We had the opportunity to speak with Nicole Ross, U.S. Olympic fencer and participant in the USOC Athlete Career and Education Program. Nicole represented the United States in the 2012 London Olympic Games and now has her sights set on the medal podium in Rio! Nicole has a bachelor’s degree in art history from Columbia […] Read Article “One-on-one with Olympian Nicole Ross”
Attracting and retaining qualified workers in the healthcare industry is crucial now more than ever. With the aging of the population in the United States as well as the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, the demand for skilled employees in various healthcare sectors is increasing rapidly. This year, more than 11 million Americans have […] Read Article “How the Affordable Care Act is Shaking Up the Medical Industry”
On March 25th and 26th, Adecco Group hosted its annual Way to Work Street Day, an event aimed at raising awareness for and decreasing worldwide youth unemployment. In 54 countries around the globe and in 127 cities in the United States alone, more than 8,000 Adecco colleagues contributed to the cause by hosting interactive career […] Read Article “More Than 38,000 Job Seekers Helped by Way to Work Street Day”
According to Adecco Staffing’s most recent Way to Work™ survey, 79 percent of students between ages 18-20 are optimistic they will find a job in five months or less, however finding a job is still their primary concern. One of the more surprising results of the survey, however, is the fact that 70 percent of students would prefer a […] Read Article “Job Stability is More Important Than Passion for Most College Students, According to the Way to Work™ Survey”
More and more companies are evolving to meet the needs of the shifting workforce, and this includes offering flexible hours and an increase in telecommuting. This might include working part time for two different employers, working one full-time job and one part-time job, working pro bono in one’s free time oHowever, there are major advantages to holding multiple […] Read Article “You Have One Job, Ready for a Second?”
While most colleges have well-adapted career development centers for their soon-to-be graduates and alumni, these services tend to overlook one of the most vital attributes needed to conquer the corporate world – emotional intelligence (EI) Mindfulness, compassion and cultural consideration can sometimes be that intangible “it” factor that lands you a job or big promotion. […] Read Article “How Emotional Intelligence May Help You Land a Job (or Promotion)”
Just like in the real world, social media friends and contacts can be great sources of inspiration, friendship, support and opportunity. They can also be annoying, toxic, time-sucking, needy and inappropriate. It’s bad enough when these connections cause problems in your personal life, but when they can have a negative impact on your career or […] Read Article “When and How to Remove Someone From Your Social Media Network”
The highest employment gains occurred in food services and drinking places, professional and business services, construction, healthcare and transportation and warehousing. Taking a closer look at the industries, here are some key sector highlights from the BLS “The Employment Situation – February 2015” report: Leisure and Hospitality Employment in this sector was dominated by the […] Read Article “Job Market Update: Leading Industries & Regional Update”
According to new data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the number of college students majoring in statistics has almost doubled since 2010, increasing by 95 percent. Other leading STEM majors include computer science, programming and software development. Time is running out! Apply for Adecco’s Engineering & Technology STEM Scholarship before March 16! A LinkedIn ranking of the […] Read Article “Last Chance to Apply for the 2015 Engineering & Technology STEM Scholarship!”
In an effort to raise awareness and combat youth unemployment, Adecco will be hosting Way to Work Street Day events worldwide during the month of March. This global initiative allows our colleagues the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and get out into the communities where they work – providing career advice to recent graduates […] Read Article “Adecco Street Day Nationwide, March 25 & 26”