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!
Apple CEO Tim Cook took a bold stance on women in technology. “I think it’s our fault – ‘our’ meaning the whole tech community,” he said. “We haven’t done enough to reach out and show young women that it’s cool to do it and how much fun it can be.” Cook also pointed to what […] Read Article “We Need More Women in IT”
Science is a Way of Thinking If the saying seems familiar, you’re probably acquainted with the work of the late Carl Sagan, who helped popularize and explain science to the public. In fact, science is a driving force in today’s culture and economy, from research on sustainability and health to the development of wearable technology […] Read Article “(Almost) Everything You Need to Know About Science Today”
Employment Policies Beyond the Election Last month, job growth was way below expectations. It’s time to look harder at how major decision makers effect employment policies. We are all waiting expectantly for the results as articles pop up speculating on the future of our economy. It’s not just slow job growth, it low gas prices […] Read Article “Employment Policies 101: What about OPEC & the FED?”
I’ve always considered myself like a temp chameleon—quiet and quick to adapt to new environments without being noticed. I loathe being the center of attention and, instead, prefer to stay in the background watching the behavior of those around me. Sure, some would call me an introvert—and I certainly wouldn’t deny it—but I prefer chameleon. […] Read Article “Temp Tales: Not Your Ordinary “Temp” Job”
June 27, 2016 UPDATE, 9:47 am: The Dow Jones dropped 180 points on the opening bell Monday, continuing the sharp decline from Friday when it dropped more than 600 points in the wake of the Brexit vote. UPDATE, 9:00 am: “Day four after the seismic referendum result and the only thing that’s crystal clear is that the […] Read Article “How Will Brexit Impact the U.S. Economy and Jobs?”
Work isn’t just work, it’s a part of our lives. For many of us, it’s one of the biggest parts of our lives. We get up, we get dressed and we get ready to face the day. In light of recent tragedies, you may find that facing the day is more difficult than usual. As […] Read Article “How Employers Can Help During a Tragedy”
Welcome to the “Employment Policies 101” series! Every couple of weeks we will explore the relationship between politics and employment. This is crucial as we move toward selecting a new leader of the free world. Each forerunner is setting forth economic policies and it has us wondering, what will happen to jobs? Our Top Candidates Have Big […] Read Article “Employment Policies 101: Can a President fix Employment?”
Let’s be honest, for the majority of us, earning a college education was a very hectic . We had to find our classrooms, order books, schedule labs, find study groups and learn how to spend ALL the cafeteria credits that we over purchased. We never seemed to have enough time to do everything we wanted. Could you […] Read Article “The Road Less Traveled: Athletes in Higher Education”
Courtney Berger! Welcome to the Adecco Group North America family. Courtney was picked from a group of finalists who participated in a series of challenges during a leadership boot camp this week, to become our CEO for One Month. Berger was one of the six finalists selected from a competitive pool of more than 4,000 applicants. Applicants were […] Read Article “We have a winner! Our CEO for One Month is…”
Elite athletes spend countless hours over the course of years on the training necessary to develop their skills. The trophies, medals, awards and recognition help to define who they are. So we must wonder, what happens when an athlete decides to leave professional sports? How do you determine “what’s next? The Moment You Decide This […] Read Article “Redefining a Life: Transitioning out of professional sports”