For the ninth consecutive month job creation topped 200,000, adding 214,000 new non-farm jobs last month. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate edged down to … Read more
Fed Says Demand for Staffing Services Increasing
Reports from the Federal Reserve say shortages of skilled workers in a variety of trades are showing up here and there across the U.S., putting pressure … Read more
Is Google Switch to W2 Security Guards the Start of a Trend?
Only days after Google announced it would stop using outside security contractors in favor of hiring its own force, the move is already being described as … Read more
Here’s How to Fix Your Comp Plan to Keep the Winners
Compensating recruiters – it’s straightforward, right? All recruiters just get a cut of what they bill – yes? Well actually, no! While this may be the … Read more
Recruiter Survey: Candidates Are Driving the Job Market
It’s a job seekers’ market, but hiring managers haven’t yet fully adjusted to the change, with 40% of them taking almost a month to make … Read more
Minimum Wage Rates Are Rising State by State
While efforts to raise the federal minimum wage are languishing, 34 states are considering or have taken action to raise their state’s minimum. … Read more
How Did You Do Last Year? Bullhorn Comp Survey Can Tell You
How much money did you make last year? The industry average for all independent recruiters was $74,000, somewhat less than half the $154,000 agency owners … Read more
A Commission Plan To Reward Production and Promote Retention
In sales, the commission plan is everything. Think about it; if too generous the company cannot make the profits necessary to continue to function and … Read more
Track Your Recruiters’ Hours Or You Could End Up Writing One Big Check
Jeff, Thank you for all you do for us in the field! I have a question regarding tracking time and compensation of recruiters. You are aware that many of us … Read more
Fed Reserve Governor Says Too Many New Jobs Are Low Pay and Temp
A member of the Federal Reserve Board is complaining that too many of the new jobs created since the recovery began are low wage, part-time, or temporary, … Read more