Welcome to the “Employment Policies 101” series! Every couple of weeks we will explore the relationship between politics and employment. This is crucial as we move toward selecting a new leader of the free world. Each forerunner is setting forth economic policies and it has us wondering, what will happen to jobs? Our Top Candidates Have Big […] Read Article “Employment Policies 101: Can a President fix Employment?”
Let’s be honest, for the majority of us, earning a college education was a very hectic . We had to find our classrooms, order books, schedule labs, find study groups and learn how to spend ALL the cafeteria credits that we over purchased. We never seemed to have enough time to do everything we wanted. Could you […] Read Article “The Road Less Traveled: Athletes in Higher Education”
Courtney Berger! Welcome to the Adecco Group North America family. Courtney was picked from a group of finalists who participated in a series of challenges during a leadership boot camp this week, to become our CEO for One Month. Berger was one of the six finalists selected from a competitive pool of more than 4,000 applicants. Applicants were […] Read Article “We have a winner! Our CEO for One Month is…”
Elite athletes spend countless hours over the course of years on the training necessary to develop their skills. The trophies, medals, awards and recognition help to define who they are. So we must wonder, what happens when an athlete decides to leave professional sports? How do you determine “what’s next? The Moment You Decide This […] Read Article “Redefining a Life: Transitioning out of professional sports”
Hiring and retaining diverse employees remains, even in this day and age, a challenge for many organizations. And finding great positions can be quite the task for job seekers as well. It is crucial for businesses to embrace diversity and tap into a workforce that is skilled, productive, creative and that can bring new ideas […] Read Article “How to Recruit for Diversity”
Meet the CEO for One Month Candidates We were looking high and low for North America’s CEO for One Month Candidates. Thousands of people applied and hundreds made it through our initial screening. People from all across the United Stated sent in essays, resumes and videos. We loved the responses! Our applicants are so talented, […] Read Article “We found them! Our CEO for One Month Candidates”
Today, Joe Biden has announced the new Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) changes, impacting an estimated 4.2 million working Americans. The FLSA is the federal law that governs overtime pay and other labor issues. Although the changes became law today, covered employers are not required to implement them until December 1st of 2016. The changes […] Read Article “The Real Deal Behind The FLSA Overtime Regulations”
As the 2016 Presidential election approaches and party front-runners are locking into place, the country’s attention is focused on the inevitable changes ahead. With the future of technology being integral to our country’s operations and economic strength, here’s a look at a few important issues relating to the tech industry and how the top […] Read Article “2016 Presidential Candidates’ Views on Tech Issues”
Work, work, work, work, work. Ah, the taste of success after pulling through a major project – several dark roast ventis and full moons later. An impressive mid-year review, well-deserved promotion, and quarterly bonus. You’re climbing the ladder and you’re unstoppable. Then your focus shifts. Baby bumps abound and you can no longer resist those […] Read Article “Balancing Act: 6 Lessons Celebrity Moms Teach Us”
The Mentor Small businesses can’t always afford traditional training and development programs. Fortunately, hiring technically talented professional who are also gifted teachers, offsets training and development challenges. These internal teachers eliminate the need to spend money on outside resources and can convey valuable institutional knowledge. Mentors also educate new hires on company culture, processes and […] Read Article “5 People Every Small Business Needs Now”