The employment landscape can be hard to navigate. We get it. But knowledge is power and we’d like to be one of the places you visit to gain knowledge—from all perspectives. So, whether you’re looking to hire or looking for work, take a look below, where you’re sure to find some valuable information!
Recently, Anne-Marie Slaughter (former director of policy planning for the US State Department) published an article that set off a flurry of media attention. The article, called “Why Women Still Can’t Have it All“, focused on the conflict of interest women face in having both a high-profile career and a family. As women continue to marry and have […] Read Article “Career vs. Family: Can Women Have Both?”
Here are the first of several videos we’ll be sending your way to share what’s happening with Team USA at the 2012 Olympic Games in London! Angel Bovee is our Athlete Liaison and will be interviewing several athletes from Team USA who are also members of the Athlete Career Program that Adecco runs in partnership […] Read Article “Preparing for the Opening Ceremonies”
Sign up for our latest webinar this Wednesday, July 25 at 2 pm! Hosted by Kristina Jokinen, Direct Placement Director of Adecco Staffing, we’ll be discussing the benefits of a virtual workforce and provide practical advice for implementing and managing remote teams. Topics we’ll cover include: The reasons why virtual workforces are becoming more common […] Read Article “Upcoming Webinar: Strategies for Maximizing a Remote Workforce”
The world is changing. Between political conflict and economic competition, the way we relate to other countries has shifted; however, few schools have changed their language instruction. Most high school students can choose from Spanish, Italian, French, German, or Latin. Very few high schools, almost none of them public schools, offer what the U.S. Department […] Read Article “Moving Beyond Your Native Tongue”
Ahhh, working from home; what’s not to like? You don’t have to get up as early, it’s generally a lot quieter, and more often than not you can still make all your meetings thanks to some digital or mobile device. More and more employers are offering the option to work from home for at least […] Read Article “The Magic of Telecommuting”
For the fourth straight month, job growth remained below average within the United States in June, according to the BLS’ latest “The Employment Situation” report, which was released to the public on July 6th.
Throughout the first half of 2012, Asia Pacific’s economic recovery has remained slow but steady. Inflation rates have begun to decrease.
There are key moments in my life when I became acutely aware that I was aging. The first time some kids called me “ma’am” (I was 17.) The night a bartender told me he didn’t need to see my ID before sliding me a drink. And the moment I realized I was one of the […] Read Article “Getting Older: A Gen Xer’s Take on the Age Gap in the Workplace”
How many of you have used an online job board or networking site, such as LinkedIn? Probably almost everyone has by now and it seems like the next phase in job hunting is more digitally focused than ever. Even Facebook may be getting in on the action. Online communities called “talent networks” have sprung up […] Read Article “The Virtual Job Hunt”
As an intern in the Marketing Department, I work 40 hours per week. At any given moment, I know almost exactly how much longer I will be in the office. I also know that the only tasks I will have in the evening or on weekends are those my parents give me. But the idea […] Read Article “Time Management: A College Student’s Perspective”