There was a time — and not too long ago — when punching the clock literally meant punching the clock. Inserting a time card into a machine and getting it stamped was once the height of HR technology. The punch-clock, along with the steam whistle that signaled the end of a shift, reigned for decades […] Read Article “People and Technology: The Next Generation of HR”
2012 is almost over but that doesn’t mean you can’t end the year with a bang! Check out all of our hot jobs openings below and apply now: 1) Multiple positions at Cirque du Soleil: Cirque du Soleil is hiring for ushers, food and beverage positions, merchandising positions and wardrobe attendants for their new show, […] Read Article “Hot Jobs”
LinkedIn can be a valuable tool in your job search – if you use it correctly. Below are some tips to help you use LinkedIn effectively: 1. Complete your profile. Too often, people are in a rush to create their LinkedIn profile and fail to include adequate details in the job description section. The more […] Read Article “5 LinkedIn Tips for Job Seekers”
As the end of 2012 quickly approaches, Asia Pacific’s economic forecast remains cloudy. Unemployment is still well above average in many nations, business and consumer confidence is lower than usual, and, as has been the case in recent months, Mother Nature continues to influence the region’s economic recovery. Within the last two months alone, typhoons […] Read Article “Retail sales and importation rose in November”
Last month, economists were encouraged by EMEA’s fiscal figures, as regional business and consumer confidence rose in October, while consumer prices remained stable. Such news was certainly welcomed by global economists and regional governmental officials, in the midst of Europe’s double-dip recession.
On December 7th, the BLS released its final “The Employment Situation” report of 2012, just four weeks after Superstorm Sandy struck the northeastern United States. The hurricane was anticipated to negatively impact national employment figures, potentially leading to thousands of layoffs, but, according to the BLS’ latest jobs report, hiring remained robust in November.
It’s a dangerous and frequently difficult to identify a condition that, if left untreated, could result in the untimely death of your career: complacency. Yes, this sounds a bit dramatic. However, the truth is many professionals don’t realize the catastrophic damage they’re causing to their careers by being complacent. Don’t allow yourself to be lulled […] Read Article “Complacency: Avoiding This Career Killer in 3 Easy Steps”
During the holidays, many folks take time off from work. We recently conducted a survey on how much vacation time American workers receive, how they use their time off and their perceptions of how their colleagues use those coveted vacation days. Check out the infographic below to get the scoop!
Are you putting your best face forward on LinkedIn? If you’re like millions of others, the answer is probably no. And for job seekers – or any other professionals seeking to grow their career or business – that’s a big mistake. Recent studies have found that more than 90 percent of employers now rely on […] Read Article “Profile perfect: 3 tips for a great LinkedIn profile”
In early November, the BLS released one of its most positive jobs reports in recent memory, “The Employment Situation – October 2012.” Although many global economists were pleased with the report’s statistics, as 184,000 new private sector jobs were generated in October, others questioned whether or not such job creation would continue in November.