Unemployment. For many people today, this word elicits a plethora of emotions. Most Americans have been impacted by unemployment, whether personally or by witnessing a family member or friend struggling to find a new job. But today, I’d like to offer encouragement for those individuals who are currently wrestling with the stigma of this word.
Adecco recently released the results of their Mature Worker Survey, and despite what the name suggests, the respondents were actually hiring managers answering questions about their perceptions of mature and Millennial workers. There are some interesting results that give pause for thought. Key findings include:
Infographics (information graphics) is the display of information in such a way that it can be easily understood at a glance. They are becoming more and more popular and for good reason; because they work! They convey information in a way that makes it more accessible to many people. Courtesy of Staffing Talk, we bring […]
Are recruiters obsolete and staffing firms’ days numbered? Will technology completely replace what my firm and my colleagues do for our clients and contractors? If you Google these questions you’ll get plenty of opinions: our demise has been predicted for more than a decade and just as vociferously denied as well. The defenders point out […]
I would like to share a positive story about MBE to MBE spend with the hopes of inspiring other companies to support Diversity spend as well. A company does not necessarily need a Tier 2 program to support Minority Businesses. We have to remember that every bit helps.
Every year ATR employees, families, and friends come together to raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night walk. The event helps raise money and awareness for those battling blood cancers. This year’s walk took place on October 20th at Discovery Meadow, just adjacent to the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose. […]
In Staffing Industry Review’s December 2012 edition, the “Straight Talk from the Customer” was an article about rate benchmarking and “beating the market” to achieve significant cost savings. While I don’t doubt that this has worked for the author as he states, I’d like to offer a few counterpoints to highlight some concerns that I […]
It’s a new year and hope springs eternal. Hope for health, happiness, and perhaps a new job. Finding that new job, however, can be a daunting task. But nail down the fundamentals of a good job search and your pursuit will be easier and more productive. 1. Resume The foundation of any job search is […]
The holiday season brings with it a flurry of activities: so many different faith and family traditions coincide at this time of year. Amidst the holiday bustle though, the closing of one year and the anticipation for the next also provokes reflection. We look back at our accomplishments, and mistakes; the moments of great joy, […]