Unemployment and underemployment are still very high in comparison to pre-recession levels, according to Staffing Industry Analysts. This has implications for the staffing industry. An unusually broad pool of applicants for every position may mean it is possible for recruiters and hiring managers to source outstanding talent every time after working to sort through all…

Nonprofits and other organizations are in a rush to hire specialists who can help guide patients through the intricacies of the Affordable Care Act, according to The Associated Press. These temporary workers will need to be well-versed in the ins and outs of the new law, particularly as it relates to consumers of health care.…

Temporary workers are often hired to fill permanent positions at organizations where they are placed. This is partially due to some employers feeling a period of observation without commitment can give them a better idea of an employee's capacities than any interview or test that takes place before hiring. It is also sometimes the case…

The tax credit available for hiring military veterans, reservists or members of the National Guard expires at the end of 2013. Though it may be renewed, that is not certain. Staffing firms that are the employer of record for contractors or temporary employees may wish to add more veterans to their workforce in light of the…

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…