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”
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!”
Creating the next great technology innovations is crucial to the advancement of our society and the American economy. Unfortunately, the American workforce is crippled by a lack of experts in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), which is what we call the STEM skills gap. Since this week is National Engineers Week, we’re doing a three-part blog series on STEM-related topics. In part […] Read Article “How One Program Sparks STEM Interest in Middle Schoolers”
The “winter blues” seem to be in full swing, and apparently it has some professionals giving their current employers the cold shoulder. For example, during the week of February 1, 2015 there was a 45 percent jump of job searches by professionals in the Philadelphia area – a spike concurrent with the area’s inclement weather. […] Read Article “Retention Strategies: 3 Ways to Keep Employees From Job Searching on Snow Days”
With 2.95 million jobs added in 2014—the strongest year of growth since 1999—and unemployment rates in the mid-five percent range, it may be easy to believe that the labor market challenges of the last few years are a thing of the past, but are they? Unfortunately, the answer is no. The economy has opened up, […] Read Article “Where does the U.S. Rank in Top Talent?”
Recently, I had the displeasure of having to end a long-term relationship with an agency partner. If you know me, you know that I’m extremely loyal to people, brands and companies that do great work, give it 100% and have a positive, passionate outlook. I hate changing agencies because I hate losing all the institutional […] Read Article “4 Clear Signs a Work Relationship Is In Big Trouble”
Right now, Brian Williams, NBC Nightly News Anchor is stepping away from the desk for the next several days following reports that he embellished a personal story during his 2003 Iraq invasion coverage. The public is now scrutinizing many of the stories this trusted news anchor reported and his credibility is being questioned. But it […] Read Article “How Embellishment Damages Your Career”
The United States has become a global leader due in major part to the innovation and accomplishments of STEM workers; however, 74 percent of graduates who attained a STEM degree are pursuing unrelated career paths. Furthermore, the amount of high school seniors who are interested in pursing a STEM career is diminishing as well. These […] Read Article “Announcing the 2015 Adecco Engineering & Technology STEM Scholarship”
Work-based learning programs are educational tracks that provide direct exposure and experience to a career path. These programs offer a valuable look at a career path for anyone considering their career options, and they offer experience and networking that would otherwise be unavailable. The more common types of programs include internships, co-ops, and pre-apprenticeship programs. […] Read Article “Work-Based Learning Programs: Changing the Talent Pool”
A 2013 Harvard Business Review post points out that “companies replete with both inherent and acquired diversity, we find, out-innovate and outperform the competition.” This understanding that diversity and inclusion are actually essential to building a strong company – and scaffolding good business overall – is still a fairly new idea in the business world. […] Read Article “Why a Diversity Initiative in 2015 Will Strengthen Your Hiring Process & Culture”