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How to Become a Six-Figure-Earning Freelancer

Moonlighting

million in 2011 to 3.3 Small businesses are hiring more freelancers as well, with their expenditures on contractors rising 73 percent from 2011 to 2016, according to IRS data. Instead, they are choosing the freelance life because of the high-compensation, work-life balance, and control they get from independent careers.

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Eight Killer Staffing Resolutions For 2012

Staffing Talk

This includes competitive compensation. “My Candidates in today’s market are not looking to make lateral moves in terms of compensation.”. * In January 2011, the firm started Palo Alto Staffing Technology to focus on software development positions. Build a social media presence.

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6 Intriguing Pieces of Recruitment News – 26th January 2015

Social Talent

And it’s vitally important that all tech recruiters sit up and take note, as the findings of this research will “ help you set salary ranges for specific tech positions, identify which skills require premium compensation and hire in-demand tech candidates with a solid negotiation pla n”. Recruiters, you should feel ashamed!

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2012 Social Recruiting Survey Part 1: In 5 Years Social Recruiting Becomes Nearly Universal

Jobvite

We took a look at the rise of social recruiting over time, and adoption has reached an all-time high. When we started polling human resources and recruitment professionals in 2008, roughly three out of four (78%) used social media. 2/3 of recruiters now use Facebook, a jump of eleven points from 55% in 2011.

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Staffing News Of The Day, September 18, 2012

Staffing Talk

Employees say access to Facebook and other social media at work is a recruitment drawcard. Gen-Yers value meaningful work over compensation & benefits: poll. New Study: Long-Term Unemployment Viewed By Hiring Companies As Worse Than A Criminal Record. Herald Sun]. Alert Over Internet Explorer Security Breach. Orange News].

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Staffing News Of The Day, January 19, 2012

Staffing Talk

There were 549,688 initial claims in the comparable week in 2011. In cases nationwide, litigants are asking courts to grant unfettered access to other parties’ Facebook or other social media accounts. The Department of Labor]. TalentFusion Promotes Kevin Huston to SVP. Boston City Biz List]. Examiner]. mondaq].

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Staffing News Of The Day, February 1, 2012

Staffing Talk

The app also includes a salary calculator that gives mobile users access to compensation information that can be customized by job title and geography. Wilson Human Capital Group (WilsonHCG) announced it closed 2011 with an overall revenue growth of 82%. Strategic Staffing Solutions posts $220 million revenue in 2011.