When it comes to healthcare reform, for many employers the magic number is 50. Employers with 50 or more full-time workers are classified by the government as a “large employer” and will be required to provide healthcare coverage that meets government standards to employees. However, if you’re an employer near or over that threshold you […] Read Article “Will Healthcare Reform Change The Way You Hire?”
With a new year and new jobs data having been released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we are publishing a two-part blog series to highlight some of the latest job market trends. In part one, we discussed job sectors experiencing growth, touched on emerging industries and explored some thriving geographic regions. In part two, […] Read Article “2014 Workforce Trends: Part 2 – Where the Jobs Aren’t”
With a new year and new jobs data having been released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we are publishing a two-part blog series to highlight some of the latest job market trends. In part one, we’ll discuss job sectors experiencing growth, touch on emerging industries and explore some thriving geographic regions. In part two, […] Read Article “2014 Workforce Trends: Part 1 – Where the Jobs Are”
Great leaders understand that the success of their business depends largely on their employees, and how they perform and grow within the company. The hiring process is only the first stage to running a successful business and retaining high performance employees. In order for a company to grow, employees need to grow as well. Fostering […] Read Article “Foster Growth to Keep Your Talent Talented”
Will the U.S. job market finally turn the corner in 2014? And, if so, what will be the hottest careers as the economy improves? Many experts say employment will continue to improve in the coming year. Kiplinger’s Economic Outlook 2014 estimated that net job growth will see an uptick from about 180,000 a month this […] Read Article “Promising Job Sectors in 2014”
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”