BBC Should Know for Next
Time He Works From Home With Kids
"The world had a good laugh last week
when a professorÕs interview with BBC News about South Korea
went awry as his toddlers decided to make a cameo."
10 March, 2017
New York Times
Study U.S. Job Growth Sets Stage for Fed to Raise
Interest Rates
"Lauren Griffin, senior vice president at
Adecco Staffing USA, said the scarcity of qualified workers had
compelled employers to raise wages, strengthen benefits and improve
amenities at the office. We've got people in orientation classes, Ms.
Griffin said, _and they get up and leave because they're contacted
about another job that might be more money."
10 March, 2017
Marketplace
Radio
With Full Employment in View, Who's Still Looking
for Work?
"We're getting awfully close to what
economists call full employment. It means that unemployment is low
enough that everyone who wants a job can pretty much find one. So if
you push the unemployment rate a whole lot lower, you start to get
imbalances in the economy, like acute labor shortages in some sectors
and wages spiking as employers scramble to find people to work for
them."
2 March, 2017
ACBJ
3 Steps to Becoming a Better Boss
"Joyce Russell is president of Adecco,
charged with leading the operations team, sales team and field
organization for Adecco Staffing USA."
2 March, 2017
CNN Money
Best Companies for Women Execs in 2017
"To be considered for NAFEs list,
companies must have two or more women on their board of directors and
at least 1,000 employees."
1 March, 2017
Philly Biz
Take 5: How to Appeal to Today's Family-Oriented
Workforce
"Today's workforce is juggling more than
ever before. From family obligations, to ambitious career goals,
modern-day employees are challenged to distribute their time
Òjust soÓ in order to attain the ideal work- life
balance."
28 February, 2017
WWD
L'Oreal, P&G Make NAFE's List of Top 10
Companies for Executive Women
"10 list of best companies for executive
women in 2017, according to the National Association for Female
Executives. Other firms making the top 10 list were Abbott; Adecco;
Deloitte; Ernst & Young LLP; FleishmanHillard; IBM; Johnson &
Johnson, and KPMG."
28 February, 2017
HR Drive
NAFE's tp 60 firms promote women into key roles
"The top 10 are Abbott, Adecco, Deloitte,
Ernst & Young LLP, FleishmanHillard, IBM, Johnson & Johnson,
KPMG, L'Oreal USA and Procter & Gamble."
28 February, 2017
USA Today
Tight Labor Market Giving More American Career Cloud
"They're having to as a result of a lack
of available talent, says Amy Glaser, senior vice president of Adecco
Staffing. A growing number of banks and retailers, for example, are
hiring restaurant general managers to oversee branches and stores, she
says."
27 February, 2017
Mic.com
3 Surprising ways a temp job can take your career to
the next level
"Lauren Griffin, senior vice president at
Adecco Staffing USA, said in an interview that temp work absolutely
helps young people gain noteworthy experience. More and more we're
seeing employers consider meaningful temp assignments as equal to
traditional, salaried experience."
27 February, 2017
Entrepreneur
The
Secret Way Big Companies Hire Via Employee Referral
"Develop a tracking system, advised
Lauren Griffin, Senior Vice President of Adecco Staffing in Boston.
"It's one of the most important, and essential, parts of implementing
an employee-referral bonus program. Due to the number of players in
this recruiting tactic, it is important to stay organized, to prevent
miscommunication between employees, referees, and the company."
17 February, 2017
The Huffington
Post
This is why you're not a best-in-class company
"These companies have a decrease in
time-to-hire, an increase in revenue per full-time equivalent, and low
turnover rates in new hires' first 12 months, as reported by the 500
C-Suite executives surveyed in Adecco's The Definitive Guide to
Building a Better Workforce."
14 February, 2017
Plan Sponsor
Who Loves Their Jobs?
"A survey by Adecco Staffing found the
majority of respondents (65%) claim to love their jobs. However, there
were some differences among genders and generations. Seventy-one
percent of women said they love their job, compared to 59% of their
male counterparts."
10 February, 2017
MarketPlace
Retail Jobs Are Giving Way to Warehouse Jobs, but
Wages Aren't Any Better
"With online merchants taking an
ever-bigger chunk of the retail business, many national chains have
announced store closures and thousands of layoffs, including Macy's,
American Apparel, the Limited, Sears and Abercrombie & Fitch. On
the other hand, warehouses and distribution centers are seeing growth.
In one respect, the new jobs are much like the old."
3 February, 2017
The New York Times
U.S. Starts Year with Job Surge, but Pay Gains are
Weak
"We're still continuing to see wage
pressure as the candidate market continues to shrink," said Amy
Glaser, senior vice president of Adecco Staffing USA, which has 600
branch offices. In addition to the omnipresent hunger for engineers
and other tech-related workers, demand is strong for people with
middle-level trade skills like welding that fell into disuse during
the recession, and for entry-level warehouse and light assembly
workers, Ms. Glaser said."
26 January, 2017
SHRM
Wages are Rising, Giving HR New Worries
"We finally started to see a shift from
employers the last couple of years who, coming off the Great
Recession, had been hesitant to increase wages and frankly were trying
to get a better bang for their buck," said Amy Glaser, senior vice
president of Adecco Staffing USA. She noted that during the peak
holiday season in the fourth quarter of 2016, Adecco saw salary
increases from e-commerce and logistics customers of "anywhere from
25-50 percent" and a "15-20 percent uptick on prior wages going into
2017."
24 January, 2017
Supply & Demand
Chain Executive
Accommodating Seasonality: Four Tops for Effectively
Scaling your Workforce
"Resources (such as Adecco Staffing's
Salary Guide) can help you benchmark your compensation offerings
against industry averages."
24 January, 2017
Business
Insider
Here's the Truth About Whether an Employer Can Find
Out How Much You Made at Your previous Company
"Amy Glaser, a senior vice president at
the Adecco Staffing USA employment agency, tells Business Insider that
policies dictating how companies can ask about prospective employees'
previous salaries vary among states and organizations."
13 January, 2017
SHRM
2017 Hot Jobs Included IT, Health Care, Sales and
Skilled Trades
"Amy Glaser, senior vice president of
Adecco Staffing USA, predicts that data analysis skills will
increasingly be necessary for workforce planning and business
optimization, adding to job growth across industries."
3 January, 2017
HR Drive
What's Ahead? A Roundup of Our 2017 Predictions for
HR
"An interview with Lauren Griffin, senior
vice president with Adecco Staffing USA, reveals just what recruiters
should be planning for, including candidate experience, mobile
marketing strategies and the impact of the new administration."
3 January, 2017
The Huffington
Post
Women in Business Q&A: Joyce Russell, President
Adecco Staffing
"Joyce has been with Adecco for more than
25 years and is the most senior-ranking woman in the United States
staffing industry today. Joyce is charged with leading the operations
team, sales team and divisions for Adecco Staffing, USA. She
constantly strives for growth both personally and professionally while
remaining focused on developing the best team in the industry and
maintaining the strongest client and candidate relationships in the
business."
24 July, 2015
American City
Business Journals
From mentee to mentor: How to get the most out of a
mentorship
"CEO of Adecco Group North America, Bob
Crouch, shares some insight on how to get the most out of a
mentorship. 'While a mentorship does not have to feel formal, it
shouldn’t be taken lightly,' Bob says. 'The more you put in, the
more you get out, whether you’re the mentor or the mentee.'"
23 July, 2015
Equal Opportunity
Publications
Workforce Diversity For Engineering and IT
Professionals magazine
"The latest issue of the magazine
published an article that features part of Adecco's infographic, "7
Wearable Technology Jobs Changing the World." Wearable technology will
pave the way for more job development and growth in the IT sector, and
recruiters are looking to hire the professionals needed to make it
happen. Click to page eight to see the infographic."
14 July, 2015
American City
Business Journals
5 Secrets to Managing Employees at Every Point in
Their Careers
"Learning how to be an effective,
trustworthy manager takes time, a sense of humor, and an abundance of
patience. While overseeing a diverse set of coworkers can seem
overwhelming, my own experiences, coupled with invaluable advice from
mentors along the way, has helped me discover five secrets to managing
employees in every walk of life. "
11 May, 2015
foxnews.com
The Thrill of Working at a Startup Holds Little
Appeal for Gen Z
"For up-and-coming professionals,
it’s not all about finding the dream job anymore. The desire for
creativity and passion at work is fading compared to stability,
according to an online survey of 1,001 current and recently graduated
college students, conducted in March on behalf of Adecco Staffing
USA."
08 May, 2015
forbes.com
The Top Cities For Finding Employment Right Now
"This morning’s announcement that
national unemployment fell just 0.1% in April–to 5.4%–was
a disappointment to many, but cities across the country are seeing
strong opportunities in a range of industries, many while maintaining
unemployment rates far below the national one."
05 May, 2015
smallbiztrends.com
3 Tips for Hiring Millennials to Work in Customer
Service
"Can you get Millennial employees to work
in customer service roles? If you’ve swallowed the conventional
wisdom about this generation — that they’re entitled,
spoiled and hard to work with — you may think there’s no
way you could convince them to take a “lowly” entry-level
customer service role. But the conventional wisdom about Millennial
workers is far from true. Here are three things you really need to
know about Millennials to attract more of them to customer service
jobs."
28 October, 2014
cincinnati.com
2,000+ eBay Jobs Available at Tuesday Event
"More than 2,000 seasonal jobs are up for
grabs starting Tuesday as eBay Enterprises holds a jobs fair at its
Walton fulfillment
"
14 October, 2014
globalatlanta.com
Cirque du Soleil Hires 'Locals' Who Sometimes Become
'Cirquadors'
"The Cirque du Soleil has been pushing
the boundaries of its artists physical limits as well as its
audiences’ imaginations for 29 years. The current production of
“Amaluna" playing at Atlantic Station through Nov 30 delivers
its special magic through a mix of vibrant lighting, color, music,
costumes and the astounding performances of its artists who include
NCAA gymnasts, aerial acrobats, a contortionist, a juggler and an
all-girl band led by a singer who also plays an electronic bass and a
saxophone."
1 October, 2014
wallstreetjournal.com
Recruiting Tech Talent in High School
"STEAM Ahead, a four-year program, is set
to function as a high school within a high school. Students will get
coursework in engineering and the arts in addition to staples like
social studies. At STEAM, which stands for science, technology,
engineering, arts and math, the students also will interact with local
businesses through internships and mentorships."
25 September, 2014
chispamagazine.com
The Modern Mommy
"Moms in the workforce need to learn
about what to expect from their employers and how to ask for it. Tonya
Lain, Regional Vice President at Adecco, a leading human resources
solutions company, speaks to PINK on the struggles working moms face
and how to professionally ask for flexibility at work."
9 September, 2014
miamiherald.com
When the boss needs advice
"While CEOs and business owners often
have people in their companies they do consult, a new survey by Adecco
Staffing found nearly 40 percent said the opinions of their spouses
matter most when making big business decisions."
8 September, 2014
businessnewsdaily.com
10 Ways to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work From
Home
"You may love your job, but what if you
could work from the comfort of your own home? Working from home, or
telecommuting, is the dream for many employees, especially those who
have long or difficult commutes to the office. And while many
companies have already instituted work-from-home policies, not all of
them have — and not all of them realize the benefits of doing
so."
02 September, 2014
humanresourcesonline.net
Who does the CEO trust most for business advice?
"Most business leaders and CEO turn to
their husbands and wives for advice – not just support –
when running a company. According to a study from Adecco, 40% of CEOs
and business owners said they look to and trust the opinions of their
spouse when making big business decisions."
20 August, 2014
careerealism.com
5 Tips To Prepare For Peak Hiring Season
"It’s no secret that the pulse of
business activity slows during the summer season, making it the ideal
time for workers to tackle back-burner projects and take advantage of
much-needed vacation time. For active job seekers, however, the dog
days of summer can be a difficult and frustrating time. Rejection is
hard enough when you’re not sweating through a full suit in
100-degree weather."
18 August, 2014
wallstreetjournal.com
The Dog Fight for Tech Talent
"As the country’s technology skills
gap continues to widen, with too few people qualified for a growing
number of information technology jobs, Guest Contributor Gary Beach
talks with CIOs about the skills they look for in potential new
hires."
19 February, 2014
bloomberg.com
U.S. Teenagers Spurn Working as School Takes
Priority
"Akil Alvin, 19 and from Detroit, is
struggling to land a job as he competes with older, more skilled
applicants. Alex Lothspeich, 17 and from Charlotte, North Carolina, is
choosing not to enter the workforce to focus on high school."
11 February, 2014
businessnewsdaily.com
6 Tips for Writing a Great Cover Letter
"When it comes to the job application
process, there's no question that a well-written résumé
with the right qualifications will attract a hiring manager's
attention. With so much focus on the résumé, some
candidates forget that their cover letter can be just as instrumental
in landing a job interview."
7 February, 2014
nbcnews.com
Desperate Measures: Why People Fake Their Resumes
"The next time you come across a resume
that's too good to be true, add a couple of extra items to the
"abilities" segment: envy and immorality. Experts say people who lie
on their CVs are likely to have been unemployed for a long time and
appear to be motivated by jealousy for other people who have landed
jobs when they haven't."
30 October, 2013
money.cnn.com
The hottest job skill is...
"The Army, NYPD and State Department
can't get enough workers with this job skill. Neither can Fortune 500
companies, hospitals, local courts and schools."
15 October, 2013
losangeles.cbslocal.com
Companies Starting To Fill Seasonal Job Positions
"Major companies are starting to fill
seasonal job positions.
CBS2’s Brittney Hopper reported that Macy’s, Wal-Mart and
Target are just some of the big retail stores that are amping up their
employee roster during the holidays."
2 October, 2013
money.usnews.com
Furloughed From Work? A Survival Guide for Federal
Employees
"Federal government employees are out of
work, and so are numerous contract workers who count the government as
a client. And then there are people like Steve Silberberg, 52, based
in Boston and the owner of Fatpacking.com, which specializes in
fitness backpacking adventures throughout the country."
20 September, 2013
labusinessjournal.com
L.A. Unemployment Climbs Back Over 10 Percent
"Los Angeles County’s unemployment
rate climbed back into double digits in August, reaching 10.1 percent,
according to state figures released Friday."
20 September, 2013
myfoxhouston.com
Impact of National Employment Losses on Houston-Area
Job Market
(Video) Impact of National Employment
Losses on Houston-Area Job Market
19 September, 2013
crainsnewyork.com
City unemployment rate ticks up to 8.6%
"The city's unemployment rate ticked up
slightly in August to 8.6% from 8.4% in July as more New Yorkers
entered the labor market looking for work, according to data released
Thursday from the state Labor Department."
6 September, 2013
video.foxbusiness.com
What Is the Core Problem of Unemployment?
"Adecco Staffing U.S. senior vice
president Janette Marx explains why companies aren't hiring."
25 July, 2013
www.prnewswire.com
Celestica Recognizes Adecco Staffing US With A 2012
Total Cost Of Ownership Supplier Award
"MELVILLE, N.Y., July 25, 2013
/PRNewswire/– Adecco Staffing US, part of the world's leading
provider of recruitment and workforce solutions, today announced it
has been awarded a 2012 Total Cost of Ownership (TCOOTM) Supplier
Award from Celestica, a global leader in the delivery of end-to-end
product lifecycle solutions."
18 July, 2013
labusinessjournal.com/
County Jobless Rate Rises to 9.7 Percent
"L.A. County’s jobs recovery
stalled in June as the unemployment rate edged up to 9.7 percent and
payroll employment levels remained unchanged, according to state
figures released Thursday afternoon."
18 July, 2013
crainsnewyork.com
NYC job growth hits post-2000 high
"New York City's unemployment rate rose
for the first time since January, the state's Department of Labor said
Thursday, but the jobs outlook was rosier as hiring sped up and more
people looked for work."
15 July, 2013
computerworld.com
Career Watch: Hiring landscape dims for this year's
grads
"Hiring projections for new graduates are
down (see below), and those grads who do get interviews need to focus
on the basics."
5 June, 2013
trendhunter.com
Jobless Graduates Infographics
"The ‘Gen Y Can’t I Get a
Job’ infographic by the Adescco blog looks at why in America
there are so many capable, yet jobless, graduates."
14 June, 2013
huffingtonpost.com
Solutions for the Many Gaps Awaiting New College
Graduates
"For many, the summer season means
vacation. For young people graduating this year, their vacation might
be longer than they'd like."
6 June, 2013
businessnewsdaily.com
5 Ways to Take Control of Your Job Search (Op-Ed)
"Let's face it: looking for a new job
isn't exactly a fun experience. Even the promise of a better title,
salary and benefits isn't always enough to calm the nerves brought on
by the thought of refreshing your résumé and digging out
the suit that has been sitting in the back of your closet since your
last interview."
22 May, 2013
money.usnews.com
10 Reasons to Take A Temporary Job
"The drawbacks of a temporary job may
make you contemplate taking one or reject the idea all together. But
with a recovering economy, accepting a short-term position may be the
best option for ending your stay among the unemployed."
18 May, 2013
losangeles.cbslocal.com
Staffing Industry Expert Shares Current Unemployment
Numbers
"Iyda Kelati, a branch manager for Adecco
Staffing USA, appeared on KCAL9 News on Saturday morning to discuss
the latest unemployment numbers for Los Angeles."
17 May, 2013
baltimoresun.com
Md. sheds 6,200 jobs in April, Labor Department says
"Maryland employers slashed 6,200 jobs in
April, cutting short a string of gains, the U.S. Department of Labor
said Friday, as the state began feeling the pinch of federal budget
sequestration and cutbacks in consumer spending."
16 MAy, 2013
dailynews.com
Inland Empire's unemployment rate falls to 9.6
percent, 900 jobs added
"The Inland Empire's unemployment rate
fell to a 4 1/2-year low of 9.6 percent in April and the region added
900 jobs, the state Employment Development Department reported
Friday."
7 May, 2013
reuters.com
(Video) Business Headlines
"Summary of business headlines: New
records for the Dow and the S&P 500 as earnings lead the market
higher. Walt Disney beats quarterly results before Iron Man 3 and
shares hit a lifetime high after the superhero hit the big screen.
U.S. temp hiring continues to rise – Adecco exec. Conway G.
Gittens reports."
6 May, 2013
huffingtonpost.com
6 Most Costly Career Mistakes New College Grads Make
"Congratulations, class of 2013! Now,
it's time to get out there and get a job. It won't be easy, because
the job market is tough and the competition is fierce. The
unemployment rate for 20- to 24-year-olds was still 13.1 percent in
April, far higher than the overall unemployment rate of 7.5 percent.
For 18- to 19-year-olds, it was 22.6 percent."
1 May, 2013
losangeles.cbslocal.com
Unemployed Angelenos Still Love LA Despite High
Jobless Rate
"Even with a bleak job market, the City
of Angels is still a haven for the unemployed, according to a new
survey."
30 April, 2013
huffingtonpost.com
Career Advice for the Class of 2013
"Dear Class of 2013: As you head into the
post-academic world you have an opportunity to design your own career
destiny and I encourage you to tap the power you have within you."
26 April, 2013
crainsdetroit.com
Survey: Unemployed Detroiters not confident about
finding new jobs, but not looking elsewhere
"Three-quarters (76 percent) of the
unemployed Detroiters responding to a recent survey by national
staffing firm Adecco said they are not considering looking for jobs in
other cities."
forbes.com
The 10 Best Cities For Finding Employment Right Now
"As the employment picture perks up in
some major metropolitan areas, job seekers might be tempted to limit
their search to those cities. But as it turns out, the places with the
healthiest employment numbers aren’t always the best areas for
finding a job."
18 April, 2013
dailynews.com
Southern California unemployment rates drop, jobs
added throughout region
"Unemployment rates fell throughout
Southern California in March but job creation slowed from the previous
month, state officials reported Friday."
18 April, 2013
newsday.com
LI adds 17,900 more jobs in March compared with
March 2012
"The Long Island economy picked up some
momentum in March, when it had 17,900 more jobs than a year earlier,
state Labor Department data released Thursday show."
29 March, 2013
heraldtribune.com
Southwest Florida jobless rate drops to 7.2 percent
"The economic recovery made itself felt
during February, with Southwest Florida's jobless rate falling more
than a half-percentage point to 7.2 percent."
23 March, 2013
nbclatino.com
Op-ed: A year later, we’re worse off with the
Affordable Care Act
"An anniversary is often a joyous
occasion, a time to commemorate and celebrate an important milestone.
For America’s families, businesses, employees, and consumers,
however, March 23rd, the third anniversary of the Affordable Care Act
(ACA), might not fit into the same category of bliss."
21 March, 2013
investors.com
ObamaCare Turns Three: 10 Disturbing Facts Americans
Have Learned
"Just over three years ago, then-Speaker
Nancy Pelosi famously quipped about ObamaCare that 'we have to pass
the bill so you can find out what is in it.'"
20 March, 2013
washingtonpost.com
Health-care law uncertainty grips Old Town
Alexandria cafe — and other small businesses
"Jody Manor has run a small cafe and
catering company for nearly three decades in Old Town Alexandria, only
a few blocks from where he was born. Six years ago he purchased an
adjoining building, and more recently he started searching for a
second location."
13 March, 2013
smallbusiness.foxbusiness.com
Small Business Owners Still Worried About Obamacare,
Sequester
"A recent survey by Adecco, a workforce
solutions firm serving the United States and Canada, found that of the
502 small businesses surveyed, 40% are worried about the effect of new
tax laws. Thirty percent are also worried about the impact of the
Affordable Care Act on their businesses’ operational costs."
7 March, 2013
forbes.com
7 Surprising Ways To Motivate Millennial Workers
"There are an estimated 80 million young
Americans who belong to the so-called millennial generation, roughly
ages 18 to 35. By next year, they are expected to comprise 36% of the
U.S. workforce, and by 2020, millennials will be nearly half of all
workers."
26 February, 2013
staffingindustry.com
Culture Matters in Attracting Talent
“When it comes to attracting
talent, the great strategy for companies is to try to figure out how
to make your company more marketable than another … It requires
companies to pick their culture, identify what attributes exist, and
then go out to acquire talent.”
5 February, 2013
entrepreneur.com
The
5 Employees Every Small Business Needs
"In the past few years, many companies
were affected by the less than ideal economic conditions, and many
instances, small businesses were hit harder than most. For these
companies, the ability to be nimble and quickly adapt to changing
economic conditions can be the difference between failure and success.
However, there's an equally important factor that affects the fate of
a small business: its employees."
26 January, 2013
huffingtonpost.com
Youth Unemployment Demands Action From Businesses
around the World
"The number of different sessions here at
the World Economic Forum meeting at Davos is truly astounding. Since
it's my first time attending, my goal in coming here to the World
Economic Forum was to attend the sessions where I could gain the
greatest insights to take back to my work at Adecco Staffing U.S. "
10 January, 2013
fastcompany.com
Secrets Of America's Happiest Companies
"Disengaged workers cost the U.S. economy
$350 billion a year in lost productivity. Here's how the happiest
companies boost morale and the bottom line."
4 January, 2013
news.yahoo.com
Work or Home? Americans Reveal Their Priority
"American workers say their personal
lives won't get in the way of achieving their work goals this year nor
will their jobs keep them from keeping their personal New Year's
resolutions."
14 December, 2012
forbes.com
You Don't Take All Your Vacation, But You Still Want
More. Why?
"It’s almost the end of the year
and I realize I haven’t taken all of my 2012 vacation. I wish I
could explain why. Partly it’s that Forbes is generous with
longtime employees. I’ve been here long enough to get the
maximum four weeks off. I know I’m lucky but I would also
frankly love to have even more vacation time."
10 December, 2012
hr.blr.com
Employee turnover set to rise: What can HR do?
"Employee turnover may not seem like a
top priority today since so many employees have been content simply
having a job through the recession. With every passing month, however,
more employees are feeling that the recession worries are no longer an
obstacle. In fact, according to new research, around half of current
employees plan to leave their job."
7 December, 2012
forbes.com
Block Facebook? It Could Hurt Your Bottom Line
"People really like Facebook . Really,
really like Facebook. In fact, a survey a year ago by an Australian
firm found that many people will interrupt any
activity—including “intimate moments”—to check
a Facebook update. So you can imagine how often your employees
interrupt their work to log in to Facebook or otherwise spend time on
the Internet."
26 November, 2012
marketwatch.com
5 job interview mistakes to avoid
"A failure to communicate may be one of
the biggest mistakes job seekers are making these days, and mature
workers may be struggling more than most."
20 Novemeber, 2012
moneyover55.about.com
Careers for Over 50 - Getting the Mature Worker Back
to Work
"Finding a career over 50 can sound
daunting, but you’re in luck. According to a recent Adecco
Staffing US survey of hiring managers, “mature” workers
(defined by this survey as workers 50 and older) are actually very
attractive to companies, even more so than other generations."
20 November, 2012
chron.com
Not all managers hire by generation
"A recent survey on behalf of the
staffing firm Adecco USA Inc. found hiring managers will hire those
50-plus years old, sometimes called Matures, over Millennials, who are
22 through 31 years old."
20 November, 2012
cio.com
How to Hire, Manage and Even Appreciate Millennial
IT Workers
"A recent survey reveals that hiring
managers are far more likely to hire IT pros from Generation-X or
baby-boomers than they are to hire from the millennial generation.
Find out what's behind this trend and why you have to learn to stop
worrying and love millennials."
18 November, 2012
finance.yahoo.com
For President Obama, Creating Jobs Should Be
Priority Number One
"This month, the American people
re-elected President Barack Obama after an election season full of
hundreds of campaign stops, numerous debates, and endless polls. It
was an election characterized by many issues— the auto industry
bailout, the war in Afghanistan, and healthcare, to name a few."
15 November, 2012
crainsnewyork.com
City's record job growth hits a wall
"Unemployment rate dips for third
straight month, but job gains turned to losses as the private sector
shed 5,700 positions. And that's before calculating the impact of
Superstorm Sandy."
14 November, 2012
prnewswire.com
Over 1,500 Jobs Available In Louisville
"As the economy continues to recover and
job opportunities become available, Adecco Staffing US continues to
see job growth in a variety of industries. With Kentucky's
unemployment rate dropping over a full point in the last year, Adecco
is adding over 1,400 jobs for Louisville job seekers looking for
flexible work throughout the holiday season and into 2013."
13 November, 2012
marketwatch.com
Where the jobs are for mature workers
"SAN FRANCISCO—Mature workers
don’t have it easy in today’s labor market, but the
inexorable force of demographics may be helping to loosen
ageism’s hold on U.S. employers, opening up opportunities in
more industries for job seekers whose faces reflect some years of
experience."
12 November, 2012
newsday.com
Exec Suite: Adecco's William Rolack
"Diversity is a question not just of
ethics but of bottom lines for William Rolack Sr., director of global
marketplace diversity and inclusion at Adecco Group North America, a
staffing and recruiting agency based in Melville. He said the
company's diversity initiatives have generated $60 million worth of
new business since 2009. Rolack joined Adecco in 2005, having worked
in human resources at several..."
7 November, 2012
businessnewsdaily.com
Health Care Tops Business Leaders' Worries
"Businesses face many challenges, but
leaders say none is bigger than providing health care benefits to
their employees. In a new survey of senior executives, more than half
listed health care benefits as the top challenge for their business.
Among the other surveyed executives, 41 percent said compensation and
salary are the top challenge."
6 November, 2012
hr.blr.com
Providing competitive healthcare, salary packages
top business challenges for company leaders after election, says
survey
"More than half of senior executives in
the United States cite providing healthcare benefits to their
employees as the greatest business challenge they face, according to a
new survey by Adecco Staffing US. Furthermore, 35 percent of
executives are holding back on hiring additional employees because of
the passing of the recent healthcare reform act and price increases
associated with it."
1 November, 2012
foxbusiness.com
(Video) Adecco Exec. on Jobs, Biggest Challenges to
Business
"Adecco USA president Joyce Russell gives
her outlook for jobs."
25 October, 2012
lowellsun.com
Report: Regional job growth lags
"BOSTON -- Greater Lowell added a modest
1,000 jobs, year over year, in September, according to the
Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development."
22 October, 2012
reuters.com
Healthcare costs top U.S. executives' concerns -
Adecco survey
"Oct 22 (Reuters) - U.S. corporate
executives are more worried about providing healthcare benefits to
their employees than about issues like wages, taxes or attracting
qualified workers, according to a survey by the world's No. 1 staffing
company, Adecco Group AG."
19 October, 2012
abusinessjournal.com
Jobless Rate in L.A. County Falls
"L.A. County’s jobs recovery picked
up steam in September as the unemployment rate fell to 10.6 percent
and 37,000 jobs were added to payrolls, according to state figures
released Friday."
9 October, 2012
networkworld.com
Hiring preferences favor mature workers over
Millennials: study
"Mature workers need more tech know-how,
and Millennials need to improve their writing skills, hiring managers
told Adecco Staffing"
6 October, 2012
nytimes.com
Assistants, Yes, but They Can Do It All
"THEIR titles vary: executive assistant,
administrative assistant, the syllable-clipped “admin,”
the classic secretary. Whatever you call them, these professionals
continue to keep offices running as technology and budget cuts reshape
their roles."
30 September, 2012
wsj.com
Keep Your Job Search Under Wraps
"Like an amateur poker player who
twitches whenever holding a full house, people seeking to change jobs
have 'tells' that cue co-workers and the boss into the fact."
28 September, 2012
forbes.com
How To Turn Your Temp Job Into A Permanent One
"When companies need short-term workers,
(or if they just want to “try before they buy,”)
they’ll hire temporary employees—also known as
“temps,” consultants, freelancers or contractual workers."
26 September, 2012
money.usnews.com
4 Tips for Overcoming the Skills Gap
"Motivated job seekers and professionals
could use the gap to their advantage."
24 September, 2012
huffingtonpost.com
Millennials' Biggest Interview Mistake Is
'Inappropriate Attire,' According To Hiring Managers
"Just because Mark Zuckerberg gets away
with a hoodie and flip-flops doesn’t mean employers are OK with
you dressing down for an interview."
24 September, 2012
forbes.com
Older Workers, There's Hope: Study Finds Employers
Like You Better Than Millennials
"We keep hearing that older workers have
a tough time landing new jobs. In a survey of 1,500 hiring managers
that I wrote about last week, only 1% of respondents said it is
easiest to place job-seekers in their 50s, as opposed to younger
workers in their 20s, 30s and 40s."
27 August, 2012
foxbusiness.com
Adecco USA President: Employment Will Rise
"Adecco USA president Joyce Russell gives
her outlook for the job market at the 2012 US Open."
17 August, 2012
labusinessjournal.com
Unemployment Rate Unchanged for L.A.
"L.A. County’s jobs recovery
stalled in July as the unemployment rate remained unchanged from June
and the county lost 44,000 payroll jobs as schools let out for the
summer and overall hiring slowed, according to figures released
Friday."
16 August, 2012
newsday.com
State: LI jobs growth continues, but slowly
"The pace of hiring on Long Island
remained slow in July, the latest State Labor Department data show.
The Island had 7,500 more jobs last month than a year earlier, one of
the smallest increases this year, according to data released Thursday.
In the first three months of the year, the Island averaged 19,800 more
jobs, compared with a year ago. The local economy now has 1.254
million jobs, up from..."
6 August, 2012
espn.go.com
Most Olympic athletes face costly road
"When Angel Bovee, a female boxer who
fought to get the sport included in the Olympics for the first time,
reaches out to companies to help other Olympians get jobs, the
companies often respond along the lines of 'Why would they need a job?
Aren’t they millionaires?'"
3 August, 2012
money.cnn.com
July jobs report: Hiring picks up, unemployment
rises
"NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Businesses
stepped up their hiring in July, but the unemployment rate ticked
higher anyway."
3 August, 2012
cortland.edu
Grad Student Takes Alternate Path to Olympics
"U.S. Olympians in London who are worried
about paying their bills are depending on SUNY Cortland graduate
student Angel Bovee, a retired women’s boxing champion who once
lived out of her car to make ends meet."
26 July. 2012
today.com
Clipping nails, going barefoot and other office
don'ts
"Lori Hong was never particularly fond of
the co-worker in the next cubicle, but there was one thing that really
put her over the edge."
24 July. 2012
latimes.com
The office guide to fashion suicide: flip-flops,
shorts, hoodies
"If you're rolling into work wearing
ripped jeans, strapless tops, a hoodie and flip-flops, know this: Your
colleagues disapprove."
20 July, 2012
napavalleyregister.com
Local jobless rate bumped up in June
"Napa County’s unemployment rate
inched up slightly in June, but this jobless indicator is still lower
than in recent years, indicating a continuing economic recovery for
the area."
2 July, 2012
nj.com
Staffing agencies see more hiring in Bergen County
"BERGEN COUNTY — Managers at
staffing agencies report that the pace of hiring has increased over
the last few months, a boost in employment that is expected to
continue through the summer."
26 June, 2012
cnbc.com
Responding to the Skills Gap
"It is no secret that demand is high for
skilled labor. Joyce Russell, Adecco Staffing USA and Andy Sieg, Bank
of America, weigh in on hiring strategies for companies."
25 June, 2012
newspressnow.com
Some occupations still seeing growth
"Essence Stillman never has a problem
finding a job. The jobs are out there, the St. Joseph woman said.
It’s just a matter of selling yourself."
15 June, 2012
vcstar.com
Ventura County jobless rate holds steady in May
"Ventura County's unemployment rate
stayed below 9 percent for the second consecutive month, according to
data released Friday by the state Employment Development Department."
14 June, 2012
newsday.com
LI adds 9,100 jobs in May, says Labor Dept.
"The Long Island economy had 9,100 more
jobs in May than it did a year ago, as the public sector added jobs
for the first time in nine months, the state Labor Department said
Thursday."
8 June. 2012
forbes.com
Dreams Vs. Debt: Older College Students Discuss The
Value Of Going Back To School
"Sometimes good things are worth waiting
for. But what if they’re expensive, like a college education?"
7 June, 2012
examiner.com
Ragnar Relay runs through Milwaukee this weekend
"What event started with one race in 2004
and now has 15 races in 2012 across 18 states with more than 80,000
runners? The Ragnar!"
20 May, 2012
wallstreetjournal.com
Networking Mistakes We Often Make
"Networking requires strategy, research
and social grace. But as competition for jobs remains high, it's easy
to fumble."
17 May, 2012
crainsnewyork.com
City's job gains in 2012 are best in 60 years
"New York City added 12,000
private-sector jobs in April, bringing this year's gain to 60,000,
marking the best four months since the 1950s, data released Thursday
show. Unemployment rate dips to 9.5%."
10 May, 2012
today.com
Want a job? You have 60 seconds to convince me
"Just as speed dating adds more stress to
the search for a mate, speed interviewing is sure to make the job hunt
more tense."
9 May, 2012
cnbc.com
How Far Some
Parents Will Go to Get a Job - For Their Kids
"Remember when we were young, a million
years ago, and we couldn't wait to leave home and strike out on our
own?"
8 May, 2012
forbes.com
The Best Cities For Finding Employment Right Now
"With the employment picture finally
perking up in some major metropolitan areas, job seekers might be
tempted to limit their job search to the areas with the healthiest
employment numbers. But low unemployment doesn’t always mean
it’s the best place for finding a job."
8 May, 2012
wallstreetjournal.com
No Personal Calls on the Job? No Thanks
"Even in a tough job market, 23% of
recent college graduates wouldn't take a post where they couldn't make
or take personal phone calls, and 20% would reject a place that didn't
let them check personal email, according to a new study from staffing
firm Adecco Group North America."
4 May, 2012
money.cnn.com
April jobs report: Hiring slows, unemployment falls
"NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Hiring slowed in
April and workers dropped out of the labor force in droves -- not a
good sign for the job market going forward."
3 May, 2012
brazencareerist.com
Gen Y Still Depends on Mom & Dad More Than You
Might Expect
"Graduating from college may be a symbol
of transitioning into the real world, but new grads still depend
heavily on Mom and Dad, a new survey shows."
20 April, 2012
baltimoresun.com
Maryland employers added 1,500 jobs in March
"Maryland employers added 1,500 jobs in
March — thanks entirely to growth in the private sector —
but the state's unemployment rate inched up as the pool of would-be
workers expanded more rapidly."
19 April, 2012
newsday.com
Labor Dept.: LI job market strong in March
"The Long Island employment market,
putting in its strongest showing so far this year, had 19,900 more
jobs in March than it did a year ago, the state Labor Department said
Thursday."
16 April, 2012
today.com
Job candidates' purgatory: multiple interviews per
job
"Job seekers expect to have two or three
interviews with an employer before they land a position. But 10
interviews?"
13 April, 2012
businessweek.com
Clean Your Messy Desk, Lest Ye Be Judged
"Matt Lucas works at a desk that’s
covered with origami paper cranes made out of Black Jack gum wrappers.
There are probably over 150 of them, collecting under his computer
monitor and spilling out all over the place."
9 April, 2012
businessweek.com
U.S. Employment Growth Seen Rebounding From Slump
"The March setback in hiring will prove
temporary as the U.S. economy, in its third year of expansion, now is
better equipped to overcome a slowdown in Europe and rising fuel
costs, economists said."
6 April, 2012
nytimes.com
After a Winter of Strong Gains, Job Growth Ebbs
"Although signs pointed to a
strengthening economy earlier this year, the jobs report on Friday
came with a message: don’t get ahead of yourself."
6 April, 2012
cnbc.com
Temp Work Best Way to Get a Permanent Job?
"Tig Gilliam, Adecco Group North America
CEO, says the best way to find a permanent job is by taking a
temporary position. The "temp indicator" is still a good way to look
at the economy. With CNBC's Steve Liesman and Rebecca Patterson,
JPMorgan Asset Management, Institutional. Also..."
21 March, 2012
foxbusiness.com
Employees Judged By Office Cleanliness
"Employees wanting to make a good
impression on their peers should do some spring cleaning around the
office, new research shows."
9 March, 2012
cnbc.com
(Video) Who's Hiring Now?
"Tig Gilliam, Adecco Group North America
CEO, shares his view on the labor market now."
9 March, 2012
cnn.com
February jobs report: Unemployment holds amid solid
hiring
"NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Hiring remained
strong in February, fueling optimism about the recovery."
9 March, 2012
nytimes.com
U.S. Extends Its Run of Strong Job Growth Another
Month
"After a stretch of economic expansion so
weak that Main Street struggled to detect any improvement, three
consecutive months of solid employment growth have begun to lift the
mood of consumers and the unemployed."
2 March. 2012
thestreet.com
What Employers Will Ask Your References
" Some job hunters may view the
reference-checking process as an afterthought, at least compared with
the effort that goes into creating their resume and cover letter. But
according to several career experts we interviewed, having a strong
set of professional contacts who can vouch for a candidate can be the
deciding factor in whether they get hired."
1 March, 2012
forbes.com
60% Of College Grads Can't Find Work In Their Field.
Is A Management Degree The Answer?
"Sixty percent of U.S. college graduates
cannot find a full-time job in their chosen profession, according to
job placement firm Adecco. Dubbed ‘Generation Jobless’,
college graduates ages 24 and younger face an uncertain job future
that, even with improving employment numbers, is only going to get
more difficult if we continue to turn out graduates without what an
Apple exec described as 'the skills we need.'"
27 February, 2012
thestreet.com
Is There a Bad Day of the Week to Apply for Jobs?
"There's no question timing is key to
landing the right position, but some job hunters may focus a little
too much on figuring out the perfect moment to send in an application.
The truth, according to two recruiting experts, is that there is no
bad time to apply for a job unless you wait too long."
22 February, 2012
wxyz.com
Do you have a bad boss? Here's help handling him or
her
"Almost everyone has to answer to a boss.
It can be a challenge, even when you have a good boss. After all,
according to a survey by Adecco USA, one out of three employees thinks
they are smarter than their boss."
22 February, 2012
bgnews.com
Career Center helps students prepare for job search
"With a slight drop in national
unemployment, local job services and the Career Center on campus are
better helping Bowling Green citizens and University students pursue
careers."
13 February, 2012
mainstreet.com
Career Q&A: Is It Bad to Be the First to Apply
for a Job?
"Q: Is it better or worse to be the first
person to apply for a job after it gets posted? A: As a general rule,
it’s typically a disadvantage to be one of the last to apply for
a job because the longer you wait, the better the chances are that the
position will be filled."
6 February, 2012
usatoday.com
Sometimes the grass isn't greener on the other side
"You know what they say about jumping
from the frying pan into the fire. Ouch"
5 February, 2012
about.com
6 Tips to Speed Up Hiring
"In any job market – but perhaps
never more than in today’s workforce - top talent can come and
go in the blink of an eye. Based on the pace needed to secure these
top performers, you could make the assumption that the majority of
companies are nimble and poised to react quickly and efficiently to
ensure they get available top talent."
3 February, 2012
cnn.com
January jobs report: Hiring ramps up, unemployment
falls
"American employers substantially stepped
up their hiring in January, bringing the unemployment rate down for
the fifth month in a row."
30 January, 2012
huffingtonpost.com
Roughly A Third Of U.S. Workers Netted A Pay Raise
Last Year: Report
"Incomes in America barely rose last
year, and that's in part a result of companies deciding against doling
out extra bucks if possible."
23 January, 2012
usatoday.com
More workers moving for out-of-state jobs
"A modestly growing number of Americans
are moving out of state to get a job, a development that could cut
unemployment and better match workers with positions, staffing
officials and reports say."
19 January, 2012
usanews.com
6 Careers to Watch in 2012
"For many people, the new year sparks
fresh interest in finding a new job. Some are just looking to switch
workplaces, but others are hoping to start or change careers. So where
are the jobs?"
10 January, 2012
usatoday.com
2012 job market brightens, but unemployment won't
fall fast
"After nearly three years of
unemployment, David Mote will be back at work next week, overseeing
construction of a medical school building in Dothan, Ala."
9 January, 2012
bloomberg.com
More U.S. Part-Timers Find Full-Time Jobs
"More Americans are moving from part-
time to full-time jobs, adding to evidence a strengthening labor
market will bolster household confidence and spending."
7 January, 2012
foxnews.com
Will New Unemployment Numbers Impact Wall St?
"Unemployment down to 8.5%, but will it
help your IRA?"
6 January, 2012
foxbusiness.com
Adecco North America CEO: Continued Jobs Improvement
in 2012
"Adecco Group North America CEO Tig
Gilliam argues the current trend in job creation will continue."
12 December, 2011
wallstreetjournal.com
Adecco Expects Temps Are Here to Stay as Hiring
Revives
"Tig Gilliam says there are plenty of
opportunities right now for a professional staffing company, despite
the tough job market."
14 December, 2011
usatoday.com
Gadgets make office party antics even riskier
"Workplace fêtes are on the rise
this year, according to several new studies. And with the increased
revelry comes more opportunities for partygoer actions — from
silly to truly embarrassing — to spread via e-mail, social media
and blogs."
2 December, 2012
politico.com
Unemployment rate drops to 8.6 percent
"The unemployment rate surprisingly
dropped to 8.6 percent in November — the lowest in
two-and-a-half years — as the country’s long-stalled
economy flashed new signs of strength amid uneasiness about a broader
global downturn."
2 December, 2011
cnbc.com
Retail Employment is Strong Across the Board: Expert
"Kathy Kane, SVP and head of Talent
Management at Adecco, told CNBC, "we are seeing retail employment
strong across the board, all the way from the big bucks discounters to
the..."
30 November. 2011
cnn.com
Americans to forfeit $34.3 billion in vacation days
"There's still a month to go before the
end of the year, but most Americans will let their last remaining
vacation days go unused."
2 December, 2011
foxnews.com
Are Certain Jobs Recession Proof?
"Hot demand for skill set jobs"
2 December, 2011
thestreet.com
Great Jobs Report, But Temp Workers Come First
"Tig Gillilam, CEO of Adecco said the
November jobs report is a good one, but companies are still using
temporkers and ocntract labor before committing to full time workers."
17 November, 2011
azpm.org
Jobs Growing in Arizona, but at Snail's Pace
"The pace of job growth in Arizona has
finally surpassed the national pace, after lagging it for the last
four years. But job creation has slowed considerably in the state,
mirroring the national trend, a state economist says."
17 November, 2011
usnews.com
Larger Temporary Workforce Could Be New Normal
"Since the end of the recession, 54
percent of new jobs created have been temp work."
21 October, 2011
bizjournals.com
Houston gains government jobs in September
"Houston gained a net 12,500 jobs in
September as the government sector ramped up for the school year and
the leisure and hospitality sector shrank staffs as summer ended."
4 November, 2011
reuters.com
Analysis: Temp staffing hints at moderate job gains
"Steady demand for U.S. temporary
workers, a leading indicator of wider employment trends, suggests an
acceleration in new jobs is still not in the cards."
4 November, 2011
bizjournals.com
Top of the List: Temporary Staffing Agencies
"This week’s Charlotte Business
Journal lists the area’s largest temporary staffing agencies,
ranked by average number of temps placed per week. Adecco is new to
the list this year and ranks at the top, with 1,720 temps placed per
week by area offices."
5 November, 2011
cbsnews.com
What can be done for economy?
"Rebecca Jarvis talks with Tig Gilliam,
Katia Beauchamp, and Frank Sorrentino about how businesses are coping
with the economy the way it is and whether they will start hiring
again."
4 November, 2011
washingtonpost.com
Unemployment dips to 9 percent, but public-sector
cuts drag down overall job growth
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"As politicians in Washington debate how
to shrink the size of government, their counterparts in statehouses
have actually been doing it. Public-sector jobs now account for the
smallest share of the nation’s employment since the 2008
financial crisis, according to new data released Friday."
7 October, 2011
cnbc.com
Who is Hiring Now?
"Umemployment held steady at 9.1% in
September for the third straight month. Discussing what hiring
managers are looking for as they fill available spots, with Tig
Gilliam, Adecco Group North America CEO."
October, 2011
cnn.com
The great government job purge
"Adecco's Tig Gilliam talks to CNN Money
about the government job purge."
10 October, 2011
cnbc.com
'Old-Fashioned'
Values Key To Corporate Success For Women
"Most stories about women in the
workplace always include how hard it is for women to make it to the
top."
10 Octover, 2011
prnewswire.com
Majority of American Workers Wouldn't Change a Thing
About Their Boss, According to Adecco Survey
"As the jobless rate continues to hover
around 9 percent and the economy struggles to improve, American
workers indicate their relationship with their boss is strong and
positive. Seventy-eight percent of employed Americans feel their boss
would "go to bat" for them if their job were on the line."
4 October, 2011
thestreet.com
Most Awkward Office Discussion: Relationships
"Most workers have no problem discussing
their careers or even their salaries with a boss, but when it comes to
talking about romantic relationships, things get awkward."
17 October, 2011
cnbc.com
Wall Street Celebrates Boss Day
"CNBC's Jane Wells has the details on
what employers really think of their bosses."
17 October, 2011
foxbusiness.com
Happy National Boss Day: Most Taboo Workplace Topics
"President Obama may be
commander-in-chief of the United States, but what would it be like to
have him as the boss in your office? According to a recent survey,
many Americans wouldn't mind."
17 October, 2011
cnbc.com
In Honor of
National Boss Day - Here's What We Really Think of Them
"To all you job creators, thank you! To
those of you who pay us, bless you! To those who manage us, tell us
what to do, berate us, make us miserable...um...keep it up!!"
26 September, 2011
today.com
Long-term jobless face issue with references
"Unemployed candidates need to get
creative in landing work"
28 September, 2011
cnn.com
9 hard-to-fill jobs
"A list of 9 hard to fill jobs"
7 October, 2011
cnn.com
September jobs report: Hiring gains momentum
"Hiring was stronger than expected in
September, a rare piece of good news amid growing worries of a
weakening U.S. economy."
2 October, 2011
nj.com
A negative job review can be a step to the positive
"Early in her career, management
consultant Denise Altman found herself on the receiving end of a
less-than-positive performance review, with no salary increase."
22 September, 2011
mlive.com
Magic Johnson in Metro Detroit: 'It devastated me
that we lost so many jobs' in Michigan (video)
"NBA Hall of Famer Earvin
“Magic” Johnson said being in Metro Detroit Thursday was
one of the most rewarding parts of his life."
5 September, 2011
foxnews.com
Employers Cautious But Not In Retreat On Labor Day
2011
"In good times and bad, and especially
when there’s a bit of both in the economy, just as there is now,
the engagement of temporary and contract workers in the marketplace
can be a telling indicator about the direction the economy is headed."
6 September, 2011
fortune.com
Billie Jean King's surprising secret to success
"What is the No. 1 trait that has led to
your success? Warren Buffett’s is focus—according to Alice
Schroeder, author of the Buffett bio Snowball, who spoke, as I did, at
a corporate event at the U.S. Open last week."
21 August, 2011
wallstreetjournal.com
For Many Seniors, There May Be No Retirement
"When Angela Gregor's mother became ill
and needed long-term care in the 1990s, Ms. Gregor tapped her
individual retirement account for funds and stopped making
contributions. Then came the tumultuous stock-market ups and downs of
the past decade, dealing the IRA another blow."
15 August, 2011
cnbc.com
Career
Reinvention Rules of the Road
"Thinking about scrapping it all to start
a goat cheese farm in Maine? Even if you just want to switch jobs at
your company, career change can be daunting."
18 August, 2011
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5 August, 2011
msnbc.com
No double dip, but economy's stuck in low gear
"Jobs data better than expected, but
government has few options to do more"
5 August, 2011
cnn.com
July jobs report: Hiring picks up
"The job market strengthened in July, a
welcome piece of good news that sharply contrasted other recent data
pointing toward an economic slowdown."
5 August, 2011
nytimes.com
U.S. Posts Stronger Job Growth in July
"The United States economy continues on a
wobbly course, but there was a momentary sigh of relief on Friday as
the government reported that employers added 117,000 jobs last month,
slightly more than expected."
2 August, 2011
cnn.com
Debt ceiling deal won't restart hiring
"The deal to raise the debt ceiling may
remove the risk of a 2008-like meltdown in financial markets that had
made employers very nervous in recent months."
27 July, 2011
staffingindustry.com
Social media arrives, but referrals and job boards
stay strong
"Recruiters are dealing with a whole new
world. And with apologies to Aldous Huxley, it’s more social
than brave. Like it or not, social media sites such as Facebook and
LinkedIn are starting to shake up recruiting. Facebook boasts more
than 500 million active users, while LinkedIn has more than 100
million members. As a result, savvy staffing firms are creating
company Facebook pages or tweeting to attract top-notch candidates."
nbcnews.com
Are Flip Flops an Office Flap?
"Nightly News' Brian Williams looks into
U.S. office attire trends"
22 July, 2011
bizjournals.com
The Tricks of Summer Styling
"A massive heat wave is spreading across
the country, but that doesn’t mean that it’s OK to break
out those flip-flops, ditch that business-professional suit, and
forget that your appearance still matters to your boss, your clients,
and your coworkers."
4 June, 2011
nytimes.com
Between College and That First Job
"Q. You’ve just graduated from
college but couldn’t find a job or internship in advance —
so you are moving back in with your parents. Can you take some time
off before restarting your job search?"
13 July 2011
reuters.com
Flip-flops Number One "don't" for summer work
attire: survey
"Flip-flops are the Number One "don't"
when it comes to summer work attire, with miniskirts coming in second,
and strapless tops third, a national U.S. workplace outlook survey
found."
5 July, 2011
usatoday.com
Jobs in post-recession USA demand multiple skills
"At a General Motors plant here,
transmission assembly looks a lot like musical chairs."
15 June, 2011
nbcnews.com
In tough times, many see night shift in new light
"Odd shifts provide perks like more
money; way to save on child care"
16 June, 2011
newsday.com
State notes first LI job losses in a year
"Long Island lost nearly 5,000 jobs last
month, the first decline in a year, largely because of cutbacks in
federal and local government employment, state Labor Department data
released Thursday show."
8 July, 2011
usnews.com
How to Survive When You Hate Your Job
"Expert advice on how to improve your
experience and your relationships at work."
8 July, 2011
washingtonpost.com
Don't Let a Recruiter Paint an Artificial Picture in
Your Resume
"Resumes -- what are the criteria you use
to figure out who provides good advice/services and who is just
blowing smoke? I keep hearing variations on, "you won't recognize
yourself when I'm done with you." That is NOT helpful. More polish is
what I want. Faking is not."
29 June, 2009
businessmanagementdaily.com
8 keys to negotiating severance
"Sooner, rather than later, might be the
time to think about possibly needing to negotiate a severance package,
if you don’t have one."
10 June, 2009
forbes.com
When They Require Experience And You Have None
"It’s a refrain new college
graduates hear from prospective employers all the time: “You
don’t have enough experience.” But how do you get
experience if you don’t have any?"