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!
College students, recent graduates, and prospective students have been thrown a curveball with the COVID-19 pandemic. Plans are up in the air until things get back to normal, and a lot of people are wondering what to do in the meantime. Don’t worry, we have a solution for you! Every day, we give temporary work […] Read Article “The Why and the How of Finding Temp Work with Adecco USA: A First Timer’s Guide”
Much of today’s COVID talk is about public health, first, and the economy, second, and rightfully so. But there’s a third topic that’s heating up: COVID’s effect on wages. Let’s take a look at the current state and where we could be heading next. The CARES ActThe pandemic triggered record-high unemployment and the $2.2 trillion […] Read Article “COVID-19, Wages, and Your Business”
After more than two decades with one company, Tina found herself stuck in a cycle of job hunting and short-term, temporary work. But after meeting Adecco along the way, her job loss turned into an expected gain with the help of the Aspire Academy. A steady career, interrupted Tina was in the middle of a […] Read Article “Associate Story: An Unexpected Career Opportunity Discovered in the Aspire Academy”
We’ve all heard the phrase “new normal” at this point—months into grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic and dealing with the effects it’s had on our lives. Our routines, our families, and our careers have all changed to some degree. But what exactly is the new normal? How do we define it? Better yet, how do […] Read Article “What “new normal” should we expect from the COVID-19 recovery?”
Elizabeth A. was laid off from her job as an operator at a plastics manufacturer due to the coronavirus pandemic. While Adecco was able to find her another temporary position, she is also anxious to keep her career moving forward. That’s where the Aspire Academycomes in. Elizabeth is using the free, online training program for […] Read Article “Associate Story: Leaning on the Aspire Academy to Find New Opportunities”
Marie S. is a recent college graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in business administration. When the coronavirus pandemic shifted her employment plans, she found new ways to prepare for a successful future with the help of the Aspire Academy. A very winding road to Adecco After high school, Marie decided to pursue a degree in […] Read Article “Associate Story: Developing Career-boosting Skills Through the Aspire Academy”
“Every cloud has a silver lining.” For many, the “cloud” is COVID-19, which has led to millions of layoffs and record high unemployment levels. Yet, for some, a “silver lining” remains: contact tracing. Previously unknown by most outside of the healthcare industry, contact tracing has become a necessity since COVID-19. In fact, it’s one of […] Read Article “What’s a contact tracer? And how do you become one?”
While David F. wasn’t able to go to college right after high school, that’s not stopping him from getting an education. He’s taking advantage of the Aspire Academy to learn about different careers as he builds his life in a new city. New city, new job David was born in Texas and raised in Mississippi. […] Read Article “Associate Story: Overcoming Adversity through Education with the Aspire Academy”
Adecco Group North America Professional Recruitment and Solutions, which includes Adecco USA’s sister companies Accounting Principals, Ajilon, Paladin, Parker + Lynch, and Special Counsel, recently presented the webinar, “Risks & Solutions for Returning to Work.” Our internal HR, legal, and sales experts joined forces to produce the presentation, which is extremely relevant to COVID-19 and […] Read Article “Risks & Solutions for Returning to Work”
Mike L. may not be in his preferred line of work right now, but the Aspire Academy is giving him a chance to make the best of his change of plans when the coronavirus pandemic forced him out of a job. No stranger to change Mike’s professional life has been filled with transitions. After working […] Read Article “Associate Story: Taking the Aspire Academy on the Road During the Coronavirus Pandemic”