Articles for employers.
It can be easy to miss important information about a candidate during a quick interview. That’s why more employers are trying unusual approaches to discern candidates’ critical thinking or their ability to handle the unexpected. However, there’s still one area that employers and hiring managers overlook: intellectual curiosity. An intellectually curious person has the motivation […] Read Article “Character interview questions around curiosity”
Wow your new recruits with a thoughtfully structured remote onboarding program that sets them up for success. Read on to learn how to make your new hires feel welcomed, empowered, and included right from the very start – even when you can’t do it in person. Why is remote onboarding important? Great onboarding should be […] Read Article “Remote onboarding: How to make it work for everyone”
COVID-19 has upended many of the barriers to remote work. A recent Gallup survey found that seven in 10 US white-collar workers are still working remotely over a year into the pandemic. Most of them say they would like to stay remote, or adopt a hybrid working model, and would consider switching jobs if they […] Read Article “Unite your scattered workforce: Our tips on managing remote teams”
On August 10, the US Senate passed a historic eight-year infrastructure bill, set to create millions of well-paid American jobs. But what will it all mean for America’s hard-strapped employers, still reeling from the pandemic and stimulus checks? At Adecco, we understand the seismic changes ahead. Below, we take a look at the bill’s likely […] Read Article “The infrastructure bill edges forward. How can employers prepare?”
Despite all the talk of automation eating up jobs, US manufacturing is expected to have 2.1 million unfilled vacancies by 2030. At the same time, pandemic-driven market fluctuations and supply chain disturbances mean that more and more companies are opening up well-paid, purposeful jobs for American workers. To seize these opportunities, manufacturers need to start […] Read Article “Upskilling in manufacturing: Building the industrial workforce of the future”
When the pandemic forced workers out of their offices and into their homes, younger workers – ‘digital natives’ with superior tech skills – seemed best-placed to cope. But over a year into the pandemic, younger workers report being more stressed, less productive, and more isolated: and they’re finding it more difficult to progress in their […] Read Article “How can employers make remote and hybrid working easier on younger workers?”
Employers across the country are in a fierce fight to attract temporary workers. To make sure your job offers entice the candidates you need, you must appeal to their unique, individual needs. We take a look at the top-three drivers for today’s candidates – based on a recent staffing industry survey – and explain how […] Read Article “Need to hire temp staff fast? Appeal to their top motivators.”
These days, retailers aren’t just in battle for consumer dollars. They’re going to war for seasonal workers. Job seekers have enormous choice and that puts employers under pressure to hire the best temporary staff as early as possible. Just consider that last year, Amazon went on a hiring spree to recruit 100,000 seasonal workers for […] Read Article “Seasonal staffing in retail and ecommerce: 5 steps to holiday hiring success”
In the digital age, semiconductor chips have been popping up all around us, from connected cars, to smart home lightbulbs, to robotic vacuum cleaners. In the past year, a perfect storm of factors – from COVID-induced disruptions to fragile supply chains, to geopolitical tensions – has sent demand for semiconductors surging far beyond current supply […] Read Article “How employers can navigate the semiconductor shortage”
If you look at the monthly data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, you might think that businesses have eager candidates lining up at the door to fill any job vacancy that becomes available. The reality for most companies is very different. Despite high unemployment rates, organizations all over the U.S. are struggling to […] Read Article “How a Lack of Workers is Causing Wage Inflation in a Time of High Unemployment”