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Adecco North America CEO Tig Gilliam details the December 2011 Workplace Economy Report, which shows the economy is continuing to gain momentum in jobs recovery. TPI Staffing surprised its staff by presenting this thank-you video at the company’s annual luncheon. medGadget]. Joseph Butler is named CEO of ApTask. [PR CIO Insight].
A survey by IT staffing company , Robert Half Technology , of 1,400 CIOs across the United States found that more than half are predicting that real-time collaboration technologies such as Jive and SharePoint will surpass email as the chief form of internal communications in the next five years. Fierce Content Management]. Market Watch].
As of June 30, 2011, there were 3.1 FlexRN had an unannounced on-site review to earn recertification from the Joint Commission for Health Care Staffing Services (HCSS). Well, you may just be in support of the Workforce Fairness and Tax Relief Act of 2011 found here. Leverage LLC staffing firm owner, Gary V.
Penmac Staffing Inc. a Delafield provider of video interviewing technology , has raised $3 million in a funding round led by Baird Venture Partners. TV execs turn to Central Casting, the staffing company that’s been L.A.’s What experiences have you had in your staffing office? 31, according to a news release. Bloomberg].
“The state never picks up the check,” said Kim Fettig of Ameritemp Staffing , a Grand Rapids temp agency. Barton Associates announces a strong close to 2011 and prepares to meet increased 2012 demand in the Hospitalist locum tenens industry. [PR Bonnie Burke, co-owner of Shore Staffing Inc., What are your thoughts?
Above graphic: Metropolitan area employment in June 2011. Staffing Talk has learned that those jobs do NOT currently exist. There is no better feeling than to be able to call someone who has been out of work and tell them they will be able to collect a pay check again ,” said Doug Bryson, co-owner and president of Spearhead Staffing.
The Select Family of Staffing Companies, one of the 10 largest staffing firms in the U.S., Select Staffing’s principal lender eventually sold its debt and it wound up spread among what the CEO estimated to be “about 100 hedge funds.” ” Staffing Talk has a call in to the company requesting an interview.
“ National Staffing Employee Week is a salute to the important and talented temporary and contract employees who make vital contributions to the nation’s work force and economy,” said Julie Tappero, president, of West Sound Workforce. Share your staffing stories with us at guest@staffingtalk.com [Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal].
One in four lawyers interviewed for the quarterly Robert Half Legal Hiring Index plans to add legal staff in the next three months, while just 1 percent plan reductions in personnel. Mestel & Company and Hire Counsel, both founded by attorney Lynn Mestel, become the first legal recruiting and staffing agencies to be employee owned.
For example, as 2012 dawns, some staffing firms are still struggling to work their way out of the recession — while others say business is booming. They also show the client how well they are holding up their end of the search: Has the client made all of their weekly update meetings with the staffing firm? Compete on more than price.
American Staffing Association has notified many honors recipients who are scheduled to be acknowledged at their national conference Oct. Are you excited for Staffing World? Volt Workforce Solutions earned and will be honored with the 2011 ASA Staffing VOICE Crystal Communications Award. Washington Times]. SYS-CON Media].
In an effort to help veterans find work more quickly , the Remedy Intelligent Staffing offices in Gainesville and Ocala, Florida are offering a free video interview service to job seekers who served in the military. Quest Staffing Solutions offers some advice on drawing the line between social and professional. EmailWire].
In what ways are you connecting with the workforce and engaging internal and external employees with your staffing company? [PR Are unions using a temporary staffing services but aren’t disclosing information about it? In your opinion, how large does a study need to be in the staffing industry to really have a good hold on things? [K-Star].
31 and will be available to the first 25 participants at Lloyd Staffing’s headquarters (445 Broadhollow Road, Suite 119 in Melville, NY). Five years running, a World-Class Franchisor : Congratulations Spherion Staffing Franchise Division! [PR Greg Mabry announced as Link Staffing’s Chief Financial Officer. 10 – Aug.
How staffing companies can improve their employer brand in the social media age. Approximately one in three (31 percent) lawyers interviewed for the quarterly Robert Half Legal Hiring Index plans to add legal staff in the first quarter of 2012, while 4 percent plan reductions in personnel. Market Watch]. Market Watch]. Recruiter].
Maryland, New York, and Colorado post biggest gains in staffing jobs from 2011 to 2012 , while Indiana, Ohio, and Nevada post the biggest losses [Staffing Industry Analysts]. Maryland staffing firm must pay $150k for submitting false claims to Medicaid [Staffing Industry Analysts].
The American Staffing Association has offered FREE ASAPro Webinars: The Art and Process of the Conscious and Powerful Interview, How to Never Negotiate Direct Hire Fees Again, and Recruiting in the Cloud. Arcadia is continuing to look for a buyer for its staffing businesses, as it has unsuccessfully for the past year.
Shawn Poole, CEO of Employ Bridge which is the parent company to Staffing Solutions , stated that their trust was compromised when a landlord improperly disposed of sensitive files without the company’s permission. Gary Giordano Interview : What Happened in Aruba? ABC Video Interview. World’s Top Interview Questions.
Temporary and contract hiring to increase in 201 2, according to CareerBuilder survey – CareerBuilder releases list of top staffing job titles, showing range of industries and skill levels. The Sacramento Bee]. The Collins Center was selected as the recruiting firm to lead the search for Burlington’s next town administrator.
The report states that the amount of independent workers has grown 62% since 2011 and many have skills that are tough to find. ” This List of Interview Snafus May Shock You. According to CareerBuilder, about 49% of employers can tell within five minutes of an interview if a candidate is suitable for a role.
I had the chance to interview Doug Berg the creator of Jobs2web and ZAPinfo. I was a huge fan of his first tool Jobs2web back in 2011 which allowed users to track job applications through social media. It connects ATS+CRM+Screening Software+Video Interviewing altogether. Over time, I grew that agency to over a 100 person staff.
” Over the weekend the New York Times published this stor y featuring interviews with contractors, government officials, insurance executives and consumer advocates, all talking about the troubles. BuzzFeed also posted this piece detailing how “Healthcare.gov imperils ObamaCare.”
According to a 2012 survey by OfficeTeam, in 2011 only 1% of respondents said they used video “very often,” but a year later that figure jumped to 53% and 13% expect to increase their usage in the next three years. It is the last example that troubles me: the idea of recording answers in a one-sided “interview.”.
“The credits are available via the Vow to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 (www.doleta.gov/business/incentives/opptax/), which President Obama signed into law on November 21, 2011. ” I spoke to another National Guard member, Spec. Richard Tavarez, who already has a job.
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Of course we love to write great content around the staffing industry on a daily basis here at Staffing Talk. As a result, we always have our ears to the ground – and the chat rooms – checking out the noise around the staffing industry. Staffing is Staffing is Staffing. She has purple hair!
Home Depot Rolls Out Self-Scheduling for Interviews. Applicants for the 80K open roles at Home Depot will be able to schedule their interview themselves. The apps, Mobile Apply and Text-to-Apply have had 80% of Home Depot applicants utilize them for interview scheduling, and since implemented, candidate numbers have increased by 50%.
(Originally posted 12/27/2011, updated 6/16/2016) Businesses are always looking for opportunities to become more efficient. Many recruiters are making the hiring process easier by video interviewing contract candidates. The post Pros and Cons of Video Interviewing Contract Candidates appeared first on Top Echelon.
Research from Bersin by Deloitte Talent Acquisition Factbook 2015 reports that it takes “an average of 52 days to fill an open position, up from 48 days in 2011”. Avoid interviewing people who don’t meet the requirements of the position to speed things up. says Hsieh in the interview. Europe and Australia.
For the ninth consecutive year, Robert Half International has launched its suit drive that provides professional, interview-appropriate clothing to disadvantaged workers. Donations of clean, interview-appropriate clothing are accepted at local offices of Robert Half or at participating local charities.
That’s what Hartwig & Bond (2011) examine as they drill down and take a critical look at dozens of studies. But what if a candidate is merely nervous, or doesn’t interview particularly well, or is thoughtful about their answers? Multiple studies show hit rates for detecting lies runs right around 54%.
So at the risk of making it seem like this is Self Help Friday at Staffing Talk, here’s my post. In fact, as I look at most of the web copy and other pieces of content much of it dates back to June and July of 2011. Do you have a desire to start your own staffing agency? Not exactly the same, but similar!
But in 2011, New Jersey went to bat for the long-term unemployed, scrapping the unfair practice by charging fines to companies or employment agencies who state (or imply) they don’t want anything to do with Joe-the-Unemployed. The practice has been well documented. How’s that for bad blood with your future boss?).
Drawing on research and interviews with people as varied as children’s book illustrator LeUyen Pham, productivity expert David Allen, fitness personality Chalene Johnson, and former race car driver Sarah Fisher, Vanderkam says successful people employ certain daily practices to make sure their work hours count. .”
What are some of the consequences of candidates having a negative experience with an employer, recruiter, or staffing agency during the hiring process? Staffing agencies in particular need to do a better job of setting expectations. What can recruiters and staffing agencies do to improve the candidate experience?
Through hard work and dedication The Vixen has become an influential member of Chicago's gay community interviewed by many publications for her unique style and outspoken viewpoint. After turning 21, her athletic performance style quickly gained her attention in the Chicago drag scene.
In a 2011 Software Advice study that surveyed 4,633 random job seekers, 48% had used Glassdoor at some point in their job search. If online reviews say your organization lacks career advancement, don’t just talk like the car salesman” says Bob Corlett , president of Staffing Advisors.
What are some of the consequences of candidates having a negative experience with an employer, recruiter, or staffing agency during the hiring process? Staffing agencies in particular need to do a better job of setting expectations. What can recruiters and staffing agencies do to improve the candidate experience?
During a job interview, your goal is to sell yourself. To accomplish this, you must first persuade the interviewer that you are qualified for the position, that you will bring value to the company, and that you have the type of personality that meshes well with others. They’d just like to meet you in person and get to know you better.
Mobile internet has grown 504% in daily media consumption since 2011. With 90% of job seekers using their smartphones to hunt for their dream job (and 79% using social media), mobile recruiting represents a significant and growing opportunity for staffing professionals to connect with candidates. The bottom line?
INTERVIEW: Adecco Prepared For European Recession –CEO. Only 29 percent of Silicon Valley firms added a new director in 2011, compared to 50 percent in 2008. Elizabeth Tricerri, 50, joined TTS Staffing firm as controller. Eastridge and Green Talent Staffing partner with Soitec for San Diego Solar Power Initiative.
Resfly announces a new video interview feature allowing hiring managers to screen their candidates via webcam as they apply to jobs. [PR What books have influenced you in your staffing career and in life? ODesk said it has hired Thomas Layton as its new executive chairman. Don’t. TriNet HR Blog]. OMEGA HR Solutions].
but also to count, or recount as it were, the Top 10 Staffing Talk stories of 2011. A Staffing Talk writer called the company and had an actual conversation with someone about the services they offer. “We It’s also a good time to thank you for your readership and support of this site. Or so they claim on their website.
“ Video interviews will be the norm in three years.” He has interviewed lots of times, in lots of different ways, ranging from a typical one-on-one with a hiring manager to group interviews with senior management. A week or so ago, he was asked to interview for a position via video. What’s your take on this?
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