The Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympic Games in London is happening right now! To help get you in the spirit, check out this video of Allison Jones, a medal-winning U.S. Paralympic cyclist and member of the Team USA Career Program that Adecco runs in partnership with the USOC. Go USA!
Who doesn’t like to win free stuff? I know I do. In honor of Labor Day, we’ll be giving away awesome daily prizes like Coach smartphone cases, rolling laptop bags and coffee gift cards from now until next Friday. You’ll also have the chance to take home the grand prize: a deluxe BBQ grill that […] Read Article “Labor Day Giveaway 2012”
Recently, I came across an article called “What Drives Me Nuts About Staffing Agencies”. I couldn’t help but think of the other side of the story. So, here are five profiles of hiring managers that have driven me crazy (and many of my staffing industry colleagues, I’m sure). 1. The Resume Hoarder: This manager thinks that […] Read Article “What Drives Me Crazy About Hiring Managers”
With the recent appointment of Marissa Mayer as CEO of Yahoo!, there has been a lot of discussion surrounding the issue of women trying to “have it all.” She has been praised as a trailblazer, and she has been criticized as a bad (future) mother. Articles on the issue tend to rely on immeasurable terms […] Read Article “Is having a positive outlook all you need to “have it all”?”
As autumn nears, a majority of global economists remain uncertain about EMEA’s economic future. Countless questions have yet to be answered by even the world’s most renowned financial experts.
Last year, news networks throughout the world focused on Asia Pacific’s recovery from a variety of storms – floods, earthquakes, and typhoons – that not only destroyed homes and businesses, but also interrupted the region’s economic progress from 2008’s global recession.
Did you know that Hilton Worldwide is one of the partners in the Team USA Career Program? Watch this video to learn more about how Adecco helps Olympic and Paralympic athletes get beneficial and flexible jobs at great organizations like Hilton.
Two weeks ago the biggest sporting event of the year began in London bringing in people from all over the world. Thousands of athletes have been training intensely for this global competition. However, they’re not the only ones who have been dedicating time and resources to fitness; as part of Corporate Social Responsibility practices, many […] Read Article “Corporate Health and Wellness”
Eric Hurd is on the US Canoe/Kayak team and is also a member of the Team USA Career Program. Through the program, he works as an HR assistant at GE. Being part of the Team USA Career Program provides Eric with a flexible schedule, allowing him to train and compete while still receiving a […] Read Article “Team USA Athlete Interview: Eric Hurd”
According to the BLS’ latest “The Employment Situation” report, the national economy generated 163,000 jobs in July, the first month in which more than 100,000 jobs were created since March.