Competitive staffing and recruiting firms commonly provide the talented professionals they represent with the opportunity to continue learning through training programs and industry-specific seminars. But not all staffing and recruiting firms are created equal. In fact, according to Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2020 North America Temporary Worker Survey, when asked if they agree with the following …
Is the Staffing Agency You Work with Providing You with Training Programs or Opportunities to Learn? They Should Be.
Is the Staffing Agency You Work with Providing You with Training Programs or Opportunities to Learn? They Should Be.:
InformationWeek 2020 IT Salary Report: “It’s a good time to be an IT pro.”
While the national unemployment rate nationwide hovers below four percent, the unemployment rate in the IT sector is estimated to be about half of that, at less than two percent. It continues to be a good time to be an IT pro – a generally accepted belief that InformationWeek recently corroborated in their 2020 IT …
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In Honor of President’s Day: Leadership Quotes to Live By
Great leadership is timeless. So, too, are the great quotes about leadership by U.S. presidents throughout history. In a day and age where everyone is seeking meaning and a higher purpose in the work they do, sometimes the best place to look is to some of the greatest presidents throughout our nation’s history and the …
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Are you still interviewing like it’s the 1960s?
In the year 1960, 85 percent of Americans were employed by companies. Fast forward to today and 40 percent of the total global workforce is now made up of the gig economy. By 2023, 52 percent of people expect to be participating in the gig economy. People are no longer overwhelmingly interested in working full-time …
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Creating a Successful Multi-Generational Workplace
According to the Pew Research Center, Millennials account for more than half of all employees in the U.S., and they will comprise 75 percent of the global workforce by 2025. This, coupled with the fact that Baby Boomers are working longer and Gen Z is now starting to enter the workforce, and we now have …
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California’s Gig-Work Law, AB5: What You Need to Know Now
A recent article in the San Francisco Chronicle detailed the landmark gig-work law, AB5, which took effect on January 1, 2020. From the comment section of this one particular article, to social media (just search #AB5), to demonstrations to activist rallies – AB5 has certainly started the New Year off with a bang. While the …
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5 Recruitment Trends to Know in 2020
As the great Bob Dylan once said, “The Times They Are A-Changin’.” And nothing could be truer when it comes to recruiting in 2020. In addition to the rise and sophistication of HR technology, including AI-powered skills assessment, sourcing and recruiting, candidates are expecting a highly personalized experience when it comes to their job search. …
Are You Thinking About a Career Change? Read These 12 Quotes to Stay Inspired
We get it: Change is scary. And the beginning of the year can be a challenge for many reasons. The post-holiday blues get a lot of people feeling like they’re in a funk. Depending on where you live, this time of year can also mean bad weather, cold temperatures and less daylight (although, the days …
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