8 April, 2021
CBS News
Job growth in the U.S. is booming -- here's which industries are leading the rebound
Good news: The U.S. economy needs workers. Employers hired nearly a million people in March, while layoffs are easing. Job listings are surging, with openings on career site Indeed now topping their pre-coronavirus levels.
7 April, 2021
Logistics Management
37th Annual Salary Survey: Salaries level-off
Given the number of managers furloughed without pay during the first part of the pandemic, analysts were hardly surprised that salaries remained fairly stagnant in 2020. At the same time, our survey reveals a resiliency pointing to raises in this year of recovery.
2 April, 2021
The New York Times
Job gains in March were spread across a range of industries
As the labor market heals at different paces for different demographic groups, women — who had been hit especially hard early in the downturn — are staging a particularly strong rebound.
5 March, 2021
CNBC
Job growth surges in Feburary on hiring jump in restaurants and bars
Nonfarm payrolls increased by 379,000 in February and the unemployment rate was 6.2%. Dow Jones estimates for were 210,000 new jobs and a headline jobless rate of 6.3%. Most of the hiring came in the hospitality sector, which saw 355,000 new jobs. Education, construction and mining all saw declines. The Black unemployment rate jumped to 9.9% from 9.2%.
11 February, 2021
USA Today
More temps, more hours: Signs of an improving economy emerge despite pullback in hiring
Business isn’t exactly booming for Neema Hospitality, which owns a dozen hotel franchises in the mid-Atlantic region, but it’s gradually improved from the depths of the COVID-19 recession.
5 February, 2021
Marketplace
The economy won't recover until hiring kicks back into gear
The official readings on hiring and unemployment for January are in: The unemployment rate dropped to 6.3%, while the U.S. economy added just 49,000 jobs.
8 January, 2021
Cheddar
Predictions for the Future of the Job Market
Millions of Americans remain unemployed because of the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic, and for many, things might seem bleak. Employment and staffing firms like Adecco USA want to help Americans regain some hope. Amy Glaser, Senior VP at Adecco USA, joined Wake Up With Cheddar to discuss the job market in 2021.
7 January, 2021
The New York Times
Job postins and hiring reflect a rocky recovery
Even with the arrival of vaccines, “employers are still cautious related to their work force strategy,” said Amy Glaser of the staffing firm Adecco USA.
4 December, 2020
USA Today
As COVID-19 persists, more Americans are unemployed beyond 6 months. Does that carry a stigma even in a pandemic?
Job loss numbers skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but not everyone was counted as unemployed. Here's how the unemployment rate is measured.
7 November, 2020
CNBC
When he takes over as president, Biden will get a surprisingly strong jobs market
The president in 2021 will face some tough economic challenges. The improvement in the labor market, with a better-than-expected October payrolls number, alleviates some of the pressure. “We definitely are seeing signs of recovery in demand in every pocket of the labor market,” said Karen Fichuk, CEO of Randstad North America.
8 October, 2020
Reuters
U.S. auto suppliers scramble to fill factory jobs
Millions of U.S. workers have lost their jobs to the pandemic, but in the auto industry, suppliers are scrambling to find enough people to staff production lines, resorting to such approaches as rewards for good attendance and at-work teachers to lure job seekers.
18 September, 2020
The Economist
Is this the end of the 40-hour workweek?
COVID-19 has changed where people do their jobs, as employees are now working from home at unprecedented levels. A new report by the Adecco Group, “Resetting Normal: Defining the New Era of Work,” reveals the pandemic is also changing how people work and how they view work.
5 August, 2020
USA Today
Worried about another slump, many firms hire temporary workers intead of permanent staffers
Millions of Americans have already felt the financial effects of the coronavirus, but several big companies out there are hiring during the pandemic.
3 August, 2020
CNBC
These Are Some of America's Fastest-Growing Jobs in Medical & Science
Consensus expectations are that 1.26 million jobs were added in July. However, some economists say signs are increasing that the number could be well below that, and even negative. That would come after record-setting job creation that saw 7.5 million jobs added over the previous two months. Goldman Sachs said its indicators are showing a decline of 1 million positions and a higher unemployment rate.
24 July, 2020
Staffing Industry Analysts
These Are Some of America's Fastest-Growing Jobs in Medical & Science
It’s been a challenging time for the medical and science fields. Covid-19 has dominated headlines, and clinical and non-clinical professionals have gone from essential to absolutely indispensable.
24 July, 2020
HR Daily Advisor
Establish Better Norms to Succeed in the 'New Normal'
Over the last few months, work as we know it has drastically changed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Whether it’s the physical location where employees work, the challenges these workers are overcoming to meet demands, or the attitudes workers now have, one thing is certain: “Normal” is now a term that describes the past.
16 July, 2020
FOX5 Las Vegas
Contact tracers in high demand, more private companies seeking their own
Staffing agencies are seeing a surge in companies hiring Contact Tracers.
15 July, 2020
CIO Dive
Employers should use the pandemic to 'hit reset' on traditional schedules, Adecco says
The novel coronavirus pandemic has created an opportunity for employers to "hit reset" on traditional workplace practices, staffing firm The Adecco Group said June 30 — and individuals say they’re on board.
14 July, 2020
HR Dive
Employers should use the pandemic to 'hit reset' on traditional schedules, Adecco says
The novel coronavirus pandemic has created an opportunity for employers to "hit reset" on traditional workplace practices, staffing firm The Adecco Group said June 30 — and individuals say they’re on board.
30 June, 2020
Business Insider
7 reasons why it’s time to change jobs during COVID-19
Yes, it's actually not a bad idea to switch jobs right now.
24 June, 2020
Cronkite News (Arizona PBS)
Arizona jobless rate drops sharply, but still at twice pre-COVID levels
The unemployment rate in Arizona fell sharply in May, reversing the spike in joblessness caused by COVID-19 closures. Despite that, the jobless rate of 8.9% was still the highest in almost nine years, and twice as high as it was just three months earlier.
17 June, 2020
FOX13 Salt Lake City
The Rebound: Work for us Wednesday; Several companies looking to hire
Utah is one of the top five states hardest hit by lost “shifts“ since the start of the pandemic, but the Utah Dept. of Workforce Services says hiring is gradually picking back up.
6 June, 2020
CNBC
All of a sudden, people are talking about a V-shaped recovery again: ‘The stock market had it right’
May’s shocking increase in jobs has given way to some talk again about a V-shaped recovery.
5 June, 2020
Business Insider
US shocks economists by adding 2.5 million jobs in May as unemployment declines to 13.3%
The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday said US employers added 2.5 million payrolls in May, a shocking figure that defied economists' expectations of 7.5 million jobs lost.
26 May, 2020
HR Daily Advisor
New Staffing Demands Mean New Opportunities for Jobseekers
Certain industries are experiencing increased workforce needs, according to new Adecco USA research. Adecco is noticing a shift in the types of skills and roles demanded by employers across the medical and science fields.
12 May, 2020
Press Release
Adecco USA Identifies Hot Jobs in Medical and Science Fields
As the labor market feels the effects of COVID-19, Adecco USA sees shift in staffing demands and new opportunities emerging for job seekers
16 September, 2019
HR Dive
Employers believe experience, not a degree, is better at showing data literacy
Adecco released survey results in July showing that 37% of employers have loosened hiring restrictions for temporary hires, with 72% of this group having done so within the past year.
6 September, 2019
Marketplace
A bright spot on jobs: prime-age workers
Amy Glaser, senior vice president at national staffing firm Adecco, said employers are scrambling to recruit and retain workers by offering higher wages as well as more flexible schedules and work arrangements.
5 September, 2019
New York Times
In a Tight Labor Market, a Disability May Not Be a Barrier
In places like Austin, competition for workers is particularly intense. Jennifer Ogas, who oversees the Austin area for the staffing firm Adecco, said call centers — typically the bottom rung of the career ladder — were offering as much as $17 an hour.
1 September, 2019
Risk & Insurance
Announcing the Complete List of 2019 Risk All Star Winners
The 2019 Risk All Stars are working hard to make people safer — the higher purpose of insurance and risk management. Adecco Group, the parent of Adecco Staffing, made the cut! See all the All Stars here.
30 August, 2019
WFMY News 2
1,500 Holiday Season Positions Open in the Triad
Staffing agency, Adecco, held a grand opening Friday at its new location in Greensboro. The company is hiring for about 1,500 call center and warehouse positions at Ralph Lauren in Greensboro and High Point this upcoming holiday shopping season.
23 August, 2019
The Economist
The pros and cons of flexible work policies
The gig economy and start-up landscape have embraced these flexible schedules,” according to Scott Waletzke, vice president of Adecco USA. “And now, candidates are more eager than ever for flexible work schedules where they can control their own hours—for instance, working 9:00-6:00 one day, working 7:00-4:00 another day and from home the next.
21 August, 2019
CNBC
More than 60% of employers are now willing to hire applicants with less than the required work experience
To compete in today’s tight labor market, employers across industries are becoming more flexible with their job requirements,” said Amy Glaser, senior vice president of Adecco USA, in a release.
18 August, 2019
NY Post
Get creative when looking for ways to grow your paycheck
Jason Guggisberg, vice president at Adecco USA, provider of recruitment and staffing services in Hell’s Kitchen, says that “even though it’s the most uncomfortable thing to do, to sit across from a superior and have a conversation around compensation, it’s important.”
15 August, 2019
Fast Company
More employers are considering hiring people with criminal records
“This isn’t something employers would have considered when unemployment rates were 6%, 7% or higher. So, it’s really a dramatic shift that we’ve seen within the past 24 months,” says Amy Glaser, SVP at Adecco Staffing.
30 July, 2019
HR Daily Advisor
Loosen Up - You'll Find More Candidates that Way!
The shelf life of a candidate can shrink from days to 24 hours," says Amy Glaser, SVP of Adecco USA. "It is imperative companies get candidates in the door - and through interview processes-quickly.
18 July, 2019
HR Drive
Adecco: 37% of recruiters relax hiring demands in tight labor market
Thirty-seven percent of employers have relaxed job requirements for temporary workers to compete for talent, according to a new survey by Adecco USA of 501 individuals responsible for hiring.
17 July, 2019
Staffing Industry Analysts
Over a third loosen job requirements amid tight labor market: Adecco USA
Some hiring managers are loosening job requirements to help bring workers on board, according to a survey by Adecco USA, part of The Adecco Group.
17 July, 2019
Bloomberg Law
U.S. Companies Ease Job Requirements to Lure Workers, Poll Shows
About a third of U.S. companies have loosened hiring requirements for temporary workers and a similar number are planning or considering to do the same, with national unemployment sitting near a half-century low, according to a new report.
13 August, 2019
CNN Business
Drug tests and background checks are becoming less important to employers. Here's why
It's an indicator of where we are and how hard it is to find talent," said Bill Ravenscroft, senior vice president at Adecco, adding that it's taking 10-15 candidates to find one who is qualified and wants the job.
18 July, 2019
HR Drive
Adecco: 37% of recruiters relax hiring demands in tight market
37% of employers have relaxed job requirements for temporary workers to compete for talent, according to a new survey by Adecco USA.
17 July, 2019
SIA
Over a third loosen job requirements amid tight labor market: Adecco USA
Some hiring managers are loosening job requirements to help bring workers on board, according to a survey by Adecco USA.
17 July, 2019
Bloomberg Law
U.S. Companies Ease Job Requirements to Lure Workers, Poll Shows
About a third of U.S. companies have loosened hiring requirements.
10 June, 2019
Connecting Vets
Find a job helping other veterans find jobs with Adecco
Veterans interested in joining the Adecco team can be confident that their military skills won't go unvalued.
11 June, 2019
SHRM
Is Conversational Recruiting the Solution to Finding Millennial Talent?
“You can use technology at every stage in the recruiting process,” said Amy Glaser, senior vice president for Adecco USA.
03 May, 2019
Associated Press
Unemployment Hits 49-Year Low as US Employers Step Up Hiring
“We are constantly having conversations with clients about supply and demand” says Jason Guggisberg, a senior vice president of Adecco USA.
03 May, 2019
The New York Times
U.S. Added 263,000 Jobs in April; Unemployment Rate at 3.6%
“The candidates are 100 percent in the driver’s seat,” according to Amy Glaser, a senior vice president of the staffing firm Adecco USA.
05 April, 2019
PBS News Hour
Why wages are still lagging despite strong job growth.
It’s really matching the right talent to those roles that has become a struggle,” said Amy Glaser, senior vice president of the staffing firm Adecco USA.
20 March, 2019
Investor's Business Daily
Nurture Employees To Make Them More Productive
Give employees the freedom to try new ideas. David Herranz, president of Adecco USA, a provider of recruitment and workforce solutions, calls this "intrapreneurship".
08 March, 2019
The New York Times
The Jobs Report Was the Weakest in Months. Here’s Why.
The economy's job creation slowed with only 20,000 jobs produced in February. Still, there is hope. Bill Ravenscroft, a senior vice president of Adecco, points to the growing willingness to convert temporary workers into full-time staff members.
04 May, 2018
PBS News Hour
The unemployment rate dropped to 3.9 percent. Here's what that means
The tight labor market has forced companies to compete for skilled labor by offering tuition reimbursement, child care support and other benefits. "Right now, job seekers are in the driver’s seat when it comes to what they are looking for in a job," Joyce Russell, the president of the staffing firm Adecco Staffing, wrote in an email.
04 May, 2018
CNBC
Nonfarm payrolls increased by 164,000 in April, vs 192,000 jobs expected
It really defies the law of supply and demand," Amy Glaser, senior vice president at Adecco Staffing, said of the muted wage inflation. Employers "are seeing an increase in turnover and they're really weighing whether they need to increase wages."
27 April, 2018
clevland.com
Beachwood Planning Commission approves new building; sets special meeting for schools' plan
The two existing buildings are fully occupied and host regular and medical office tenants, which include Adecco Staffing and the Cleveland Clinic.
25 April, 2018
CNNMoney
Looking for a job? New hires are getting paid 5% more than they were a year ago
"More companies are offering out-of-the-box benefits that have been traditionally reserved for Silicon Valley companies," said Jason Guggisberg, a regional vice president at the employment services firm Adecco USA. "Employers are also widening their candidate pools and loosening requirements," he said.
22 April, 2018
CNBC
These 8 gig jobs could boost your bottom line in retirement
"It can be on your terms," said Jason Guggisberg, regional vice president at Adecco USA, which provides recruitment and staffing services. "Remember that you provide value for the company you're going to work for."
19 April, 2018
Staffing Industry Analyst
Majority of US Workers Favor Higher Minimum Wage, Adecco Survey Finds
A majority of working US adults believe the minimum wage should be increased, according to a new survey by Adecco USA. It found 70% of the 1,000 US adults surveyed believed the minimum wage should be higher.
06 April, 2018
The New York Times
U.S. Job Growth Eased in March; Unemployment Steady at 4.1%
"It's a standoff, almost, on wages," said Jason Guggisberg, a vice president at the staffing firm Adecco. "Who's going to go first?"
03 April, 2018
Levo League
Levo Office Hours is Back! Meet Joyce Russell, President and Chief Operating Officer of Adecco
In a sit down with our CEO Caroline Ghosn, Russell talked about surrounding yourself with the right team, how to be a great mentor, trusting your intuition, finding a great company culture when you are on a job search and what she would tell her younger self. Watch the video here!
02 April, 2018
Levo League
This Work Habit of Gen Z May Surprise You
Though like millennials Gen Z can often be found with their head glued to a screen when it comes to instruction for their career, they prefer it to be in person. A recent study from Wainhouse Research finds that instructor-led training remains workers' top preference for employee learning.
27 March, 2018
The Muse
Back From The "Break": Re-Entering the Workforce Post-Kids Is Hard, Here's How to Show Companies You Should Be Their Next Hire
According to nonparent Jason Guggisberg, Regional Vice President at Adecco USA, a global HR solutions provider, companies are now more open to hiring candidates who've taken a break from their careers to care for children.
22 March, 2018
Entrepreneur
The Shocking Factor Putting Your Entire Exit Strategy at Risk
"Startup leaders should assess their current strengths and weaknesses from a 'people' perspective," Tim Gates, the Pittsburgh-based senior regional vice president of the staffing and temp agency Adecco USA, said in an email. "In many cases, diversity gaps in the workplace aren't intentional, but leaders simply aren't asking the right questions."
21 March, 2018
Digital Journal
Business Professionals Have a New A.I.-Powered Assistant
However, according to a survey by Adecco Staffing USA, 44 percent of executives cited soft skills such as communication as the biggest proficiency gap.
15 March, 2018
Reader's Digest
The 15 Worst Mistakes of First-Time Job Hunters
"'College students have an advantage other job seekers don't' an on-campus career center staffed with people who have one purpose: to help students find jobs," said Kane of Adecco. "Most career centers aren't taken advantage of to their full extent."
09 March, 2018
CNBC
Labor force increase is biggest since 2003 as many Americans finally get back to work
"What companies have been trying to do over the six months is solving this Rubik's Cube, trying to figure out what we have to do to get those people off the bench to participate," said Bill Ravenscroft, senior vice president at Adecco Staffing. "If we continue this type of [payrolls] growth this is going to be the catalyst for a wage spike."
22 February, 2018
Columbia Business School
Can we design hard measures for soft skills?
In a 2013 survey of top US executives by Adecco Staffing, 44 percent of respondents listed the lack of soft skills among applicants as their top concern, twice the level of the second highest category, technical skills.
20 February, 2018
Power Engineering
Women in Engineering series: Back to school
"Adecco Staffing surveyed 500 senior executives and asked if the current American workforce had the skills necessary for success. It should be of little surprise that the results highlighted a stark reality for our children."
17 February, 2018
Inc.
Why 44 Percent of Top U.S. Executives Don't Want to Hire You
"In a 2013 survey of top US executives by Adecco Staffing, 44 percent of respondents listed the lack of soft skills among applicants as their top concern, twice the level of the second highest category, technical skills."
01 February, 2018
SHRM
Finding the Balance Between High-Tech and High-Touch in Hiring
Amy Glaser, senior vice president with Adecco Staffing USA in Jacksonville, Fla., says yes. "[Leaning] into high-tech options ensures candidates receive a high-touch experience," she said. "We use artificial intelligence to expedite the beginning of the apply process, so recruiters are not bogged down by busy work. This allows recruiters the time to develop real connections with applicants and, in turn, they are providing an authentic human experience in this candidate-driven market."
22 January, 2018
Accounting Web
What Firms Should Know About Gen Z and Millennials
"The most competitive companies should already have their eye on Gen Z or else risk missing out on potential employees in the future,"" says Kathy Gans, senior vice president at staffing solutions firm Adecco USA."
13 January, 2018
The New York Times
As Labor Pool Shrinks, Prison Time Is Less of a Hiring Hurdle
Amy Glaser, a senior vice president for Adecco, a staffing firm, said that especially during the recent holiday season, there was a surge in demand for warehouse workers, creating opportunities for people who might have struggled to find work earlier in the economic recovery. "Two years ago," Ms. Glaser said, "companies required warehouse workers to have high school diplomas and experience with the scanners used to track merchandise. Now, increasingly, they require neither," she said.
08 January, 2018
Levo League
Ask a Hiring Expert: Is It OK To Ask Personal Questions To a Potential Employer at the Interview?
Welcome to Ask a Hiring Expert, an advice column where Adecco Staffing President Joyce Russell answers all of your questions about landing the next job.
05 January, 2018
The New York Times
U.S. Job Market's Strength Is Allowing More to Share in Pay Gains
"E-commerce companies have begun to raise wages in hot warehouse markets, such as Memphis or the Inland Empire in Southern California," said Bill Ravenscroft, a senior vice president at Adecco Staffing USA. The agency employs around 60,000 workers, hiring more during the holiday season, and places many in distribution centers and warehouses often used by e-commerce giants.
25 June, 2017
Hotel Business Review
How Employee Referral Bonus Programs Can Help Your Hotel Business
"According to Adecco Staffing's turnover calculator, when looking at national averages, this means it can cost a company upwards of $18,600-$43,800 to replace 50 employees being paid between $10.50-$14.00 per hour."
19 June, 2017
Business Insider
11 brilliant conversation starters to use in a job interview
"Amy Glaser, senior vice president of Adecco Staffing USA, says compliments are always better when they're focused on the company or interviewer's recent achievements and not someone's personal appearance."
13 June, 2017
Business Insider
Everything you should do in the minutes, hours, days, and weeks following a job interview
"Amy Glaser, senior vice president of Adecco Staffing USA, suggests asking yourself, "Is this company a good fit for me?" "Can I see myself growing there?" "Will I mesh with the company culture?"
5 June, 2017
Woman's World
How to Snag the Perfect Side Job after you Retire
"Make your resume stand out. The skills that'll set retirees apart? Soft skills! "Tout your experience with things like communication, team work and decision-making," advises Lauren Griffin of Adecco Staffing, which helps find jobs for seniors. "Despite young people often having a leg up in the digital arena, we're seeing them struggle with these type of skills, so older workers actually have an advantage."
31 May, 2017
Entrepreneur
Bashing the Stereotypes: What You Need to Know About Gen Z
"We must seek to understand Gen Z in order to maximize their talents," Jennifer Kochilaris, regional vice president of Adecco Staffing in Sarasota, Fla. told me via email. "Not long ago, I hired a Gen Z-er and had her desk all decked out with goodies for her first day at work. The first thing she said was, 'Is this laptop for me? I prefer a tablet."
25 May, 2017
U.S. News & World Report
What Employers Think of Your Online Graduate Certificate
"As reputable universities launch various types of online programs, a majority of employers have become more accepting of online graduate certificates, so long as that credential makes sense for the job applicant, says Amy Glaser, senior vice president at the worldwide employment agency Adecco Staffing."
23 May, 2017
Daily Record
Teen to serve as Adecco 'CEO for One Month'
"Jacksonville-based Adecco Staffing USA chose Sydney Rieckhoff of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as its 2017 CEO for One Month. Rieckhoff, at 13, started Great American Popcorn, which has grown into a half million dollar company."
18 May, 2017
Entrepreneur
This is why you're not a best-in-class company for retaining great employees
"Adecco found that 22 percent of best-in-class companies were more likely to increase their training offerings to ensure their employees had the critical skills necessary to perform in their roles."
14 May, 2017
Getting Smart
Giving Students the Keys to Entrepreneurship Before they can Drive
"Adecco Staffing recently surveyed 500 senior executives and asked if the current American workforce had the skills necessary for success."
4 May, 2017
U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News Twitter Chat: What Employers Think of Online Degrees
"When online degrees were new, employers were skeptical about them. But that's changed in the past few years, experts say. Because online students often aim toÊchange fieldsÊor move up in their current career, it's important to explore how today's employers perceive these credentials."
1 May, 2017
IN Business
Where are the workers?
"Jason Guggisberg, regional vice president at Adecco Staffing, oversees both Illinois and Wisconsin, but Madison has the lowest unemployment rate in his territory. His company typically places light industrial, customer service, and call center positions. Adecco has hired more internal staff and is spending more on advertising in an effort to find workers."
27 April, 2017
CNBC
Why Trump's $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan Won't Work
"A 2016 report from staffing agency Adecco shows just how big the skilled trades job deficit is. At the time it was published, 62 percent of firms said they were struggling to hire skilled workers in the trades."
3 April, 2017
Entrepreneur
Done Correctly, Your Internship Program Could Generate Serious Cash
"Implementing an internship program allows you to secure candidates early on and help them develop the skills they need to succeed in your company, Joyce Russell, president of Adecco Staffing USA in Charlotte, N.C., told me."
28 March, 2017
GoodCall
Americans Blame Lack of Training for Lack of Promotions
"According to Jason Guggisberg, regional vice president at Adecco Staffing USA, In our Definitive Guide to Building a Better Workforce, best-in-class companies those with low turnover rates, sizable revenue growth and annual decreases in time to hire are 22 percent more likely than other companies to increase company training to ensure employees have the critical skills necessary in their roles."
24 March, 2017
Business Insider
15 terrible conversation starters you should avoid in a job interview
"Amy Glaser, a senior vice president of Adecco Staffing USA, says that while compliments are great, it's best to avoid commenting on someone's personal appearance it could be construed as sexual harassment."
19 March, 2017
LadyLux
Dos and Don'ts for Negotiating Salary
"Nichole Spaight, vice president with Adecco Staffing US, shared her top tips: Get smart on the average salary. The first step in negotiating salary is understanding what's reasonable. Employers gauge salaries for different positions and levels according to key benchmarks."
15 March, 2017
HRO Today
Train for Today and Tomorrow
"According to a survey by Adecco Staffing USA, 44 percent of executives said that a lack of soft skills was the biggest proficiency gap they saw in the U.S. workforce. A report from the International Association of Administrative Professionals, OfficeTeam, and HR.com also found that 67 percent of HR managers report hiring a candidate with strong soft skills even if his or her technical abilities were lacking."
14 March, 2017
Fortune Online
4 Things That Professor on BBC Should Know for Next Time He Works From Home With Kids
"The world had a good laugh last week when a professorÕs interview with BBC News about South Korea went awry as his toddlers decided to make a cameo."
10 March, 2017
New York Times
Study U.S. Job Growth Sets Stage for Fed to Raise Interest Rates
"Lauren Griffin, senior vice president at Adecco Staffing USA, said the scarcity of qualified workers had compelled employers to raise wages, strengthen benefits and improve amenities at the office. We've got people in orientation classes, Ms. Griffin said, _and they get up and leave because they're contacted about another job that might be more money."
10 March, 2017
Marketplace Radio
With Full Employment in View, Who's Still Looking for Work?
"We're getting awfully close to what economists call full employment. It means that unemployment is low enough that everyone who wants a job can pretty much find one. So if you push the unemployment rate a whole lot lower, you start to get imbalances in the economy, like acute labor shortages in some sectors and wages spiking as employers scramble to find people to work for them."
2 March, 2017
ACBJ
3 Steps to Becoming a Better Boss
"Joyce Russell is president of Adecco, charged with leading the operations team, sales team and field organization for Adecco Staffing USA."
2 March, 2017
CNN Money
Best Companies for Women Execs in 2017
"To be considered for NAFEs list, companies must have two or more women on their board of directors and at least 1,000 employees."
1 March, 2017
Philly Biz
Take 5: How to Appeal to Today's Family-Oriented Workforce
"Today's workforce is juggling more than ever before. From family obligations, to ambitious career goals, modern-day employees are challenged to distribute their time Òjust soÓ in order to attain the ideal work- life balance."
28 February, 2017
WWD
L'Oreal, P&G Make NAFE's List of Top 10 Companies for Executive Women
"10 list of best companies for executive women in 2017, according to the National Association for Female Executives. Other firms making the top 10 list were Abbott; Adecco; Deloitte; Ernst & Young LLP; FleishmanHillard; IBM; Johnson & Johnson, and KPMG."
28 February, 2017
HR Drive
NAFE's tp 60 firms promote women into key roles
"The top 10 are Abbott, Adecco, Deloitte, Ernst & Young LLP, FleishmanHillard, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, KPMG, L'Oreal USA and Procter & Gamble."
28 February, 2017
USA Today
Tight Labor Market Giving More American Career Cloud
"They're having to as a result of a lack of available talent, says Amy Glaser, senior vice president of Adecco Staffing. A growing number of banks and retailers, for example, are hiring restaurant general managers to oversee branches and stores, she says."
27 February, 2017
Mic.com
3 Surprising ways a temp job can take your career to the next level
"Lauren Griffin, senior vice president at Adecco Staffing USA, said in an interview that temp work absolutely helps young people gain noteworthy experience. More and more we're seeing employers consider meaningful temp assignments as equal to traditional, salaried experience."
27 February, 2017
Entrepreneur
The Secret Way Big Companies Hire Via Employee Referral
"Develop a tracking system, advised Lauren Griffin, Senior Vice President of Adecco Staffing in Boston. "It's one of the most important, and essential, parts of implementing an employee-referral bonus program. Due to the number of players in this recruiting tactic, it is important to stay organized, to prevent miscommunication between employees, referees, and the company."
17 February, 2017
The Huffington Post
This is why you're not a best-in-class company
"These companies have a decrease in time-to-hire, an increase in revenue per full-time equivalent, and low turnover rates in new hires' first 12 months, as reported by the 500 C-Suite executives surveyed in Adecco's The Definitive Guide to Building a Better Workforce."
14 February, 2017
Plan Sponsor
Who Loves Their Jobs?
"A survey by Adecco Staffing found the majority of respondents (65%) claim to love their jobs. However, there were some differences among genders and generations. Seventy-one percent of women said they love their job, compared to 59% of their male counterparts."
10 February, 2017
MarketPlace
Retail Jobs Are Giving Way to Warehouse Jobs, but Wages Aren't Any Better
"With online merchants taking an ever-bigger chunk of the retail business, many national chains have announced store closures and thousands of layoffs, including Macy's, American Apparel, the Limited, Sears and Abercrombie & Fitch. On the other hand, warehouses and distribution centers are seeing growth. In one respect, the new jobs are much like the old."
3 February, 2017
The New York Times
U.S. Starts Year with Job Surge, but Pay Gains are Weak
"We're still continuing to see wage pressure as the candidate market continues to shrink," said Amy Glaser, senior vice president of Adecco Staffing USA, which has 600 branch offices. In addition to the omnipresent hunger for engineers and other tech-related workers, demand is strong for people with middle-level trade skills like welding that fell into disuse during the recession, and for entry-level warehouse and light assembly workers, Ms. Glaser said."
26 January, 2017
SHRM
Wages are Rising, Giving HR New Worries
"We finally started to see a shift from employers the last couple of years who, coming off the Great Recession, had been hesitant to increase wages and frankly were trying to get a better bang for their buck," said Amy Glaser, senior vice president of Adecco Staffing USA. She noted that during the peak holiday season in the fourth quarter of 2016, Adecco saw salary increases from e-commerce and logistics customers of "anywhere from 25-50 percent" and a "15-20 percent uptick on prior wages going into 2017."
24 January, 2017
Supply & Demand Chain Executive
Accommodating Seasonality: Four Tops for Effectively Scaling your Workforce
"Resources (such as Adecco Staffing's Salary Guide) can help you benchmark your compensation offerings against industry averages."
24 January, 2017
Business Insider
Here's the Truth About Whether an Employer Can Find Out How Much You Made at Your previous Company
"Amy Glaser, a senior vice president at the Adecco Staffing USA employment agency, tells Business Insider that policies dictating how companies can ask about prospective employees' previous salaries vary among states and organizations."
13 January, 2017
SHRM
2017 Hot Jobs Included IT, Health Care, Sales and Skilled Trades
"Amy Glaser, senior vice president of Adecco Staffing USA, predicts that data analysis skills will increasingly be necessary for workforce planning and business optimization, adding to job growth across industries."
3 January, 2017
HR Drive
What's Ahead? A Roundup of Our 2017 Predictions for HR
"An interview with Lauren Griffin, senior vice president with Adecco Staffing USA, reveals just what recruiters should be planning for, including candidate experience, mobile marketing strategies and the impact of the new administration."
3 January, 2017
The Huffington Post
Women in Business Q&A: Joyce Russell, President Adecco Staffing
"Joyce has been with Adecco for more than 25 years and is the most senior-ranking woman in the United States staffing industry today. Joyce is charged with leading the operations team, sales team and divisions for Adecco Staffing, USA. She constantly strives for growth both personally and professionally while remaining focused on developing the best team in the industry and maintaining the strongest client and candidate relationships in the business."
24 July, 2015
American City Business Journals
From mentee to mentor: How to get the most out of a mentorship
"CEO of Adecco Group North America, Bob Crouch, shares some insight on how to get the most out of a mentorship. 'While a mentorship does not have to feel formal, it shouldn’t be taken lightly,' Bob says. 'The more you put in, the more you get out, whether you’re the mentor or the mentee.'"
23 July, 2015
Equal Opportunity Publications
Workforce Diversity For Engineering and IT Professionals magazine
"The latest issue of the magazine published an article that features part of Adecco's infographic, "7 Wearable Technology Jobs Changing the World." Wearable technology will pave the way for more job development and growth in the IT sector, and recruiters are looking to hire the professionals needed to make it happen. Click to page eight to see the infographic."
14 July, 2015
American City Business Journals
5 Secrets to Managing Employees at Every Point in Their Careers
"Learning how to be an effective, trustworthy manager takes time, a sense of humor, and an abundance of patience. While overseeing a diverse set of coworkers can seem overwhelming, my own experiences, coupled with invaluable advice from mentors along the way, has helped me discover five secrets to managing employees in every walk of life. "
11 May, 2015
foxnews.com
The Thrill of Working at a Startup Holds Little Appeal for Gen Z
"For up-and-coming professionals, it’s not all about finding the dream job anymore. The desire for creativity and passion at work is fading compared to stability, according to an online survey of 1,001 current and recently graduated college students, conducted in March on behalf of Adecco Staffing USA."
08 May, 2015
forbes.com
The Top Cities For Finding Employment Right Now
"This morning’s announcement that national unemployment fell just 0.1% in April–to 5.4%–was a disappointment to many, but cities across the country are seeing strong opportunities in a range of industries, many while maintaining unemployment rates far below the national one."
05 May, 2015
smallbiztrends.com
3 Tips for Hiring Millennials to Work in Customer Service
"Can you get Millennial employees to work in customer service roles? If you’ve swallowed the conventional wisdom about this generation — that they’re entitled, spoiled and hard to work with — you may think there’s no way you could convince them to take a “lowly” entry-level customer service role. But the conventional wisdom about Millennial workers is far from true. Here are three things you really need to know about Millennials to attract more of them to customer service jobs."
28 October, 2014
cincinnati.com
2,000+ eBay Jobs Available at Tuesday Event
"More than 2,000 seasonal jobs are up for grabs starting Tuesday as eBay Enterprises holds a jobs fair at its Walton fulfillment
"
14 October, 2014
globalatlanta.com
Cirque du Soleil Hires 'Locals' Who Sometimes Become 'Cirquadors'
"The Cirque du Soleil has been pushing the boundaries of its artists physical limits as well as its audiences’ imaginations for 29 years. The current production of “Amaluna" playing at Atlantic Station through Nov 30 delivers its special magic through a mix of vibrant lighting, color, music, costumes and the astounding performances of its artists who include NCAA gymnasts, aerial acrobats, a contortionist, a juggler and an all-girl band led by a singer who also plays an electronic bass and a saxophone."
1 October, 2014
wallstreetjournal.com
Recruiting Tech Talent in High School
"STEAM Ahead, a four-year program, is set to function as a high school within a high school. Students will get coursework in engineering and the arts in addition to staples like social studies. At STEAM, which stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and math, the students also will interact with local businesses through internships and mentorships."
25 September, 2014
chispamagazine.com
The Modern Mommy
"Moms in the workforce need to learn about what to expect from their employers and how to ask for it. Tonya Lain, Regional Vice President at Adecco, a leading human resources solutions company, speaks to PINK on the struggles working moms face and how to professionally ask for flexibility at work."
9 September, 2014
miamiherald.com
When the boss needs advice
"While CEOs and business owners often have people in their companies they do consult, a new survey by Adecco Staffing found nearly 40 percent said the opinions of their spouses matter most when making big business decisions."
8 September, 2014
businessnewsdaily.com
10 Ways to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work From Home
"You may love your job, but what if you could work from the comfort of your own home? Working from home, or telecommuting, is the dream for many employees, especially those who have long or difficult commutes to the office. And while many companies have already instituted work-from-home policies, not all of them have — and not all of them realize the benefits of doing so."
02 September, 2014
humanresourcesonline.net
Who does the CEO trust most for business advice?
"Most business leaders and CEO turn to their husbands and wives for advice – not just support – when running a company. According to a study from Adecco, 40% of CEOs and business owners said they look to and trust the opinions of their spouse when making big business decisions."
20 August, 2014
careerealism.com
5 Tips To Prepare For Peak Hiring Season
"It’s no secret that the pulse of business activity slows during the summer season, making it the ideal time for workers to tackle back-burner projects and take advantage of much-needed vacation time. For active job seekers, however, the dog days of summer can be a difficult and frustrating time. Rejection is hard enough when you’re not sweating through a full suit in 100-degree weather."
18 August, 2014
wallstreetjournal.com
The Dog Fight for Tech Talent
"As the country’s technology skills gap continues to widen, with too few people qualified for a growing number of information technology jobs, Guest Contributor Gary Beach talks with CIOs about the skills they look for in potential new hires."
19 February, 2014
bloomberg.com
U.S. Teenagers Spurn Working as School Takes Priority
"Akil Alvin, 19 and from Detroit, is struggling to land a job as he competes with older, more skilled applicants. Alex Lothspeich, 17 and from Charlotte, North Carolina, is choosing not to enter the workforce to focus on high school."
11 February, 2014
businessnewsdaily.com
6 Tips for Writing a Great Cover Letter
"When it comes to the job application process, there's no question that a well-written résumé with the right qualifications will attract a hiring manager's attention. With so much focus on the résumé, some candidates forget that their cover letter can be just as instrumental in landing a job interview."
7 February, 2014
nbcnews.com
Desperate Measures: Why People Fake Their Resumes
"The next time you come across a resume that's too good to be true, add a couple of extra items to the "abilities" segment: envy and immorality. Experts say people who lie on their CVs are likely to have been unemployed for a long time and appear to be motivated by jealousy for other people who have landed jobs when they haven't."
30 October, 2013
money.cnn.com
The hottest job skill is...
"The Army, NYPD and State Department can't get enough workers with this job skill. Neither can Fortune 500 companies, hospitals, local courts and schools."
15 October, 2013
losangeles.cbslocal.com
Companies Starting To Fill Seasonal Job Positions
"Major companies are starting to fill seasonal job positions.
CBS2’s Brittney Hopper reported that Macy’s, Wal-Mart and Target are just some of the big retail stores that are amping up their employee roster during the holidays."
2 October, 2013
money.usnews.com
Furloughed From Work? A Survival Guide for Federal Employees
"Federal government employees are out of work, and so are numerous contract workers who count the government as a client. And then there are people like Steve Silberberg, 52, based in Boston and the owner of Fatpacking.com, which specializes in fitness backpacking adventures throughout the country."
20 September, 2013
labusinessjournal.com
L.A. Unemployment Climbs Back Over 10 Percent
"Los Angeles County’s unemployment rate climbed back into double digits in August, reaching 10.1 percent, according to state figures released Friday."
20 September, 2013
myfoxhouston.com
Impact of National Employment Losses on Houston-Area Job Market
(Video) Impact of National Employment Losses on Houston-Area Job Market
19 September, 2013
crainsnewyork.com
City unemployment rate ticks up to 8.6%
"The city's unemployment rate ticked up slightly in August to 8.6% from 8.4% in July as more New Yorkers entered the labor market looking for work, according to data released Thursday from the state Labor Department."
6 September, 2013
video.foxbusiness.com
What Is the Core Problem of Unemployment?
"Adecco Staffing U.S. senior vice president Janette Marx explains why companies aren't hiring."
25 July, 2013
www.prnewswire.com
Celestica Recognizes Adecco Staffing US With A 2012 Total Cost Of Ownership Supplier Award
"MELVILLE, N.Y., July 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/– Adecco Staffing US, part of the world's leading provider of recruitment and workforce solutions, today announced it has been awarded a 2012 Total Cost of Ownership (TCOOTM) Supplier Award from Celestica, a global leader in the delivery of end-to-end product lifecycle solutions."
18 July, 2013
labusinessjournal.com/
County Jobless Rate Rises to 9.7 Percent
"L.A. County’s jobs recovery stalled in June as the unemployment rate edged up to 9.7 percent and payroll employment levels remained unchanged, according to state figures released Thursday afternoon."
18 July, 2013
crainsnewyork.com
NYC job growth hits post-2000 high
"New York City's unemployment rate rose for the first time since January, the state's Department of Labor said Thursday, but the jobs outlook was rosier as hiring sped up and more people looked for work."
15 July, 2013
computerworld.com
Career Watch: Hiring landscape dims for this year's grads
"Hiring projections for new graduates are down (see below), and those grads who do get interviews need to focus on the basics."
5 June, 2013
trendhunter.com
Jobless Graduates Infographics
"The ‘Gen Y Can’t I Get a Job’ infographic by the Adescco blog looks at why in America there are so many capable, yet jobless, graduates."
14 June, 2013
huffingtonpost.com
Solutions for the Many Gaps Awaiting New College Graduates
"For many, the summer season means vacation. For young people graduating this year, their vacation might be longer than they'd like."
6 June, 2013
businessnewsdaily.com
5 Ways to Take Control of Your Job Search (Op-Ed)
"Let's face it: looking for a new job isn't exactly a fun experience. Even the promise of a better title, salary and benefits isn't always enough to calm the nerves brought on by the thought of refreshing your résumé and digging out the suit that has been sitting in the back of your closet since your last interview."
22 May, 2013
money.usnews.com
10 Reasons to Take A Temporary Job
"The drawbacks of a temporary job may make you contemplate taking one or reject the idea all together. But with a recovering economy, accepting a short-term position may be the best option for ending your stay among the unemployed."
18 May, 2013
losangeles.cbslocal.com
Staffing Industry Expert Shares Current Unemployment Numbers
"Iyda Kelati, a branch manager for Adecco Staffing USA, appeared on KCAL9 News on Saturday morning to discuss the latest unemployment numbers for Los Angeles."
17 May, 2013
baltimoresun.com
Md. sheds 6,200 jobs in April, Labor Department says
"Maryland employers slashed 6,200 jobs in April, cutting short a string of gains, the U.S. Department of Labor said Friday, as the state began feeling the pinch of federal budget sequestration and cutbacks in consumer spending."
16 MAy, 2013
dailynews.com
Inland Empire's unemployment rate falls to 9.6 percent, 900 jobs added
"The Inland Empire's unemployment rate fell to a 4 1/2-year low of 9.6 percent in April and the region added 900 jobs, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday."
7 May, 2013
reuters.com
(Video) Business Headlines
"Summary of business headlines: New records for the Dow and the S&P 500 as earnings lead the market higher. Walt Disney beats quarterly results before Iron Man 3 and shares hit a lifetime high after the superhero hit the big screen. U.S. temp hiring continues to rise – Adecco exec. Conway G. Gittens reports."
6 May, 2013
huffingtonpost.com
6 Most Costly Career Mistakes New College Grads Make
"Congratulations, class of 2013! Now, it's time to get out there and get a job. It won't be easy, because the job market is tough and the competition is fierce. The unemployment rate for 20- to 24-year-olds was still 13.1 percent in April, far higher than the overall unemployment rate of 7.5 percent. For 18- to 19-year-olds, it was 22.6 percent."
1 May, 2013
losangeles.cbslocal.com
Unemployed Angelenos Still Love LA Despite High Jobless Rate
"Even with a bleak job market, the City of Angels is still a haven for the unemployed, according to a new survey."
30 April, 2013
huffingtonpost.com
Career Advice for the Class of 2013
"Dear Class of 2013: As you head into the post-academic world you have an opportunity to design your own career destiny and I encourage you to tap the power you have within you."
26 April, 2013
crainsdetroit.com
Survey: Unemployed Detroiters not confident about finding new jobs, but not looking elsewhere
"Three-quarters (76 percent) of the unemployed Detroiters responding to a recent survey by national staffing firm Adecco said they are not considering looking for jobs in other cities."
forbes.com
The 10 Best Cities For Finding Employment Right Now
"As the employment picture perks up in some major metropolitan areas, job seekers might be tempted to limit their search to those cities. But as it turns out, the places with the healthiest employment numbers aren’t always the best areas for finding a job."
18 April, 2013
dailynews.com
Southern California unemployment rates drop, jobs added throughout region
"Unemployment rates fell throughout Southern California in March but job creation slowed from the previous month, state officials reported Friday."
18 April, 2013
newsday.com
LI adds 17,900 more jobs in March compared with March 2012
"The Long Island economy picked up some momentum in March, when it had 17,900 more jobs than a year earlier, state Labor Department data released Thursday show."
29 March, 2013
heraldtribune.com
Southwest Florida jobless rate drops to 7.2 percent
"The economic recovery made itself felt during February, with Southwest Florida's jobless rate falling more than a half-percentage point to 7.2 percent."
23 March, 2013
nbclatino.com
Op-ed: A year later, we’re worse off with the Affordable Care Act
"An anniversary is often a joyous occasion, a time to commemorate and celebrate an important milestone. For America’s families, businesses, employees, and consumers, however, March 23rd, the third anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), might not fit into the same category of bliss."
21 March, 2013
investors.com
ObamaCare Turns Three: 10 Disturbing Facts Americans Have Learned
"Just over three years ago, then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi famously quipped about ObamaCare that 'we have to pass the bill so you can find out what is in it.'"
20 March, 2013
washingtonpost.com
Health-care law uncertainty grips Old Town Alexandria cafe — and other small businesses
"Jody Manor has run a small cafe and catering company for nearly three decades in Old Town Alexandria, only a few blocks from where he was born. Six years ago he purchased an adjoining building, and more recently he started searching for a second location."
13 March, 2013
smallbusiness.foxbusiness.com
Small Business Owners Still Worried About Obamacare, Sequester
"A recent survey by Adecco, a workforce solutions firm serving the United States and Canada, found that of the 502 small businesses surveyed, 40% are worried about the effect of new tax laws. Thirty percent are also worried about the impact of the Affordable Care Act on their businesses’ operational costs."
7 March, 2013
forbes.com
7 Surprising Ways To Motivate Millennial Workers
"There are an estimated 80 million young Americans who belong to the so-called millennial generation, roughly ages 18 to 35. By next year, they are expected to comprise 36% of the U.S. workforce, and by 2020, millennials will be nearly half of all workers."
26 February, 2013
staffingindustry.com
Culture Matters in Attracting Talent
“When it comes to attracting talent, the great strategy for companies is to try to figure out how to make your company more marketable than another … It requires companies to pick their culture, identify what attributes exist, and then go out to acquire talent.”
5 February, 2013
entrepreneur.com
The 5 Employees Every Small Business Needs
"In the past few years, many companies were affected by the less than ideal economic conditions, and many instances, small businesses were hit harder than most. For these companies, the ability to be nimble and quickly adapt to changing economic conditions can be the difference between failure and success. However, there's an equally important factor that affects the fate of a small business: its employees."
26 January, 2013
huffingtonpost.com
Youth Unemployment Demands Action From Businesses around the World
"The number of different sessions here at the World Economic Forum meeting at Davos is truly astounding. Since it's my first time attending, my goal in coming here to the World Economic Forum was to attend the sessions where I could gain the greatest insights to take back to my work at Adecco Staffing U.S. "
10 January, 2013
fastcompany.com
Secrets Of America's Happiest Companies
"Disengaged workers cost the U.S. economy $350 billion a year in lost productivity. Here's how the happiest companies boost morale and the bottom line."
4 January, 2013
news.yahoo.com
Work or Home? Americans Reveal Their Priority
"American workers say their personal lives won't get in the way of achieving their work goals this year nor will their jobs keep them from keeping their personal New Year's resolutions."
14 December, 2012
forbes.com
You Don't Take All Your Vacation, But You Still Want More. Why?
"It’s almost the end of the year and I realize I haven’t taken all of my 2012 vacation. I wish I could explain why. Partly it’s that Forbes is generous with longtime employees. I’ve been here long enough to get the maximum four weeks off. I know I’m lucky but I would also frankly love to have even more vacation time."
10 December, 2012
hr.blr.com
Employee turnover set to rise: What can HR do?
"Employee turnover may not seem like a top priority today since so many employees have been content simply having a job through the recession. With every passing month, however, more employees are feeling that the recession worries are no longer an obstacle. In fact, according to new research, around half of current employees plan to leave their job."
7 December, 2012
forbes.com
Block Facebook? It Could Hurt Your Bottom Line
"People really like Facebook . Really, really like Facebook. In fact, a survey a year ago by an Australian firm found that many people will interrupt any activity—including “intimate moments”—to check a Facebook update. So you can imagine how often your employees interrupt their work to log in to Facebook or otherwise spend time on the Internet."
26 November, 2012
marketwatch.com
5 job interview mistakes to avoid
"A failure to communicate may be one of the biggest mistakes job seekers are making these days, and mature workers may be struggling more than most."
20 Novemeber, 2012
moneyover55.about.com
Careers for Over 50 - Getting the Mature Worker Back to Work
"Finding a career over 50 can sound daunting, but you’re in luck. According to a recent Adecco Staffing US survey of hiring managers, “mature” workers (defined by this survey as workers 50 and older) are actually very attractive to companies, even more so than other generations."
20 November, 2012
chron.com
Not all managers hire by generation
"A recent survey on behalf of the staffing firm Adecco USA Inc. found hiring managers will hire those 50-plus years old, sometimes called Matures, over Millennials, who are 22 through 31 years old."
20 November, 2012
cio.com
How to Hire, Manage and Even Appreciate Millennial IT Workers
"A recent survey reveals that hiring managers are far more likely to hire IT pros from Generation-X or baby-boomers than they are to hire from the millennial generation. Find out what's behind this trend and why you have to learn to stop worrying and love millennials."
18 November, 2012
finance.yahoo.com
For President Obama, Creating Jobs Should Be Priority Number One
"This month, the American people re-elected President Barack Obama after an election season full of hundreds of campaign stops, numerous debates, and endless polls. It was an election characterized by many issues— the auto industry bailout, the war in Afghanistan, and healthcare, to name a few."
15 November, 2012
crainsnewyork.com
City's record job growth hits a wall
"Unemployment rate dips for third straight month, but job gains turned to losses as the private sector shed 5,700 positions. And that's before calculating the impact of Superstorm Sandy."
14 November, 2012
prnewswire.com
Over 1,500 Jobs Available In Louisville
"As the economy continues to recover and job opportunities become available, Adecco Staffing US continues to see job growth in a variety of industries. With Kentucky's unemployment rate dropping over a full point in the last year, Adecco is adding over 1,400 jobs for Louisville job seekers looking for flexible work throughout the holiday season and into 2013."
13 November, 2012
marketwatch.com
Where the jobs are for mature workers
"SAN FRANCISCO—Mature workers don’t have it easy in today’s labor market, but the inexorable force of demographics may be helping to loosen ageism’s hold on U.S. employers, opening up opportunities in more industries for job seekers whose faces reflect some years of experience."
12 November, 2012
newsday.com
Exec Suite: Adecco's William Rolack
"Diversity is a question not just of ethics but of bottom lines for William Rolack Sr., director of global marketplace diversity and inclusion at Adecco Group North America, a staffing and recruiting agency based in Melville. He said the company's diversity initiatives have generated $60 million worth of new business since 2009. Rolack joined Adecco in 2005, having worked in human resources at several..."
7 November, 2012
businessnewsdaily.com
Health Care Tops Business Leaders' Worries
"Businesses face many challenges, but leaders say none is bigger than providing health care benefits to their employees. In a new survey of senior executives, more than half listed health care benefits as the top challenge for their business. Among the other surveyed executives, 41 percent said compensation and salary are the top challenge."
6 November, 2012
hr.blr.com
Providing competitive healthcare, salary packages top business challenges for company leaders after election, says survey
"More than half of senior executives in the United States cite providing healthcare benefits to their employees as the greatest business challenge they face, according to a new survey by Adecco Staffing US. Furthermore, 35 percent of executives are holding back on hiring additional employees because of the passing of the recent healthcare reform act and price increases associated with it."
1 November, 2012
foxbusiness.com
(Video) Adecco Exec. on Jobs, Biggest Challenges to Business
"Adecco USA president Joyce Russell gives her outlook for jobs."
25 October, 2012
lowellsun.com
Report: Regional job growth lags
"BOSTON -- Greater Lowell added a modest 1,000 jobs, year over year, in September, according to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development."
22 October, 2012
reuters.com
Healthcare costs top U.S. executives' concerns - Adecco survey
"Oct 22 (Reuters) - U.S. corporate executives are more worried about providing healthcare benefits to their employees than about issues like wages, taxes or attracting qualified workers, according to a survey by the world's No. 1 staffing company, Adecco Group AG."
19 October, 2012
abusinessjournal.com
Jobless Rate in L.A. County Falls
"L.A. County’s jobs recovery picked up steam in September as the unemployment rate fell to 10.6 percent and 37,000 jobs were added to payrolls, according to state figures released Friday."
9 October, 2012
networkworld.com
Hiring preferences favor mature workers over Millennials: study
"Mature workers need more tech know-how, and Millennials need to improve their writing skills, hiring managers told Adecco Staffing"
6 October, 2012
nytimes.com
Assistants, Yes, but They Can Do It All
"THEIR titles vary: executive assistant, administrative assistant, the syllable-clipped “admin,” the classic secretary. Whatever you call them, these professionals continue to keep offices running as technology and budget cuts reshape their roles."
30 September, 2012
wsj.com
Keep Your Job Search Under Wraps
"Like an amateur poker player who twitches whenever holding a full house, people seeking to change jobs have 'tells' that cue co-workers and the boss into the fact."
28 September, 2012
forbes.com
How To Turn Your Temp Job Into A Permanent One
"When companies need short-term workers, (or if they just want to “try before they buy,”) they’ll hire temporary employees—also known as “temps,” consultants, freelancers or contractual workers."
26 September, 2012
money.usnews.com
4 Tips for Overcoming the Skills Gap
"Motivated job seekers and professionals could use the gap to their advantage."
24 September, 2012
huffingtonpost.com
Millennials' Biggest Interview Mistake Is 'Inappropriate Attire,' According To Hiring Managers
"Just because Mark Zuckerberg gets away with a hoodie and flip-flops doesn’t mean employers are OK with you dressing down for an interview."
24 September, 2012
forbes.com
Older Workers, There's Hope: Study Finds Employers Like You Better Than Millennials
"We keep hearing that older workers have a tough time landing new jobs. In a survey of 1,500 hiring managers that I wrote about last week, only 1% of respondents said it is easiest to place job-seekers in their 50s, as opposed to younger workers in their 20s, 30s and 40s."
27 August, 2012
foxbusiness.com
Adecco USA President: Employment Will Rise
"Adecco USA president Joyce Russell gives her outlook for the job market at the 2012 US Open."
17 August, 2012
labusinessjournal.com
Unemployment Rate Unchanged for L.A.
"L.A. County’s jobs recovery stalled in July as the unemployment rate remained unchanged from June and the county lost 44,000 payroll jobs as schools let out for the summer and overall hiring slowed, according to figures released Friday."
16 August, 2012
newsday.com
State: LI jobs growth continues, but slowly
"The pace of hiring on Long Island remained slow in July, the latest State Labor Department data show. The Island had 7,500 more jobs last month than a year earlier, one of the smallest increases this year, according to data released Thursday. In the first three months of the year, the Island averaged 19,800 more jobs, compared with a year ago. The local economy now has 1.254 million jobs, up from..."
6 August, 2012
espn.go.com
Most Olympic athletes face costly road
"When Angel Bovee, a female boxer who fought to get the sport included in the Olympics for the first time, reaches out to companies to help other Olympians get jobs, the companies often respond along the lines of 'Why would they need a job? Aren’t they millionaires?'"
3 August, 2012
money.cnn.com
July jobs report: Hiring picks up, unemployment rises
"NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Businesses stepped up their hiring in July, but the unemployment rate ticked higher anyway."
3 August, 2012
cortland.edu
Grad Student Takes Alternate Path to Olympics
"U.S. Olympians in London who are worried about paying their bills are depending on SUNY Cortland graduate student Angel Bovee, a retired women’s boxing champion who once lived out of her car to make ends meet."
26 July. 2012
today.com
Clipping nails, going barefoot and other office don'ts
"Lori Hong was never particularly fond of the co-worker in the next cubicle, but there was one thing that really put her over the edge."
24 July. 2012
latimes.com
The office guide to fashion suicide: flip-flops, shorts, hoodies
"If you're rolling into work wearing ripped jeans, strapless tops, a hoodie and flip-flops, know this: Your colleagues disapprove."
20 July, 2012
napavalleyregister.com
Local jobless rate bumped up in June
"Napa County’s unemployment rate inched up slightly in June, but this jobless indicator is still lower than in recent years, indicating a continuing economic recovery for the area."
2 July, 2012
nj.com
Staffing agencies see more hiring in Bergen County
"BERGEN COUNTY — Managers at staffing agencies report that the pace of hiring has increased over the last few months, a boost in employment that is expected to continue through the summer."
26 June, 2012
cnbc.com
Responding to the Skills Gap
"It is no secret that demand is high for skilled labor. Joyce Russell, Adecco Staffing USA and Andy Sieg, Bank of America, weigh in on hiring strategies for companies."
25 June, 2012
newspressnow.com
Some occupations still seeing growth
"Essence Stillman never has a problem finding a job. The jobs are out there, the St. Joseph woman said. It’s just a matter of selling yourself."
15 June, 2012
vcstar.com
Ventura County jobless rate holds steady in May
"Ventura County's unemployment rate stayed below 9 percent for the second consecutive month, according to data released Friday by the state Employment Development Department."
14 June, 2012
newsday.com
LI adds 9,100 jobs in May, says Labor Dept.
"The Long Island economy had 9,100 more jobs in May than it did a year ago, as the public sector added jobs for the first time in nine months, the state Labor Department said Thursday."
8 June. 2012
forbes.com
Dreams Vs. Debt: Older College Students Discuss The Value Of Going Back To School
"Sometimes good things are worth waiting for. But what if they’re expensive, like a college education?"
7 June, 2012
examiner.com
Ragnar Relay runs through Milwaukee this weekend
"What event started with one race in 2004 and now has 15 races in 2012 across 18 states with more than 80,000 runners? The Ragnar!"
20 May, 2012
wallstreetjournal.com
Networking Mistakes We Often Make
"Networking requires strategy, research and social grace. But as competition for jobs remains high, it's easy to fumble."
17 May, 2012
crainsnewyork.com
City's job gains in 2012 are best in 60 years
"New York City added 12,000 private-sector jobs in April, bringing this year's gain to 60,000, marking the best four months since the 1950s, data released Thursday show. Unemployment rate dips to 9.5%."
10 May, 2012
today.com
Want a job? You have 60 seconds to convince me
"Just as speed dating adds more stress to the search for a mate, speed interviewing is sure to make the job hunt more tense."
9 May, 2012
cnbc.com
How Far Some Parents Will Go to Get a Job - For Their Kids
"Remember when we were young, a million years ago, and we couldn't wait to leave home and strike out on our own?"
8 May, 2012
forbes.com
The Best Cities For Finding Employment Right Now
"With the employment picture finally perking up in some major metropolitan areas, job seekers might be tempted to limit their job search to the areas with the healthiest employment numbers. But low unemployment doesn’t always mean it’s the best place for finding a job."
8 May, 2012
wallstreetjournal.com
No Personal Calls on the Job? No Thanks
"Even in a tough job market, 23% of recent college graduates wouldn't take a post where they couldn't make or take personal phone calls, and 20% would reject a place that didn't let them check personal email, according to a new study from staffing firm Adecco Group North America."
4 May, 2012
money.cnn.com
April jobs report: Hiring slows, unemployment falls
"NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Hiring slowed in April and workers dropped out of the labor force in droves -- not a good sign for the job market going forward."
3 May, 2012
brazencareerist.com
Gen Y Still Depends on Mom & Dad More Than You Might Expect
"Graduating from college may be a symbol of transitioning into the real world, but new grads still depend heavily on Mom and Dad, a new survey shows."
20 April, 2012
baltimoresun.com
Maryland employers added 1,500 jobs in March
"Maryland employers added 1,500 jobs in March — thanks entirely to growth in the private sector — but the state's unemployment rate inched up as the pool of would-be workers expanded more rapidly."
19 April, 2012
newsday.com
Labor Dept.: LI job market strong in March
"The Long Island employment market, putting in its strongest showing so far this year, had 19,900 more jobs in March than it did a year ago, the state Labor Department said Thursday."
16 April, 2012
today.com
Job candidates' purgatory: multiple interviews per job
"Job seekers expect to have two or three interviews with an employer before they land a position. But 10 interviews?"
13 April, 2012
businessweek.com
Clean Your Messy Desk, Lest Ye Be Judged
"Matt Lucas works at a desk that’s covered with origami paper cranes made out of Black Jack gum wrappers. There are probably over 150 of them, collecting under his computer monitor and spilling out all over the place."
9 April, 2012
businessweek.com
U.S. Employment Growth Seen Rebounding From Slump
"The March setback in hiring will prove temporary as the U.S. economy, in its third year of expansion, now is better equipped to overcome a slowdown in Europe and rising fuel costs, economists said."
6 April, 2012
nytimes.com
After a Winter of Strong Gains, Job Growth Ebbs
"Although signs pointed to a strengthening economy earlier this year, the jobs report on Friday came with a message: don’t get ahead of yourself."
6 April, 2012
cnbc.com
Temp Work Best Way to Get a Permanent Job?
"Tig Gilliam, Adecco Group North America CEO, says the best way to find a permanent job is by taking a temporary position. The "temp indicator" is still a good way to look at the economy. With CNBC's Steve Liesman and Rebecca Patterson, JPMorgan Asset Management, Institutional. Also..."
21 March, 2012
foxbusiness.com
Employees Judged By Office Cleanliness
"Employees wanting to make a good impression on their peers should do some spring cleaning around the office, new research shows."
9 March, 2012
cnbc.com
(Video) Who's Hiring Now?
"Tig Gilliam, Adecco Group North America CEO, shares his view on the labor market now."
9 March, 2012
cnn.com
February jobs report: Unemployment holds amid solid hiring
"NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Hiring remained strong in February, fueling optimism about the recovery."
9 March, 2012
nytimes.com
U.S. Extends Its Run of Strong Job Growth Another Month
"After a stretch of economic expansion so weak that Main Street struggled to detect any improvement, three consecutive months of solid employment growth have begun to lift the mood of consumers and the unemployed."
2 March. 2012
thestreet.com
What Employers Will Ask Your References
" Some job hunters may view the reference-checking process as an afterthought, at least compared with the effort that goes into creating their resume and cover letter. But according to several career experts we interviewed, having a strong set of professional contacts who can vouch for a candidate can be the deciding factor in whether they get hired."
1 March, 2012
forbes.com
60% Of College Grads Can't Find Work In Their Field. Is A Management Degree The Answer?
"Sixty percent of U.S. college graduates cannot find a full-time job in their chosen profession, according to job placement firm Adecco. Dubbed ‘Generation Jobless’, college graduates ages 24 and younger face an uncertain job future that, even with improving employment numbers, is only going to get more difficult if we continue to turn out graduates without what an Apple exec described as 'the skills we need.'"
27 February, 2012
thestreet.com
Is There a Bad Day of the Week to Apply for Jobs?
"There's no question timing is key to landing the right position, but some job hunters may focus a little too much on figuring out the perfect moment to send in an application. The truth, according to two recruiting experts, is that there is no bad time to apply for a job unless you wait too long."
22 February, 2012
wxyz.com
Do you have a bad boss? Here's help handling him or her
"Almost everyone has to answer to a boss. It can be a challenge, even when you have a good boss. After all, according to a survey by Adecco USA, one out of three employees thinks they are smarter than their boss."
22 February, 2012
bgnews.com
Career Center helps students prepare for job search
"With a slight drop in national unemployment, local job services and the Career Center on campus are better helping Bowling Green citizens and University students pursue careers."
13 February, 2012
mainstreet.com
Career Q&A: Is It Bad to Be the First to Apply for a Job?
"Q: Is it better or worse to be the first person to apply for a job after it gets posted? A: As a general rule, it’s typically a disadvantage to be one of the last to apply for a job because the longer you wait, the better the chances are that the position will be filled."
6 February, 2012
usatoday.com
Sometimes the grass isn't greener on the other side
"You know what they say about jumping from the frying pan into the fire. Ouch"
5 February, 2012
about.com
6 Tips to Speed Up Hiring
"In any job market – but perhaps never more than in today’s workforce - top talent can come and go in the blink of an eye. Based on the pace needed to secure these top performers, you could make the assumption that the majority of companies are nimble and poised to react quickly and efficiently to ensure they get available top talent."
3 February, 2012
cnn.com
January jobs report: Hiring ramps up, unemployment falls
"American employers substantially stepped up their hiring in January, bringing the unemployment rate down for the fifth month in a row."
30 January, 2012
huffingtonpost.com
Roughly A Third Of U.S. Workers Netted A Pay Raise Last Year: Report
"Incomes in America barely rose last year, and that's in part a result of companies deciding against doling out extra bucks if possible."
23 January, 2012
usatoday.com
More workers moving for out-of-state jobs
"A modestly growing number of Americans are moving out of state to get a job, a development that could cut unemployment and better match workers with positions, staffing officials and reports say."
19 January, 2012
usanews.com
6 Careers to Watch in 2012
"For many people, the new year sparks fresh interest in finding a new job. Some are just looking to switch workplaces, but others are hoping to start or change careers. So where are the jobs?"
10 January, 2012
usatoday.com
2012 job market brightens, but unemployment won't fall fast
"After nearly three years of unemployment, David Mote will be back at work next week, overseeing construction of a medical school building in Dothan, Ala."
9 January, 2012
bloomberg.com
More U.S. Part-Timers Find Full-Time Jobs
"More Americans are moving from part- time to full-time jobs, adding to evidence a strengthening labor market will bolster household confidence and spending."
7 January, 2012
foxnews.com
Will New Unemployment Numbers Impact Wall St?
"Unemployment down to 8.5%, but will it help your IRA?"
6 January, 2012
foxbusiness.com
Adecco North America CEO: Continued Jobs Improvement in 2012
"Adecco Group North America CEO Tig Gilliam argues the current trend in job creation will continue."
12 December, 2011
wallstreetjournal.com
Adecco Expects Temps Are Here to Stay as Hiring Revives
"Tig Gilliam says there are plenty of opportunities right now for a professional staffing company, despite the tough job market."
14 December, 2011
usatoday.com
Gadgets make office party antics even riskier
"Workplace fêtes are on the rise this year, according to several new studies. And with the increased revelry comes more opportunities for partygoer actions — from silly to truly embarrassing — to spread via e-mail, social media and blogs."
2 December, 2012
politico.com
Unemployment rate drops to 8.6 percent
"The unemployment rate surprisingly dropped to 8.6 percent in November — the lowest in two-and-a-half years — as the country’s long-stalled economy flashed new signs of strength amid uneasiness about a broader global downturn."
2 December, 2011
cnbc.com
Retail Employment is Strong Across the Board: Expert
"Kathy Kane, SVP and head of Talent Management at Adecco, told CNBC, "we are seeing retail employment strong across the board, all the way from the big bucks discounters to the..."
30 November. 2011
cnn.com
Americans to forfeit $34.3 billion in vacation days
"There's still a month to go before the end of the year, but most Americans will let their last remaining vacation days go unused."
2 December, 2011
foxnews.com
Are Certain Jobs Recession Proof?
"Hot demand for skill set jobs"
2 December, 2011
thestreet.com
Great Jobs Report, But Temp Workers Come First
"Tig Gillilam, CEO of Adecco said the November jobs report is a good one, but companies are still using temporkers and ocntract labor before committing to full time workers."
17 November, 2011
azpm.org
Jobs Growing in Arizona, but at Snail's Pace
"The pace of job growth in Arizona has finally surpassed the national pace, after lagging it for the last four years. But job creation has slowed considerably in the state, mirroring the national trend, a state economist says."
17 November, 2011
usnews.com
Larger Temporary Workforce Could Be New Normal
"Since the end of the recession, 54 percent of new jobs created have been temp work."
21 October, 2011
bizjournals.com
Houston gains government jobs in September
"Houston gained a net 12,500 jobs in September as the government sector ramped up for the school year and the leisure and hospitality sector shrank staffs as summer ended."
4 November, 2011
reuters.com
Analysis: Temp staffing hints at moderate job gains
"Steady demand for U.S. temporary workers, a leading indicator of wider employment trends, suggests an acceleration in new jobs is still not in the cards."
4 November, 2011
bizjournals.com
Top of the List: Temporary Staffing Agencies
"This week’s Charlotte Business Journal lists the area’s largest temporary staffing agencies, ranked by average number of temps placed per week. Adecco is new to the list this year and ranks at the top, with 1,720 temps placed per week by area offices."
5 November, 2011
cbsnews.com
What can be done for economy?
"Rebecca Jarvis talks with Tig Gilliam, Katia Beauchamp, and Frank Sorrentino about how businesses are coping with the economy the way it is and whether they will start hiring again."
4 November, 2011
washingtonpost.com
Unemployment dips to 9 percent, but public-sector cuts drag down overall job growth
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"As politicians in Washington debate how to shrink the size of government, their counterparts in statehouses have actually been doing it. Public-sector jobs now account for the smallest share of the nation’s employment since the 2008 financial crisis, according to new data released Friday."
7 October, 2011
cnbc.com
Who is Hiring Now?
"Umemployment held steady at 9.1% in September for the third straight month. Discussing what hiring managers are looking for as they fill available spots, with Tig Gilliam, Adecco Group North America CEO."
October, 2011
cnn.com
The great government job purge
"Adecco's Tig Gilliam talks to CNN Money about the government job purge."
10 October, 2011
cnbc.com
'Old-Fashioned' Values Key To Corporate Success For Women
"Most stories about women in the workplace always include how hard it is for women to make it to the top."
10 Octover, 2011
prnewswire.com
Majority of American Workers Wouldn't Change a Thing About Their Boss, According to Adecco Survey
"As the jobless rate continues to hover around 9 percent and the economy struggles to improve, American workers indicate their relationship with their boss is strong and positive. Seventy-eight percent of employed Americans feel their boss would "go to bat" for them if their job were on the line."
4 October, 2011
thestreet.com
Most Awkward Office Discussion: Relationships
"Most workers have no problem discussing their careers or even their salaries with a boss, but when it comes to talking about romantic relationships, things get awkward."
17 October, 2011
cnbc.com
Wall Street Celebrates Boss Day
"CNBC's Jane Wells has the details on what employers really think of their bosses."
17 October, 2011
foxbusiness.com
Happy National Boss Day: Most Taboo Workplace Topics
"President Obama may be commander-in-chief of the United States, but what would it be like to have him as the boss in your office? According to a recent survey, many Americans wouldn't mind."
17 October, 2011
cnbc.com
In Honor of National Boss Day - Here's What We Really Think of Them
"To all you job creators, thank you! To those of you who pay us, bless you! To those who manage us, tell us what to do, berate us, make us miserable...um...keep it up!!"
26 September, 2011
today.com
Long-term jobless face issue with references
"Unemployed candidates need to get creative in landing work"
28 September, 2011
cnn.com
9 hard-to-fill jobs
"A list of 9 hard to fill jobs"
7 October, 2011
cnn.com
September jobs report: Hiring gains momentum
"Hiring was stronger than expected in September, a rare piece of good news amid growing worries of a weakening U.S. economy."
2 October, 2011
nj.com
A negative job review can be a step to the positive
"Early in her career, management consultant Denise Altman found herself on the receiving end of a less-than-positive performance review, with no salary increase."
22 September, 2011
mlive.com
Magic Johnson in Metro Detroit: 'It devastated me that we lost so many jobs' in Michigan (video)
"NBA Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson said being in Metro Detroit Thursday was one of the most rewarding parts of his life."
5 September, 2011
foxnews.com
Employers Cautious But Not In Retreat On Labor Day 2011
"In good times and bad, and especially when there’s a bit of both in the economy, just as there is now, the engagement of temporary and contract workers in the marketplace can be a telling indicator about the direction the economy is headed."
6 September, 2011
fortune.com
Billie Jean King's surprising secret to success
"What is the No. 1 trait that has led to your success? Warren Buffett’s is focus—according to Alice Schroeder, author of the Buffett bio Snowball, who spoke, as I did, at a corporate event at the U.S. Open last week."
21 August, 2011
wallstreetjournal.com
For Many Seniors, There May Be No Retirement
"When Angela Gregor's mother became ill and needed long-term care in the 1990s, Ms. Gregor tapped her individual retirement account for funds and stopped making contributions. Then came the tumultuous stock-market ups and downs of the past decade, dealing the IRA another blow."
15 August, 2011
cnbc.com
Career Reinvention Rules of the Road
"Thinking about scrapping it all to start a goat cheese farm in Maine? Even if you just want to switch jobs at your company, career change can be daunting."
18 August, 2011
FOX23 (KOKI-TV)
Adecco Win4Youth Tulsa
News caster visits Adecco during a charity drive
5 August, 2011
msnbc.com
No double dip, but economy's stuck in low gear
"Jobs data better than expected, but government has few options to do more"
5 August, 2011
cnn.com
July jobs report: Hiring picks up
"The job market strengthened in July, a welcome piece of good news that sharply contrasted other recent data pointing toward an economic slowdown."
5 August, 2011
nytimes.com
U.S. Posts Stronger Job Growth in July
"The United States economy continues on a wobbly course, but there was a momentary sigh of relief on Friday as the government reported that employers added 117,000 jobs last month, slightly more than expected."
2 August, 2011
cnn.com
Debt ceiling deal won't restart hiring
"The deal to raise the debt ceiling may remove the risk of a 2008-like meltdown in financial markets that had made employers very nervous in recent months."
27 July, 2011
staffingindustry.com
Social media arrives, but referrals and job boards stay strong
"Recruiters are dealing with a whole new world. And with apologies to Aldous Huxley, it’s more social than brave. Like it or not, social media sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn are starting to shake up recruiting. Facebook boasts more than 500 million active users, while LinkedIn has more than 100 million members. As a result, savvy staffing firms are creating company Facebook pages or tweeting to attract top-notch candidates."
nbcnews.com
Are Flip Flops an Office Flap?
"Nightly News' Brian Williams looks into U.S. office attire trends"
22 July, 2011
bizjournals.com
The Tricks of Summer Styling
"A massive heat wave is spreading across the country, but that doesn’t mean that it’s OK to break out those flip-flops, ditch that business-professional suit, and forget that your appearance still matters to your boss, your clients, and your coworkers."
4 June, 2011
nytimes.com
Between College and That First Job
"Q. You’ve just graduated from college but couldn’t find a job or internship in advance — so you are moving back in with your parents. Can you take some time off before restarting your job search?"
13 July 2011
reuters.com
Flip-flops Number One "don't" for summer work attire: survey
"Flip-flops are the Number One "don't" when it comes to summer work attire, with miniskirts coming in second, and strapless tops third, a national U.S. workplace outlook survey found."
5 July, 2011
usatoday.com
Jobs in post-recession USA demand multiple skills
"At a General Motors plant here, transmission assembly looks a lot like musical chairs."
15 June, 2011
nbcnews.com
In tough times, many see night shift in new light
"Odd shifts provide perks like more money; way to save on child care"
16 June, 2011
newsday.com
State notes first LI job losses in a year
"Long Island lost nearly 5,000 jobs last month, the first decline in a year, largely because of cutbacks in federal and local government employment, state Labor Department data released Thursday show."
8 July, 2011
usnews.com
How to Survive When You Hate Your Job
"Expert advice on how to improve your experience and your relationships at work."
8 July, 2011
washingtonpost.com
Don't Let a Recruiter Paint an Artificial Picture in Your Resume
"Resumes -- what are the criteria you use to figure out who provides good advice/services and who is just blowing smoke? I keep hearing variations on, "you won't recognize yourself when I'm done with you." That is NOT helpful. More polish is what I want. Faking is not."
29 June, 2009
businessmanagementdaily.com
8 keys to negotiating severance
"Sooner, rather than later, might be the time to think about possibly needing to negotiate a severance package, if you don’t have one."
10 June, 2009
forbes.com
When They Require Experience And You Have None
"It’s a refrain new college graduates hear from prospective employers all the time: “You don’t have enough experience.” But how do you get experience if you don’t have any?"