Nanotech. It’s possible to hear words ranging from “promising” to “perilous” when the subject of nanotech is broached, … Read more
The Jobster Double-Whammy
Jobster officially announced on Thursday that it has formed an alliance with Facebook, and at the same time, it will start offering free, unlimited job … Read more
The Container Store’s 4,000 Recruiters
Karyn Maynard, recruiting director for The Container Store, says her company has 4,000 recruiters. Maynard, who has spent the majority of her professional … Read more
Bernanke: Education, Skills Training Can Ease Rich-Poor Gap
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday that the single-greatest source of the long-term increase in … Read more
Eye on Automotive: Toyota Revs, Daimler Stalls
Recruiters are not the only ones anxiously awaiting word about where Toyota Motor Corp. will build its newest assembly plant. Mayors, city officials, and … Read more
Chatter: Facebook and Jobster, the Billionaire Monster, Ebeebo’s Buzz, and More
Insight and opinion on the recruiting world: 1. Jobster, Facebook, and That Not-So-Secret Online Identity… Robert Dewey says he doesn’t want … Read more
India’s Offshoring Ways
After years of benefiting from Western corporations sending outsourced services, it looks like India is returning the favor globally. A recent McKinsey … Read more
Pfizer Plant Shutdowns: A Punch to the Gut
Michigan was hit hard this week after Pfizer announced its plan to cut 10,000 jobs globally and close at least five facilities as part of an effort to trim … Read more
Catering to the Boomer Crowd
New methods for attracting the largely untapped baby boomer demographic are sprouting up around the country. A growing number of companies, being served by … Read more
More Retailers Move Online to Hire Hourly Workers
Approximately 70% of major retailers accept hourly applications on their corporate website, up from 41% in 2004. In addition, 16% currently accept … Read more