Innovative training technologies are nothing new. Almost all major companies utilize some form of online learning module, and even top business schools offer remote training opportunities that employers can utilize (usually for a healthy fee). But now that those technologies are in place and very familiar, the time has come to iterate and improve upon […] Read Article “New Trends in Training and Development for 2013”
On March 1st, the BLS published its “Regional and State Unemployment – 2012 Annual Averages” report, which featured information regarding regional unemployment rates and employment-population ratios. The report revealed that joblessness declined in three of the nation’s four primary regions, including the Midwest, South, and West, from 2011 to 2012. When compared to the average […] Read Article “The BLS releases its annual “Regional and State Unemployment” report”
Every year, the Adecco Engineering & Technology Future Engineers Scholarship is awarded to one talented, deserving high school senior who plans to study engineering in college. Last year’s winner was Ryan Humble, who is now in his second semester at Yale. We recently caught up with Ryan and asked him to take a look back […] Read Article “Back to the Future”
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its unemployment report for February 2013, a strong report with an impressive 236,000 jobs added overall, and the private sector injecting a healthy 246,000 jobs. The unemployment rate also edged down to 7.7% in February. This month’s report showed much stronger gains compared to January, when employers hired a […] Read Article “A Closer Look at the Jobs Report”
There are any number of reasons for a business to hire freelancers. Maybe your start-up needs a copywriter for 20 hours a week and a full-time hire just doesn’t make sense. Maybe you need a developer with a very specific skill set to help you complete an ambitious software build. Whatever the reason, it’s important […] Read Article “How to Attract Higher Quality Freelancers”
At Adecco, we know that our associates are the best of the best. The American Staffing Association agrees. The ASA recently named Kevin Miller, an Adecco associate, their National Staffing Employee of the Year. Kevin was selected for his tremendous aptitude, positive attitude and his ability to make an impact. Congratulations, Kevin! In addition to […] Read Article “Is Your Workforce Coming of Age?”
Talented engineers do so many things – building, creating, innovating and advancing. To commemorate Engineers Week 2013, we’re celebrating all that they do, every day. Check out our video! We’re also honoring some of our great engineering consultants on our website. Get to know them now! If you’re an awesome engineer, we can help you […] Read Article “Happy Engineers Week!”
As the economy continues its slow-but-steady climb toward recovery, employees — especially the top, most coveted talent — are beginning to look for other jobs. While people tended to remain in place during the turbulent economic climate of the past few years, as many as 55% of professionals intend to seek other roles now that the sun […] Read Article “5 Ways to Retain Top Talent”
On February 1st, the BLS released yet another report with jobs added as nonfarm payroll employment rose by 157,000 in January with a relatively untouched unemployment rate of 7.9%, the seventh consecutive month in which more than 100,000 jobs have been added to the national economy. According to the report, 166,000 private sector jobs were […] Read Article “America’s Employment Situation Continues to Improve”
There is no doubt about it: a trend has been established. As was the case throughout 2012, unemployment once again diminished within a majority of the United States’ metropolitan areas in December. According to the BLS’ latest “Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment” report, published on January 30th, 290 of the nation’s 372 metro areas recorded […] Read Article “Regional Employment Upticks as Recovery Continues”