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Archive: 2013

May 24, 2013 Read time: 1 minutes

Employee engagement can lead to happier staff and an increase in productivity. HR administrations continually seek out techniques for improving company culture, and a recent survey found social media can be an effective tool for building a sense of community among the workforce.In April, the 2013 Towers Watson Change and Communication ROI Survey asked 290…

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May 23, 2013 Read time: 1 minutes

The employment of short-term employees increased due to recent economic improvements, as more companies utilize temporary workers for their advanced skill set and to fill gaps in permanent staffing. With the boost in contingent employees in the workforce, it is only natural that many of them will be taken on full-time by their employers. Recent research from…

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May 23, 2013 Read time: 1 minutes

The staffing industry continues to see competition between agencies, according to a new report. Employing temporary employees are on the rise throughout the country, but firms in the information technology industry are growing faster than their counterparts due to the increasing need for IT contractors. The 2013 TechServe Alliance Operating Practices Report found the demand for contingent…

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May 22, 2013 Read time: 1 minutes

A company's culture can say a lot to job candidates and many can tell right from the beginning of recruitment if the position will be a good fit. Strong job seekers might turn away from accepting an offer of employment after seeing negativity about the company online or during the in-person interview. HR administrations should…

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May 21, 2013 Read time: 1 minutes

Human resource departments continually seek new platforms to recruit strong employees. Social media offers a plethora of options for recruiters and is rising in prominence as a talent acquisition tool due to its affordability and ease of use. Employing just a few tips when utilizing networking sites for recruitment can assist HR administrations in finding…

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May 21, 2013 Read time: 1 minutes

Payroll services saw a rise in the number of new employees in April.The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported unemployment has dropped 0.4 percent since January, bringing the rate to 7.5 percent in April, the lowest since December 2008. The month saw stronger gains than economists previously expected. Reuters reports economists estimated 145,000 jobs would be…

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May 21, 2013 Read time: 1 minutes

CareerBuilder's annual Summer Jobs Forecast is out and the number of employers planning to hire temporary workers is up. The survey, conducted online by Harris Interactive from February to March 2013, found 29 percent of employers will increase staff this summer. Although 2012 saw 29 percent as well, the number of employers looking to employ short-term…

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May 20, 2013 Read time: 1 minutes

Talented job candidates are ready for any question a recruiter throws at them. From how they handled a difficult situation to the dreaded "tell me about yourself," interviewees who prepare for the meeting are often in top form when it comes to providing information about themselves. HR administrations in the process of recruiting new hires should…

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May 17, 2013 Read time: 1 minutes

HR outsourcing services may see an increase in the amount of temporary employees being requested from businesses across the country. A recent survey of U.S. chief information officers (CIOs) by Harvey Nash, an information technology staffing firm, found CIOs plan to increase their investment in contingent staff.Conducted online from January to March 2013, the eighth annual…

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May 16, 2013 Read time: 1 minutes

A recent survey by CareerBuilder found there are many ways recruiters can discourage strong talent from applying for open positions or accepting an employment offer. HR administrations currently seeing a decline in the quality of candidates or highly-skilled applicants becoming disengaged with the recruitment process should take note.Harris Interactive conducted the survey on behalf of…

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