According to the BLS’ latest “The Employment Situation” report, the national economy generated 163,000 jobs in July, the first month in which more than 100,000 jobs were created since March.
Regional unemployment rates continued to decline in June
According to the BLS’ latest “Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment” report, joblessness dropped within 328 of the United States’ 372 metro areas from June 2011 to June 2012.
Private sector job growth was extensive in July
For the second straight month, job growth remained widespread within a majority of the nation’s major industry groups in July, as the private sector added approximately 172,000 new jobs to the national economy.
Will President Obama’s investment proposals be passed before November?
According to the BLS’ “The Employment Situation – July 2012” report, 5.2 million Americans have been without work for at least 27 weeks, accounting for more than 40 percent of the nation’s unemployed.
Team USA Athlete Interview: James Williams
Meet Olympian James Williams, a member of the 2012 US Fencing Team also a member of the Team USA Career Program. This program is a unique partnership between Adecco and the United States Olympic Committee, placing U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hopefuls in part-time jobs that are flexible around their athletic demands. James, the youngest member […] Read Article “Team USA Athlete Interview: James Williams”
Team USA Women’s Field Hockey
Did you know that many members of the US Field Hockey team are participants of the Team USA Career Program and work for various sponsor companies? These field hockey players were placed by Adecco and working at companies like GE, TD Ameritrade, and Hilton Worldwide. They are gaining amazing career experience while still being able […] Read Article “Team USA Women’s Field Hockey”
Why Hire an Olympic Athlete?
Swifter, Higher, Stronger. (Citus, Altus, Fortius) That is the Olympic Motto and something world-class athletes strive for everyday. So why are top companies and top athletes a great fit? Companies hire Team USA Career Program participants because top performing athletes have a unique skill set including out-of-the-box problem solving skills, excellent time management and the […] Read Article “Why Hire an Olympic Athlete?”
The Olympic Oath
On Friday, athletes in the Team USA Career Program took the Olympic Oath, a symbolic gesture of sportsmanship. Recited at the Opening Ceremony on behalf of all athletes, the athletes pledge to uphold the Olympic Spirit of competition and fair play.
Paying the Bills
As a retired athlete, I know how hard it is to train full-time for a dream and still pay the bills. Not to mention having to make the sometimes difficult transition out of sport to the working world. It’s a common misconception that all athletes have big-name sponsors! Check out what some of the athletes […] Read Article “Paying the Bills”
Staying Plugged In to the London 2012 Olympic Games
Today marks the Opening Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games and the whole world is waiting with bated breath to watch Team USA step onto the world’s largest stage. Many people are hosting their own viewing parties for their favorite events; even corporations are acquiescing to the fact that many employees will want to […] Read Article “Staying Plugged In to the London 2012 Olympic Games”