The most recent global workforce index survey by Kelly Services Inc. found bosses directly affect the satisfaction of workers. In the U.S., 61 percent of workers said their direct manager impacts their job satisfaction or engagement. The same survey found 42 percent of workers had left a position in the past year. This indicates there may be…

Claims for unemployment insurance fell by 7,000 in the week ending Sept. 14, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. This brings jobless claims to 314,750 from the previous week's revised average of 321,750. These numbers are seasonally adjusted and represent the four-week moving average, which reduces variation in the weekly numbers.The economy continues to recover,…

According to research by talent management group Talent Q, 37 percent of recruiters knowingly hire the wrong person for the job because they are overwhelmed by the quantity of resumes they receive. Though the research is from the U.K., recruiters in the U.S. should take note. Failures in placement do not only impact a recruiter…

A recent study confirmed what many in the human resources administration community already believed to be evident: companies that use best practices for employee health and safety are more profitable. As the Affordable Care Act begins to go into effect, many feel their obligations are overwhelming. However, the study, conducted by HealthNEXT, presents an excellent…

According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. producer price index for staffing services experienced the highest year-over-year growth so far this year in August. The year-over-year increase of 2.3 percent brought the index to 129.3.The producer price index measures the change in price that service providers receive over time. It…

During the interview process for contract positions, it's the job of employers to not only make sure applicants fulfill the qualifications of the position, but to also build relationships. With many interviews starting as an introduction to potential workers, this step in the hiring process serves as a stepping stone toward developing working relationships between temporary workers.Responding…

As the holiday season approaches, many companies are seeking temporary workers. From manufacturing to retail, companies in a number of industries require extra hands to get through the rush that starts in October and extends through the new year. The hiring surge begins early, as Halloween-themed establishments staff for the holiday, contributing to the almost $8 billion…

Recruiters should know that retail customers are more likely to trust reviews from friends, family and Internet users more than promotional material. This is relevant to those in the staffing community because sourcing talent has many things in common with marketing a product. Every interview is as much the candidate evaluating the company as the hiring…

A recent study by CareerBuilder revealed the top mistakes candidates make on their resumes. While some were egregious, such as a resume submitted by a worker a company had just fired, others represent preventable mistakes. Recruiters who work with a consistent pool of temporary workers may wish to pass along these results as warnings against…

Business executives are slightly less enthusiastic about the economy in the third quarter than the second, according to the American Institute of CPAs' third-quarter economic outlook survey. Forty-four percent described themselves as optimistic about the economy, as opposed to 49 percent who did in the second quarter of 2013.However, the composite index remained steady at 69…