On March 1st, the BLS published its “Regional and State Unemployment – 2012 Annual Averages” report, which featured information regarding regional unemployment rates and employment-population ratios. The report revealed that joblessness declined in three of the nation’s four primary regions, including the Midwest, South, and West, from 2011 to 2012. When compared to the average […] Read Article “The BLS releases its annual “Regional and State Unemployment” report”
Back to the Future
Every year, the Adecco Engineering & Technology Future Engineers Scholarship is awarded to one talented, deserving high school senior who plans to study engineering in college. Last year’s winner was Ryan Humble, who is now in his second semester at Yale. We recently caught up with Ryan and asked him to take a look back […] Read Article “Back to the Future”
A Closer Look at the Jobs Report
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its unemployment report for February 2013, a strong report with an impressive 236,000 jobs added overall, and the private sector injecting a healthy 246,000 jobs. The unemployment rate also edged down to 7.7% in February. This month’s report showed much stronger gains compared to January, when employers hired a […] Read Article “A Closer Look at the Jobs Report”
HOT JOBS
1) We have an immediate need for 50 Assembly Production Handlers in New Bern, NC! Apply here! 2) A local leading organization in Wilmington, NC is currently seeking 40 experienced Customer Service Representatives! Learn more here! 3) We’re seeking over 25 experienced Collections Representatives in Cincinnati, Ohio for a long term, temp to hire opportunity. Find […] Read Article “HOT JOBS”
3 Things Job Seekers Should Know About the Work-From-Home Debate
It is fast becoming the memo heard round the corporate world — and it’s sending shockwaves through basement offices and Wi-Fi-wired coffee shops everywhere. The memo, of course, is the one sanctioned by Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer and signed by the company’s HR head Jackie Reses, which told “Yahoos” that their days of working at home were […] Read Article “3 Things Job Seekers Should Know About the Work-From-Home Debate”
Tweet. You’re Hired!
Maybe Cee Lo Green & Adam Levine had a point with their show the voice. Making a decision to bring someone on your team based solely on their work product. You get the concept of the show. Contestants do a 90 second audition to potentially be selected by one of four judges based solely on […] Read Article “Tweet. You’re Hired!”
How to Attract Higher Quality Freelancers
There are any number of reasons for a business to hire freelancers. Maybe your start-up needs a copywriter for 20 hours a week and a full-time hire just doesn’t make sense. Maybe you need a developer with a very specific skill set to help you complete an ambitious software build. Whatever the reason, it’s important […] Read Article “How to Attract Higher Quality Freelancers”
Hot Jobs
1) We’re seeking over 25 experienced Collections Representatives in Cincinnati, Ohio for a long term, temp to hire opportunity. Find out more here! 2) Adecco has immediate job openings for over 40 Customer Service and Call Center Representatives with a leading company in Shawnee, Kansas! Click here to learn more! 3) Adecco Staffing is proud to be hiring for […] Read Article “Hot Jobs”
10 Tips to Increase Your Productivity: Working at Home
Technological advancements have led to an increasing number of employees working from home: according to Fast Company, 1 in 10 employees now works from home; and although the workforce in the US grew only 3% from 2005 – 2012, the number of telecommuters increased 66%! Working from home offers several advantages: Commute: Eliminating a commute allows […] Read Article “10 Tips to Increase Your Productivity: Working at Home”
Is Your Workforce Coming of Age?
At Adecco, we know that our associates are the best of the best. The American Staffing Association agrees. The ASA recently named Kevin Miller, an Adecco associate, their National Staffing Employee of the Year. Kevin was selected for his tremendous aptitude, positive attitude and his ability to make an impact. Congratulations, Kevin! In addition to […] Read Article “Is Your Workforce Coming of Age?”