What do the alcohol, chemical, and tobacco industries have in common? According to a new global survey, they are the three industries with the worst … Read more
Feds Issue New Disabilities Report
With government employment rates of people with some disabilities headed in the wrong direction — downward — the U.S. EEOC issued a report … Read more
Accounting, Finance Salaries Rise as Competition Persists
Starting salaries for accounting and finance professionals are expected to increase an average of 4.3%, with public accountants, financial analysts, and … Read more
Lower Worker Stress, Raise Retention?
New rounds of studies are advising that stress and mental health can affect productivity in the workplace and sharply impact retention. According to a … Read more
From Surgical Scrubs to Dental Caulk, Med Tech Jobs Driving Economy
The medical technology industry is a vibrant and growing part of the economy, with each industry job helping to generate an additional 4.5 jobs across the … Read more
Dice: Endorsement of IT Field Dips Slightly
While technology professionals continue to be overwhelmingly loyal to their industry, a new survey points to a subtle shift away from these professionals … Read more
Troubling Trends in the Employee-Employer Relationship
Only one out of every two employees at your company is satisfied, and most simply think they deserve more. According to a new Spherion study, 29% of … Read more
Bilingual Demand: The Search for Spanish-Speaking Workers
Are you adding “se habla español” to your job descriptions for the remainder of 2007 and 2008? If you’re like half of all hiring … Read more
The Boomer Brain Drain: 77% of Companies Lack Strategies
While hardly a day goes by without recruiters bemoaning the worker shortage due to baby boomer retirements, a new study points to an alarming lack of focus … Read more
80% of Workers Unaware of Link Between Poor Credit, Job Offers
While most people know a weak credit score can hurt their chances of getting a home loan, just 20% of your job candidates know that a bad credit score can … Read more