Elite athletes are often the best at what they do and have a host of transferrable skills that make them top talent in the workplace. Time management, resilience and problem-solving skills can easily be transferred to the corporate world. Sometimes it’s a challenge to get companies to hire athletes who need that flexible schedule. But as […] Read Article “USOC Athlete Career and Education (ACE) Program Athlete Spotlight: Morgan Tracey”
What does comfort mean to you? If you ask ten people that question, chances are you are going to get ten different answers. If you ask any military child who has been the recipient of a comfort quilt that question, they would tell you that comfort is the warmth and closeness they feel when they […] Read Article “Cycling for Comfort”
Prospective interns are out in force this spring, looking for an opportunity that will not only fulfill their graduation requirements, but also introduce them to potential employers. During my career, I’ve worked with some good and not-so-good interns. The good ones were fun and the not-so-good made the time agonizing. With this in mind, I’ve […] Read Article “Get the Most Out of Your Internship”
Listen to the podcast: Do young job seekers have what it takes to land their first ‘real’ job? Furthermore, do millennials in this emerging workforce have what it takes to be a CEO for one month? Rich Thompson, Adecco’s Chief Human Resource Officer addressed these questions, and shed light on other employment related topics on Mark Dyson’s “The […] Read Article “The Voice of Job Seekers – CEO For One Month”
In the early summer months of 2015, a horde of freshly degreed hopefuls will be joining the workforce. As the promise of our nation takes their first steps into the world, we wonder what paths they’ll set upon. Adecco conducted the annual Way To Work survey of over 1,000 college students to attempt to uncover […] Read Article “Is the Millennial Attitude a Myth?”
We had the opportunity to speak with Nicole Ross, U.S. Olympic fencer and participant in the USOC Athlete Career and Education Program. Nicole represented the United States in the 2012 London Olympic Games and now has her sights set on the medal podium in Rio! Nicole has a bachelor’s degree in art history from Columbia […] Read Article “One-on-one with Olympian Nicole Ross”
On March 25th and 26th, Adecco Group hosted its annual Way to Work Street Day, an event aimed at raising awareness for and decreasing worldwide youth unemployment. In 54 countries around the globe and in 127 cities in the United States alone, more than 8,000 Adecco colleagues contributed to the cause by hosting interactive career […] Read Article “More Than 38,000 Job Seekers Helped by Way to Work Street Day”
More and more companies are evolving to meet the needs of the shifting workforce, and this includes offering flexible hours and an increase in telecommuting. This might include working part time for two different employers, working one full-time job and one part-time job, working pro bono in one’s free time oHowever, there are major advantages to holding multiple […] Read Article “You Have One Job, Ready for a Second?”
While most colleges have well-adapted career development centers for their soon-to-be graduates and alumni, these services tend to overlook one of the most vital attributes needed to conquer the corporate world – emotional intelligence (EI) Mindfulness, compassion and cultural consideration can sometimes be that intangible “it” factor that lands you a job or big promotion. […] Read Article “How Emotional Intelligence May Help You Land a Job (or Promotion)”
Just like in the real world, social media friends and contacts can be great sources of inspiration, friendship, support and opportunity. They can also be annoying, toxic, time-sucking, needy and inappropriate. It’s bad enough when these connections cause problems in your personal life, but when they can have a negative impact on your career or […] Read Article “When and How to Remove Someone From Your Social Media Network”