The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the November 2013 unemployment report showing an addition of 203,000 new jobs and a decreased unemployment rate of 7.0%, the lowest level in five years. Last month’s unemployment report pleasantly surprised experts with a solid increase in jobs added—all taking place during the government shutdown. In light […] Read Article “Unemployment Drops to Lowest in Five Years”
Every office has stories of holiday parties past. The sordid tales range from co-workers showing up in jeans to a formal event, or the year that an employee drank too much champagne and entertained the office with dance moves. While holiday parties are supposed to be fun, your actions and behavior can affect your career […] Read Article “Holiday Party Etiquette: The Do’s and Don’ts”
Almost everywhere you go, you can find evidence of corporate charitable giving. On the bricks carved with a company’s name on the exterior of a popular museum to the plaques hanging in most children’s hospitals, it’s evident that businesses are giving their time and money to organizations that desperately need it. But just because you see […] Read Article “Is Corporate Charitable Giving On the Rise?”
The holiday season can be one that is fun in the workplace. However, while gatherings, gifting, and celebrations can boost morale, social events with co-workers should be handled with care. Workplace Culture The attitude of your company can affect how you celebrate the holidays in the office. Is the mood light and laid-back or more […] Read Article “Tips for Celebrating the Holidays in the Workplace”
In September, California’s legislature approved a bill raising the state’s minimum wage from $8 an hour to $10 an hour, becoming the first state in the nation to surpass the double-digit minimum wage threshold. But it looks like California won’t be the last. On November 19, the Massachusetts Senate voted to raise the state’s minimum […] Read Article “Waging a Debate: The Pros and Cons of Raising the Minimum Wage”
I’ve recently been invited to speak to students about the “real world” and give them advice on how to succeed after college. As I’m preparing my little talk I’ve been thinking back on my career and why I’ve enjoyed success and disappointments along the way – and what I’ve learned from both. So here’s a […] Read Article “Nine Pieces of Career Advice to Live By”
As a result of October’s federal government shutdown, the BLS’ latest “Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment” report, concerning September’s job creation statistics, will not be published this month, as originally planned. September’s data will still be released however, but not until December 5th. On that day, the BLS will publish its final “Metropolitan Area Employment […] Read Article “Joblessness is Gradually Declining in Most Metro Areas”
They train 40 hours a week. Sometimes, they train more. And if their home and training facility aren’t in the same city, they commute. That’s the life many elite athletes live, day after day, week after week. With so much on their plates, how can they possibly manage a career? They get help. Adecco, in […] Read Article “The Athlete Career & Education Program: Merging the Workforce and the World of Sport”
Fantasy football season is in full swing, with more than 20 million Americans each week setting their rosters in hopes of capturing a coveted league championship. While fantasy football is all about fun – and maybe winning a few bucks – it can also be instructive for those looking to hire top talent. The strategy […] Read Article “5 Ways The Hiring Process is Just Like Fantasy Football”
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) issued the jobs report tied to the month of October and showed a positive gain of 204,000 jobs and a relatively untouched unemployment rate of 7.3%, up just .1%. The report, which was delayed a week based on the government shutdown, was highly anticipated as it would clearly show […] Read Article “The October Jobs Report Shows Positive Trends”