Naturally, over time, any industry develops its own set of words, terms and phrases that make their way into the vernacular. Their intentions are honest and innocent: to make things easier, more streamlined and to simplify the conversation. Sometimes they succeed. Sometimes they don’t. Industry jargon, particularly staffing agency jargon, can be like trying to […] Read Article “Staffing Industry Acronyms & Definitions”
Improvements in technology are the catalyst for amazing innovation, but the level of fear over how recent improvements will affect the workplace has never been higher. Fear is in the employee, who reads that half of all American jobs are at risk of being replaced through automation and worries their job may soon be obsolete. […] Read Article “Automation Gives as it Takes”
November is not just about giving thanks for plump turkeys, but it also gives the opportunity to thank our heroes. Leading up to Thanksgiving, we focus on the heroes across our country as it is National Veterans and Military Families month. The veterans, families and American service members that protect our country give us much to […] Read Article “In honor of the Marine Corps birthday, a veteran milspouse tells us her story.”
It is all too easy to miss important information about a candidate in the brief time that an interview usually requires. More and more, employers are asking questions that discern critical thinking – but there’s still one area that most employers or hiring managers are forgetting: intellectual curiosity. An intellectually curious person has a burning […] Read Article “Character Interview Questions Around Curiosity”
Understanding the salaries of the top positions in the healthcare industry is a very important step in making sure that your employees and potential employees are satisfied and performing up to their potential. However, there is so much more to the hiring and retention process in the medical industry. Once you’ve got a handle on […] Read Article “Now That You Know What to Pay, What’s Next?”
Today’s healthcare landscape is in an interesting position. Recently, open positions have begun to outnumber those who are seeking employment, making it more important than ever to gain and retain talent. With many of the baby boomer generation aging out of healthcare, experienced, talented healthcare professionals are a hot commodity. In August alone, the healthcare […] Read Article “How to Gain and Retain Top Healthcare Workers”
Let’s answer that question by exploring various developments, news and trends around compensation. Wages, pay, compensation. Whatever you call it, it’s likely forcing your business to evolve. So, are you evolving? And are you evolving in a way that’s mutually beneficial for your business and your employees? If you’re aware of—and reactive to—the following developments, […] Read Article “What’s Happening with Wages in America?”
The demand for medical and science professionals is growing at a faster than average rate. With the unemployment rate at a record low, the pressure is on for employers to attract and retain top medical and science talent. In our 2019 Adecco Medical & Science Salary Guide, we analyzed the nation’s top medical and science […] Read Article “The 2019 Adecco Medical & Science Salary Guide is Here!”
In June, I wrote the following article: “What U.S. Workers Think about Automation.” If you did not have a chance to read that article, I encourage you to do so. It includes new data about how automation affects the U.S. workforce, even showing which industries are most and least impacted. Today, automation has already affected […] Read Article “How You Can Help Your Employees Adapt to Automation”
Parting ways with an employee is rarely a happy experience for either party. And in an employee’s case, whether he or she is being laid off under harsh economic conditions or terminated for another reason, losing a job can be intensely emotional. Some recently separated employees deal with their emotions privately, finding comfort from family […] Read Article “5 Ways to Deal with Negative Online Reviews”