Are you paying too much for your temporary help? If your organization is working with a wide array of staffing partners, the answer is likely yes. At many companies, an inconsistent, patchwork approach to hiring contingent workers has evolved over time. While such a system may provide a high degree of flexibility and autonomy from […] Read Article “Finding the Right Staffing Solutions for Your Business”
Now, more than ever, might be the right time to add a mature worker to your team. There are many benefits to hiring someone with plenty of workforce experience; chief-among them are problem-solving ability, maturity, motivation, and seasoned communication skills. There are a lot of misconceptions out there about mature workers; in reality, hiring a […] Read Article “Hiring Mature Workers”
In this competitive job market, it’s more important than ever to set yourself apart from the crowd if you want to catch the attention of busy recruiters and hiring managers. Savvy job seekers need a personal promotion strategy to enhance their chances of rising to the surface in the vast sea of generic resumes. Here […] Read Article “Stand Out and Be Hired!”
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the November 2013 unemployment report showing an addition of 203,000 new jobs and a decreased unemployment rate of 7.0%, the lowest level in five years. Last month’s unemployment report pleasantly surprised experts with a solid increase in jobs added—all taking place during the government shutdown. In light […] Read Article “Unemployment Drops to Lowest in Five Years”
Every office has stories of holiday parties past. The sordid tales range from co-workers showing up in jeans to a formal event, or the year that an employee drank too much champagne and entertained the office with dance moves. While holiday parties are supposed to be fun, your actions and behavior can affect your career […] Read Article “Holiday Party Etiquette: The Do’s and Don’ts”
Almost everywhere you go, you can find evidence of corporate charitable giving. On the bricks carved with a company’s name on the exterior of a popular museum to the plaques hanging in most children’s hospitals, it’s evident that businesses are giving their time and money to organizations that desperately need it. But just because you see […] Read Article “Is Corporate Charitable Giving On the Rise?”
The holiday season can be one that is fun in the workplace. However, while gatherings, gifting, and celebrations can boost morale, social events with co-workers should be handled with care. Workplace Culture The attitude of your company can affect how you celebrate the holidays in the office. Is the mood light and laid-back or more […] Read Article “Tips for Celebrating the Holidays in the Workplace”
In September, California’s legislature approved a bill raising the state’s minimum wage from $8 an hour to $10 an hour, becoming the first state in the nation to surpass the double-digit minimum wage threshold. But it looks like California won’t be the last. On November 19, the Massachusetts Senate voted to raise the state’s minimum […] Read Article “Waging a Debate: The Pros and Cons of Raising the Minimum Wage”
I’ve recently been invited to speak to students about the “real world” and give them advice on how to succeed after college. As I’m preparing my little talk I’ve been thinking back on my career and why I’ve enjoyed success and disappointments along the way – and what I’ve learned from both. So here’s a […] Read Article “Nine Pieces of Career Advice to Live By”
As a result of October’s federal government shutdown, the BLS’ latest “Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment” report, concerning September’s job creation statistics, will not be published this month, as originally planned. September’s data will still be released however, but not until December 5th. On that day, the BLS will publish its final “Metropolitan Area Employment […] Read Article “Joblessness is Gradually Declining in Most Metro Areas”