The employment landscape can be hard to navigate. We get it. But knowledge is power and we’d like to be one of the places you visit to gain knowledge—from all perspectives. So, whether you’re looking to hire or looking for work, take a look below, where you’re sure to find some valuable information!
There are many reports surrounding the state of the current workforce; millennials reshaping the landscape, retiring baby-boomers and talent shortages in the STEM field. One such report often overlooked is talent retention. The main reason for this going unnoticed is due to priority in talent attraction. As human resource departments strategize for solutions to bring […] Read Article “Five Tips For Ongoing Employee Motivation”
The future of innovation in the global economy is built firmly on a foundation of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Leaders in STEM can be found in just about every industry and business sector. Not surprisingly, these innovators often find a springboard for their work while they are still in school. We’ve gathered seven of today’s […] Read Article “7 Great Young Minds in STEM”
Amazon will soon launch a pilot program that offers select employees a 30-hour work week. The few dozen employees participating in the program will continue to receive full benefits and 75 percent of the salary of their full-time counterparts. This type of flexibility is commonplace in small startups, but extremely rare in large corporations like […] Read Article “Can Amazon’s 30-hour Work Week Work for You?”
Employers are keeping a close eye on the economy and the markets in the next two months as a wild presidential race engulfs the country. They are asking: Should they increase hiring, freeze it or cut back? Many experts say the economy is relatively stable and they expect slow but steady growth in the months […] Read Article “Employers Are Asking: How Will the Election Impact the Economy?”
In June, I had the honor of serving as the CEO for One Month of Adecco Group North America. Beyond my month-long journey, I had the opportunity to compete against 49 other CEO’s of different countries with the prospect of securing a spot at the global boot camp and becoming the Global CEO for One Month. […] Read Article “CEO for One Month: Thoughts on Preparation”
Do you remember your first job? The first time you put in hard work and then tasted sweet success? Whether it was washing dad’s car, mowing the lawn for mom, or selling lemonade with your friends, you’ll never forget your first job. Even though you learned that work can be hard, you also learned it can […] Read Article “The Lemonade Stand: Do you remember your first job?”
Virtual Reality (VR) has finally found a permanent and progressive place in medicine. The technology found its roots within medicine more than a decade ago, but was never used regularly until recently. Refined and applied, the opportunity for this tech to transform the medical field is within reach. Global Virtual Reality Medical Training On April 14, 2016, the […] Read Article “Virtual Reality is transforming medicine”
The Millennial takeover has arrived. That’s right. As of 2015, Millennials are the largest proportion of the workforce. Technology and positive economic conditions have made the world of work different for this group – and many employers are feeling the resulting intergenerational tension. You might be feeling it to. Don’t sweat it. Adecco is coming […] Read Article “The Millennialisms: Quick Tips for Managing Millennials”
Oh sweet Labor Day, the “last call” of summer holidays. We are so relieved to break up the normal routine, we sometimes forget that Labor Day weekend originated as a day of tribute for American workers. America has grown into a strong and powerful nation. It took sacrifices to bring us to this point. The idea […] Read Article “Labor Day, the Hard Workers Holiday”
2016 Election: Should we consider the wild card? This year’s presidential election illustrates the common frustration of employers having a candidate pool that doesn’t excite anyone (nevermind the fact that the presidential race is the most important job interview – played out on the world’s stage). Anyone who has hired for a position knows that […] Read Article “Hire fast, or hire best?”