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Workers are uncertain about the job market; Employee Confidence Index... randstadusa.com
NEW YORK, N.Y. May 31, 2012– U.S. worker confidence pulled back...
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Why Your Employees Are Leaving forbes.com
One day when I was out getting a coffee, I overheard a man talking on his cellphone. “We need to be stricter with our hiring practices next year,” he said. “We want to keep them past a year.” I wanted to turn around and tell...

Here is a heads-up alert for you: be prepared because not only will the infamous “War For Talent” be returning to impact your firm, but ...
Here is a heads-up alert for you: be prepared because not only will the infamous “War For Talent” be returning to impact your firm, but it is already underway in its full intensity here in the Silicon Valley. Begin planning for...

Social Media Stats
Stats for Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Pinterest, G+ and others including membership, demographics, return visits, etc - here...
The Latest Social Media Stats For 2012 talenthq.com
Yesterday I faciliated a webinar called recruiting secrets overheard in a dark alley (slides and recording to be published here soon). One of the areas...

Where will the Jobs be in the next 5 years?
As if you didn't know already...
Show me the money… and the jobs: Top growth industries over the next... inspiringexperts.com
It’s hard to believe that the Internet has only been around and used by the public since the 1990s. Think of all of the jobs that stemmed from that one mainstreaming of technology. Now try to imagine what jobs are going to be...

Independent Contractor Alliance linkedin.com
Independent Contractor Alliance is a group to share information, opportunities, resources, and services that with help advance Independent Contractors in the workforce. Scope of Independent Contractors in Workforce- From Staffing Industry Analysts: In 2010 the total contingent workforce (US) was estimated at $327 billion. Independent Contractors were at $185 billion (largest percent at

Employee Confidence Reaches 4 year high
74% of employees believe they'll keep their jobs for at least another year, and 34% of employees are already looking for new ones.
Employment Report: Worker Confidence Hits 4-Year High randstadusa.com
Latest report denotes highest number of consecutive increases in macroeconomic confidence on record NEW YORK, N.Y. April 2, 2012–Reaching its highest level since October 2007, U.S. employees painted an overall rosy picture in...

Contracting: the alternative to salaried employment inspiringexperts.com
The company payroll: That’s where you’re probably expecting to be when you land your first job out of school or if you’re changing careers. Your mom or dad were most likely “W2″ employees, paid an hourly or salaried wage, had...

Have you been to Inspiring Experts Lately? Why not? Are you trying to make me cry?
If you haven't been to Inpsiring Experts lately:
1. You're a bad person
2. You're missing some great content like Alison Radcliffe's ...
Spotlight Jobs: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) inspiringexperts.com
The job market is constantly changing. And for those of you who aren’t interested in spending hours a day researching what skill sets will be in high demand 4 or 5 years from now (we’re pretty sure that’s almost everyone), we...

Employee Confidence Reaches 9 month High!
How are you feeling about your current job or job prospects?
NEW YORK, 03.05.12 – The Randstad Employee Confidence Index increased for the second consecutive month in February, rising 1.5 points to 53.9. This marks the highest level of employee confidence recorded since May of last year,...

Handling Multiple Job Offers
The latest from the Bottomless Briefcase
How to Handle Multiple Job Offers with Grace blog.bottomlessbriefcase.com
While receiving multiple job offers may seem like the opposite of a problem, especially to those individuals who have yet to receive one job offer, it can actually be a big dilemma when people don’t know how to handle the...

For everyone starting on a new contract, or for anyone who just placed someone:
Give it a read or share with your candidates
How to be Indispensable in the Workplace blog.bottomlessbriefcase.com
Being an asset in any part of one’s life is to truly enjoy what you do, love who you’re around, and ultimately be who you want to be. To be indispensable in the workplace means to go beyond what’s required and simply love doing...

Video: Ever want to explain Randstad to someone...
... but you didn't have a full minute and a half to do it? Well do I have a video for you then!
Randstad Professionals Explainimation Video randstadusa.com

Introverts and Extroverts: How they Work in an Office & Where do YOU fit in?
Check out the latest Bottomless Briefcase post on Randstad's blog by Career Expert and Author, Heather Huhman..
Introverts and Extroverts: How they Work in an Office blog.bottomlessbriefcase.com
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? The fact is, when it comes to working with others or managing a team, there is no one-size-fits-all communication style. Introverts and extroverts both require different approaches and...

Internships, interim jobs, and seemingly irrelevant positions: How to... inspiringexperts.com
Whether you’re just starting out or having to start over, we’ve all been in work situations that are less than ideal. Finding your forever job takes, well, work. Maybe you’re an intern and just starting out, or maybe you’re in...

Ahead of jobs report tomorrow, Worker Confidence in the US slipped by 1.2 points in April
What do you think caused the slip?
Workers cautiously optimistic about economic activity and job market recovery NEW YORK, N.Y. May 1, 2012–Employee confidence slightly decreased by 1.2 points in April, after steadily increasing over the last three months,...

Over Half of IT Workers are Planning to Look for New Job Opportunities {Infographic}
Something you might want to share with your IT buddies...
workplace insights randstadusa.com

20+ data points on the shifting attitudes of the US workforce
e.g. 54% of employees are anticipating a job market turnaround this year... read more
ATLANTA, 05.07.12 – A new study released today from Randstad, the second largest HR services and staffing company in the world, revealed that U.S. workers are feeling more secure in their jobs and less likely to make sacrifices...

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