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!
Internships are one way for recent grads to break into the professional world. However, in some industries and professions, internships may be too much hassle and not enough reward. In today’s competitive job market, many employers know that they have the advantage in the hiring process. Therefore, many companies have no problem keeping multiple interns […] Read Article “Are Internships Worthwhile Jobs for Students?”
Source: July 2014 BLS report The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its July 2014 unemployment report, which showed an additional 209,000 jobs created in nonfarm payroll employment. The unemployment rate saw a small increase, rising from 6.1 percent to 6.2 percent. July marks the sixth straight month in which we’ve seen gains of 200,000+ […] Read Article “July BLS Report: 209,000 Jobs Added to US Economy”
The 2014 #AdeccoExperience interns tell all This year’s winners of the Adecco Way to Work internship program received the amazing opportunity to intern at exciting companies all around the world! I had the honor and privilege to interview the two talented New York City winners: Adharsh Kumar, Marketing Intern with ANN INC. Elise Perazzini, Service […] Read Article “The #AdeccoExperience: Words of Wisdom and Takeaways From Once-in-a-lifetime Summer Internships”
Design and aesthetics are critical to the success of your brand’s marketing materials, such as posters, flyers, brochures, business cards, and other forms of advertisements. The same goes for your website, too. In fact, according to a recent study, 42 percent of consumers base their overall opinion of a website on its appearance, and 52 percent […] Read Article “Hiring the Right Graphic Designer For Your Marketing Team”
Employers who prioritize the engagement levels of their employees know that setting growth metrics is critical not only for employee and team morale but for the return on investment from each employee. Clear and tangible growth metrics drive effective growth in roles and maximize input from employees by establishing ownership for personal projects. Further, transparent […] Read Article “Why Every Business Needs Employee Growth Metrics”
It might be time to give the much-maligned Millennials a break, considering the strengths and value they bring to workplace culture. Whether we’re ready or not, Millennials are the future of business. With record numbers of college students graduating each year and the impending retirement of the Baby Boomers, it’s only a matter of time […] Read Article “Millennials and the Workplace Culture Revolution”
Some might say I was destined to become an engineer, or that engineering is “in my blood.” It just so happens that I come from a family of engineers: my father, grandfather, uncle and cousin are all engineers, with specializations ranging from mechanical to electrical to aerospace. Having so many engineers in the family undoubtedly […] Read Article “The Root of a STEM Career: Why I Decided To Become An Engineer”
In recent years, cloud computing has not only changed the IT landscape, it has literally transformed the way we work, play, communicate, and socialize on the web. According to recent research by IDC Cloud Research , spending on cloud services is expected to reach an estimated $107 billion in 2017, with SaaS (Software as a […] Read Article “Recruiting Staff for the Cloud”
Despite the validation of two championships and an “innovative coach who highlighted him with his system,” LeBron James concluded that it was time to “come home” to Cleveland. LeBron’s decision to return to Cleveland was spurred by an internal, sentimental contemplation that is not often seen in big-money decisions in pro sports. As Sports Illustrated […] Read Article “Pulling a “LeBron”: How to Know if it’s Time to Return to a Former Employer”
It is becoming increasingly clear to employers across the United States that science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) jobs take more than twice as long to fill as other openings. With STEM jobs increasing consistently, outpacing every other industry for job demand, employers are finding it more challenging than ever before to hire talented candidates with STEM […] Read Article “Partner With a Staffing Company to Source STEM Talent”