A record-high 11 million jobs are waiting to be filled across the U.S. This boom in available openings? You can thank the Baby Boomers. According to Pew Research Center, the rate of retirement in Baby Boomers has accelerated since the start of COVID-19 with almost 29 million boomers retiring in 2020 – An increase of […] Read Article “The Great Retirement: Are Baby Boomers causing today’s hiring shortage?”
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Commit to green: How to create a sustainability plan for your business
Going green isn’t just good for the planet. It’s good for business too. Airline giant United Airlines saved $2 billion by making lighter, greener planes to drive down fuel costs. By switching from paper towels to air dryers Soldier Field is saving $12,000 a year. Amazon, Facebook, and Google? Their implementation of sustainable practices like […] Read Article “Commit to green: How to create a sustainability plan for your business”
January 2022 Market Burst
This month’s top trends in the world of work include: 1. Key takeaways from a second transformative year 2. Executive focus on employee mental health in 2022 3. Retaining your workforce during the Great Re-Evaluation 4. The skills evolution 5. A spotlight on the gray-collar worker Download The Report Here
Should I quit my job? How to plan your exit strategy
For as long as COVID-19 has been dominating the headlines so has news of the Great Resignation, a phenomenon where workers have been quitting their jobs at record rates. With there being more open positions than workers available to fill them, there’s never been a better time than now to change your job. And Americans […] Read Article “Should I quit my job? How to plan your exit strategy”
5 steps to ensure an inclusive meeting
With Americans holding 55 million meetings weekly, chances are you’ve met with your team recently. The secret to making all these meetings as productive as possible? Making them as inclusive as possible. A more inclusive work environment leads to increased productivity, improved efficiency, and a 59% increase in creativity and innovation – all elements which […] Read Article “5 steps to ensure an inclusive meeting”
Latest news on minimum wage increases: What to expect in 2022
Minimum wages are set to increase in a record number of US states and municipalities in 2022. In several states, the increases are part of scheduled raises on the road to $15 per hour. Learn more about what to expect for the upcoming year and how it might impact our country’s current hiring shortage. When […] Read Article “Latest news on minimum wage increases: What to expect in 2022”
How-To: Update your resume with skills for the green economy
85% of the jobs that will be in demand in 2030 haven’t even been invented yet. These new jobs, and the new skills required to do these new jobs, stem from the shift toward the green economy or an economy based on lowering environmental risks. Is your resume ready to impress employers taking a greener […] Read Article “How-To: Update your resume with skills for the green economy”
Big hiring? Mass resigning? Here are the top hiring trends for 2022
The Great Resignation. COVID-19. A work-from-home revolution. The hiring process has undergone serious changes over the past year. And these changes are going to carry over into the new year. With a record number of job openings, you’ll need to be on top of this year’s talent acquisition trends to attract (and keep) the best […] Read Article “Big hiring? Mass resigning? Here are the top hiring trends for 2022”
Bringing smart tools to prevent workplace injuries
Adecco’s Risk Management team is transforming workplace safety and earning industry recognition. What can a belt tell you about workplace safety? Smart belts, a small piece of tech that attaches and tracks a worker’s full range of movement, notes every bend, twist, and turn. For the Risk Management team at Adecco, it’s a tool to […] Read Article “Bringing smart tools to prevent workplace injuries”
How to revamp your career for the new year
Is overhauling your career a part of your New Year’s resolutions? You’re in good company. According to our research, nearly 2 in every 5 people are changing jobs or considering a new career in the new year. Whether you’re looking to move up in the same company or change job fields entirely, you’ll need to […] Read Article “How to revamp your career for the new year”