Now get ASA's latest news delivered directly to you via RSS. http://www.americanstaffingassociation.net/newsroom Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:30:00 -0400 Seasonally adjusted employment data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicated that the staffing industry added 20,100 new jobs (up 0.8%) from December to January. http://americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/feb_03_12.cfm 2012-02-04 Read the Feb. 3 issue of Staffing Today. http://staffingtoday.net/2012/02/03/ 2012-02-04 Read the Feb. 2 issue of Staffing Today. http://staffingtoday.net/2012/02/02/ 2012-02-03 Just announced: The Staffing World 2012 keynote speaker is business consultant and author Jim Collins. Register online today for Staffing World 2012, Oct. 9–11 in Las Vegas. https://americanstaffing.net/events/staffingworld12/index.cfm 2012-02-03 Read the Feb. 1 issue of Staffing Today. http://staffingtoday.net/2012/02/01/ 2012-02-02 Read the Jan. 31 issue of Staffing Today. http://staffingtoday.net/2012/01/31/ 2012-02-01 Article and video suggest that obtaining a temporary job could lead to a permanent position. http://www.foxcharlotte.com/news/local/A-Temp-Job-Could-Lead-To-A-Lasting-Career-138274759.html 2012-01-31 Read the Jan. 30 issue of Staffing Today. http://staffingtoday.net/2012/01/30/ 2012-01-31 Read the Jan. 27 issue of Staffing Today. http://staffingtoday.net/2012/01/27/ 2012-01-28 Read the Jan. 26 issue of Staffing Today. http://staffingtoday.net/2012/01/26/ 2012-01-27 Click for a calendar of upcoming ASA events and ASAPro Webinars. http://americanstaffing.net/calendar/index.cfm 2012-01-14 Read the Jan. 25 issue of Staffing Today. http://staffingtoday.net/2012/01/25/ 2012-01-26 Read the Jan. 24 issue of Staffing Today. http://staffingtoday.net/2012/01/24/ 2012-01-25 Read the Jan. 23 issue of Staffing Today. http://staffingtoday.net/2012/01/23/ 2012-01-24 Read the Jan. 18 issue of Staffing Today. http://staffingtoday.net/2012/01/18/ 2012-01-19 Read the Jan. 17 issue of Staffing Today. http://staffingtoday.net/2012/01/17/ 2012-01-18 Click for a calendar of upcoming ASA events. http://americanstaffing.net/calendar/index.cfm 2012-01-14 ASA is delighted to announce that ASAPro Webinars and more than 150 archived courses are now available for free as part of ASA membership. http://americanstaffing.net/products/promotional.cfm 2012-01-14 Read the Jan. 13 issue of Staffing Today. http://staffingtoday.net/2012/01/13/ 2012-01-14 Are you on Facebook? 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Take a moment to "like" ASA on Facebook to connect with your peers and to get the latest industry news. http://www.facebook.com/pages/American-Staffing-Association/176964439027218 2012-01-13 Get the latest ASA and staffing industry news by following ASA on Twitter. http://www.twitter.com/staffingtweets 2012-01-13 Read the Jan. 12 issue of Staffing Today. http://staffingtoday.net/2012/01/12/ 2012-01-13 Read the Jan. 11 issue of Staffing Today. http://staffingtoday.net/2012/01/11/ 2012-01-12 Read the Jan. 10 issue of Staffing Today. http://staffingtoday.net/2012/01/10/ 2012-01-11 Read the Jan. 9 issue of Staffing Today. http://staffingtoday.net/2012/01/09/ 2012-01-10 Read the Jan. 6 issue of Staffing Today. http://staffingtoday.net/2012/01/06/daily/ 2012-01-07 Seasonally adjusted employment data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicated that staffing employment fell slightly (down 0.3%) from November to December. http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/jan_06_12.cfm/ 2012-01-07 According to the Associated Press, two-thirds of the 1.6 million jobs created last year were in five industries, including in temporary help. http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/06/us-usa-staffing-outlook-idUSTRE8051I320120106 2012-01-07 Executives in the temporary staffing and employment services field say anxiety about a likely recession in Europe keeps cropping up in conversations with clients and, in some cases, is putting hiring plans on hold. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ihGjp3M490b7aY7na4GUjr9bcHeQ?docId=419bb21e7af840348bc0a270d8067005 2012-01-07 Read the Jan. 5 issue of Staffing Today. http://staffingtoday.net/2012/01/05/daily/ 2012-01-06 Read the Jan. 4 issue of Staffing Today. http://staffingtoday.net/2012/01/04/daily/ 2012-01-05 In the past decade, the number of people working part time but who would rather have a full-time job—classified as "part-time for economic reasons"—has nearly tripled in Minnesota. http://www.twincities.com/ci_19610933 2011-12-31 The employment picture won't change much next year, with less than a quarter of hiring managers planning to take on more employees, according to ASA corporate partner CareerBuilder. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/money_co/2011/12/less-than-a-quarter-of-companies-to-hire-in-2012-careerbuilder.html 2011-12-31 Temporary doctors might be needed more, but they'll have to meet specific standards set by practices participating in accountable care organizations. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/26/bise1228.htm 2011-12-30 Article cites ASA Staffing Index monthly report for December. http://www.pe.com/business/business-insider-headlines/20111228-jobs-december-temp-hiring-unchanged-from-2010.ece 2011-12-30 In the depths of the recession, skittish employers were hesitant to bring on full-time employees, opting instead to rely on temporary workers—and triggering a boom in temporary staffing firms. http://www.bizjournals.com/triad/print-edition/2011/12/30/more-are-adding-jobs-but-wage-growth.html 2011-12-30 Article cites ASA Staffing Index monthly report for December. http://www.pe.com/business/business-insider-headlines/20111228-jobs-december-temp-hiring-unchanged-from-2010.ece 2011-12-30 Employers hire seasonal employees throughout the year just to handle the extra work during a short period of time. But, if an employee shows initiative, it might be possible to be hire on permanently, says one Robert Half International representative. http://www.rgj.com/article/20111221/BIZ03/111221009/Where-Jobs-Turning-seasonal-job-permanent-position 2011-12-21 Retired 'workampers' flock to remote towns for temporary gigs at Amazon. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204058404577108821485438232.html 2011-12-20 Paul Shanahan, regional vice president of Adecco, says recent employment numbers show some positive trends. http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/job_shop/positive-trends-job-market-advice-find-jobs-illinois-paul-shanahan-adecco-20111220 2011-12-20 By the time Lima, OH, closes its 2011 books, it will have spent about $400,000 with temporary hiring agencies to fill labor holes and provide public services. http://www.limaohio.com/news/city-76526-temp-percent.html 2011-12-18 A Yoh executive is quoted. http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/enterprise/3326105/6-job-hunting-tricks-for-web-20-world/ 2011-12-19 Many communities are facing a situation with parallel job markets, says Mark Malone, regional vice president for Robert Half International. http://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/morning_call/2011/12/employers-agencies-struggle-to-match.html 2011-12-19 Lynn Flinn, president of the Rowland Group of Staffing Cos., points to a "fight for talent" to fill specialized jobs and skilled positions such as accounting, engineering, and specialized technology jobs. http://bit.ly/uP3Dyc 2011-12-18 Tom Gimbel, chief executive officer and founder of The LaSalle Network, discusses how he successfully led his staffing firm through the recession. http://www.inc.com/howididit/tomgimbel.html 2011-12-17 An Express Employment Professionals executive is quoted. http://www.tennessean.com/article/20111216/BUSINESS01/312160066/More-take-second-jobs-help-make-ends-meet 2011-12-16 As the parade of seasonal workers—which typically begins in November—trickles off, local employers say that, for a select few, holiday work is the gift that keeps on giving. http://www.ydr.com/business/ci_19556570 2011-12-16 Almost half—or 49%—of 855 workers contacted through the study still were employed six to eight months after landing a job through an alternative-staffing organization (ASO), according to a new report, Finding the Right Fit: How Alternative Staffing Affects Worker Outcomes, on the demonstration. http://www.eastvillagemagazine.org/news-releases/17217-study-charts-alternative-staffing-successes.html 2011-12-17 The White House said that 1.6 million of the nation’s 1.8 million in-home caregivers are employed by professional staffing firms and deserve the wage protections. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/44/post/obama-to-announce-new-minimum-wage-rules-for-in-home-care-givers/2011/12/15/gIQAdQ84vO_blog.html 2011-12-17 RMPersonnel Inc. is mentioned. http://www.kdbc.com/news/job-seekers-seek-unemployment-not-jobs 2011-12-16 Select Staffing is appealing the state court's $51 million judgment after a San Francisco jury ruled that the staffing firm underpaid its workers' compensation premiums by more than $30 million. http://www.vvdailypress.com/articles/staffing-31847-select-million.html 2011-12-16 "Anybody who is good and wants a job, has one," says Matt McGee, vice president of technical staffing services at Cincinnati-based Pomeroy. "You don't find a lot of qualified, unemployed IT people right now." http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/network-wifi/3325074/2012-looking-ripe-for-disgruntled-it-pros-switch-jobs/ 2011-12-16 Hiring of finance and accounting employees is expected to improve in the first quarter of next year, according to a survey of CFOs by staffing company Robert Half International. http://www.accountingtoday.com/news/Financial-Hiring-Expected-Increase-Q1-61127-1.html 2011-12-16 A temporary worker at Cooper Tire and Rubber was attacked by a man with a baseball bat this weekend. http://bit.ly/umfnvK 2011-12-15 The difference between wages paid to temporary workers, and pay proposed for unionized employees under a rejected Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. proposal would total tens of thousands of dollars annually per person, according to one union member. http://bit.ly/uBtUM7 2011-12-15 During the week of Nov. 28–Dec. 4, 2011, temporary and contract employment rose by 3.77%, pushing the ASA Staffing Index up three points to a value of 92. http://americanstaffing.net/statistics/staffing_index.cfm 2011-12-14 Allison O'Kelly, chief executive officer of Mom Corps, is quoted. http://news.yahoo.com/5-hr-considerations-hiring-remote-workers-090216229.html 2011-12-14 The SFN Group Employee Confidence Index fell for the third consecutive month, declining 6.8 points to 41.0 in August. http://starglobaltribune.com/2011/confidence-index-continued-decline-in-employee-confidence-reported-12409 2011-12-14 U.S. employers expect hiring to increase slightly in the first quarter, offering the most promising hiring outlook since 2008. http://press.manpower.com/portal-home-page-video/2011/q1-2012-manpower-employment-outlook-survey/ 2011-12-14 Inspired by the WTO protests, a demonstrator took a temporary job in an Amazon warehouse to try and unionize the workers there. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/wake-protest-one-womans-attempt-195528774.html 2011-12-14 Cautious employers may keep relying on temporary employees, says Tig Gilliam, head of North American operations for Adecco SA. http://www.newsday.com/business/inside-long-island-business-1.811933/adecco-chief-sees-lag-in-permanent-hires-1.3384081 2011-12-14 Europe's debt crisis is leading to weaker job prospects in most major economies, including China, as Europe's debt crisis adds to employers' uncertainty, but the U.S. labor picture has brightened, according to a quarterly survey by ManpowerGroup. http://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/Jobs-outlook-dims-most-major-rsg-1643201458.html 2011-12-14 Tig Gilliam, head of Adecco SA's North America Group, says there are plenty of opportunities right now for a professional staffing company, despite the tough job market. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204319004577086871681893212.html 2011-12-13 Significant preferences for more control over work schedules not just tied to parents and Millennials; men willing to give up more salary, according to Mom Corps survey. http://starglobaltribune.com/2011/working-conditions-americans-to-give-up-portion-of-salary-for-work-and-life-balance-12372 2011-12-13 Many companies have end-of-year crunches--at the same time that many workers want to take time off--so they look to staffing firms to fill gaps. A temporary job can be a great way to get your foot in the door at a new company. http://www.thetelegraph.com/articles/job-2863-syndication-search-down.html 2011-12-13 The outplacement consulting firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas estimates that retailers will be adding 600,000 temporary workers across the country this year, 20% more than last year. http://www.thestreet.com/story/11338423/1/holiday-hiring-brings-joy-to-the-unemployed.html 2011-12-13 An increase in the use of temporary workers locally could be a sign of economic improvement. Ohio staffing companies say that as the economy slowly improves, businesses have positions to fill but are still wary of hiring full-time. http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/temp-workers-signal-improving-economy-1297029.html 2011-12-13 Adecco is preparing for a recession in Europe in 2012 and a long, slow recovery thereafter. http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20111212-704277.html 2011-12-13 Workers will go to great lengths to hold onto their jobs, according to a new survey by Randstad. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204319004577086813796102808.html 2011-12-13 Article cites ASA data. http://www.businessinsider.com/weekly-indicators-december-12 2011-12-13 "There are a lot of qualified people out there, and the gap they have is that most CIOs in hospitals are looking for clinical backgrounds that understand what medical jargon is,” says Eric Marx, vice president of Health Care IT for Modis, an IT staffing subsidiary of Adecco Group. http://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/health-it-leads-new-job-markets-making 2011-12-10 Information technology job postings have seen more than a 10% gain, according to the 2012 Employment and Salary Handbook released this week by Kavaliro, a Central Florida staffing agency. http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20111209/BUSINESS/312090020/Harris-list-firms-pay-below-average-taxes 2011-12-10 CDI Corp said it would cut about 200 jobs, and take a related charge in the fourth quarter, as the staffing company looks to cut costs and rationalize its business. http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/08/cdi-idUSL3E7N84DF20111208 2011-12-10 Author suggests that working through a staffing company could be your best opportunity to "re-enter" the job market after retirement. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/5-ideas-supplement-retirement-income-191506661.html 2011-12-09 If a new job is at the top of your Christmas list now’s the perfect time to consider your options. While the retail sector has taken a knock lately, this is set to change as Christmas shopping goes into overdrive and last-minute bargain hunters fill the high street. This means there are opportunities for temporary work over the festive season, helping you gain valuable work experience – and money. http://www.mirror.co.uk/advice/jobs/2011/12/08/temporary-workers-are-in-demand-this-christmas-115875-23617526/ 2011-12-09 Peter White, principal of a technology staffing company in Houston, said business is picking up though he is still not going gangbusters with shopping this year. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45574430/ns/business-holiday_retail/#.TuDCzFbNR30 2011-12-09 Blog post analyzes the ASA Staffing Index. http://bit.ly/uP6CWO 2011-12-09 Dozens of workers at Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. huddled around fire barrels outside the company's manufacturing plant here and jeered as temporary workers were bused in to do their jobs. http://on.wsj.com/uM21AY 2011-12-09 The Conference Board’s Employment Trends Index, a measure of job prospects in the U.S., climbed in November to a three-year high, helped by growth in the world’s largest economy. Improvements in seven of the index’s eight components contributed to the increase in the overall gauge. These included a drop in the number of consumers saying jobs were hard to get, fewer first-time claims for unemployment benefits and a rising demand for temporary workers, the Conference Board said. http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-12-08/employment-index-in-u-s-jumped-to-three-year-high-in-november.html 2011-12-09 The ASA Staffing Index of temporary and contract employment, based on a survey of staffing firms, was 1.1% below its year-earlier level for the week ended Nov. 27. A graph containing data from the ASA Staffing Index appeared on A1 of the Dec. 7 edition of the Wall Street Journal. http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2011/12/07/vital-signs-demand-for-temp-help-cools/?mod=google_news_blog 2011-12-08 The ASA Staffing Index of temporary and contract employment, based on a survey of staffing firms, was 1.1% below its year-earlier level for the week ended Nov. 27. A graph containing data from the ASA Staffing Index appeared on A1 of the Dec. 7 edition of the Wall Street Journal. http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2011/12/07/vital-signs-demand-for-temp-help-cools/?mod=google_news_blog 2011-12-08 Parallel Employment Group has laid off nearly 500 employees and closed four of its five branches in Illinois, blaming the high cost of workers' compensation benefits in the state. http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-staffing-company-lays-off-nearly-500-in-illinois-20111206,0,4746526.story 2011-12-08 Encouraging news is coming out of Friday’s jobs report: The U.S. Labor Department says 140,000 private sector jobs were added. Bill Driscoll of Robert Half International joined FOX 25 Morning News to explain. http://www.myfoxboston.com/dpp/morning/job-shop-unemployment-rate-falls-20111205 2011-12-07 You may know Salo as a financial staffing firm, but for millions of newspaper readers on both sides of the Atlantic, it's known as that place with all the treadmill desks. http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/morning_roundup/2011/12/salo-now-the-poster-company-for.html 2011-12-07 Taking a job as a seasonal worker is a great way for an employer to try out an employee and the employee to see whether they enjoy or can handle the job, said Jeff Eickhoff, a branch manager with Manpower. http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/seasonal-work-offers-opportunity-jobless-787947 2011-12-07 Employment at staffing firms is growing nationwide, a sign that all jobs could grow more next year than this year. http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/temp-hiring-seen-as-a-sign-1293988.html 2011-12-06 Video highlights contributions of the staffing industry. http://reut.rs/tiqPdI 2011-12-06 Article highlights woman who turned to a staffing firm after she was laid off. http://nyti.ms/v9eFdm 2011-12-06 Article cites ASA data. http://www.businessinsider.com/the-us-economy-starting-to-look-like-exactly-one-year-ago-2011-12 2011-12-06 Writer suggests seeking assistance from staffing companies for job leads. Written by a CareerBuilder representative. http://www.newsday.com/classifieds/jobs/developing-good-online-job-hunting-habits-1.3361892 2011-12-06 The temporary help services industry, which is often a leading indicator of future job growth, increased for the fifth month in a row, by 22,300. http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/12/02/employment-situation-november 2011-12-06 Article profiles a woman who sought help from a staffing company after she was laid off. http://nyti.ms/v9eFdm 2011-12-06 Tech wages may be seeing gains as well, though the data supporting this is more anecdotal. One study by Yoh Services, a technology staffing firm that tracks the wages of its workers, said Thursday that wages for highly skilled workers increased by 6.85 percent in September compared to the year ago month. http://akamai.infoworld.com/d/the-industry-standard/us-tech-employment-nears-its-all-time-high-180790 2011-12-06 "We are seeing an uptick in hiring," said Melanie Robb, managing director at Pittsburgh-based Stat Staffing Medical Services. "We've hired dozens of nurses in the past year, at least 30." http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/s_770219.html?_s_icmp=NetworkHeadlines 2011-12-06 Matthew Katz is the regional vice president in Nashua of the Robert Half International staffing firm and last Wednesday his company released a survey of corporate executives that reported 10% of them expect to be hiring in the first three months of 2012. http://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/local/ci_19468123 2011-12-06 Suzanne Hodes, chief financial officer of Career Xchange, a Florida staffing company, said with the economy still sputtering, companies are risk-adverse about hiring. "If their business has picked up, they don't know if it's short term or long term." http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/workinglife/part-time-workers-have-trouble-finding-enough-hours/1204196 2011-12-06 Companies have been taking on more and more temporary workers, suggesting that more permanent hiring may be in the cards. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/03/business/economy/us-adds-120000-jobs-unemployment-drops-to-8-6.html 2011-12-06 Salo, a financial staffing firm in Minneapolis, encourages walking meetings. In a conference room, Salo has set up four treadmill desks, where a height-adjustable working surface is placed above the treadmill track. The desks face one another, so that people can walk and take care of business at the same time. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/04/jobs/working-out-inside-the-office.html 2011-12-06 According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics November jobs report released today, the number of temporary workers increased 22,300. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-02/u-s-employment-situation-report-for-november-text-.html 2011-12-03 Three days of testimony in the tax evasion trial of Greensboro businessman Greg Harrison have sketched a picture of a shadowy national staffing network operating at the height of what passed for a boom in the last decade. http://www.yesweeklyblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/anatomy-of-shadowy-national-staffing.html 2011-12-03 Despite ominous predictions about how cloud computing will eviscerate IT departments, 2012 is shaping up to be a great year for IT careers. http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/245314/6_hot_it_jobs_that_will_pay_well_in_2012.html 2011-12-03 Article discusses temporary employment. http://www.examiner.com/career-advice-in-minneapolis/are-you-being-paid-overtime-as-a-seasonal-worker 2011-12-03 Being adroit at office etiquette can boost workers' chances for a promotion, a new survey suggests. Nearly half (48%) of workers interviewed said being courteous can help employees rise through the ranks, according to the poll, released last month by staffing firm Robert Half. http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/12/01/politeness-can-boost-opportunties-for-career-advancement/ 2011-12-03 With Oregon’s unemployment rate hovering at 9.5 percent, it would seem to be a challenging time for employment placement firms. But for Beaverton-based Madden Industrial Craftsmen Inc., the current recession has presented some surprising new opportunities. http://www.bizjournals.com/portland/print-edition/2011/12/02/madden-firm-places-industrial-construc.html 2011-12-03 Thousands of North Texans are still out of work and companies are anxious about hiring as our economy remains unstable. So some companies are now turning to staffing firms for help, and in many cases, the temporary jobs are turning into long term careers. http://www.the33tv.com/about/station/newsteam/kdaf-more-employees-start-out-as-temps-then-get-full-time-work-20111117,0,2618808.story 2011-12-02 Short-term hiring during the holiday season is a boon to both employers and employees, but businesses should take care to ensure the safety of temporary workers. http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southcentral/2011/11/30/225644.htm 2011-12-02 Putting your job search on hold in December is a mistake, according to Katie Essman with Robert Half International. http://denver.cbslocal.com/2011/11/30/the-holidays-not-the-time-to-break-from-seeking-a-job/ 2011-12-02 Mentions temporary employment. http://www.businessinsider.com/fed-beige-book-out-growth-seen-in-11-of-12-districts-2011-11 2011-12-02 A majority of American workers have a positive attitude about the future of their employers, but about half fear their companies will cut benefits and staff in 2012, according to a new survey from Randstad. http://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/morning_call/2011/11/us-workers-see-fewer-benefits.html 2011-12-02 Employers expect to increase hiring for professional-level positions in the first quarter, but they have concerns about finding qualified candidates for these roles, a new Robert Half survey shows. http://online.barrons.com/article/PR-CO-20111130-905656.html 2011-12-01 A Greensboro staffing firm executive whose opulent lifestyle once included the adornments of luxurious homes, a yacht and the financing of movies and nightclubs has been reduced to answering charges of tax evasion in federal court with the assistance of a public defender. http://www.yesweeklyblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/former-staffing-agency-owner-on-trial.html 2011-12-01 Bonus checks may be a little bigger this year, a recent Robert Half survey suggests. http://www.accountingweb.com/topic/education-careers/2011-bonuses-should-keep-pace-previous-year 2011-12-01 This year, six in 10 chief information officers say their companies are blocking online shopping from work computers. Less than 50% did so last year, according to Robert Half Technology. http://bit.ly/tCYeph 2011-11-30 When the PA economy starts to slide, the first workers to go are usually the temporary employees, but when the economy begins to pick up, businesses will hire temporary workers first. http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/11/29/1040731/-Using-Temporary-Workers-to-Forecast-the-PA-Economy 2011-11-30 Article mentions Integrity Staffing Solutions, one of the firms operating Amazon’s fulfillment centers. http://www.nooga.com/24392_amazon-fulfillment-centers-in-full-swing-for-holiday-season/ 2011-11-30 The number of part-timers who really want full-time positions — so-called involuntary part-time employees — has risen from 8.4 million in January to 8.9 million last month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s double the number before 2007. Article highlights a temporary worker. http://www.suntimes.com/9061096-417/part-time-workers-near-record-level.html 2011-11-29 Robert Half International said its survey of 430 U.S. office workers over the age of 18 found workers had witnessed breaches of workplace etiquette including a worker throwing papers into the air while collaborating on a project and shouting "forget this." http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2011/11/28/Watercooler-Stories/UPI-91751322479800/#ixzz1f0yOWN9M 2011-11-29 Retail outlets may be the first venues that come to mind, but don't stop there in a search for a short-term job, said Chris Campisi, metro market manager based in the Uniondale, N.Y., office of Robert Half International. http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111127/BIZ/111270323/-1/BIZ07 2011-11-29 The article suggests checking out employment opportunities with staffing firms. http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/11/27/2804803/how-older-job-seekers-can-find.html 2011-11-29 Staffing firm owner Gary Giordano will be freed on Tuesday without conditions and could be home in Gaithersburg, Maryland by Wednesday. http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/news/article-2066662/Aruba-judge-releases-US-businessman-Gary-Giordano-despite-appeal.html 2011-11-29 The discipline that drove Cindy Pasky to become a ballet dancer and a runner enabled her to turn a staffing information technology company she started alone in a room with a telephone into the largest female-owned business in the state. http://on.freep.com/s9KGt7 2011-11-29 Research from Robert Half International reveals that the most potential for technology job growth in the coming year exists in the online sector. http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/blog/mark-anderson/2011/11/study-online-tech-high-job-growth.html 2011-11-29 Article discusses temporary employment in the Inland, CA, region. Article cites ASA data. http://www.pe.com/business/business-insider-headlines/20111122-jobs-temp-hiring-healthier-in-inland-region.ece 2011-11-24 Preparing for the peak holiday shopping season, Amazon.com is hiring for hundreds of temporary positions at its Lexington, KY, distribution center. http://www.kentucky.com/2011/11/22/1969932/amazon-hiring-temporary-workers.html 2011-11-24 Blog written by the owner of Opportunity Works Inc., a staffing company. http://www.forbes.com/sites/judyowen/2011/11/22/changes-in-latitudes-changes-in-attitudes/ 2011-11-24 A group of Illinois warehouse workers has accused two ASA nonmember staffing firms of failing to pay employees for the hours they worked. http://www.chicagorealestatedaily.com/article/20111122/NEWS04/111129941/wal-mart-warehouse-workers-sue-claiming-unpaid-wages 2011-11-24 Arizona's unemployment rate is at nearly 10 percent, but one staffing company said they are having a difficult time filling some positions. http://www.ktar.com/category/local-news-articles/20111123/Valley-firm-struggling-for-holiday-hires-despite-unemployment-rate/ 2011-11-24 A proven solution to slowing the physician shortage is locum tenens. They will bridge the gap in understaffed facilities and allow patients to receive the quality care needed. http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial-page/from-our-readers/another-voice/article645329.ece 2011-11-24 A West Sound Workforce executive is quoted. http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-talk-sick-days-1122-20111122,0,6213126.story 2011-11-23 A Robert Half International representative is quoted. http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/workinglife/second-job-can-include-hidden-costs/1202052 2011-11-23 Kforce Professional Staffing posted 577 postings last month in the San Diego area. http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/nov/21/whos-hiring-san-diego/ 2011-11-23 Job expert Doug Arms of Ajilon Professional Staffing explains what the best thing a college graduate can do to position themselves at the top of their market. http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/jobs/college-grads%3A-how-to-land-a-job-112111 2011-11-23 The number of people employed through temporary staffing agencies continues to increase. Staffing employment rose 2.4% from the second to the third quarter of this year, according to data released Monday by the American Staffing Association. http://www.mlive.com/jobs/index.ssf/2011/11/temporary_staffing_increased_in_the_thir.html 2011-11-22 An Arrow Staffing manager is quoted. http://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/sanbernardinocounty/ci_19369179 2011-11-22 The State Compensation Insurance Fund and Select Staffing are in a fight over a $50 million fraud judgment. At issue is whether an $80 million dividend paid to the owners of Select Staffing in 2007 can be unwound to resolve claims that Select underpaid its premiums and defrauded the fund. http://pacbiztimes.com/2011/11/18/state-fund-files-rico-claim-against-select-staffing/ 2011-11-22 California's labor commissioner has slapped Premier Warehousing Ventures (ASA nonmember) from the Inland Empire with fines in excess of $600,000. http://www.scpr.org/news/2011/11/18/29948/inland-empire-warehouse-staffing-firm-fined-over-a/ 2011-11-22 The state's professional and business services sector is expected to add about 20,000 jobs over the next two years after adding 26,000 in 2010 and 20,000 in 2011, state economists projected. http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/michigan-to-add-77000-jobs-over-next-2-years-university-of-michigan-economists-project/ 2011-11-22 Article cites ASA data. http://www.businessinsider.com/rounding-up-another-week-of-excellent-economic-data-2011-11 2011-11-22 Article links to ASA Job Seekers page. http://www.tulsaworld.com/business/article.aspx?articleid=20111120_51_E3_Idlike4622 2011-11-22 This holiday season thousands of seasonal workers will be taking on temporary work. Some will use their experience as fodder for their resumes; others will just be happy to get a few paychecks and go back on the job market after the holidays. http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/11/21/8881030-tough-economy-makes-holiday-job-a-gift-for-many 2011-11-22 Macy's announced it is hiring 78,000 temporary workers for the holiday season, an increase of 4% from last year. Toys R Us announced its plans to hire 40,000 workers for the holiday season. http://standardspeaker.com/news/officials-seasonal-job-openings-up-from-last-year-1.1235181#axzz1eLzML1KG 2011-11-22 Since June 2009, the temporary help services industry has added 557,000 jobs, or 54 percent of all jobs created across all sectors of the economy, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2011/11/17/larger-temporary-workforce-could-be-new-normal 2011-11-19 A temp worker at one of San Francisco’s most successful computer gaming companies is in hot water after allegedly pocketing $100,000 worth of merchandise. http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/crime/2011/11/zynga-temp-worker-accused-stealing-100k-san-francisco-company#ixzz1dyufAOY0 2011-11-19 The Canadian Staffing Index rose to a reading of 98 in September, the Association of Canadian Search, Employment and Staffing Services (ACSESS) reported today. The reading indicates that overall Canadian employment figures will rise. http://www.staffingindustry.com//Research-Publications/Daily-News/Canada-Staffing-Index-Rises 2011-11-19 In the fall of 2011, the US economy had corporations acting like a significant other who isn't ready to commit. Instead of marrying themselves to permanent employees, companies are hedging their economic bets by creating temporary jobs and hiring more project-based workers. http://www.theday.com/article/20111117/BIZ03/111119611/-1/today 2011-11-19 A majority of financial professionals are cautiously optimistic about growth in 2012, according to a survey by Accounting Principals. http://www.newsroomamerica.com/story/192965/finance_professionals_optimistic_about_2012,_survey_finds.html 2011-11-19 A Robert Half International reprensentative is quoted. http://www.newsday.com/columnists/glenn-gamboa/2.1091/money-fix-seasonal-jobs-retail-and-beyond-1.3330062 2011-11-19 Feds’ subpoenas target Wayne County business dealings, including Strategic Staffing Solutions. Bob Berg, spokesman for Strategic Staffing Solutions, which received $2.7 million in county contracts since 2008, said that all the contracts have been competitively bid. http://www.freep.com/article/20111117/NEWS02/111170499 2011-11-19 IT security professionals are projected to see higher salary increases, compared with the overall IT market in 2012, according to Robert Half Technology's latest salary guide. http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Careers/IT-Security-Salaries-Expected-to-Grow-45-in-2012-166496/ 2011-11-19 A Robert Half International representative is quoted. http://www.ajc.com/business/how-job-seekers-can-1230476.html 2011-11-19 A retail job for the holidays can put a little extra jingle in the pockets of seasonal workers. But merchants aren’t the only ones bringing on more help. Businesses, many operating with reduced staffs, are turning to temporary workers to fill in the ranks in human resources, customer service, accounting and other office duties. http://www.app.com/article/BZ/20111117/NEWS01/311170007/Staffing-needs-keep-holiday-helpers-happy 2011-11-18 Katalyst Career Group owner Wendy Doulton stars in a new one-hour special on Bravo this week called “The Headhuntress.” http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/on-headhuntress-wendy-doultons-job-is-to-fill-high-end-jobs/2011/11/11/gIQAAFqBJN_story.html 2011-11-18 The U.S. Department of Labor announced a $2,261,417 National Emergency Grant to provide re-employment services to about 365 workers affected by layoffs at 12 companies throughout Massachusetts, including four employee staffing businesses that provided workers for the other companies. http://canton.patch.com/articles/us-department-of-labor-national-emergency-grant-to-assist-workers-affected-by-layoffs-at-12-massachusetts-companies-one-in-canton 2011-11-18 Kelly Services Inc. announced the acquisition of Tradição Tecnologia e Serviços Ltda, a top national service provider in Brazil. http://www.itbusinessnet.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=1766901 2011-11-18 A Yoh representative discusses this topic. http://scrubsmag.com/wil-nursing-be-the-highest-paid-job-of-the-future/ 2011-11-18 Retailers aren't the only ones looking for temporary employees this holiday. High-tech companies also need seasonal help. Redmond-based Nintendo says it's ready to hire 100 new people right now. http://www.q13fox.com/news/kcpq-seasonal-jobs-nintendo-to-hire-100-techsupport-employees-20111116,0,241091.story 2011-11-18 A California federal judge refused Tuesday to certify a class of call-center workers from Aerotek Scientific LLC, who were claiming they were required to arrive at work early but were not paid for that time. http://www.law360.com/california/articles/286239/judge-won-t-certify-aerotek-class-in-calif-wage-suit 2011-11-18 Employers in Asia are increasingly turning to contract workers rather than full-time staff to remain flexible during continued global uncertainty. http://tgr.ph/uAXuGY 2011-11-17 An Ajilon Professional Staffing representative is quoted. http://aol.it/rrwhTk 2011-11-17 Thousands of people have been hired to work for the holiday season. And while these are temporary, seasonal positions, a number of them do become permanent jobs. http://www.wowktv.com/story/16038197/turning-seasonal-jobs-into-permanent-ones 2011-11-17 A contract worker died after his tractor rolled into a canal as he was mowing grass Monday. http://www.kcentv.com/story/16043408/man-killed-mowing-grass-near-canal 2011-11-17 The author offers thoughts on being a top staffing company player in your market. http://www.ere.net/2011/11/16/are-there-too-many-staffing-agencies/ 2011-11-17 This ASAPro Webinar is for staffing professionals in the health care and information technology sectors interested in learning about new business development opportunities, and finding and training qualified candidates to meet an increasing demand in health care IT. Free for ASA members. http://www.americanstaffing.net/education/ASAPro/2011/Nov15.cfm 2011-11-16 Asia’s biggest automaker has been hiring temporary workers to help make up for lost output after the March earthquake and tsunami that left about 19,000 dead or missing caused shortages of parts and electricity. http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-11-14/japan-s-economy-emerges-from-post-quake-slump-on-export-rebound.html 2011-11-16 A Kimko Staffing representative is quoted. http://bit.ly/uBZOUU 2011-11-16 A committee called Justice for Packing Workers gathered Monday morning to protest working conditions as well as safety and health concerns at a Livonia fruit packing company. http://www.detnews.com/article/20111114/METRO01/111140418/1361/Group-protests-over-concerns-at-Livonia-fruit-packing-company 2011-11-16 Managing dozens of temporary workers during peak season has the potential to be a headache and a half. But new software can minimize the hassles. http://www.dcvelocity.com/articles/20111114software_that_eases_dc_labor_pains/ 2011-11-16 A Manpower representative is quoted. http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/Seasonal-jobs-could-lead-to-more-retail-companies-say-133648293.html 2011-11-15 Rafaela Dutra Toro, a former worker at VR Services, was convicted by a federal jury of an H-2B visa fraud that supplied over 1,000 illegal workers to hotels in Florida and around the U.S. http://www.gsnmagazine.com/node/24955 2011-11-15 In the world of staffing, the words "temp" and "contractor" are often used interchangeably. But in our experience, there are some differences between the two. http://community.ere.net/blogs/debbiefledderjohann1/2011/11/whats-the-difference-between-a-contractor-and-a-temp/ 2011-11-15 Employers burnt by the cost of laying off workers in the last crisis are uneasy about taking on permanent staff amid faltering economic growth putting pressure on the current workforce, says David Arkless, president of global corporate and government affairs at ManpowerGroup. http://www.cnbc.com//id/45243468 2011-11-15 Article cites ASA data. http://www.pe.com/business/business-headlines/20111111-workplace-holiday-hiring-looks-healthy.ece 2011-11-15 There may be a new type of lawyer emerging from the legal unemployment rubble–the contract attorney. http://bit.ly/ttByfU 2011-11-15 You're also not doing the worker any favors by recommending him for a job that won't fit his skill set. Tom Gimbel, president and chief executive of LaSalle Network, a Chicago-based staffing and recruiting firm, said dishonest references just set up potential employees for further failure. http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/tribu/ct-biz-1114-work-advice-huppke-20111113,0,7543529.column 2011-11-15 Kelly Services Inc. said Wednesday its third-quarter profit more than doubled as demand for its temporary staffing services increased revenue 10% higher than a year ago. http://news.yahoo.com/kelly-services-3rd-quarter-net-income-doubles-161407948.html 2011-11-10 A NESCO Resource employee says they are looking to hire 200 seasonal warehouse workers. http://www.kvoa.com/news/raw-video-staffing-company-hopes-to-hire-200-seasonal-workers/ 2011-11-10 Robert Half International Division Director Katelyn Kruse provides six ways to pull ahead the competition and land a seasonal position. http://www.kare11.com/news/newsatfour/article/945870/323/Tips-for-landing-a-seasonal-holiday-job 2011-11-10 The N.C. Harm Reduction Coalition recently launched a new outreach program for Hispanic farm workers and day laborers, a group at high risk for infectious disease. http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/11/09/1030877/-Harm-Reduction-and-Hispanic-Migrant-Workers 2011-11-10 Government mandates and a need for vendor-specific skills are among the challenges facing health care IT recruiters, according to staffing firm Modis. http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Spotlight/Regulations-EHRs-Lead-to-Demand-for-Specific-Talents-in-Health-Care-IT-753728/ 2011-11-10 Kforce Inc. teamed up with the Feeding Children Everywhere organization and several local sponsors to participate in a food packing event to provide 250,000 meals to children in Africa. http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/08/idUS265733+08-Nov-2011+GNW20111108 2011-11-10 Over the past 30 days, employers placed 85,000 new online job ads for healthcare professionals, down 9% from the same time period in 2010, and Recruiters will still face difficult recruiting conditions, according to WANTED Analytics. http://news.yahoo.com/despite-hiring-demand-declining-9-healthcare-jobs-still-160145336.html 2011-11-10 An Irving company will pay $30,000 to a disabled man after flunking its part in a drug test. G2 Secure Staff, which provides staffing to aviation companies and employs about 3,500, refused to allow a man who couldn’t urinate to take an alternative drug test for a job, according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. http://blogs.star-telegram.com/investigations/2011/11/hold-it-urination-situation-costs-texas-company-30000.html 2011-11-10 Article suggests consulting ASA’s Web site for help searching for area staffing firms. http://www.kiplinger.com/columns/ask/archive/how-to-find-a-holiday-job.html 2011-11-10 Employment expert Jeremy Berg from BERG Professional Staffing joined KARE11 with his tips for successful networking. http://www.kare11.com/today/article/945684/449/How-to-network-for-a-new-job 2011-11-10 United Parcel Service Inc. will hire 55,000 seasonal workers across the United States as it expects its holiday week delivery volume to spike about 6%. http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/morning_call/2011/11/ups-hiring-55000-for-holidays.html 2011-11-10 The Employment Trends Index included a drop in the number of consumers saying jobs were hard to get in October, fewer first-time claims for unemployment benefits and rising demand for temporary workers. http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-11-07/employment-index-in-u-s-climbed-in-october-to-three-year-high.html 2011-11-09 Atmel Corp. has ended the contracts of an undisclosed number of temporary workers at its Colorado Springs manufacturing plant, as the California-based semiconductor manufacturer responds to slowing sales and a weakening world economy. http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2011/11/07/5912383.htm 2011-11-09 Local staffing firms say business is booming, which could mean Indianapolis’ job economy is on the upswing. http://www.theindychannel.com/news/29707028/detail.html 2011-11-09 If you’re unhappy with your job, honesty is always the best policy, said Haley Behrens, a recruiter with Top Talent Solutions, a Minnesota-based, full-service staffing solutions company. http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/133362723.html 2011-11-09 Adecco expects solid demand in coming months as firms uneasy about faltering growth look for flexibility. http://reut.rs/v2USPa 2011-11-09 A Michigan plan to replace state employees at a veterans’ facility with contract workers highlights the difficulty of outsourcing in the face of strained budgets. A version of this article appeared in print on Nov. 7, on page A1 of the New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/07/business/as-states-shift-to-contract-workers-savings-are-not-clear-cut.html?_r=1 2011-11-09 There were also gains in professional and business services, according to the October jobs report, and temporary employment, which rose 15,000. Economists often look to temporary hiring as a harbinger of increased permanent employment. http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/WRAPUP-7-US-jobs-report-hints-targetukfocus-2285239125.html 2011-11-08 Steady demand for U.S. temporary workers, a leading indicator of wider employment trends, suggests an acceleration in new jobs is still not in the cards. http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/04/us-usa-staffing-outlook-idUSTRE7A353K20111104 2011-11-08 A man who threatened to shoot employees at Kellogg's Worthington Foods, Inc., located at the Freeport Center, was sentenced to serve four months in jail. George Lee Mitchell had been hired by Kelly Services to work as a temporary employee at Kellogg's. http://www.standard.net/stories/2011/11/04/man-sentenced-threatening-shoot-workers-clearfield-company 2011-11-08 new investigation by The Morning Call has found that warehouse workers say they suffered during fire alarm evacuations in the cold and OSHA got involved. Multiple warehouse workers were treated at hospitals for exposure after being outside, without coats, in temperatures below freezing for prolonged periods, including one night for about two hours, according to OSHA records. Many workers at the warehouse are temporary employees hired by a staffing company. http://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-allentown-amazon-cold-20111105,0,6326002.story 2011-11-08 The article provides a few tips that will help position yourself to convert your temporary holiday job into a full time job. http://www.kare11.com/news/saturday/article/945286/21/How-to-make-your-temporary-holiday-job-a-permanent-job 2011-11-08 A career columnist suggests that temporary jobs can “reframe” transferable skills. http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/columnists/chi-temp-job-transferable-skills-kennedy-20111105,0,5410521.column 2011-11-08 Article cites ASA data. http://www.businessinsider.com/the-latest-data-confirms-the-autumn-rebound-continues-2011-11 2011-11-08 Just as your parents used to say, sit up straight in the chair and listen attentively, says executive recruiter Vicki Kaskey of Ledgent Search Group, an accounting, finance and technology staffing company in Phoenix. http://www.azcentral.com/business/articles/2011/11/05/20111105tips-first-impression1105.html 2011-11-08 The Randstad Employee Confidence Index increased by 0.8 points to 45.6 in October. The Index, which measures workers' confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, shows that slightly fewer workers believe the economy is getting weaker and more believe that the number of jobs available increased. http://www.sacbee.com/2011/11/04/4030240/randstad-us-employment-report.html 2011-11-08 In most economic recoveries, the rise in the number of temporary workers is thought to be a sign of better things to come. It shows that, to meet growing demand, companies are dipping their collective toes into the labor market. This time may be different. Instead of hiring temps in anticipation of growth, more companies are simply changing the nature of their work from long-term to shorter-term projects. http://it-jobs.fins.com/Articles/SBB0001424052970204528204577009804110210674/The-New-Permanent-Temp-Workforce 2011-11-08 Keith Wisner, operations vice president with ResourceMFG, a staffing firm that specifically provides manufacturing workers, reflected on quality processes that drive the best quality, productivity, and efficiency from each laborer. http://www.qualitydigest.com/inside/quality-insider-column/us-labor-quality-issue.html 2011-11-08 With one year to go before the 2012 general election and on the heels of October's jobless report, Yahoo! News asked readers and contributors to share their personal employment stories. One reader discusses that she looked for employment through a staffing firm. http://news.yahoo.com/hopeful-hunt-full-time-job-224300348.html 2011-11-08 You may have received a flyer in your mailbox, saying positions are still being filled at the Amazon distribution centers in Cleveland and Chattanooga. With those flyers advertising a pay rate of up to $11.50 per hour, managers at Integrity Staffing Solutions say they've seen a big response. http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/15963564/help-wanted-amazon-still 2011-11-08 Employment in temporary help services rose slightly, according to the October jobs report. Employers often use temp workers before taking the plunge and hiring permanent staff. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/05/business/economy/us-added-80000-jobs-in-october.html 2011-11-08 Seasonally adjusted employment data, released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, indicated that staffing firms added 15,000 new jobs (0.7%) from September to October. http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/nov_04_11.cfm 2011-11-05 Free ASAPro Webinars, survey deadline reminders, and more in this week's issue of Inside ASA. http://www.americanstaffing.net/products/iaarchive/insideasa_110411.cfm 2011-11-05 Employment in professional and business services continued to trend up in October (+32,000) and has grown by 562,000 over the past 12 months. Within the industry, there have been modest job gains in recent months in temporary help services and in management and technical consulting services. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-11-04/u-s-employment-situation-report-for-october-text-.html 2011-11-05 Police say that two masked men entered the Integrated Staffing building on Friday morning and took nearly $30, 000 from the staffing company. http://www.wtkr.com/news/wtkr-suspects-rob-integrated-staffing-in-virginia-beach-20111103,0,6031388.story 2011-11-05 IT workers are less confident in their job market even though the IT industry is apparently growing, according to the latest IT Employment Report from IT staffing firm Technisource. http://it.tmcnet.com/topics/it/articles/236928-survey-shows-dip-confidence-among-it-workers.htm 2011-11-05 Cloud computing, security and the mobile space hold the most growth potential in the coming years, according to IT professionals surveyed by tech staffing firm Modis. http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/243122/study_its_future_lies_with_cloud_computing_security_and_mobile.html 2011-11-05 A group of Avon Products Inc. employees asked a California federal court on Wednesday to remand a putative wage-and-hour class action against Avon and temporary staffing agency Spherion Staffing LLC to state court, saying the potential damages are too low to warrant federal jurisdiction. http://www.law360.com/employment/articles/282994/avon-workers-say-wage-suit-belongs-back-in-state-court 2011-11-05 Temporary hiring is rising again in the Indianapolis area, auguring a better environment for job-seekers, according to local staffing firms and government data. http://www.ibj.com/temp-firms-say-business-is-good-hiring-picking-up-again/PARAMS/article/30538 2011-11-05 Bob Nealon, a Metro Market Manager with staffing firm Robert Half International in Providence, joined The Rhode Show to discuss the current job market. http://www.foxprovidence.com/dpp/rhode_show/staffing-expert-talks-holiday-hiring 2011-11-05 A survey of 500 IT pros by Modis finds that the vast majority are currently happy with their jobs. http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9221458/IT_pros_staying_put_expecting_raises 2011-11-05 Contract employment in the professional sector is growing across Asia, and recruiters from Beijing to Singapore say that a more eager workforce paired with mounting demand from employers for short term labor is giving companies and workers in the region an increasingly competitive edge in the global professional job scene. http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2011/11/04/world/asia/life-us-jobs-asia.html?_r=2 2011-11-05 Written by Max Messmer, chief executive officer of Robert Half International. http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/resumania-update110111/resumania-update110111/ 2011-11-04 Daniel Thomas, vice president of Kelly Services in the D.C.-Baltimore region, said, in general, employers are not yet “spending on human capital” but are “getting more with fewer workers and are holding on to their dollars tight.” http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/washington-loses-jobs-in-september/2011/11/01/gIQAH93xfM_story.html 2011-11-04 Chris Johnson, executive director of Technical Connection Inc, can’t find enough computer software engineers to fill the demand in Vermont, even in the weak economy. http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20111103/BUSINESS08/111102030/Vermont-schools-challenged-by-need-produce-science-tech-grads 2011-11-04 A new survey suggests that for executives lucky enough to get one, bonus checks may be a little bigger this year. That’s one finding in a new survey from Robert Half International. http://www.boston.com/Boston/businessupdates/2011/11/bonus-survey-they-could-this-year/TnccYYStzQ4bjTf1KDqq3H/index.html 2011-11-04 An Oakland County staffing firm, Reliance One, has begun hiring as many as 600 people to test drive new cars. The pay isn't great, but it could be fun work for those who love to be on the road. http://www.abc12.com/story/15937120/hundreds-of-test-drivers-to-be-hired-by-oakland-county-firm 2011-11-04 Lynn Flinn, president of the Rowland Group of Staffing Companies in Tulsa, said there is strong demand for skilled positions such as accounting, engineering, and specialized technology jobs, including those that deal with mobile apps. http://newsok.com/article/3619411 2011-11-04 Minnesota-based hard drive parts maker Hutchinson Technology has hired temporary workers for its state-side factory because of flooding at its plant in Thailand. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/10/03/creighton-survey/ 2011-11-03 Companies added workers in October, easing concern the job market is stagnating in the third year of the U.S. recovery, according to a private report based on payrolls. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-11-02/u-s-companies-add-more-than-expected-110-000-workers-in-october-adp-says.html 2011-11-03 During the week of Oct. 17–23, 2011, temporary and contract employment rose by 0.58%, maintaining the ASA Staffing Index at a value of 91. http://americanstaffing.net/statistics/staffing_index.cfm 2011-11-02 AppleTree Staffing is on pace to place over 100 Indianapolis area employees in new careers before the spring of 2012 and over 200 before 2012 draws to a close. http://www.fox59.com/news/wxin-greenwood-firm-hire-employees-greenwood-staffing-firm-announces-plans-to-hire-200-new-employees-20111101,0,3971283.column 2011-11-02 "One private industry that gained was professional business services, adding 400 jobs. That segment includes staffing companies, which have been busy as other employers avoid making permanent hires." http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/breaking-news/index.ssf/2011/11/lehigh_valley_area_unemploymen.html 2011-11-02 Robert Half International found that managers spend about a fifth of their time dealing with conflicts and negativity in the workplace. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11303/1185820-407.stm 2011-11-01 Brant Walker opened Strategic Search Services in 1999 as a permanent job placement facility, specializing in the areas of sales and IT professionals. In the years since, his company has grown and expanded to reach more clients, and temporary and temporary-to-permanent services were added three years ago. http://www.thetelegraph.com/articles/services-61014-walker-clients.html 2011-11-01 The American Staffing Association Index rose to 91 last week. In the last couple of months, this series has resumed its upward trajectory, but remains lower YoY. http://www.businessinsider.com/what-the-latest-high-frequency-economic-data-says-about-the-us-economy-2011-10 2011-11-01 Company cultures are not created equal, and sometimes, the wrong job can be just as bad as no job, said Scott Kriscovich, president of TrueBridge Resources, an Atlanta professional staffing, direct hire placement firm. http://www.ajc.com/business/detecting-company-culture-is-1211503.html 2011-10-29 Written by Jeffrey Campos, a partner at DNS Solutions a full-service professional staffing firm. http://www.ourcoloradonews.com/business/careers/loyalty-in-the-workplace/article_eee33cf0-0130-11e1-bf36-001cc4c03286.html 2011-10-29 Last week’s snapshot of employment in Riverside and San Bernardino counties was very encouraging. The numbers for temporary hiring are a little less so, but at least they’re not discouraging. http://www.pe.com/business/business-insider-headlines/20111025-jobs-temp-agencies-hiring-in-inland-area.ece 2011-10-28 According to the article, some staffing firms have contracts with federal agencies, and being placed at an agency is a foot in the door. http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/desperate-times-call-for-smart-moves/2011/10/26/gIQAdw7zJM_story.html 2011-10-28 Some school board members say the district is overpaying for Kelly Services to fill substitute positions, but a vote to dissolve the contract with the agency fails. http://plum-oakmont.patch.com/articles/plum-school-district-members-collide-over-staffing-agency-contract 2011-10-28 According to the article, "The former owner of a Stoughton temporary employment agency has been sentenced to seven years in prison for his role in running a $30 million under-the-table payroll scheme." http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=292345 2011-10-28 Ben Noteboom, chief executive officer of Randstad Holding NV, the world's second-largest staffing company, discusses third-quarter profit and the outlook for growth in North America, Germany and France. Noteboom speaks from Amsterdam with Mark Barton on Bloomberg Television's "Countdown." http://www.bloomberg.com/video/79003440/ 2011-10-28 Article discusses temporary employment. http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2011-10-25/middle-class-disappearing/50914822/1 2011-10-27 National political and financial concerns have caused a decline in overall confidence among IT workers, according to a survey commissioned by Technisource. http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2011/10/25/survey-economic-confidence-of-it.html 2011-10-27 Seasoned networking pros are in an enviable position, according to Robert Half Technology. The tech staffing firm includes systems and networking engineers among the top five tech professionals that companies are currently looking to hire. http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9221179/5_tech_pros_companies_want_to_hire 2011-10-27 Professional and business services employers have added 1,000 jobs since September 2010, more than any other sector, while the leisure and hospitality industry shed 600 jobs. “Staffing agency employment has been trending up over the past few months, an encouraging sign,” Bailey wrote in his “Southwest Washington Labor Market News” report. http://www.columbian.com/news/2011/oct/25/unemployment-rate-likely-unchanged-despite-some-jo/ 2011-10-27 The writer was on top of the world. His first movie had grossed more than $80 million, and he had sold another. Want a Hollywood dream? He had it. At least, that's what he figured. Today, the 40-year-old screen scribe--who fears notoriety from this article will exacerbate his employment situation should he be identified--is working a two-week temporary job in sales. http://news.yahoo.com/successful-screenwriter-works-temp-gigs-pay-bills-165756651.html 2011-10-26 One in four lawyers plans to add legal staff in the next three months, while just 1% plan to cut personnel, according to a national survey by Robert Half Legal, a legal staffing firm. http://www.thefloridalawjournal.com/2011/10/hiring-at-law-firms-on-the-rise/ 2011-10-26 Workers in Manchester employed by health care staffing firm Jackson Therapy Partners got a piece of more than $134,000 in back pay following an investigation by the U.S. labor department. http://www.app.com/article/20111024/NJBIZ/310240087/Manchester-workers-among-those-getting-back-pay 2011-10-26 Kforce Professional Staffing Inc., employment firm: 434 postings. Most of the postings are for high-tech positions, especially software engineers. But Kforce also lists 30 openings in finance and accounting; 9 related to banking, mortgages and real estate; 9 in clinical research; and 9 in administration. http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/oct/24/whos-got-most-jobs-san-diego/ 2011-10-26 How do you ask your boss for a raise when times are tough? Jobs expert Doug Arms, VP at Accounting Principals and Ajilon Professional Staffing, answers the question. http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/jobs/how-to-negotiate-a-raise-102411 2011-10-26 Written by Mike McBrierty, chief operating officer of Eliassen Group’s technology staffing division. http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2011/10/24/daily3-Is-contract-staffing-surge-a-predictor-of-economic-recovery-in-Mass.html 2011-10-26 An Adecco representative is quoted. http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/newswire/2011/10/24/region_shows_job_gains_as_outlook.htm 2011-10-26 ManpowerGroup was named for the third year in a row to Newsweek's Greenest Big Companies in America, ranking No. 26 among 500 U.S. public companies and No. 1 in the professional services category. http://www.thestreet.com/story/11285305/1/newsweek-lists-manpowergroup-among-greenest-companies-in-united-states.html 2011-10-25 Article discusses benefit of working with a staffing company. http://postbulletin.com/news/stories/display.php?id=1472694 2011-10-25 Landrum Staffing Service Manager Johanna Pohlmann said her staffing company has seen growth in some sectors, too. "We have noticed a definite increase in the industrial-manufacturing sector pertaining to energy resources and government contracts," Pohlmann said. http://www.pnj.com/article/20111022/NEWS01/110220320/Jobless-rates-mixed-Escambia-Santa-Rosa 2011-10-25 ManpowerGroup's third-quarter profit rose 55% on growth in southern Europe and the Americas. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/manpowegroup-profit-rises-55-2011-10-21 2011-10-25 A Kankakee County group is filing a suit against an Manteno-area staffing firm. http://daily-journal.com/archives/dj/display.php?id=481400 2011-10-25 Marsha Murray, president of Murray Resources, a personnel staffing firm, said she sees signs that the job market is improving. "It seems to be picking up a little at a time," she said, with demand coming from the energy and financial sectors. They're looking for engineering, accounting and administrative employees, she said. http://www.chron.com/business/economy/article/Private-sector-weakens-for-Houston-area-jobs-2229679.php 2011-10-25 Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC, an owner of manufacturing and staffing companies, increased the interest rate it will pay on $225 million of loans it’s seeking to refinance debt and fund future acquisitions, according to a person with knowledge of the transaction. http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-10-21/compass-diversified-said-to-increase-rate-on-225-million-loan.html 2011-10-25 Businesses in Massachusetts continue to hold off on hiring as they adjust workforces to keep pace with a still-uncertain economy, the latest survey by Winter, Wyman, a Waltham-based staffing firm, showed. http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2011/10/21/workforce-survey-mass-employers-wary.html 2011-10-25 A survey published last year by the staffing firm Office Team found that, when it comes to filling administrative support positions, 73% of managers wouldn’t hire candidates whose interpersonal skills are weak even if they had strong technical skills. http://www.wbjournal.com/news50076.html 2011-10-25 Rocky Gill claims he is seeing an increase in the number of people he is placing in jobs through his Tyler staffing company. http://www.tylerpaper.com/article/20111022/BUSINESS01/111029916 2011-10-25 The American Staffing Association Index remained at 90 for the 4th straight week. This series remains lower YoY. http://www.businessinsider.com/a-close-examination-of-the-latest-high-frequency-economic-data-2011-10 2011-10-25 Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer’s office found that many staffing firms have active online job listings with prerequisites like “must be currently employed” or “must be currently working full time,” and many candidates need to already hold the title for the position they are applying for. http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/united-states/stop-discriminating-against-jobless-says-stringer-63179.html 2011-10-25 ManpowerGroup reports that 52% of U.S. employers surveyed say they have difficulty filling positions because of talent shortages. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204422404576596630897409182.html 2011-10-25 A Robert Half International representative is quoted. http://www.nydailynews.com/money/2011/10/24/2011-10-24_holiday_season_in_new_york_city_means_an_increasing_demand_for_temporary_retail_.html 2011-10-25 Despite reports of rising unemployment, direct employers and staffing firms advertised more than 14,000 new jobs online for Recruiters and Employment Specialists, a 20% increase over the same time period last year, according to WANTED Analytics. http://starglobaltribune.com/2011/employment-opportunities-steady-increase-in-demand-for-recruiters-and-employment-specialists-reported-11672 2011-10-21 A Randstad representative is quoted. http://www.usatoday.com/money/jobcenter/workplace/bruzzese/story/2011-10-19/part-timers-must-prove-worth/50821560/1 2011-10-21 Hire Dynamics has more than 1,000 jobs they are hiring for in and around Metro Atlanta. The positions are in manufacturing, distribution, call centers, low-level accounting and administration. http://www.myatltv.com/news/article_news.aspx?storyid=209815 2011-10-21 The midsize companies that typically hire temporary tax accountants as tax season approaches should get past a couple of common delusions, suggests an executive at a prominent finance and accounting staffing firm. http://www3.cfo.com/article/2011/10/staffing_temporary-tax-staffing-accounting-principles-reina 2011-10-21 Millions of Americans are trying to make ends meet by working multiple part-time jobs. http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2011/10/19/the-ranks-of-the-underemployed-continue-to-grow 2011-10-21 A new report by the United Nations labor agency warns of a job crisis among the youth in both developed and developing countries, where people of 15-24 age group find it increasingly difficult to find permanent employment and face a dim future. http://news.ino.com/headlines/?newsid=102020110291 2011-10-21 If you’re lucky enough to land a white-collar job next year, you also may get a slightly better salary offer than folks who were hired this year. Starting salaries for white-collar workers are expected to rise by 3.4% on average in 2012, according to Robert Half International. http://lifeinc.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/10/17/8370420-starting-salaries-for-white-collar-workers-expected-to-get-a-boost 2011-10-20 A group of Inland Empire warehouse workers are suing a Walmart distribution center and two staffing agencies over alleged workplace and wage violations. http://www.scpr.org/news/2011/10/18/29463/warehouse-workers-sue-walmart-distribution-center-/ 2011-10-20 While it still feels like December is a long ways off, companies are hiring their seasonal help now. Retailers, staffing companies, holiday-specific businesses, and the food-service industry all fill the majority of their seasonal positions around October. http://www.businessinsider.com/ho-ho-ho-why-seasonal-employment-is-a-ok-2011-10 2011-10-20 Half of American workers have experienced an "unreasonable manager" at some time in their career, according to a survey for OfficeTeam. http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2011/smallbusiness/1110/gallery.bosses/index.html 2011-10-19 A June report by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing showed employers and staffing agencies posted more than 121,000 new job ads for registered nurses in May, an increase of 46% from a year earlier. http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20111018/FEAT05/110180311/Celebrating-nurses 2011-10-19 Monday is National Boss Day, and most of us like our bosses, according to a survey of working Americans by Adecco Group North America. http://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2011/10/17/most-like-their-bosses-national-boss.html 2011-10-19 David Bolar of Ajilon Professional Staffing in Phoenix says his days are filled with phone calls from disgruntled workers who are unsatisfied with their current jobs. "Every day, every hour," he said. http://www.azcentral.com/business/articles/2011/10/12/20111012talk-boss-about-situation-before-deciding-move.html 2011-10-19 Staffing firms will be on site at an upcoming job fair in Toledo, OH. http://www.toledoblade.com/Economy/2011/10/15/Major-firms-set-to-hire-at-job-fair.html 2011-10-18 The regional manager of a Thomasville temporary employment company compared the events that led to the current scary economy and job situation to a violent weather event. http://timesenterprise.com/x345567240/Almost-like-the-perfect-storm 2011-10-18 While some jobs are hard to find, others are difficult to fill these days, particularly high-level ones in accounting and finance, said Terrence Keppler, manager of the White Plains office of Robert Half International, a professional staffing firm. http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111016/NEWS/110160320 2011-10-18 Eisha Armstrong, owner of the Cincinnati Mom Corps, says a large percentage of workers today feel that flexibility is one of their highest priorities in a job. http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20111016/BIZ01/110160304/Mom-Corps-helps-make-flexible-time-reality 2011-10-18 Robert Half International is predicting starting salaries for professional and administrative jobs in the United States will increase an average of 3.4%, driven by strong gains in technology and finance jobs. http://www.northjersey.com/news/business/131964828_Study_sees_rise_in_salaries_.html 2011-10-18 If you are unemployed, or you have a resume gap from the past, here are some ways to present yourself in a positive light to prospective employers. They come from Frank Dadah, who is the general manager, Financial Contracting-New York, for the staffing firm Winter, Wyman. http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/hired-break101311/hired-break101311/ 2011-10-15 Article quotes staffing firm representative. http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/d59b9364-f00f-11e0-bc9d-00144feab49a.html?ftcamp=rss#axzz1alF1gTJh 2011-10-15 Starting salaries in the U.S. next year will increase an average of 3.4 percent over 2011, according to research by the temporary staffing firm Robert Half International. http://www.centralvalleybusinesstimes.com/stories/001/?ID=19564 2011-10-15 Starting salaries across the U.S. are expected to rise an average of 3.4 percent next year, with the same expectation for starting salaries overall in the Washington region, according to staffing firm Robert Half International. Some positions will see even larger increases locally, especially in accounting and technology. http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2011/10/13/starting-salaries-rising-in-washington.html 2011-10-15 Accounting, finance and IT salaries are picking up in Chicago and nationwide, according to a 2012 salary forecast by Robert Half International Inc. http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20111012/NEWS07/111019955/big-pay-hikes-forecast-in-accounting-finance-it-next-year 2011-10-14 Sandy Kretsch, President of Great Staff Solutions in Wixom, stopped by the Fox 2 Job Shop to explain to Murray Feldman the advantages of using a staffing firm to help you land your next job. http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/job_shop/networking/why-use-a-staffing-firm-to-find-a-job-20111011-dk 2011-10-14 In order to get a chance to turn a seasonal job into a full-time position, newly hired workers have to approach their work, as an audition for something more permanent. It's an attitude that professional staffing service owner Barbara Hooper of Des Moines' Action Staffing says is essential, if new workers want to catch on. http://www.woi-tv.com/story/15680678/seasonal-jobs-present-opportunity-for-the-unemployed 2011-10-14 The downshift in job postings partly reflects the increasing ability of companies to quickly adjust their hiring plans if the economy sours. "As soon as companies hear talk of a 'soft patch,' they hit the pause button on hiring," said Jeff Joerres, chief executive of ManpowerGroup. http://www.stltoday.com/business/local/article_ff090444-8e71-5003-a5ec-88cd879a2666.html 2011-10-14 Employment expert Jeremy Berg from BERG Professional Staffing appeared on a KARE11 broadcast to talk about the different types of seasonal jobs available during the holiday season, which is the busiest retail season of the year. http://www.kare11.com/news/entertainment/article/942207/449/Find-a-job-now-Seasonal-positions 2011-10-13 A new survey by OfficeTeam finds that 76% of employees polled said they have no interest in having their boss’s job. http://www.boston.com/Boston/businessupdates/2011/10/survey-few-employees-want-the-boss/Ui5oXBlKYUfRWk3TFALriN/index.html 2011-10-13 Columbiana County businessman and farmer Gerald Klusch hasn’t been seen for two weeks, a tormenting mystery to those who know him. Klusch, 71, operates Alliance Staffing. http://www.cantonrep.com/newsnow/x1611326965/Family-numb-with-Alliance-area-man-missing 2011-10-13 Article quotes Scott Mayer, president and chief executive of QPS Employment Group, a staffing firm serving companies in Wisconsin and Illinois. http://www.wuwm.com/programs/news/view_news.php?articleid=9309 2011-10-12 Amy Innarelli, a staffing specialist at Monroe Staffing in Manchester, hosted an open house at the Concord unemployment office looking to fill 20 to 25 jobs. “The economy has picked up,” she said. “Staffing agencies ... are busier these days.” http://www.unionleader.com/article/20111009/NEWS02/710099963/-1/politics06 2011-10-12 Written by a CareerBuilder representative. Article quotes a staffing firm officer manager. http://on-msn.com/nWtQFZ 2011-10-12 Uncertainties about future tax and health care costs could be inhibiting permanent job growth, shifting more of the labor force to temporary and part-time employment, say Pamela Villarreal, a senior fellow, and Peter Swanson, a Hatton W. Sumners Scholar, with the National Center for Policy Analysis. http://www.ncpa.org/sub/dpd/index.php?Article_ID=21177 2011-10-12 Other precursors of future hiring, like temporary employment, showed modest improvement last month. Temporary help services added 19,400 jobs. The average weekly hours worked, which tend to climb before companies start hiring again, rose slightly, as did average weekly earnings. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/08/business/economy/us-adds-103000-jobs-rate-steady-at-9-1.html 2011-10-11 The American Staffing Association has released its 2011 economic analysis, "American Staffing 2011: Leading U.S. Job Growth," an annual report highlighting recent trends in the staffing industry, as well as the industry's prospects for this year and beyond. http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/10_10_11.cfm 2011-10-11 U.S. employers, unwilling to commit to full-time hiring until they see a clear pickup in demand for their goods and services, are relying on short-term contracts to try out workers before offering them a job, staffing industry executives say. http://www.cnbc.com//id/44817459 2011-10-11 After two years on the unemployment rolls, Selena Forte thought she’d found a temporary job at a delivery company that matched her qualifications. But Forte, a 55-year-old from Cleveland, says a recruiter at Kelly Services told her she would not be considered for the job because she had been out of work too long. http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/jobs-bill-backed-by-obama-would-tackle-discrimination-against-unemployed-applicants/2011/10/09/gIQAn0gDXL_story.html?tid=sm_twitter_washingtonpost 2011-10-11 But in Huntsville, staffing comppanies say they keep getting busier despite the high national unemployment numbers and that many businesses are still tentative about hiring permanent employees. http://www.waaytv.com/news/local/story/Busy-Staffing-Agencies-Could-Signal-Local/jjadiAQfUUqQ7uED1518sA.cspx 2011-10-11 The jobs picture turns out to be better than expected, not just for September, but for July and August. A representative from Robert Half International discusses this topic on a MyFoxDC broadcast. http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/mornings/economy-adds-103k-jobs-rate-stays-91-percent-100711 2011-10-11 "It's hard to get too excited even about the positive news," said Tig Gilliam, president of the North American unit of job placement firm Adecco. "In the long-term we're still treading water. No one is hiring unless they absolutely have to." http://money.cnn.com/2011/10/07/news/economy/jobs_report_unemployment/ 2011-10-11 Manpower’s Jeff Joerres is quoted. http://www.istockanalyst.com/business/news/5466225/us-stocks-hit-by-downgrades-in-europe 2011-10-11 Article cites ASA data. http://www.kansascity.com/2011/10/07/3194128/tepid-jobs-report-allays-some.html 2011-10-11 At a time when millions are out of work, the availability of qualified workers available for temporary work is also a factor that makes it easier to hold off on permanent hires. http://www.forbes.com/sites/steveschaefer/2011/10/07/september-payrolls-rise-outlook-still-cloudy/ 2011-10-11 There were some signs that business activity is increasing. The temporary help industry added almost 20,000 jobs, and the length of the average workweek increased slightly. Wages also rose a bit. http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/20111007/896676957.shtml 2011-10-11 Seasonally adjusted employment data, released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, indicated that staffing firms added 19,400 (or 0.9%) new jobs in September. http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/oct_7_11.cfm 2011-10-08 Lying on a resume can have dire career consequences to some extent, and Jamie Conley, regional VP of Robert-Half International Staffing Agency, talks about how to beef up a resume–while telling the truth. http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/jobs/resume-building%3A-don%27t-lie-100611 2011-10-08 The biggest growth in Kansas is expected to come from the business and professional service category. The category includes temp agencies, traditionally a source of labor for companies that are feeling unsure about the future, but it also includes a host of small and medium-sized businesses such as law offices, janitorial services and ad agencies. http://www.kansas.com/2011/10/06/2050612/mism-builds-for-2012.html 2011-10-08 Article discusses Staffing World 2011. http://www.recruiter.com/recruiting-news/staffing-industry-event/ 2011-10-07 Workers are increasingly being pushed away from jobs that offer health insurance and into part-time or contract jobs that make finding affordable insurance more difficult, researchers say in a report released Wednesday by the Iowa Policy Project, a nonprofit in Mount Vernon. http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2011/10/05/new-report-shows-shift-from-full-time-to-part-time-lesser-health-benefits-in-jobs/ 2011-10-07 A staffing firm recruiter discusses what employers are seeking during a job interview. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11279/1180037-28.stm 2011-10-07 The two labor indicators included in the UO Index, initial unemployment claims and employment services payrolls (largely temporary employment) both improved. Still, initial claims remain at high levels consistent with a weak labor market. http://oregonbusinessreport.com/2011/10/5th-month-of-economic-decline-oregon-index/ 2011-10-06 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas for job seekers. Staffing company Challenger, Gray and Christmas predicts that payrolls will grow by about 620,000 over the next three months, mainly because of holiday hiring. http://bit.ly/pmCVby 2011-10-06 Sacramento companies, still uneasy over the economy, are stalling hiring decisions heading into the fourth quarter, according to a new report on area employment trends. The telephone poll of Sacramento companies for Pacific Staffing's quarterly report shows a majority of firms–62%–plan to hire during the year's final three months, but many say they will be replacing workers, not increasing staffing. http://www.sacbee.com/2011/10/03/3954582/job-front-sacramento-firms-wary.html 2011-10-05 Fueled by the addition of temporary employees, the stabilization or growth of higher paid permanent jobs and the unemployed returning to work, Peoria County, IL, experienced the highest first quarter wage growth of any county in the U.S., the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports. http://www.pjstar.com/business/x1499151719/Peoria-County-sees-highest-wage-growth-in-U-S 2011-10-05 Jobs expert Doug Arms, Senior VP at Ajilon Professional Staffing, discusses how potential employees and employers should handle job references. http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/jobs/how-to-handle-job-references-100311 2011-10-05 Article cites ASA data. http://www.businessinsider.com/a-look-back-what-the-data-from-last-week-said-about-the-economy-2011-10 2011-10-04 It's a growing trend, this practice called "co-working"—where contractors, consultants, bloggers and others of the self-employed tribe rent desk space, private workstations or small offices in a common space complete with Wi-Fi, copiers, coffee and the other accouterments of office life. Article quotes staffing firm representative. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2016379028_btcassidy03.html 2011-10-04 The company's ad on Facebook was seeking stand-ins for nurses planning a walkout, encouraging applicants to "join us for all the fun on this strike." Days later, a hospital patient under the care of one of the company's traveling nurses was dead from an apparent medical error. http://www.theledger.com/article/20111001/APN/1110010715?tc=ar 2011-10-04 For many medical device workers, their futures will be in contract work as opposed to full-time jobs, predicts Paula Norbom, president of Minneapolis-based staffing company Talencio, which places contract professionals within the medtech and biotech industries. http://www.medcitynews.com/2011/09/after-the-medical-device-tax-apocalypse-contract-workers-will-survive/ 2011-10-01 A Wilkins company that provides staffing for the health care industry violated federal disabilities law by refusing to hire a nursing assistant who is HIV positive, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says in a federal lawsuit filed today. http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/s_759383.html?_s_icmp=NetworkHeadlines 2011-10-01 ManpowerGroup and Second Chance Employment Services, a nonprofit organization that helps battered and trafficked women re-enter the work force, launched a pilot project Friday designed to bridge Second Chance's programs with the network of services and training resources provided by ManpowerGroup’s Manpower business unit. http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2011/09/29/manpowergroup-supports-program-to-find.html 2011-10-01 Belcan Corp. won a key ruling this month in a wage-and-hour lawsuit filed in Illinois that threatened to encompass possible claims from thousands of its workers across the country. http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/print-edition/2011/09/30/wage-and-hour-ruling-seen-as-key-win.html 2011-10-01 Temporary jobs are not putting bread on many Inland Southern California tables, and that's a trend that is being played out across the country, according to state data and a report from a trade organization. Article cites ASA data. http://www.pe.com/business/local/stories/PE_Biz_D_temps29.36e1e66.html 2011-09-30 "Jobs are coming back to the county in all industries, especially during the last six months," said Cortney C. Siddon from Kelly Services, Potsdam, whose goal was to find prospective applicants at the fair to fill 30 job openings. http://www.mpcourier.com/article/20110928/DCO01/309289965 2011-09-30 According to the article, "In Albuquerque, Manpower has reported that they only expect to see a hiring surge of 4%, down from 11% last season. Such high unemployment in our urban areas, and for such an extended period of time, creates an existential force that challenges the very nature of our 'Civil Society.'" http://www.examiner.com/unemployment-in-albuquerque/unemployment-as-american-as-apple-pie 2011-09-30 York County, PA, residents are finding success finding employment through staffing firms. http://www.ydr.com/business/ci_18986597 2011-09-29 It is a sad statistic and a sign of the times: half of the Philadelphia area 20-somethings are unemployed. Kristen Kane, Director of Social Media and Recruiting for Kane Partners, a Lansdale staffing company, explains why 20-somethings are having so much trouble. http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2011/09/27/half-of-philadelphia-area-20-somethings-are-unemployed/ 2011-09-29 Thousands of nurses returned to work Tuesday after a five-day labor dispute that turned deadly for one cancer patient. The cloud of Judith Ming's death hung heavily over the returning staff at the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland, CA, where the 66-year-old died Saturday morning after a dietary supplement apparently was introduced into her intravenous line by a temporary nurse. http://www.insidebayarea.com/news/ci_18990584 2011-09-29 A heated verbal exchange between two temporary janitors prompted a campus-wide lockdown of Harding University Partnership School yesterday afternoon. http://www.independent.com/news/2011/sep/27/fight-between-janitors-prompts-school-lockdown/ 2011-09-29 A temporary nurse accused of improperly accessing patient records at numerous hospitals in the Denver metro area faces five counts of identity theft and 46 counts of theft of medical records in connection with his time at Boulder Community Hospital between May 2010 and January 2011. http://www.dailycamera.com/boulder-county-news/ci_18989489 2011-09-29 John Reed, executive director of staffing firm Robert Half Technology, sees demand for a variety of skills in areas ranging from Web site development to upgrading internal systems and meeting the needs of mobile users. http://www.cio.com/article/690493/9_Hot_IT_Skills_for_2012 2011-09-28 Although the stock market has rocked investors confidence in the past week, employers in Wisconsin and Illinois are remarkably confident about their own prospects for the fourth quarter, according to the latest QPS Employment Forecasting Survey. http://www.biztimes.com/daily/2011/9/26/local-employers-forecast-strong-4th-quarter 2011-09-28 The 66-year-old cancer patient who died at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center during a lockout of nursing staff may have been given a nutrient solution intravenously by a temporary replacement nurse instead of through a feeding tube. http://www.timesheraldonline.com/news/ci_18985392 2011-09-28 Best of Staffing is a competition for staffing firms to see who truly provides exceptional client service. This prestigious award distinguishes staffing firms who outperformed the industry’s benchmark. In 2011, staffing firms were required to attain a 55% Net Promoter Score® from their clients, 5 percentage points higher than the mark set by Inavero in 2010. http://www.bestofstaffing.com/2011-best-of-staffing-client/ 2011-09-27 According to the article, “Amazon.com has responded to a recent report about high temperatures and over-employment of temp workers at a warehouse in Pennsylvania, saying on Thursday that yes, this summer was hot, and no, not everyone is a temp.” http://www.seattlepi.com/business/article/Amazon-on-warehouse-safety-concerns-Yeah-it-s-2185494.php 2011-09-27 Kathy Barron, founder and president of the Accurate Resource Group Inc. staffing firm in Westborough, said there’s still truth in the old rule that you can get a job much more easily if you already have one. http://www.wbjournal.com/news49891.html 2011-09-27 Darren Hager, regional vice-president for staffing company Robert Half International, said his firm has seen a rise in leisure and hospitality jobs in recent months, as well as growth in the professional and business services sector. http://www.mydesert.com/article/20110925/BUSINESS05/109240346/Area-employers-offering-seasonal-jobs 2011-09-27 Temporary work is a trend that’s expected to continue, said Jon Osborne, vice president of research at Staffing Industry Analysts. As businesses start to recover from the recession, they’re not quite ready to commit to full-time workers, he said. http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2011/sep/25/temporary-jobs-help-bridge-employment-gaps-tough-e/ 2011-09-27 The September edition notes that New England staffing agencies saw growing demand for both permanent and temporary-to-permanent hires, as well as employment gains in the staffing industry during 2010. http://www.wbjournal.com/news49901.html 2011-09-27 "A large percent of nurses are women, and when their husbands get laid off or have their overtime cut, the wife can usually get back to working," said Roy Buchta, regional vice president for Interim Healthcare, a medical staffing firm with an office in Swissvale, PA. http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/lifestyles/health/s_758717.html 2011-09-27 Bruce Hurwitz, CEO of recruiting firm Hurwitz Strategic Staffing, discusses this topic. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44639552/ns/business-careers/#.ToB6EmXp4rU 2011-09-27 Other declines were reported in retail trade, which lost 800 jobs over the year, and professional business services, which lost 200 jobs. It is made up largely of the staffing firms. http://qctimes.com/business/q-c-jobless-rate-falls-from/article_d82d9d02-e592-11e0-8830-001cc4c03286.html 2011-09-24 A survey from the staffing firm Accountemps finds that 42% of chief financial officers (CFOs) have seen an improvement in employee morale over the past 12 months. http://www.incentivemag.com/News/Industry/Articles/Survey-Finds-Employee-Morale-on-the-Rise/ 2011-09-24 Brenda Braden, office manager for DMSI Staffing, said jobs are available, but applicants with some types of experience are easier to place than others. http://www.herald-mail.com/news/hm-growth-apparent-at-job-fair-20110922,0,3814925.story 2011-09-24 On Assignment finds itself in one of the hottest areas of hiring as IT and life sciences boom. This Zacks #1 Rank (strong buy) is expected to grow earnings by 205% in 2011. http://www.forbes.com/sites/zacks/2011/09/22/staffing-company-in-the-right-niche-for-healthy-growth/ 2011-09-24 According to the article, “Officials with local employment agencies say plenty of work opportunities are available in Jackson County. Some job seekers, they say, simply do not have the right skills to get these jobs and the motivation to keep them.” http://www.mlive.com/business/jackson-lansing/index.ssf/2011/09/officials_at_employment_agenci.html 2011-09-24 "Basically they are hanging signs saying, 'unemployed need not apply,'" Brown said, adding that staffing companies are being told to ignore applications of unemployed people. http://www.istockanalyst.com/business/news/5432708/brown-pushes-bill-outlawing-discrimination-against-jobless 2011-09-23 A Winter, Wyman representative is quoted. http://sales-jobs.fins.com/Articles/SBB0001424053111903703604576585000480633140/Benefits-of-Leaving-the-Fast-Track?link=FINS_hp 2011-09-23 Robert Half International says 43% of managers believe applicants include dishonest information on their resumes. They say it could be a result of a tough job market putting pressure on candidates to make themselves stand out or seem more qualified for a position. http://www.cbs7kosa.com/news/details.asp?ID=29050 2011-09-23 Staffing Industry Analysts recently recognized Elwood Staffing as one of the largest staffing firms in the United States in its publication of the 2011 List of Largest U.S. Staffing Firms. http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/article/20110922/BUSINESS/109220340/Elwood-Staffing-named-top-list 2011-09-23 Suzanne Hodes, chief financial officer of Career Xchange, a Florida staffing company, said with the economy still sputtering, companies are risk-adverse about hiring. "If their business has picked up, they don't know if it's short term or long term." http://www.enquirerherald.com/2011/09/20/1671226/with-work-scarce-part-time-is.html 2011-09-22 The Morning Call interviewed 20 current and former warehouse employees who showed pay stubs, tax forms, or other proof of employment. They offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it's like to work in the Lehigh Valley, PA, Amazon warehouse, where temperatures soar on hot summer days, production rates are difficult to achieve and the permanent jobs sought by many temporary workers hired by an outside firm are tough to get. http://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-allentown-amazon-complaints-20110917,0,7937001,full.story 2011-09-22 A Chicago-based staffing firm has settled a lawsuit against its former chief executive that alleged he used company funds for personal purposes such as travel. http://www.wgnradio.com/business/breaking/chi-staffing-firm-settles-suit-against-former-ceo-20110919,0,5282520.story 2011-09-21 Terri Greeno, owner of Express Employment Professionals, a staffing firm in Crystal Lake, said that impressing employers is all about presentation and attitude as well as skills. http://www.nwherald.com/2011/09/09/young-military-vets-like-civilian-peers-face-difficulty-finding-work/ap5gpu3/ 2011-09-21 Some of the physicians involved in the lawsuit against Halifax Hospital Medical Center and Halifax Staffing Inc. earned more than a million dollars, accused of receiving kickbacks in a scheme to defraud Medicare of tens of millions of dollars, reports the Daytona Beach News-Journal. http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/story/physicians-under-alleged-halifax-health-fraud-paid-over-1m/2011-09-19 2011-09-21 "Companies are hiring," said Rod Frankel, who owns a staffing company in Raleigh. Frankel said companies had been hiring temporary workers, but in the last six months, he's seen the number of direct hires increase. http://www.wral.com/business/story/10144925/ 2011-09-20 Demand for temporary workers in the San Diego area is higher than the need for permanent workers but both areas are growing, said Jodi Chavez, senior vice president of La Jolla-based Ajilon Professional Staffing. http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/sep/16/california-unemployment-inches-up-to-121-percent/ 2011-09-20 Former Disney employees filing claims and layoffs by staffing firms helped keep Union County's unemployment rate the fourth highest in South Carolina for the second month in a row. http://www.poten.com/NewsDetails.aspx?id=11629707 2011-09-20 The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey described an overall “positive” jobs market in the latter part of 2011 in the New York regional area. http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/man_bites_dog_ny_firms_have_worker_miCtWjWm5xsT8CJyMyDCDK 2011-09-20 Jim Kwapick, district director for Robert Half International, said he sees more college graduates in their early 20s turning to staffing firms for help. "We have had success in this market helping new or fairly new college grads in securing temporary assignments that have converted to regular or full-time employment," Kwapick said. http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2011/09/18/1645456/young-adults-face-job-market-shaped.html 2011-09-20 At M Force Staffing, recruiters are busy trying to fill 175 technical jobs between Knoxville and Nashville. While there are skilled workers in the area, the company has to go as far as California sometimes to find the right match. "We have the jobs. We struggle with finding the people. It's not what everybody seems to think," M Force Staffing CEO Joe Kirby said. http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2011/sep/18/selective-hiring-staffing-firms-work-fill-jobs/ 2011-09-20 Microsoft, once a prime target of MIT grads, is at a disadvantage, said Stephen Kasmouski, who manages a 20-person team of software technology recruiters at the staffing firm Winter, Wyman and Co., which frequently recruits from MIT. http://www.boston.com/yourtown/cambridge/articles/2011/09/19/more_mit_grads_turn_toward_startups/ 2011-09-20 A new survey by Right Management finds a higher percentage of American hiring managers have reservations about hiring people who’ve had quite a few jobs than those in Asia and Europe. http://lifeinc.today.com/_news/2011/09/14/7764172-job-hopping-could-cost-you-if-youre-american?preview=true 2011-09-17 A new study from The Creative Group, a division of Robert Half International, indicated that job prospects may be looking up for those seeking permanent creative and marketing positions. http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/news/2011/9/15/creative_and_marketing_job_prospects_to.htm 2011-09-17 A Sunnyvale, CA, staffing firm and a recently terminated Fremont engineer have been appointed to a creditors’ committee in Solyndra LLC’s bankruptcy case. http://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2011/09/15/solyndra-creditors-committee-named.html 2011-09-17 "Word of mouth and friend referrals are huge [in a job search]. The new word of mouth is through social media," says Sarah Cullins, president of Finesse Staffing, a recruiting firm based in Southern California. http://www.newsday.com/classifieds/jobs/social-media-not-your-thing-might-hurt-job-search-1.3170116 2011-09-16 Of the 1,400 CFOs polled for the Robert Half Financial Hiring Index forecast, 12% plan to hire full-time accounting and finance workers in the coming months and 7% look to reduce headcount, for a net increase of 5%. http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/091411-survey-cfos-to-add-finance-250904.html 2011-09-16 A St. Paul staffing firm owner was sentenced Wednesday to a year in prison for evading more than $400,000 in corporate taxes. http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2011/09/14/business-owner-tax-evasion-sentencing.html 2011-09-16 According to a survey commissioned by Mom Corps, a national flexible staffing firm, 51% of working adults (ages 18 to 44) plan to look for a new job within the next three years with an employer that offers flexible work options. http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/09/14/working-from-home-is-awesome-3-things-to-consider/ 2011-09-16 Manpower Las Vegas is one of the largest temporary staffing companies in the country, but for Andy Katz, the Las Vegas franchise is a family business. http://www.lvbusinesspress.com/articles/2011/09/12/news/iq_47106145.txt 2011-09-15 Employers' hiring plans for the fourth quarter are "relatively stable"--slightly down from the third quarter, but a tick higher than in the prior year, according to the Manpower Employment Outlook survey released Tuesday. http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20110913-707233.html 2011-09-15 Juliet Malit, the owner of JFM Staffing, sees uncertainty among the health care workers she is trying to find jobs for. http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/09/14/1486441/if-obama-can-help-apex-is-listening.html 2011-09-15 A survey released by Manpower Inc. on Tuesday showed that employers remain guarded about hiring for the rest of this year, with only about 16 percent nationally expecting to add to their staffing in the fourth quarter. http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/2011/sep/14/tdbiz01-frustration-abides-among-job-seekers-ar-1307569/ 2011-09-15 Information technology hiring should continue in the fourth quarter, according to a recent survey conducted by Robert Half International. http://newsok.com/article/3603642 2011-09-14 Employers’ hiring plans for the fourth quarter are “relatively stable —slightly down from the third quarter, but a tick higher than in the prior year, according to the Manpower Employment Outlook survey released Tuesday. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/employment-outlook-still-weak-manpower-2011-09-13 2011-09-14 Milwaukee-area employers expect to hire at a much slower pace in the fourth quarter compared with the current period, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey. http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2011/09/12/manpowergroup-survey-local-employer.html 2011-09-14 National Staffing Employee Week, held Sept. 12–18 this year, honors the contributions of the stars of our nation's work force: America's temporary and contract employees. Click the link to learn more and to download free celebratory materials. http://www.americanstaffing.net/members/nsew.cfm 2011-09-13 The American Staffing Association announced today that interactive Web designer Chris Hoover has been named the 2012 National Staffing Employee of the Year. The announcement marks the beginning of National Staffing Employee Week, Sept. 12–18. http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/sept_12_11.cfm 2011-09-13 Access the new issue with your ASA login and password. http://americanstaffing.net/products/staffing_week.cfm 2011-09-13 According to the release, President Barack Obama has voiced support for legislation that would make it illegal for employers and staffing companies to unfairly discriminate against unemployed job seekers. http://www.dolanmedia.com/view.cfm?recID=732888 2011-09-13 Jeff Joerres, chief executive officer of ManpowerGroup, said while there's a lot to like about President Obama’s jobs proposal, it shouldn't been viewed as the solution to a weak economy and labor market. http://www.wavenewspapers.com/newsinblack/ECONOMISTS-PRAISE-OBAMA-JOBS-PLAN-129539608.html 2011-09-13 Article quotes owner of a staffing firm. http://onforb.es/nF6zwC 2011-09-13 Article quotes owner of a staffing firm. http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/yb/163360500 2011-09-13 Derrick Lee just avoided becoming one of the millions of Americans that the U.S. Labor Department said were on the August unemployment rolls. The Bowling Green resident took advantage of a staffing company that helped link him to a job at The Andersons in Maumee. On Aug. 22, he was hired full-time as a processing specialist in grain and ingredient trading. http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/09/11/Cracking-a-tough-job-market.html 2011-09-13 Karen Grothouse, vice president of sales and operations for local staffing company Spherion, said the impact of soldiers leaving their jobs to serve has been minimal around her, but companies are more understanding when it happens. http://www.poten.com/NewsDetails.aspx?id=11606997 2011-09-13 Don’t temp me. So goes the cry of workers up against gun-shy employers reluctant to pull the trigger on hiring permanent staff due to the weak economy. And while an increase in temporary workers typically is viewed as an indicator of permanent hiring is just around the corner, that isn’t necessarily the case anymore, some say. http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20110911/BIZ/309119944 2011-09-13 According to ABC News, Gary Giordano has a long history of litigation with other businesses and personal contacts. Some of these have been allegedly dismissed on the basis of fraud, including a $5 million dollar lawsuit Giordano filed against another staffing company in January, 2010. https://www.examiner.com/news-analysis-in-national/gary-giordano-raised-suspicions-claiming-death-benefits-for-robyn-gardner 2011-09-13 The Sept. 9 issue of "Inside ASA" is now available. http://www.americanstaffing.net/products/iaarchive/insideasa_090911.cfm 2011-09-10 Jim Kwapick, district director for Robert Half International, said he sees more college graduates in their early 20s turning to staffing firms for help. http://www.scrippsnews.com/content/bad-job-market-stalls-generation-young-adults 2011-09-10 Several staffing firms make the list. SeatonCorp is the number one company on the “Top 10 Job Creators” list. http://www.inc.com/inc5000/2011/jobs.html 2011-09-10 Labor market conditions held steady in most Federal Reserve districts, while some reported modest employment growth, according to the latest Federal Reserve Beige Book report, released Wednesday. http://www.staffingindustry.com//Research-Publications/Daily-News/Beige-Book-Labor-Market-Holds-Steady 2011-09-10 Florida business owners say they are feeling the pinch. "Our cost of hiring has increased dramatically," said Charles Tews, owner and president of the Tews Co., a staffing firm in Orlando. http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-kassab-payroll-taxes-20110908,0,5481024.column 2011-09-10 According to the article, “Across New England, tourism is up and software and IT firms are also seeing growth. One key barometer, temporary business staffing companies, say they’ve seen an uptick but not what they had expected.” http://www.nhpr.org/new-england-economy-struggles 2011-09-10 Finding the right talent is getting harder, according to Robert Half Technology. Two-thirds (66%) of CIOs surveyed by the staffing firm said it's challenging to find skilled professionals today, compared to 48% who thought so in the previous quarter. http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/201275/most-cios-hold-headcount-steady-12-plan-increases 2011-09-10 Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Wednesday that SeatonCorp will add 400 jobs in the city in the next year. http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-seaton-corp-to-add-400-jobs-20110907,0,2426949.story 2011-09-09 During the week of Aug. 22–28, 2011, temporary and contract employment rose 0.56%, raising the ASA Staffing Index up one point to a value of 88. http://americanstaffing.net/statistics/staffing_index.cfm 2011-09-09 Consultnetworx announced its donation to the New York Red Bulls Soccer Tickets for Troops Initiative. http://www.worldbookandnews.com/sport/soccer/150511-Consultnetworx-Delights-Military-Families-with-Generous-Donations-at.html 2011-09-09 Discusses Beige Book findings. http://www.foxbusiness.com/industries/2011/09/07/beige-book-district-by-district-summary-conditions/ 2011-09-09 Staffing services remained a high levels in Texas with one contact reporting that direct hiring was outpacing temporary placements. http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/morning_call/2011/09/texas-energy-sector-drives-state.html 2011-09-09 Chief financial officers (CFOs) interviewed for the Robert Half Financial Hiring Index forecast an increase in hiring during the fourth quarter of 2011. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cfos-see-improved-hiring-outlook-for-fourth-quarter-129365898.html 2011-09-08 According to the author, “As more and more Americans find less traditional means of employment, it's time to make changes.” Article discusses temporary employment. http://nydn.us/mQb6ZP 2011-09-08 Shares of staffing companies declined Tuesday in the wake of Friday's weak jobs report and continued worries about the European debt crisis. http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9PJ76U00.htm 2011-09-08 ManpowerGroup has teamed up with not-for-profit organization Sport Against Trafficking, to support its Row For Freedom campaign to shine an international spotlight on the issue of human trafficking. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/manpowergroup-fights-human-trafficking-through-new-sponsorship-128892233.html 2011-09-07 Only about one of three workers say they take a lunch break regularly, according to a survey released this week by Right Management, work force consultants for the ManpowerGroup. http://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2011/08/30/most-workers-dont-take-lunch-breaks.html 2011-09-07 ManpowerGroup is offering jobs to 240 people being laid off at a Bremerton, WA, call center that supports telecom companies including Sprint. http://www.techflash.com/seattle/2011/09/manpower-offering-jobs-at-call-center.html 2011-09-07 If you take one open job, and one ideal job candidate, how many rounds of interviews will it take for that person to get hired? The answer is three. It often takes three rounds of job interviews before a job is filled, according to U.S. staffing giant ManpowerGroup, whose experience finding people for its clients to hire helps illustrate the stalled U.S. jobs market. http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/02/usa-staffing-outlook-idUSN1E78106I20110902 2011-09-07 ManpowerGroup recently conducted a survey of the reasons companies can't fill jobs. http://www.ocregister.com/articles/jobs-315209-reasons-becoming.html 2011-09-07 U.S. stocks are plunging following a disastrous August jobs report that suggests the economy is at an increasing risk of slipping into another recession….Temporary employment continued to grow as employers postpone adding permanent employees in an uncertain economy. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/207699/20110902/stocks-august-jobs-report-unemployment.htm 2011-09-07 Flexibility is increasingly important in today’s work place. Flexible work options, such as working virtually, telecommuting, or creating a flexible schedule, can often be a deciding factor in taking a new job or staying in a current position. Article cites MomCorps survey. http://www.businessinsider.com/most-workers-willing-to-trade-pay-for-flexibility-2011-9 2011-09-07 Within professional and business services, computer systems design and related services added 8,000 jobs in August. Employment in temporary help services changed little over the month (+5,000) and has shown little movement on net so far this year. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-09-02/u-s-employment-situation-report-for-august-text-.html 2011-09-07 A battle is brewing in Massachusetts over a bill that would overhaul the state’s current employment law – and could help regulate the increasing number of temp agencies that contribute to an underground economy. http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/news/2011/09/02/massachusetts-bill-could-overhaul-temp-agencies/ 2011-09-07 Welcome job news kicks off Labor Day. GSI Commerce needs 1,200 temporary workers for its operations in Melbourne, FL. http://service.meltwaternews.com/mnews/agent/list.html 2011-09-07 “Right now, I have executive assistants with 10 years of experience, I have senior data entry clerks … and they're willing to take entry-level jobs because they'll take anything," said Kelly McGough, a branch manager with the Spherion staffing company in Lakeland. http://www.theledger.com/article/20110904/NEWS/110909716/1017/sports10 2011-09-07 It is only a matter of time before chief executive officers begin bragging about how much their contingent work force contributes to shareholder value and productivity, says the author of this article. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-09-04/happy-contingent-labor-day-temp-workforce-alice-schroeder.html 2011-09-07 According to staffing firms in the Sailsbury, MD, area, temporary and part-time jobs aren't seen as ideal, but are still sought after by unemployed residents. http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20110904/NEWS01/109040303 2011-09-07 In good times and bad, and especially when there’s a bit of both in the economy, just as there is now, the engagement of temporary and contract workers in the marketplace can be a telling indicator about the direction the economy is headed. Written by Tig Gilliam, chief executive officer of Adecco Group North America. http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2011/09/05/employers-cautious-but-not-in-retreat-on-labor-day-2011/ 2011-09-07 The underwhelming response to an announcement last week more than 40 new jobs were available in the Lenoir County, NC, area amazed a team of eight recruiters at a Kinston staffing firm itching to find the unemployed work. http://www.enctoday.com/news/despite-76045-kfpress-team-amazed.html 2011-09-07 Freelancers, independent contractors, consultants, day laborers working off the books for cash, contingent workers, temps, virtual assistants, free agents. These are the names for the ever-growing part of America's labor force with an interesting distinction. They aren't employees. http://articles.philly.com/2011-09-05/news/30115642_1_independent-contractors-misclassify-contracts-end 2011-09-07 NPR is following six people in the St. Louis area who started 2011 unemployed and searching for work. They are keeping audio and print diaries to document their experience. Several of the people are on temporary assignments through staffing firms. http://www.npr.org/2011/09/05/140115617/bumps-on-the-road-back-to-work 2011-09-07 August employment data, released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, showed little change in seasonally adjusted staffing industry payrolls, with 4,700 (or 0.2%) more temporary jobs created during the month. http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/sept_02_11.cfm 2011-09-03 Mom Corps today released findings from an online survey conducted on its behalf by Harris Interactive among 1,071 working adults nationwide about their preferences around workplace flexibility and work/life balance. http://www.thestreet.com/story/11236891/1/survey-of-working-adults-shows-us-employees-willing-to-take-pay-cut-for-workplace-flexibility.html 2011-09-03 You might not consider taking a temp job because it seems like a risky move. Get over yourself! http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2011/sep/01/jobs-get-over-your-temp-phobia/ 2011-09-03 Your IT department may be armed with bright and ambitious employees, but that doesn't mean the group will be efficient. "With every failure it is easy to spot a multitude of potential causes," says John Baschab, senior VP of management services at Technisource, a tech staffing and services company. http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/090111-cio-alert-five-cures-for-250378.html 2011-09-03 The economic outlook was bright when the Staffing Resource Group formed in 2007. While economic turbulence lay ahead, the timing worked to the founders’ advantage. http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/print-edition/2011/09/02/making-connections-in-a-changing-market.html 2011-09-03 Twelve percent of executives interviewed for the Robert Half Professional Employment Report say they are planning to hire professional-level staff in the fourth quarter of 2011, while 5% foresee making cutbacks. http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/roberthalf/50680/ 2011-09-02 It's no easy feat, the business of finding someone a job. Doubly so in a bad economy. Yet North Shore staffing firms are tackling that difficult task: Connect the too large pool of candidates with the too few job openings. http://desplaines.patch.com/articles/hunting-jobs-for-the-jobless 2011-09-02 An Aruban judge on Wednesday ordered a Gaithersburg man suspected in the disappearance of a travel companion detained for an additional 60 days, according to prosecutors. Gary Giordano is the owner of staffing firm Leverage, LLC. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/aug/31/aruba-judge-deciding-whether-keep-giordano-detaine/ 2011-09-02 According to the article, "The EEOC sued a temporary employment agency for failing to refer a Muslim woman for work at a commercial printing company because she refused to remove her khimar. " http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/eeoc-lawsuit-faith-religious-freedom-diversity-2716633-1.html 2011-09-02 President Obama said during a Tuesday radio show that hiring discrimination against the jobless "makes absolutely no sense" and that he supports legislation to ban the practice. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/30/obama-jobless-discrimination_n_942359.html 2011-09-01 In July, staffing firms posted more than 390,000 new online job ads, the highest volume so far this year. http://www.recruitingblogs.com/profiles/blogs/recruiting-agencies-posted-over-390-000-new-jobs-online-in-july 2011-09-01 LinkedIn tops the list, but information technology job seekers shouldn't ignore Facebook or Twitter, according to a recent survey. Jobvite conducted its survey online between May and June 2011. More than 800 HR, recruiting, staffing and IT professionals responded to the survey. http://blogs.cio.com/job-search/16477/best-social-networks-finding-it-jobs 2011-09-01 How do you stand out in a sea of other looking for the same job at a job fair? Doug Arms, Senior VP of Ajilon Professional Staffing, discusses on Good Day on Monday. http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/jobs/job-fairs%3A-how-to-stand-out-082911 2011-08-31 The next few years could be tough for staffing companies that profit from new hiring, but a few firms may prosper amid the tepid economic recovery, according to a report Monday from Citi Investment Research and Analysis. http://onforb.es/nCguWc 2011-08-31 Bonnie Burke, co-owner of Shore Staffing Inc., discusses the benefits of hiring temporary employees. http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20110830/DW05/108300356/Hiring-temps-has-definite-advantages?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Delaware%20Wave|s 2011-08-31 With free agents playing significant roles in a company's talent strategies, organizations must rethink using procurement to manage such labor. They can no longer afford to have a disconnect between their permanent workforce and contingent labor. Instead, the use of such workers must be part of the company's total talent perspective--and that requires the HR function to take the lead in managing the entire workforce. http://www.hreonline.com/HRE/story.jsp?storyId=533340887 2011-08-31 The seesawing stock market, anemic economic growth, and worries about European sovereign debt have stirred fears of a second recession over the past few weeks. But in Minnesota, the job market is generally holding up, and temporary hiring—an important bellwether—reflects a bright spot in the state's economy. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/08/29/temporary-workers/ 2011-08-30 Workers appear to be smiling at the office a little more, according to an Accountemps study. The staffing company questioned about 1,400 chief financial officers and found that morale at the office seems to be improving. Article also cites ASA data. http://www.pe.com/business/content/jackkatzanek/stories/PE_Biz_D_jacknotebook27.2e2fd45.html 2011-08-30 Marc Wolbert, a recruiter in the Cleveland area with Kelly Scientific Resources, said he’s noticed an uptick in hiring recently. http://www.ohio.com/business/local-bioscience-recruiter-sees-uptick-in-hiring-1.231824 2011-08-30 According to the article, “Some local temporary agencies have been signing up as many as 50 new people a week. But in some cases there are more people who want to work than there are jobs right now.” Article also contains video. http://www.kmvt.com/news/local/Staffing-agencies-128572118.html 2011-08-30 According to the article, “Hershey, the 117-year-old candy maker that landed on Forbes’ Nifty 50 list of most innovative companies in early August, has run into some awful publicity in the last two weeks and had to face the perils of turning over responsibility for a portion of its labor force to a sub-contractor.” http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2011/08/26/hershey-fudges-labor-relations-image/ 2011-08-30 People have to network and stay active, said Dustin Shay, a professional placement manager for Rita Staffing. someone who has been out of work since 2009 or 2010 should update his or her resume with activities related to looking for a job. http://orlandobulletin.com/long-term-unemployed-face-stigma-while-looking-for-work/ 2011-08-30 Twenty-five percent of registered nurses (RNs) will seek a new place of employment in 2011 because of job dissatisfaction, up 15% from last year, according to a survey released yesterday by AMN Healthcare. http://allnurses.com/nursing-news/unhappy-current-position-610015.html 2011-08-30 Despite the highest unemployment level in more than a quarter of a century, some employers are having a difficult time finding and retaining skilled accounting and finance professionals, according to a new survey by Robert Half International. http://www.hartfordbusiness.com/news20187.html?Type=search 2011-08-30 Headhunters and CEOs have a message for today’s work force: You need to be a tech-savvy problem solver, be flexible about taking on new tasks and seek out training that will keep you fresh in your field. http://www.vindy.com/news/2011/aug/28/modern-workers-need-right-skills-attitud/ 2011-08-30 Career advice columnist suggests considering contract work while interviewing for jobs. http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/columnists/chi-contract-from-failed-interview-kennedy-20110828,0,1119597.column 2011-08-30 Looking to ace that big interview? Jamie Conley, VP of Robert Half International, has some tips and tricks to help you out. http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/news/seen_on_tv/interview-tips-and-tricks-082511 2011-08-27 Articles discusses the decrease in temporary manufacturing labor. http://www.journaltimes.com/business/local/article_f5094fd0-cf0c-11e0-b688-001cc4c03286.html 2011-08-27 SeatonCorp (formerly Staffing Solutions Holdings), is listed on Inc.’s “Top 10 Job Creators” list. http://www.inc.com/ss/2011-inc-5000-top-10-job-creators#0 2011-08-27 The CEO of the nonprofit that brokered the students' J-1 visas said in an interview that the jobs weren’t all that bad—and that if they were, the students had been given fair warning of what the work would entail. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/25/hershey-guest-workers-cetusa_n_936921.html 2011-08-27 The recruitment demand for specialists such as radiologists and cardiologists has waned in favor of primary care physicians, reports a physician recruitment review by national healthcare search and consulting firm, Merritt Hawkins, an AMN Healthcare company. http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/recruitment-demand-high-primary-care-doctors 2011-08-27 Maggie Dominguez from the placement firm Select Staffing in Sun City, California, says about 40 people apply for every meter reading opening—which normally pay about $10 an hour. http://www.businessinsider.com/9-filthy-jobs-that-nobody-wants-2011-8 2011-08-27 From the giant IPO-bound staffing firm Staffmark Holdings, to Indianapolis’ 14-person HR services firm FlashPoint, 156 self-described human resource companies made the annual Inc. list of the 5,000 fastest growing businesses in the U.S. http://www.ere.net/2011/08/26/staffing-firms-top-inc-list-of-fastest-growing-in-hr/ 2011-08-27 A former Joplin staffing company owner pleaded guilty in federal court on Wednesday to failing to pay employee payroll taxes to the government. http://www.news-leader.com/article/20110825/NEWS12/110825019/Joplin-man-pleads-guilty-not-paying-IRS-5-million 2011-08-27 Carl Camden, chief executive officer of Kelly Services, and Michael Spence, a Nobel laureate economist, discuss the changing face of U.S. employment and the obstacles to job creation. http://www.mckinseyquarterly.com/The_US_employment_challenge_Perspectives_from_Carl_Camden_and_Michael_Spence_2849 2011-08-26 Many hotel workers are seeing a growing trend at many hotels: The outsourcing of in-house jobs. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/24/-hotel-labor-living-wage-outsourcing-indianapolis_n_934667.html 2011-08-26 Article provided by Robert Half International. http://www.newsday.com/classifieds/jobs/how-to-hit-the-ground-running-after-a-vacation-1.3118310 2011-08-26 Tracy A. Cashman, general manager at Winter, Wyman, explains, "Unless you are an accountant and they are asking you to clean a bathroom, that statement ["This is not part of my job"] is almost always a bad idea." http://edition.cnn.com/2011/08/24/living/not-my-job-cb/index.html 2011-08-26 A nearly two-month investigation led to charges against a Chicago woman who police say defrauded Paramount Staffing out of more than $50,000, authorities said. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-police-woman-defrauded-northbrook-company-20110824,0,1794336.story 2011-08-26 Overtime and nonproductive hours contribute to a high cost of employing full-time registered nurses, according to a survey of 120 hospital executives by KPMG, an audit, tax and advisory services firm. http://www.amnhealthcare.com/News/news-details.aspx?Id=37626 2011-08-26 Here’s a surge of cheerfulness: Four in 10 CFOs say worker morale has improved at their firms, according to a recent survey by Accountemps. http://www.centralvalleybusinesstimes.com/stories/001/?ID=19188 2011-08-26 "You don't want to throw out a number that's much lower than what they want to pay, but also not too high because you might rule yourself out," says John Kemper, president of Corporate Job Bank, a staffing company in Tempe. http://www.azcentral.com/business/articles/2011/08/23/20110823career-salnegotiating0821.html 2011-08-25 Second-quarter results from publicly traded health care staffing companies signify that demand for physicians, particularly those willing to fill locum tenens assignments, is starting to inch up. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/22/bisd0823.htm 2011-08-25 Two employment experts—including a staffing firm owner—fielded questions about getting an interview and landing a job during a live chat. http://www.myatltv.com/news/article_news.aspx?storyid=202289 2011-08-24 The most common workplace conflicts stem from someone taking credit for another person's work (whether it was intentional or unintentional) or someone badmouthing a co-worker to advance their career, says John Reed, executive director of Robert Half Technology. http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/082211-workplace-conflict-how-to-diffuse-249990.html 2011-08-24 Veronica Edwards, sole owner of InGenesis, a medical staffing and consulting firm based in San Antonio, has grown her business dramatically in the past five years. http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/news/2011/8/22/ingenesis_grows_swiftly.htm 2011-08-24 "Hiring people is the most important thing you can do by and large as far as negatively affecting your business," says Bill Driscoll, New England district president for Robert Half International. http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/220175 2011-08-24 "Staffing employment increased 5.4% from the first to the second quarter of this year, according to data released today by the American Staffing Association. http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/aug_22_11.cfm 2011-08-23 Companies involved in employing foreign students who walked off their jobs in protest at a facility that serves the Hershey chocolate manufacturer on Friday developed a plan to send the students on a trip to see some of the United States' cultural and historical landmarks, but leaders of the protesting students rejected the idea flatly. http://www.startribune.com/nation/128089253.html 2011-08-23 "We see corporations having financial stability but they just are not investing in new jobs right now, not even in the temporary sector," said Jodi Chavez, senior vice president for Ajilon Professional Staffing, a unit of the Adecco Group. http://www.nctimes.com/business/article_4380fef0-c179-5429-b992-3b20765dd8c7.html 2011-08-23 When it comes to the local job market, Stacey Riechers knows all about playing match maker. As the owner of a local Express Employment Professionals franchise, Riechers pairs up prospective employees with companies around the east side of Madison in need of labor. http://bit.ly/pQZeQp 2011-08-23 “It’s amazing how clients are being so particular now,” said Jon Leeds, Miami practice director at Spherion Staffing Services. Companies, he said, are “dragging their feet” to fill positions, asking for an employee that has that extra technical skill or stands out in some way. http://www.sentinelsource.com/business/business_news/modern-workers-are-at-mercy-of-employers-needs/article_759e08cb-7811-52a7-88ce-514018517caa.html 2011-08-23 Darren Hager, regional vice president for Robert Half International, said Arizona has seen a 2.9% gain in job growth in the professional and business services sector. http://www.mydesert.com/article/20110820/BUSINESS05/108200309/State-jobless-rate-up-July-expectations-low-August 2011-08-23 Unemployment in Southwest Florida remained essentially flat last month at 11%, with mixed signals coming from Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte counties. "Companies may still be cautious, but if they want to grow, they're eventually going to have to hire," said Jamie Conley, Southwest Florida regional vice president for Robert Half International. http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20110820/ARCHIVES/108201023/-1/todayspaper?tc=ar 2011-08-23 "You don't want to throw out a number that's much lower than what they want to pay, but also not too high because you might rule yourself out," says John Kemper, president of Corporate Job Bank, a staffing company in Tempe. http://www.azcentral.com/business/articles/2011/08/20/20110820career-salary-negotiating.html 2011-08-23 The inability of tech companies to land enough new hires with advanced engineering skills is pretty well-known. Yet qualified workers are missing even in sectors where you would expect to find them. “It’s a very much across-the-board phenomenon,” says Jeffrey Joerres, chief executive officer of Milwaukee-based ManpowerGroup, the world’s No. 2 provider of temporary workers. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44177185/ns/business-us_business/#.TlJX42Xp4rU 2011-08-23 James Kwapick, Minneapolis-based district manager for Robert Half International, said “our business unequivocally is up nicely year over year both locally and globally.” http://www.minnpost.com/bradallen/2011/08/18/30929/government_shutdown_leading_factor_in_minnesota_losing_19800_jobs_last_month 2011-08-20 Deborah Vazquez, chief executive officer of Protech, discusses the strong information technology market in south Florida. http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/community/features/interviews/blog/it-hirings-hot-in-south-florida/?cs=48357 2011-08-20 Tennille Hall, a vice president with Adecco USA, said her firm is “seeing hospitals move to electronic medical records and add to their IT, medical billing, and coding and collections staffs.” http://www.ajc.com/business/jobs-some-bright-spots-1121588.html 2011-08-20 Christine Rowe, regional manager for Robert Half International, said employers are seeing “signs of light” in the state’s job market. http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20110818/NJBIZ/308180027/NJ-jobs-up-Wall-Street-sinks 2011-08-20 Staffing firms have dealt with many challenges related to the recession: a lack of qualified applicants, a decrease in companies looking for direct or temporary hires, and a surge in job seekers with expired unemployment benefits. Though temporary employment numbers are improving, some staffing companies said they face a new challenge of receiving payments from companies for their clients' work. http://www.northjersey.com/news/business/127990403_Temp_agencies_face_new_challenge.html 2011-08-19 Former temporary employee Charlene McCall is trying to spread the gospel: Gainful employment is out there if you’re willing to pursue it. http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/08/former_temporary_workers_succe.html 2011-08-19 A group of foreign students on a work visa said a summer program that was supposed to be a cultural exchange had instead turned them into underpaid labor. Hundreds of students are now protesting unfair wages and work practices. The arrangements that brought the foreign students to work at a Hershey distribution center involved layers of contractors. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/18/us/18immig.html 2011-08-19 According to the article, “Headhunters and CEOs have a message for today's workforce: You need to be a tech-savvy problem solver, be flexible about taking on new tasks and seek out training that will keep you fresh in your field.” http://www.modbee.com/2011/08/16/1817875/modern-workers-must-have-right.html 2011-08-18 The author discusses the role of temporary employees and staffing companies in a “changing job market.” http://www.examiner.com/political-buzz-in-ann-arbor/the-changing-job-market 2011-08-18 Principal Technologies, an Oklahoma City-based staffing firm, not only is hiring for clients, but also looking to add two recruiters to its operational staff of 11. Owner Pam Fountain told The Oklahoman's Paula Burkes that her company has seen a surge in hiring regular employees over temporary placements. http://newsok.com/good-news-many-oklahoma-city-companies-planning-to-hire/article/3594002 2011-08-17 "A lot of recruiting staffs just don't exist anymore," says Joel Capperella, senior vice president of client solutions at Yoh. "As the crash in 2008 came on full strength, the first folks to go were often recruiters. If you're not going be hiring anybody, why do you need recruiters?" http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/081511-recruiting-atrophy.html 2011-08-17 A staffing firm that helps unemployed Hoosiers find work says the hiring outlook is improving. Sondra Sorg, branch manager at Robert Half in Indianapolis, points to the company‘s latest professional employment report. http://indianapublicmedia.org/news/report-shows-employment-confidence-growing/ 2011-08-17 “We’re seeing some customers that are open to doing it as the role of IT becomes more strategically aligned to the business,” says Tania Lavin, market research manager at TekSystems. http://www.cnbc.com//id/43769763 2011-08-17 With job growth sluggish, and available spots tight, any advantage helps. Internships are becoming more important every year, said Frank Wyckoff, president and chief executive officer of The Wyckoff Group, a staffing firm based in Eatontown, NJ. http://www.app.com/article/20110814/NJBIZ/308140007/The-intern-advantage 2011-08-16 A recent report by the National Employment Law Project found a broad swath of job ads discriminating against unemployed people through language like "must be currently employed." Several staffing firms defend their advertisements. http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/08/11/1005874/-Staffing-agencies-defend-job-ads-discriminating-against-the-unemployed 2011-08-16 Carol Trahan owns the local branch of Spherion. She says she's placing more people in local manufacturing work than she has in years. http://www.wcyb.com/news/28851186/detail.html 2011-08-16 Matt Katz, a regional manager with Robert Half International, discusses how newly confident workers are beginning to leave their current jobs for new positions. http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110815-BIZ-108150302 2011-08-16 At the beginning of the year it appeared that the temporary services industry, nationally and in Inland Southern California, was going to be one of the sectors that helped push the economy into growth mode. Now, with more than half of 2011 in the books, it looks like neither is happening. http://bit.ly/pXjPqs 2011-08-13 The Huffington Post reached out to half the organizations cited in the NELP recent report, and nineteen responded. While several staffing firms defended the ads, employers disavowed them, saying they'd been written by a person outside the company and that they were completely unaware of the language used. http://huff.to/pYcmcc 2011-08-13 San Francisco’s unemployment rate ticked down slightly in June to 9%, a 0.2% decline from the month before. Temporary employment in San Francisco, a bellwether of firms cautiously increasing production, has increased about 12% in the past year, according to a report from the Controller’s Office. http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2011/08/11/san-francisco-unemployment.html 2011-08-13 Richard Wahlquist, president and chief executive officer of ASA, discussed temporary employment, the staffing industry, and the economy in a recent edition of Moneytalk. http://bit.ly/pSX04y 2011-08-12 Two temporary employees were among those to give testimonials at a news conference held by state and local advocacy groups in support of a proposal that would protect temporary workers and force staffing companies to be more accountable http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110810/NEWS/108100338/-1/TOWN1001 2011-08-12 Article discusses survey conducted by Right Management of ManpowerGroup. http://news.businessweek.com/article.asp?documentKey=1376-LP3UK10YHQ0X01-3R497S2EHOI9SJBRBV7QB09SHJ 2011-08-12 Adecco’s 45% rise in second quarter profit and the 11% revenue increase were not enough to convince investors Wednesday that staffing markets are on the mend and that the global economy is sound enough to keep growing and generate more jobs. http://blogs.wsj.com/source/2011/08/10/economic-worries-depress-adecco/ 2011-08-12 Mentions design survey created in part by staffing firm Aquent. http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/design-architecture/design-salaries-are-staying-steady-new-survey-shows/314 2011-08-11 Mentions design survey created in part by staffing firm Aquent. http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/design-architecture/design-salaries-are-staying-steady-new-survey-shows/314 2011-08-11 A MomCorps executive is quoted in this article. http://www.examiner.com/job-interview-skills-in-boston/back-to-school-back-to-work-a-guide-for-sahms-re-entering-the-workforce 2011-08-11 "Companies are all feeling the pressure of not finding the level of talent their businesses require,” from “entry-level service positions” to “high-end engineers,” said Jeffrey Joerres, president and chief executive officer of ManpowerGroup. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-08-07/employers-ready-to-hire-in-u-s-can-t-find-qualified-workers-among-jobless.html 2011-08-10 The latest unemployment numbers were a little better, but there are still too many Americans out of work. That being the case, many are turning to temporary jobs. And you could, too. http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/jobs/many-turning-to-temporary-jobs-during-unemployment-080811 2011-08-10 As a recruiter in the corporate staffing and employment industry, Mike DeBellis is familiar with the uneasiness felt by job seekers in the current economy. He didn't have to look much farther than his own home to see that, in these trying times, finding employment remains a major challenge. http://www.lawjournalbuffalo.com/news/article/featured/2011/08/08/103325/navigating-the-job-hunt-complexities 2011-08-10 Despite worries over the nation's international credit rating, the employment picture may be looking up locally, an official of a regional staffing company said. Robert Half spokesman Michael Lusby said his firm is having trouble finding qualified workers—and that's a good sign. http://www.insidebayarea.com/california/ci_18644074 2011-08-10 A sequel to the Great Recession in the United States just two years after the downturn is not likely because demand for temporary workers, a leading indicator of both upturns and downturns, remains steady, staffing industry executives say. http://nyti.ms/oPxHCU 2011-08-09 If sales are up and your business is expanding, you might be thinking of hiring temporary help. http://www.ohio.com/business/use-temporaries-wisely-to-fill-workload-needs-1.228706 2011-08-09 Metro Business asked Amy Holt, Richmond branch manager for Robert Half International, about how to maintain your professional etiquette in a casual digital world. http://www2.newsadvance.com/business/2011/aug/08/60-seconds-with-amy-holt-57654-vi-29514/ 2011-08-09 Joel Capparella, a vice president of Yoh, the temporary-staffing division of Yoh Services L.L.C., charts the economy by the hourly wage that highly skilled temporary tech workers can command. http://articles.philly.com/2011-08-06/news/29858979_1_new-jobs-carl-van-horn-cuts-in-government-employment 2011-08-09 Arizona’s unemployment rate was 9.3% in June. Those kinds of job setbacks in Arizona likely would hit metro Phoenix hardest because it is the hub for government work, said Charles Mitchell, CEO of All About People, a Phoenix staffing company. http://tucsoncitizen.com/arizona-news/2011/08/07/arizona-jobs-could-be-reduced-by-debt-ceiling-deal/ 2011-08-09 Pam Fountain is tired of hearing all the doom and gloom about the economy on the national news. For her staffing firm, Principal Technologies, all is bright and busy. http://newsok.com/oklahoma-city-area-companies-report-plans-to-increase-hiring/article/3592338 2011-08-09 Freelancers, contractors, and consultants are essential to the economy. It’s time to repeal outdated regulations that hold them back. http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/to-boost-the-economy-help-the-selfemployed-08042011.html 2011-08-06 After two straight quarters of gains, the wages paid to tech workers at temporary jobs have stalled, according to Yoh Services, a technology staffing firm. http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/080411-temp-tech-wages-stall-after.html 2011-08-06 Flush with federal funds and under the gun of federal regulatory deadlines, the healthcare industry is leading the market in IT jobs creation, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics job placement services. http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/237313/healthcare_industry_leads_market_in_it_hiring.html 2011-08-06 According to the July Bureau of Labor Statistics report, Temporary help—a harbinger of permanent hiring—rebounded modestly after declining for three straight months. http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/05/us-usa-economy-jobs-sa-idUSTRE7742X320110805 2011-08-06 By choice or chance, many workers have already given up the notion of a traditional, steady, full-time job with health benefits, a 401 (k) plan and desk to their name. A new report finds that less steady work is likely to become even more common in the future. http://lifeinc.today.com/_news/2011/08/04/7255822-good-graph-friday-future-of-work-temp-jobs 2011-08-06 The industries that are hiring the most tech workers are retail, insurance, media, pharmaceutical, and financial services, according to Jack Cullen, president of Modis. http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/local_news/cleveland_metro/study-ranks-cleveland-as-top-city-for-tech-job-growth 2011-08-05 Temporary services are booming, with revenue gains reported by large staffing companies including Oklahoma City-based Express Employment Professionals. http://journalrecord.com/2011/08/03/uptick-for-temp-services-companies-report-revenue-gains-strong-job-placement-numbers-general-news/ 2011-08-05 Pent-up demand by job-weary workers is benefiting Manpower's permanent placement business, even as companies remain "pretty hesitant" about new hiring, chief executive officer Jeffrey Joerres said. http://www.theledger.com/article/20110802/NEWS/110809891/1022/LIFE01 2011-08-04 Recruiters at direct employers and staffing agencies serving the financial services industry placed more than 56,000 new online job ads during May 2011, according to WANTED Analytics. http://starglobaltribune.com/2011/financial-services-increased-hiring-in-the-financial-services-sector-reported-10600 2011-08-04 HR executives should consider canceling a vacation "if there are new hires coming in and you're an intricate part of the new hire process," says Frank Dadah, general manager of financial contracts with Boston-based staffing firm Winter, Wyman. http://it-jobs.fins.com/Articles/SBB0001424053111903520204576484372013378808/Is-Taking-Time-Off-Worth-Losing-Your-Job?link=FINS_hp 2011-08-04 "When viewing a talented associate’s compensation, view it in the context of how much you would be willing to pay to bring in that type of individual from a competitor,” says Sean Ebner, regional vice president of staffing firm Technisource. http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/hall/raises-and-other-deal-sweeteners-to-retain-top-talent/?cs=48112 2011-08-04 Felecia Cole was looking for a new job and got a little extra help to get it. She turned to SRG—an acronym for Stevens Resource Group—a staffing company that helps people get jobs. But not just any job. http://www.sunherald.com/2011/08/01/3314448/srg-getting-workers-ready-for.html 2011-08-03 Inspired by the CBS 60 Minutes story on homeless families in Central Florida, the staffing firm Kavaliro is holding food drives to support the students at Oviedo’s Douglas Stenstrom Elementary. http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/changetheworld/2011/08/local-staffing-company-holds-food-drive-for-school-kids.html 2011-08-03 The deal to raise the debt ceiling may remove the risk of a 2008-like meltdown in financial markets that had made employers very nervous in recent months. But even if the debt deal is passed by Congress, labor market experts don't expect it to jumpstart hiring growth. http://bit.ly/qhZMV5 2011-08-03 The deal to raise the debt ceiling may remove the risk of a 2008-like meltdown in financial markets that had made employers very nervous in recent months. But even if the debt deal is passed by Congress, labor market experts don't expect it to jumpstart hiring growth. http://bit.ly/qhZMV5 2011-08-03 Article discusses temporary employment. http://www.pe.com/business/content/jackkatzanek/stories/PE_Biz_D_jacknotebook30.352b180.html 2011-08-02 Randstad Holding NV (RAND.AE) said Monday that it has started a tender offer for the outstanding shares of U.S.-based SFN Group Corp (SFN). http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20110801-701895.html 2011-08-02 On Assignment Inc. (ASGN) acquired the Atlanta physician-staffing firm HealthCare Partners Inc. (HCP) for $15 million. http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20110801-708407.html 2011-08-02 Metro Business asked Jay Schwartz, president of MRINetwork The Richmond Group USA, a staffing and recruitment firm, how behavioral interviewing can help employers and job candidates. http://www2.nelsoncountytimes.com/business/nelson-news/2011/aug/01/60-seconds-with-jay-schwartz-37565-vi-29341/ 2011-08-02 Projections call for a substantial increase in the use of independent contractors and contingent labor on a global basis, which will require HR leaders to translate their domestic best practices to a variety of nations that have rules that vary from country to country. http://www.hreonline.com/HRE/story.jsp?storyId=533340382 2011-08-02 On July 26, the former owner of Savela, one of Birmingham’s largest and most established, executive search, consulting and staffing firms, commented that anyone expecting a return to unemployment rates of between 4 and 5% was living in a dream world in a Birmingham News article. http://www.examiner.com/science-news-in-birmingham/july-jobs-birmingham 2011-08-02 The Federal Reserve said Wednesday the economy has grown in Ohio and other parts of the country, but at a slower pace since the beginning of June as shoppers restrained spending and factory production eased. http://www.ohio.com/business/fed-says-growth-has-moderated-in-8-of-12-regions-1.226987 2011-07-29 When the economy took a dive, taking many jobs with it, Momentum Specialized Staffing owner Michael Hayes had to make some adjustments to ensure he and his employees did not experience a similar fate. http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/2011/07/27/20110727phoenix-boutique-staffing-firm-focuses-long-term.html 2011-07-29 Randstad Holding NV, whose business tends to thrive as economic activity picks up, warned that its growth is being held in check because many of its clients face so much uncertainty. http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/07/28/randstad-idUSLDE76R09K20110728 2011-07-29 Local recruiters say they are seeing three to five job openings for every candidate in the software development field. http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2011/07/28/state_business_leaders_aim_to_replenish_pool_of_tech_workers 2011-07-29 The CEOs are speaking. And the message isn't encouraging: Don't expect many new U.S. jobs anytime soon. Staffing firm executives are quoted in this article. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904772304576470484142293112.html 2011-07-28 Kevin E. Lynn, manager of business services at FutureWorks one-stop job center in Springfield, MA, said staffing firms accounted for 662 job opening s out of the 5,394 job openings posted at FutureWorks in the fiscal year that ended July 1. http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2011/07/springfields_unemployment_inch.html 2011-07-28 For job hunters with key accounting skills, there are plenty of opportunities, according to Accounting Principals. http://www.mlive.com/jobs/index.ssf/2011/07/6_areas_where_accounting_professionals_a.html 2011-07-28 The next time you apply for a job, don't be surprised if you have to agree to a social media background check. Many U.S. companies and recruiters are now looking at your Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and other accounts and blogs—even YouTube—to paint a clearer picture of who you are. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111903461104576464823762727188.html?mod=WSJ_Tech_RightMostPopular 2011-07-27 Staffing firms in Abilene, TX, are seeing a surge in demand for workers. http://www.reporternews.com/news/2011/jul/25/abilene-temp-agencies-report-surge-in-demand-for/ 2011-07-27 With the unemployment picture bleak and blurry, these two questions remain relevant: Where are the jobs and how can I get them? Doug Arms, senior VP at Ajilon Professional Staffing, gave Good Day the answer Monday. http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/jobs/discussion%3A-where-the-jobs-are-072511 2011-07-27 Seventy-six percent of managers surveyed by Robert Half said technology etiquette breaches can affect a person's career prospects. Brigette Felago is with OfficeTeam, and has some important advice. http://www.myfoxboston.com/dpp/job_shop/job-shop-technology-etiquette-20110725 2011-07-27 Lisa Richards, regional vice president of Ajilon Professional Staffing, said that current hiring trends are in line with the latest employment numbers. http://www.lbpost.com/news/don/12049 2011-07-27 Randstad Holding NV's $771 million offer to buy SFN Group could provide a boost to other U.S.-based staffing companies, a William Blair analyst said Friday. http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2011/07/22/business-business-and-professional-services-us-staffing-sector-snap_8579775.html 2011-07-26 Randstad Holding NV's $771 million offer to buy SFN Group could provide a boost to other U.S.-based staffing companies, a William Blair analyst said Friday. http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2011/07/22/business-business-and-professional-services-us-staffing-sector-snap_8579775.html 2011-07-26 Not having a job is tough enough. But employment recruiters are saying being jobless makes finding another one even tougher. http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/jul/22/employment-experts-jobless-status-hurts-chances-la/ 2011-07-26 Kelly Services will host a job fair next week to hire 150 full-time health care information technology workers and 250 contract workers for a financial call center. http://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2011/07/22/kelly-services-looks-to-hire-400-on.html 2011-07-26 Even with the increase in the unemployment rate last month, the state rate remains below the U.S. rate and demand for workers in some sectors, such as finance, has held up. “We’re more than steady,” said Robb Christenson, Columbus manager of Robert Half. “We’re still seeing continued growth and that’s just not here in Columbus.” http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/business/stories/2011/07/23/jobless-hike-first-in-two-years.html 2011-07-26 Some of Manatee County’s (FL) private staffing firms say they’re not at all concerned about this month’s increased unemployment numbers. Two staffing firm representatives are interviewed. http://www.bradenton.com/2011/07/23/3367922/manatee-unemployment-increases.html 2011-07-26 In 1998, Stacey Riechers started as a temporary administrative assistant for a staffing company and soon discovered she enjoyed helping others change their lives with successful job matches. Article discusses her story. http://www.madisonmagazine.com/Madison-Magazine/August-2011/From-Employee-to-Entrepreneur/ 2011-07-23 Shares of U.S. staffing companies rose on Thursday, boosted by Randstad's $710 million offer to buy SFN Group Inc. and strong earnings from top recruitment firms. http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/07/21/sfn-radnstad-idUSL3E7IL3EP20110721 2011-07-23 According to a recent study from OfficeTeam, about one in five human resources managers have acknowledged that awarding promotions without salary increases is at least a "somewhat common" practice at their company. http://it-jobs.fins.com/Articles/SB131126276494630243/What-to-Do-When-a-Pay-Raise-Doesn-t-Accompany-a-Promotion 2011-07-23 As the economy rebounds, many companies are hurrying to fill their staffs with contingent workers. http://www.crainscleveland.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110721/FREE/110729960 2011-07-23 ManpowerGroup reported Thursday that second-quarter net income rose to $72.7 million, or 87 cents per diluted share, compared with $32.7 million, or 40 cents per share, for the same period last year. http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2011/07/21/manpowergroup-reports-major-in-jump.html 2011-07-23 A Robert Half International representative explained that many employers and corporations are hiring now, or they are focusing on employee retention. http://www.dnj.com/article/20110722/BUSINESS/110721024/TN-jobless-rate-grows-9-8-?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE 2011-07-23 Despite an overall high jobless rate, Lee Whetstone, president of FutureStaff, said requests from employers were up 33% between January and June 2011 compared with the same period a year ago. http://www.ajc.com/business/jobless-rate-up-as-1033006.html 2011-07-23 Randstad Holding NV, the world's second-largest staffing company, says it is offering 14 dollars (euro9.34) per share or 771 million in cash, for U.S. staffing company SFN Group, in a deal backed by SFN's management. http://nyti.ms/pjDuAv 2011-07-22 A Winter Wyman executive says that you should never disclose medical or financial issues with your human resources representative. http://bit.ly/nDodIz 2011-07-22 Temporary hiring surges point to economic growth, according to the article. http://www.caller.com/news/2011/jul/20/temp-staff-surge-points-to-economic-growth/ 2011-07-22 Michigan's unemployment rate headed in the wrong direction in June, rising two-tenths of a percentage point to 10.5%.Yet some job categories showed strong growth, and staffing firms reported brisk business with firms seeking workers in many categories. http://www.freep.com/article/20110721/BUSINESS01/107210463/Michigan-jobless-rate-inches-up-10-5- 2011-07-22 The recent trend of an increase in first-time claims for unemployment insurance benefits continued in June. There were 58,981 initial claims—up 7.5% from May. Most of the first-time claims were in manufacturing and business services, which includes temporary employment firms. http://blogs.ajc.com/business-beat/2011/07/21/georgias-jobless-rate-rises-to-9-9-percent-in-june/ 2011-07-22 The U.S. economy is experiencing “summer doldrums” as employers maintain extreme caution in their hiring, says Manpower Inc. chief executive Jeffrey Joerres. http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2011/07/18/manpower-ceo-businesses-living-on-the-edge/ 2011-07-21 Tom Gimbel, CEO and president of LaSalle Network, offers advice on this topic. http://blogs.wsj.com/juggle/2011/07/19/ask-the-juggle-negotiating-maternity-leave/ 2011-07-21 Starting or ending a meeting late ranks as the No. 1 complaint about company meetings, according to a survey of office managers by Accountemps. http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2011/07/19/top-office-meeting-pet-peeves.html 2011-07-21 Consider that sales rep is one of the hardest jobs to fill, according to national surveys of employers by Manpower. Yet more than 1.6 million salespeople nationwide are looking for work. http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/07/19/3232331/explaining-the-mismatch-between.html 2011-07-21 With the current state of the economy still leaving employers uneasy, temporary staffing offers a slight benefit at a pivotal time. http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2011/07/18/weekly14-How-to-choose-a-staffing-agency.html 2011-07-21 Hackers on the prowl for sensitive data. Staff shortages that make it tough to implement the latest technology. A tight market for programmers that makes it easy for the best ones to jump to new jobs. These are a few of the challenges that turned up in a survey of 1,400 corporate chief information officers (CIOs), the executives responsible for maintaining and defending corporate infrastructure. http://www.startribune.com/business/125755703.html 2011-07-20 A recent survey by Aerotek, shows that 65% of respondents have no qualms about using some or all of their allotted vacation time. http://starglobaltribune.com/2011/vacation-time-employees-found-spending-vacation-leaves-despite-high-unemployment-rate-10328 2011-07-20 Emerson Personnel Group, a Southern New Jersey staffing firm, announces that two new staff positions, operations manager and recruiter, have been created and filled within the company. http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/towns/index.ssf/2011/07/southern_new_jersey_staffing_r.html 2011-07-20 Ken Sundheim of KAS Placement Staffing is the author of this article. http://www.businessinsider.com/7-tips-for-recent-grads-when-working-with-recruiters-2011-7 2011-07-20 Though thousands working short-term jobs are frustrated, labor experts see an uptick in temporary hires as a sign of better times ahead. http://articles.mcall.com/2011-07-16/news/mc-allentown-temp-jobs-20110716_1_richard-wahlquist-american-staffing-association-temp-workers 2011-07-19 Kforce, a Tampa-based company, should hit a landmark $1 billion in revenue this year, making a good living matching companies that need to fill temporary but sophisticated jobs with people with those skill sets and experience. http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/workinglife/tampas-kforce-leverages-coming-shift-in-us-work-force-to-more-temp-jobs/1180716 2011-07-19 Highly skilled, high-paid jobs are available in Florida, but recruiters and employers say they often can't find the qualified job candidates locally. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/careers/fl-highly-skilled-workers-20110715,0,80655.story 2011-07-19 Metro interviewed Lori Hourigan, a Philadelphia regional manager for Robert Half International, to discuss how to troubleshoot an interview. http://www.metro.us/newyork/life/article/919518--troubleshoot-an-interview 2011-07-19 Ann Machado, who runs a staffing firm based in Kendall, FL, said commuting has all but vanished as a worry for would-be hires. "People are so desperate to work that they're really not complaining about the cost of transportation," said Machado, president of Creative Staffing. http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/business/stories/2011/07/17/more-workers-are-driving-far-for-the-money.html 2011-07-19 Robert Half International released its survey of real-life job interviews gone awry. http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20110717/COLUMNISTS15/107170332/No-jokes-PJs-job-interview 2011-07-19 Robert Half International frequently conducts surveys of hiring managers and workers, asking them to recount the biggest interview blunders they've witnessed or heard of. The article lists several of those blunders. http://www.certmag.com/read.php?in=5563 2011-07-19 The author provides 8 tips for making a temporary job permanent. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/First-Person-Turning-ac-2039593465.html 2011-07-16 A new survey from Adecco finds that around three-fourths of Americans think it’s OK for both men and women to dress more casually at work in the summer. http://lifeinc.today.com/_news/2011/07/13/7074862-flip-flops-are-a-bigger-office-dont-than-strapless-tops 2011-07-16 The author discussed IT staffing trends with Ian Erskine, corporate IT recruiter for Louisville, Ky.-based staffing firm New Age Technologies. http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/community/features/interviews/blog/smaller-market-familiar-it-recruiting-challenges/?cs=47828 2011-07-16 According to a survey released in June by staffing agency OfficeTeam, about 1 in 5 human resources managers said it was at least somewhat common for promotions at their companies to not include a raise. http://www.chicagotribune.com/site/newspaper/business/sc-cons-0714-started-20110715,0,7126180.story 2011-07-16 Metro Orlando has some bright spots when it comes to jobs. And that could be due to businesses creating more temporary or project-based contract positions, said Bill Peppler, managing partner of Orlando-based Kavaliro Staffing Services. http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/print-edition/2011/07/15/jobs-picture-a-bit-rosier-in-orlando.html 2011-07-16 A reader asks if he/she should consider temporary work while searching for permanent employment. http://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/print-edition/2011/07/15/should-i-consider-temporary-work.html 2011-07-16 It's a topic you don't hear a lot about in a difficult job market—hot jobs. They include fast-growing high-tech jobs such as cloud developers and search-engine optimization strategists; business intelligence analysts, who use analytics to drive business decisions and customer service; registered nurses; "quality engineers" in manufacturing; health care administrators; and truck drivers, according to online job site CareerBuilder.com, which released a list Wednesday. http://www.newsday.com/classifieds/jobs/website-announces-hot-jobs-in-tough-market-1.3023673 2011-07-15 The article suggests that recent graduates consult staffing firms for employment opportunities. http://www.examiner.com/postgraduate-culture-in-riverside/postgraduate-job-search-guide 2011-07-15 The IT job market is improving, and CIOs are once again looking to hire permanent, full-time IT staff. But because the labor market is saturated with IT pros looking for work, IT hiring managers are being choosey, say IT staffing industry experts. http://www.infoworld.com/t/it-jobs/7-ways-job-seekers-self-destruct-909 2011-07-15 A May survey by Manpower Inc. found that 52% of American companies surveyed said they had difficulty finding people qualified enough to work mission-critical jobs—an all-time survey high. http://www.mysanantonio.com/business/article/Even-in-this-economy-some-companies-struggle-to-1463362.php 2011-07-14 Two Visalia, CA, men started a nonprofit, faith-based organization that trains the unemployed to find the job they really want. Al Cobb, the organization’s founder, is the former owner of Interim Personnel, a staffing firm. http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110713/ROI/107130316/Visalia-nonprofit-s-program-helps-people-find-jobs 2011-07-14 Ronnie Byrd, office manager at Express Employment in Bremerton, WA, has seen more college students returning for summertime work. http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jul/10/no-headline---affording_tuition_071011/ 2011-07-13 Anyone who is out of work or looking for a new gig knows that one of the first steps is creating a robust resume, and FOX 9 News spoke with Amanda Cooper, of staffing network Dolphin Group Companies, about the top dos and don’ts of resume writing. http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/job_shop/staffing-pro-shares-resume-dos-donts-jul-11-2011 2011-07-13 FOX 13 employment expert Doug Arms, senior vice president at Ajilon Professional Staffing, joined Good Day on Monday to ensure you keep your resume as attractive as it can be. http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/jobs/keep-your-resume-competitive-071111 2011-07-13 According to a new survey from staffing firm OfficeTeam, 46% of employees say they have worked for an unreasonable manager. So aside from quitting your job, how can you deal with a difficult boss? Josh Howarth, regional manager with OfficeTeam in D.C. joined Fox 5 with more advice. http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/mornings/advice-for-dealing-with-bad-bosses-071111 2011-07-13 Sometimes temporary employment can lead to permanent positions. If you're without work, finding a temporary position with a great company is a great way to get a foot in the door. http://yhoo.it/ooa01y 2011-07-12 Last month's fall in the number of temporary workers could herald continued weakness in the job market. http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/2011-07-08-drop-in-temp-jobs_n.htm 2011-07-12 “The idea that companies cut back on hiring in the summer is a myth,” Patty Coffey, a partner at Winter Wyman said. “In fact, most employers fill job openings at the same pace, or even an increased pace, during the hottest months of the year.” http://blogs.forbes.com/meghancasserly/2011/07/08/fastest-growing-occupations-summer-monster/ 2011-07-12 "This is a stubborn job recovery. It was predicted to be a stubborn job recovery. And it will continue to be a stubborn recovery," said Jeff Joerres, CEO of ManpowerGroup. "If you're in the hunt for a job, we know it's a difficult job market, and it's going to remain a difficult job market." http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/07/08/june-numbers-tell-job-seekers-to-get-new-skills/ 2011-07-12 Carl Camden, chief executive of Kelly Services Inc., said that so far his company hasn't seen customers shedding temporary workers—usually an early warning that the economy is in deep trouble—and that some companies have been converting temporary workers to permanent status. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB20001424052702303544604576433541086114816.html 2011-07-12 If area staffing agencies are any indication, business is booming in the Quad-Cities. "We're really busy, very busy," said Bert Shinbori, operations manager for Jacobson Staffing in Moline. http://www.qconline.com/archives/qco/display.php?id=551727 2011-07-12 Friday's national unemployment numbers showed a trend that nobody wanted to see: The unemployment rate for June was up slightly to 9.2% from May's 9.1%. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11190/1159319-28.stm 2011-07-12 Placements Unlimited, a staffing firm in the Waco, TX, region, says it’s seeing an increase in people who are looking for work who recently lost jobs they may have had for years. http://www.kwtx.com/localnews/headlines/Local_Temp_Agency_Sees_More_Job_Seekers__125246854.html 2011-07-12 According to a survey conducted by Cedar Rapids-based Cambridge Staffing, only 42% of the eastern Iowa companies that answered the survey are planning on hiring new staff in the next year. http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20110709/BUSINESS/107090312/Eastern-Iowa-employers-more-reluctant-to-hire 2011-07-12 Hiring slowed to a near-standstill last month. Employers added the fewest jobs in nine months and the unemployment rate rose to 9.2%. Temporary employment fell 12,000 jobs. Businesses generally hire more temporary workers before taking on permanent ones. http://www.mysanantonio.com/business/article/Unemployment-rose-to-9-2-percent-as-hiring-stalls-1457714.php 2011-07-09 The University of Oregon Index of Economic Indicators™ fell 0.2% to 91.0 (1997=100) in May 2011, compared to a revised 91.2 the previous month. Employment services payrolls–largely temporary employment–fell from an upwardly revised April figure. http://oregonbusinessreport.com/2011/07/omen-oregon-sees-2nd-straight-month-of-decline/ 2011-07-09 In a recent national survey by the legal staffing company Robert Half Legal, 86% of the responding lawyers said they were either “somewhat confident” or “very confident” about their employer’s growth prospects in the third quarter of 2011. Only 10% were “not at all confident.” http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/print-edition/2011/07/08/about-one-in-three-lawyers-expect.html 2011-07-09 A business services representative said a lot of companies are beginning to use staffing agencies to fill jobs, usually single positions or small bundles, and Williams said some companies seek “temporary to hire” workers http://www.fairfield-echo.com/news/fairfield-news/local-reaction-cautious-to-optimistic-hiring-numbers-1202542.html 2011-07-09 Nearly two-thirds (65%) of companies say they suffer at least three data breaches a year, according to a survey released on July 7 conducted as part of Robert Half Technology's CIO Insomnia Project. http://www.gsnmagazine.com/node/23796 2011-07-09 The weak job market is making employees a lot less picky. Many jobseekers are willing to take a job that pays less, and to work more hours or take on more duties just to stay employed, said Bill Grubbs, chief operating officer with SFN Group. Grubbs said the staffing firm also is seeing baby boomers who would have retired hold onto their jobs instead, leaving fewer openings for jobseekers. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43661423/ns/business-eye_on_the_economy/ 2011-07-08 Fresno-based staffing firm PrideStaff was one of only five staffing firms across the country honored for its professionalism by research firm Leading Providers. http://www.thebusinessjournal.com/employment/10351-fresno-staffing-firm-earns-top-distinction 2011-07-08 Kathy Kane, senior vice president of talent management at Adecco Group North America, believes employers don't understand the extent of the problem of bullying in their organizations. http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2011/07/05/2089581/workplace-bullying-a-growing-problem.html 2011-07-08 According to the article, “Sometimes temporary employment can lead to permanent positions. If you're without work, finding a temporary position with a great company is a great way to get a foot in the door, or provide you with useful business contacts to call upon in the future." http://finance.yahoo.com/news/9-Different-Ways-To-Find-A-investopedia-4102949677.html 2011-07-07 Brandi Clark with Robert Half International explains on FOX 26 Morning News how to reflect the best etiquette during a business transaction. http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/morning_news/wake_up_money/110705-robert-half-international 2011-07-07 A new survey by OfficeTeam says nearly have of employees said they have worked for unreasonable managers and one in four “suffered through the torment.” So it’s no wonder bad bosses have gone from the corner office to the big screen: Many workers can relate. http://www.myfoxdfw.com/dpp/news/national/070511-Survey-Half-All-Workers-Have-Bad-Bosses 2011-07-07 A staffing representative from Winter, Wyman is quoted. http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2011/07/04/weekly3-New-Englands-19-busiest-IT-training-providers.html 2011-07-07 Temporary jobs once were viewed as short-term assignments, often for just a few days or weeks, or possibly a few months, that could lead to permanent jobs. But all that has changed. http://www.buffalonews.com/city/article477156.ece 2011-07-07 Toyota announced Friday that it plans to hire on 30 “variable-workforce” Aerotek employees. The tentative date for this hiring is next month, Toyota said. http://www.courierpress.com/news/2011/jul/01/toyota-adds-30-permanent-workers-princeton-ind-pla/ 2011-07-07 You would think that ManpowerGroup, a global leader in employment services, would be hurting badly with unemployment levels in high gear. Surprise! The company is doing better than just fine and dandy. http://blogs.forbes.com/genemarcial/2011/07/01/manpowergroup-surging-globally-despite-worries-over-high-unemployment-problem/ 2011-07-07 The president of MJW Careers Outplacement, Career Coaching and Resume Writing Firm suggests that job seekers contact staffing firms when searching for employment. http://www.businessinsider.com/go-find-work-2011-7 2011-07-07 In May, Manpower released the results of a survey of more than 1,300 U.S. employers showing that 52% were experiencing difficulty filling mission-critical positions. http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/2011/jul/03/tdmony01-even-now-some-jobs-remain-hard-to-fill-ar-1148355/ 2011-07-07 According to the article, “If you'd rather be a psychology assistant but are only receiving clerical offers, aim for employment in a psychologist's office. Finding a job in a recruiter's office or a temp-staffing company puts you at news central where you can be the first to learn about hiring activities around town. A drama-major waitress could head for a dinner theater to be on deck if theatrical opportunity arises.” http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/columnists/chi-low-wage-job-20110703,0,7482672.column 2011-07-07 The article suggests that college students should consider temporary work during a slow job market. http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/lifestyle/2011/07/04/latinos-in-college-staying-positive-in-slow-job-market/ 2011-07-07 A survey released Tuesday by OfficeTeam finds that 46% of those polled reported having worked for an “unreasonable boss.” Of those respondents to the survey, nearly 60% said they stayed in their job, compared to 11% who left right away and 27% who left eventually when they were able to secure another position. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43605220/ns/business-personal_finance/ 2011-07-07 For the foreseeable future, “health care is going to be a great profession for career stability,” predicts Susan Salka, chief executive of AMN Healthcare, the nation’s largest healthcare staffing company. http://www.buffalonews.com/life/health-parenting/health/article478207.ece 2011-07-07 Temporary workers from employment firms will soon be given the same rights as permanent staff. The Agency Workers Regulations 2010 come into force on October 1 this year, so any employers using temporary workers, even if only for seasonal work, will need to factor these new rights into their workforce planning. http://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/hro/features/1019712/agency-workers-directive-the-key-issues 2011-07-02 Brandi Britton, a hiring manager at Accountemps, discusses common mistakes made by job interviewees. http://blogs.forbes.com/susanadams/2011/06/30/job-interviewees-most-common-mistakes/ 2011-07-02 U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) is siding with IT staffing firms that rely heavily on H-1B visa workers in a fight over a new immigration rule that curbs their ability to hire foreign workers. http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9218084/Texas_senator_backs_H_1B_staffing_firms 2011-07-02 The North Carolina Department of Commerce said they expect 10,000 new temporary jobs over the next decade. National reports predict temporary jobs making up the biggest boom in employment over the same period. http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-temporary-hires-to-create-most-employment-in-next-decade-20110628,0,4468736.story 2011-07-01 Aerotek is one of the 10 companies that love college graduates, according to a CollegeGrads.com survey. http://www.mainstreet.com/article/career/students/gen-y/10-companies-love-college-grads 2011-07-01 ManpowerGroup recently announced a bold new venture to develop and align China's manufacturing work force as that country modernizes its industrial sector and expands operations into inland hubs. http://www.onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/manpowerchina.html 2011-07-01 Twenty-five percent of registered nurses (RNs) will seek a new place of employment in 2011 because of job dissatisfaction, up 15% from last year, according to a survey released yesterday by staffing firm AMN Healthcare. http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/story/one-fourth-nurses-seek-new-jobs-after-dissatisfaction/2011-06-29 2011-07-01 The owner of a Charleston staffing company says in a video released by a congressional committee that a national labor lawsuit over a South Carolina Boeing plant could force his business to close. http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/2ce3393eb0324cac9471ba77a0244364/SC--Boeing-Unions/ 2011-06-30 Patty Coffey, a partner in the information technology division of Winter, Wyman, gives tips to job seekers who are looking for news positions in the summer. http://www.azcentral.com/business/articles/2011/06/28/20110628career-summerblues0629.html 2011-06-30 Temporary employment services in the area say they’ve seen a boom in hiring over the past six months. Economists say that’s often a sign that businesses are dipping their toes in the waters of the economic recovery. http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2011/06/syracuse_area_economy_8000_few.html 2011-06-29 On Tuesday, Marketplace Staffing will hold a day-long job fair to fill 100 positions available with its clients. http://www.wyff4.com/news/28367951/detail.html 2011-06-29 According to the post, “Of course the most effective way to find a job remains the same: networking. A recent survey by a division of staffing firm Manpower showed that of some 60,000 surveyed, 41% said they got a job through networking. Only 11% said they found a job through an agency or a search firm and 25%, through an internet job board.” http://blogs.forbes.com/susanadams/2011/06/27/theladders-guarantees-a-job-offer-or-your-money-back/ 2011-06-29 Article explains how to convert a temporary job into a permanent position. http://on.wsj.com/inOVLB 2011-06-28 Staffing firm representatives from Snelling Services in the Portales, NM, area say that they are seeing a drop in unemployment and an increase in jobs for people with higher education. http://www.pntonline.com/news/unemployment-25838-curry-rates.html 2011-06-28 A branch manager from Robert Half International gives advice on how to target your resume. http://articles.boston.com/2011-06-26/business/29706462_1_job-hunters-job-search-job-market 2011-06-28 New Orleans and Shreveport showed the strongest job growth in May, according to a monthly report by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Activity in state’s manufacturing segments and other somewhat entry-level jobs is robust, said Adam Bermudez, who owns Worknet Staffing. http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/business/Two-cities-showing-strong-jobs-gain.html 2011-06-24 Before the Legislature passed the bill clarifying who must collect sales taxes in Texas, Amazon had threatened to shut down its Irving, Texas, distribution center. Eventually it let go all 112 employees who worked there. Workers hired by a staffing company are maintaining the facility. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2015383772_amazontexas22.html 2011-06-23 A local company is seeing increased business after a period of high unemployment in the area. The company’s CEO says that about 40% of his workers are employed through a staffing firm. http://www.timesreporter.com/topstories/x1336445354/Area-companies-believe-business-outlook-is-better 2011-06-23 Many staffing and recruiting firms say that demand for workers is increasing among employers in Massachusetts. http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2011/06/21/extra_jobless_aid_is_cut_in_mass/ 2011-06-22 Carl Camden, head of Kelly Services, says that skill shortages span a wide array of jobs, from electricians to CAD/CAM operators (computer-aided design and manufacturing) to PhD scientists for clinical drug tests. http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-great-jobs-mismatch/2011/06/19/AGWdB3bH_story.html 2011-06-22 Hiring of "temps" picked up last year as companies gingerly returned to a growth mode, but without the confidence needed to permanently expand payroll. "We are definitely up -- it's across the board," said Sue Romanos, owner of CareerXchange, a staffing firm. http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/newswire/2011/6/20/unemployment_returns_to_record_levels_in.htm 2011-06-22 Ryan Sutton, regional senior vice president for Robert Half International, discusses how today's employees are more concerned with their overall career path than getting a raise. http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20110621/GROUP01/106200332/Some-say-OK-promotion-without-raise 2011-06-22 With the recession's accounting and finance staff reductions now potentially jeopardizing their operations, CFOs seem ready to restore some of those jobs in the third quarter, some staffing professionals say. http://www.cio.com/article/684697/Behind_the_Finance_Hiring_Pickup?taxonomyId=3154 2011-06-22 Unemployment in San Gabriel Valley and Whittier area cities remained relatively unchanged, but the region's companies have ramped up hiring in the past few months, according to Jodi Chavez, West Coast senior vice President for Ajilon Professional Staffing. http://www.presstelegram.com/california/ci_18302812 2011-06-21 During the recession, companies were less likely to upgrade their information technology systems, but now pent-up demand has created a strong market for technology-based jobs, said Walker Fenci, regional managing director at Technisource, a technology staffing firm. http://www.rocketnews.com/2011/06/texas-job-outlook-dims-only-8800-jobs-added-in-may/ 2011-06-21 Compared with the nation and the anemic economic recovery that has limped along for two years, the Milwaukee area might be showing a little muscle. The latest indication comes from a newly released survey by ManpowerGroup. http://www.jsonline.com/business/124139889.html 2011-06-21 A staffing firm representative says his company is working with to employ merchanical engineers in light of the closing of the space shuttle program. http://www.news-journalonline.com/news/local/east-volusia/2011/06/20/employees-brace-for-post-shuttle-layoffs.html 2011-06-21 Blue collar workers hired through temporary staffing agencies often aren’t paid fairly and have difficulties filing workers’ compensation, according to a new study by the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. http://articles.boston.com/2011-06-18/news/29674848_1_employment-agencies-low-wage-workers-labor-laws 2011-06-21 Temporary employment has remained high in Minnesota, which typically is a sign that employers are needing to add capacity. http://www.minnpost.com/bradallen/2011/06/16/29233/with_weak_job_growth_state_jobless_rate_ticks_up_to_66 2011-06-18 Article discusses NFL player Ray Lewis’ Baltimore-based staffing company. http://staffingtalk.com/nfl-player-ray-lewis-launches-rl52-staffing/ 2011-06-18 As the unemployment rate slowly inches downward, companies still insecure about their outlook on the economy are choosing to work with staffing firms. http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/print-edition/2011/06/17/how-to-select-a-staffing-agency.html 2011-06-18 Robert Half International noted that 11% of executives in Washington anticipate hiring full-time staff in the third quarter. http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/officehours/2011/jun/15/not-all-job-numbers-are-gloomy-say-washington-state-executives/ 2011-06-17 Prosecutors suspect a registered nurse working at several hospitals through a nurse staffing firms improperly accessed patient files to steal Social Security numbers and other sensitive information, and opened credit cards in patients' names to make purchases. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43347176/ns/business-personal_finance/ 2011-06-17 As the recession has prompted more Americans to tighten their belts, some people are seeking out overnight shifts so they can save money on child care costs, earn some extra cash, avoid rush hour traffic or go to school by day, staffing experts say. http://www.9news.com/news/article/203400/339/Nurse-accused-of-stealing-patients-identities 2011-06-17 The work is unsteady and the pay can be low, but contract lawyering is on the upswing. Dozens of large law firms are hiring staffing firms to supply contract lawyers. http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/uncertainty_and_stigma_plague_growing_legions_of_contract_lawyers/ 2011-06-17 Small and medium-sized companies plan to step up hiring over the summer, a survey by ManpowerGroup showed. http://nyti.ms/mLPUsj 2011-06-16 Southern Recruiters and Consultants Inc., a firm based in Aiken, agreed to pay more than $47,000 in damages to resolve allegations that the company submitted fraudulent per diem expenses to the Department of Energy for a temporary employee the company placed at the Savannah River Site. http://www.columbiabusinessreport.com/news/39979-professional-recruiting-firm-settles-fraud-allegations-at-srs 2011-06-16 Employers’ hiring plans for the third quarter are ticking higher compared to last year, but are unchanged from the second quarter, according to the Manpower Employment Outlook survey. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/hiring-going-in-right-direction-manpower-2011-06-14 2011-06-16 There is a growing field of itinerant "contract" attorneys who move from job to job, getting paid by the hour, largely to review documents for law firms and corporate clients. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303714704576383641752966666.html 2011-06-16 According to the Manpower Employment Outlook survey, Washington, D.C. will see a positive hiring trend in the third quarter. http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2011/06/14/manpower-sees-positive-hiring-trend-in.html 2011-06-15 More Denver-area employers plan to hire in the third quarter, according to a new Manpower survey. http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2011/06/13/more-denver-area-employers-plan-to.html 2011-06-15 Louisville-area employers expect to hire at a healthy pace during the next three months, but overall have turned more cautious, according to Manpower Inc.'s latest Employment Outlook Survey. http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/news/2011/06/14/survey-shows-weaker-louisville-area.html 2011-06-15 Survey participants from Kent County have the most positive employment outlook in the nation, according to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. http://www.hollandsentinel.com/newsnow/x1162605653/Survey-Job-outlook-for-greater-Grand-Rapids-area-is-best-in-nation 2011-06-15 Despite fears of a double-dip recession, more employers in the New York area plan to boost hiring this summer compared with a year ago, a new survey by ManpowerGroup shows. http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/report_summer_hiring_boom_in_ny_Sk3N2GJ9eJWfI1WuLMzmDL 2011-06-15 The Raleigh-Cary metropolitan statistical area has one of the weakest employment outlooks in the nation, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. http://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2011/06/14/survey-raleigh-3q-hiring-outlook.html 2011-06-15 Metro Atlanta employers plan to hire at a strong pace in the third quarter, according to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey released Tuesday. http://blogs.ajc.com/business-beat/2011/06/14/improved-hiring-expected-for-metro-atlanta-in-third-quarter/?cxntfid=blogs_business_beat 2011-06-15 U.S. employers remain optimistic about their hiring plans, marking the seventh straight quarter of positive outlooks from employers surveyed by temporary-staffing company Manpower Inc. http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2011/06/14/manpower-survey-u-s-employers-still-optimistic-on-hiring-plans/?mod=google_news_blog 2011-06-15 Staffing firm Hire Dynamics has teamed up with a nonprofit to stamp out homelessness in the Atlanta region. http://staffingtalk.com/step-hire-dynamics-beginning-beautiful-partnership/ 2011-06-15 California's job prospects will be "respectable" in the third quarter, and job prospects in metro Los Angeles should hit the best level in two years, according to a survey released by ManpowerGroup today. http://www.presstelegram.com/ci_1826728 2011-06-15 A new survey by staffing company ManpowerGroup that shows more employers in Milwaukee are poised to add jobs than in almost every other large metropolitan area in the country. http://www.jsonline.com/business/123791229.html 2011-06-15 Colorado Springs area employers are the most optimistic about their hiring plans that they have been in nearly three years, according to a quarterly employment survey by Manpower Inc. http://www.gazette.com/articles/three-119742-years-springs.html 2011-06-15 Small and medium-sized companies plan to step up hiring over the summer, a survey by staffing firm Manpower showed, raising the chances that private firms will make up for jobs lost due to the government's spending cuts. http://money.uk.msn.com/investing/reuters/articles.aspx?cp-documentid=158225781 2011-06-15 A higher percentage of Indiana employers expect to boost staffing in the third quarter compared with the second quarter, according to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey being released today. http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20110614/BIZ13/306149933 2011-06-15 Florida employers expect to hire at a steady pace in the next three months but the state's employment outlook is one of the weakest in the nation, according to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. http://www.gainesville.com/article/20110613/ARTICLES/110619833/-1/entertainment?Title=Manpower-survey-Fla-employment-weakest-in-U-S- 2011-06-15 Positive yet careful hiring intentions are expected to persist in the U.S. throughout the summer, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey released today by ManpowerGroup. http://press.manpower.com/blog/meos/2011/manpower-survey-positive-hiring-intentions-persist-among-u-s-employers-for-third-quarter/ 2011-06-14 U.S. staffing companies created 401,000 jobs in 2010, according to data released today by the American Staffing Association. http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/june_13_11.cfm 2011-06-14 Just 4% of Minnesota’s executives anticipate adding full-time staff in the third quarter, according to the Robert Half Professional Employment Report. http://www.twincities.com/business/ci_18266986?nclick_check=1 2011-06-15 A growing number of temporary workers who take low-wage jobs in warehouses, food processing plants, and construction sites are being exploited because the employment agencies they work for are not regulated, according to a report being released today by the University of Massachusetts Amherst. http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2011/06/14/exploitation_of_blue_collar_temps_is_targeted/ 2011-06-15 A Toledo man who has been working as a seasonal employee for the City of Toledo was arraigned in federal court Friday on a weapons charge. http://www.toledoblade.com/Courts/2011/06/11/Seasonal-city-employee-charged-in-weapons-case.html 2011-06-14 Article lists staffing firms as one of the 20 most compelling, easy-to-start businesses. http://blogs.forbes.com/seanstonefield/2011/06/09/twenty-businesses-you-can-start-tomorrow/5/ 2011-06-14 Employment services payrolls—largely temporary employment—fell during the month, suggesting hiring activity is losing momentum. http://oregonbusinessreport.com/2011/06/state-hit-with-string-of-bad-economic-news/ 2011-06-14 According to the article, “Central Ohio employers in search of a quick solution to a staffing need make for a multimillion-dollar payday for the region’s temporary employment agencies.” http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2011/06/10/leading-the-list-temporary-employment.html 2011-06-14 Article discusses where to find temporary and contract employees and how to hire them. http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20110612/BUSINESS01/106120304/Tips-guidelines-hiring-temporary-help 2011-06-14 Several Northeast Ohio staffing companies are adding to their internal staffs—and, in some cases, to the number of their physical offices—to meet continued increased demand from client companies seeking to hire. http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20110613/SUB1/306139984 2011-06-14 With thousands of race fans come hundreds of temporary jobs at Pocono Raceway. http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110612/NEWS/106120345 2011-06-14 According to an executive at Winter, Wyman, "One indicator that you might be in a good negotiating position is if your current employer is finding it challenging to hire other people to work on your immediate team." http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43353703/ns/business-careers/ 2011-06-14 Interview with Debby Johnson, the 2011 National Staffing Employee of the Year. http://www.paladinstaff.com/knowledge-center/career-advice/articles/temporary-work/ 2011-06-11 A job search coach describes the benefits of working with staffing firms. http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/hired-temphelp060911/hired-temphelp060911/ 2011-06-11 Temporary workers who rely on staffing companies to place them in jobs flooded a hearing Thursday to press for updates to state laws governing those firms, as advocates said workers are often exploited, with little recourse, by firms that operate “in the shadows.” http://www.wickedlocal.com/clinton/newsnow/x41283069/Staffing-agency-bills-stirs-debate-over-worker-rights#axzz1OsNxtzHF 2011-06-11 Robert Siemering, president of the Massachusetts Staffing Association, wrote an opinion piece expressing opposition to Massachusetts’ HB 1393. http://www.salemnews.com/opinion/x1943987523/Letter-Another-view-Current-laws-protecting-temporary-employees-are-sufficient 2011-06-11 An opinion piece in favor of Massachusetts’ HB 1393. hhttp://www.salemnews.com/opinion/x775920378/Letter-Employment-agency-laws-need-overhaul 2011-06-11 Twenty-two percent of marketers and advertisers plan to add staff in the third quarter of this year, an increase of 10 percentage points compared with the second quarter, according to The Creative Group Hiring Index for Marketing and Advertising Professionals. http://www.dmnews.com/more-marketers-say-they-will-hire-in-q3-survey/article/204791/ 2011-06-10 In New England, manufacturing, software, information technology, and staffing firms reported increases in customer demand, according to the Beige Book. http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2011/06/09/business_activity_up_modestly_in_new_england_fed_survey_finds/ 2011-06-10 According to the author, "Despite their importance to our economic health, we impede nearly one-third of our workforce by making so-called freelancers, contractors, and consultants play by outdated rules." http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/jun2011/sb2011066_309166.htm 2011-06-09 Workers hired by Atlanta-based staffing company Staffing Solutions Southeast Inc. for assignments at a Kraft Foods Inc. warehouse in Joliet filed a class-action lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Chicago after alleging that their wages were withheld. http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20110606/NEWS04/110609864/wage-theft-alleged-at-kraft-warehouse 2011-06-09 Article discusses how Fairfax, VA-based staffing company ROCS helped several recent graduates find jobs. ROCS claims to have placed 1,000 graduates in the last year. http://blogs.forbes.com/susanadams/2011/06/07/getting-a-job-out-of-college-three-true-stories-and-some-tips/ 2011-06-09 At a current index value of 93, U.S. staffing employment has increased 2% over the past 13 weeks and is currently 4% higher than the same weekly period in 2010. http://americanstaffing.net/statistics/staffing_index.cfm 2011-06-08 If someone seeks work, staffing firm owner Larry Belgeri says he can help. Belgeri discusses the history of his company. http://www.stltoday.com/suburban-journals/metro/life/article_60aff9b9-6b98-5904-8450-8e0e09b933b8.html 2011-06-08 Blog discusses how many staffing firms have posted upbeat first-quarter reports and/or positive outlooks for the balance of 2011. http://businessjournalism.org/2011/06/07/are-temp-worker-wages-rising-in-your-market/ 2011-06-08 An Adecco executive explains why college students should not take a break from the work world after graduating. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/05/jobs/05career.html 2011-06-08 Edmond marketing consultant Ali Clark never will forget the business etiquette and other lessons she learned working as a temporary employee in her summers during college. http://www.newsok.com/oklahomans-learn-lessons-from-summer-jobs/article/3574228 2011-06-08 Claudine George, a former contract employee, launched staffing company Iconma in 2000, posting about $1.8 million in revenue that year and $89 million last year. This year, she's projecting more than $100 million. http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20110605/SUB01/306059946/iconma-founder-learned-staffing-biz-from-bottom-up-builds-89m# 2011-06-08 A staffing firm executive maintains that the U.S. is experiencing a post-recession. http://www.modbee.com/2011/06/05/1719041/workwise-hiring-in-recession-or.html 2011-06-08 Become a fan of ASA's new Facebook page! Get the latest news on ASA and the staffing industry by "liking" the page. http://www.facebook.com/pages/American-Staffing-Association/176964439027218 2011-06-07 Article explains why current job data is not disappointing if you follow temporary employment trends. http://seekingalpha.com/article/272762-jobs-data-not-disappointing-if-you-follow-temp-employment 2011-06-07 Article discusses Massachusetts' HB 1393 legislation and the implications it has for the staffing industry. http://staffingtalk.com/staffing-massachusetts-real/ 2011-06-07 Employment in temporary help services was essentially unchanged in May and April, according to the May Bureau of Labor Statistics report. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/04/business/economy/04jobs.html 2011-06-07 In May, the government reported that the number of temporary workers declined by 1,200 and the average workweek remained at 34.4 hours. http://www.ere.net/2011/06/03/bleak-jobs-report-ticks-up-unemployment-rate/ 2011-06-07 Detroit's largest staffing firm said today it is continuing to expand its downtown work force and operations. http://bit.ly/jadCvK 2011-06-07 Shares of U.S. staffing and jobs services companies fell on Friday after a disappointing jobs report showed far fewer new jobs were created last month than economists expected, adding to recent evidence the U.S. economy has hit a soft patch. http://www.cnbc.com/id/43268234 2011-06-07 According to the Robert Half Professional Employment Report, which tracks professional-level hiring, the percentage of executives expecting to see staff reductions has been trending down over the past five quarters. http://www.centralvalleybusinesstimes.com/stories/001/?ID=18590 2011-06-07 Employment in temporary help services was essentially unchanged in May and April. http://www.stltoday.com/news/national/article_704ccbdc-8c6e-5792-8854-198a93b51ae2.html 2011-06-07 The author believes that companies should strategically plan ahead and include staffing services in their 2011-2012 budgets. http://bit.ly/mD6bUb 2011-06-07 "Employers report they are hiring 19% more new college grads this year than last year," a Robert Half International executive notes. http://bit.ly/lw39IS 2011-06-07 Author explains why he thinks the decrease in temporary jobs this month is a bad sign for the overall economy. http://moneyland.time.com/2011/06/06/whos-hiring-why-the-job-market-slowdown-might-not-be-temporary/ 2011-06-07 Data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show seasonally adjusted staffing industry employment remained relatively unchanged in May, with temporary help payrolls down 1,200 (-0.1%) from April. http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/june_03_11.cfm 2011-06-04 Uncertain about the near future, employers in Canada increasingly turn to staffing firms to solve staff shortages. http://bit.ly/iA7zg0 2011-06-04 The recent ramp-up in temporary staffing shows that Hawaii companies are seeing an uptick in business, but most are not ready yet to bring people on as permanent, full-time staff additions. http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/print-edition/2011/06/03/surge-in-temp-help-shows-economy-is.html 2011-06-04 An Adecco representative encourages students in the Lawrence, KS, area to contact staffing firms because it’s a free service and can help students find work upon returning home for the summer. http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2011/jun/02/outlook-improves-youth-looking-summer-jobs/ 2011-06-04 Give your staffing firm's superstar temporary or contract employee the recognition he or she deserves by submitting a nomination for 2012 National Staffing Employee of the Year. Click the link for more information. http://americanstaffing.net/members/nsew.cfm 2011-06-03 Showcase your successful advertising campaigns, effective public relations programs, informative publications, and more by entering the annual Staffing VOICE Awards. Click the link for more information. http://americanstaffing.net/members/staffingvoiceawards.cfm 2011-06-03 A staffing firm owner discusses the history of her company, which originated in her basement 11 years ago. http://bit.ly/mkHMbj 2011-06-03 The article suggests college graduates should try working with staffing companies if they are having difficulty securing a job on their own. A Robert Half International executive is quoted. http://bit.ly/l2Q0h6 2011-06-03 A former temporary employee of the Louisiana Department of Revenue has been arrested on suspicion of stealing a money order that a taxpayer submitted to pay for his state income taxes. http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110602/APN/1106020596 2011-06-03 At a current index value of 94, U.S. staffing employment has increased 4% over the past 13 weeks and is currently 4% higher than the same weekly period in 2010. http://americanstaffing.net/statistics/staffing_index.cfm 2011-06-02 The Lehigh Valley region added nearly 6,000 jobs in April, fueled by growth in construction, manufacturing, tourism and staffing companies. http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-allentown-employment-april-20110601,0,7518422.story 2011-06-02 Jan Snell, a Vancouver-based business developer with the staffing firm Hunt Personnel/Temporarily Yours, said she is seeing a definite shift among employers when it comes to hiring women in their 40s and 50s. http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Consider+hiring+older+employee/4861083/story.html 2011-06-02 Josh Howarth, the vice president for OfficeTeam, joined FOX 5 to discuss how dressing inappropriately for work during the summer could actually hurt your career. http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/mornings/how-to-dress-appropriately-for-work-during-the-summer-months-053111 2011-06-02 American workers believe they are overqualified for their jobs, but still wish they had more work skills, according to a new survey from human resources and staffing firm Randstad. http://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/blog/2011/05/randstad-us-workers-feel.html 2011-06-02 Recruiting firms such as SFN Group Inc are increasingly turning to social networking sites including LinkedIn and Twitter to find employees for clients. http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/05/31/us-sfngroup-idUSTRE74U3GU20110531?type=smallBusinessNews 2011-06-02 A coalition of labor unions and immigrant workers organizations is pushing a bill in Massachusetts to overhaul the state’s staffing industry. An ASA executive is quoted. http://www.ere.net/2011/05/31/staffing-firms-rally-to-fight-off-disclosure-fee-limits-bill/ 2011-06-02 A staffing firm representative notes that he has not many opportunities for teenagers looking for summer work in his region. http://triblocal.com/naperville/2011/06/01/teens-face-tough-summer-job-market/ 2011-06-02 "Housekeeping and nanny requests are what kept us going through the recession," said Keith Greenhouse, president of the Pavillion Agency. http://nyti.ms/j53ENw 2011-06-01 Staffing firms vary widely in terms of pay, but joining one may be a great way to get experience and network. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/karen-atkinson/tips-for-graduated-artist_b_866445.html 2011-06-01 Facing 30% unemployment among its membership, a local construction union has started its own staffing company. http://www.hartfordbusiness.com/news18707.html 2011-06-01 Competition should be fierce for high school students looking for jobs this summer, says one staffing executive. http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/may/29/business-monday-students-looking-summer-jobs-shoul/ 2011-06-01 The article encourages a job seeker to be receptive to contract and temporary work at smaller businesses. http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2011/may/29/think-small-when-targeting-jobs/ 2011-06-01 Staffing firms are charging companies more for temporary workers, a possible harbinger of a bump up in salaries for permanent employees later this year. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-05-26/wages-poised-to-rise-in-u-s-as-paychecks-for-temps-get-bigger.html 2011-05-29 Peoplelink Staffing Solutions is open for business in Joplin and announced its commitment to "do whatever it takes" to get the residents of Joplin back to work. http://bit.ly/l3tWbU 2011-05-29 Robert Half International says it knows the top five reasons job seekers don’t get hired, so FOX 9 News invited the company’s division director, Ryan Evers, to discuss what applicants can do to land a job. http://bit.ly/jDXxCs 2011-05-29 April saw the lowest number of unemployed people looking for work since 2008, according to state Labor Department figures released Tuesday. A staffing firm representative is interviewed. http://bit.ly/lUxtFW 2011-05-29 Marie Nugent, owner of Marie Nugent Personnel Services, says she’s seeing more temporary and temporary-to-permanent hires, as opposed to straight permanent hires. http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Placement-agency-sees-job-growth-1394447.php 2011-05-29 Employment of temporary workers has been running 11% to 12.5% above year-earlier levels in the past several months, the American Staffing Association says, based on federal jobs data. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303654804576343503782301140.html 2011-05-26 KAS Placement Staffing president Ken Sundheim discusses the rewards and challenges of being an entrepreneur. http://www.businessinsider.com/the-mentality-of-the-young-entrepreneur-2011-5 2011-05-26 Shore Staffing Inc. co-owner Bonnie Burke offers tips for preparing for a job interview. http://bit.ly/mM6Ydq 2011-05-26 According to a survey of 650 human relations managers in North America by Robert Half International, about 76% said technology etiquette breaches can affect a person's career. http://ca.news.yahoo.com/lawyers-warn-even-average-social-media-users-risking-130006515.html 2011-05-26 The author discusses the options available for mothers who are looking for flexible work arrangements, particularly noting that staffing firms offer a great service for mothers looking to reenter the work force. Article mentions American Staffing Association and several staffing firms. http://blogs.wsj.com/juggle/2011/05/22/ask-the-juggle-where-the-flex-jobs-are/ 2011-05-24 Article offers pros and cons of considering temporary work during a job search. http://bit.ly/juvYDt 2011-05-24 In Connecticut, the most new jobs have been in health care and social assistance, staffing firms, professional and technical services, and retail. http://articles.courant.com/2011-05-19/business/hc-april-jobs-connecticut-20110519_1_job-growth-job-market-new-jobs 2011-05-24 The housing collapse and productivity gains on the factory floor have made it hard for the economy to absorb workers without a college degree and young people generally, says Carl Camden, president of Kelly Services. http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2011-05-19-job-creation-recession_n.htm 2011-05-24 Misty Clapp, Hobart branch manager for Adecco, said she's seeing a lot of businesses interested in hiring people for positions ranging from entry-level to high-end, temporary to permanent. http://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/article_7aa1bbaf-dc2d-5b5d-a3df-ad094e88d3f4.html 2011-05-24 The largest and fastest growing part of LinkedIn's business is "hiring solutions," which include a variety of services for in-house and external recruiters. http://bit.ly/lbGlaG 2011-05-20 Oregon staffing firms shed 900 jobs in April, although total employment in the sector is up 400 from April 2010. An executive from Robert Half International is also quoted. http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2011/05/april_unemployment_figures_sho.html 2011-05-20 A job study by Accounting Principles rates the top cities for finance jobs in the U.S. http://bit.ly/kYBXm3 2011-05-20 Josh Howarth, a regional manager for Robert Half International, discussed the top reasons people are not successful in landing a job during a FOX broadcast. http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/money/top-reasons-people-are-not-successful-in-landing-a-job-051611 2011-05-19 If you are looking for a job in 2011, simply sending a resume and cover letter won’t cut it anymore, says one staffing professional. http://www.clickorlando.com/money/27933969/detail.html 2011-05-19 On May 6, the UK government published guidance to help employers and agencies prepare for the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) that come into force in October. Edward Davey, minister for employment relations, gives a message to recruiters who will be affected by AWR. http://www.recruiter.co.uk/a-message-to-recruiters-on-awr/1009659.article 2011-05-19 The article cites a study which suggests that “precarious employment”—namely contract and temporary work—can become a health hazard to workers and their families due to, among other reasons, the stress involved in having to constantly look for new work after an assignment ends. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/managing/on-the-job/boxed-in-the-stifling-effects-of-short-term-contracts/article2025662/ 2011-05-19 At a current index value of 94, U.S. staffing employment has increased 4% over the past 13 weeks and is currently 6% higher than the same weekly period in 2010. http://americanstaffing.net/statistics/staffing_index.cfm 2011-05-18 With the economy slow to recover, a regular job remains out of reach for many college students tossing their graduation caps in the weeks ahead. So many of them are instead preparing for Plan B: a temporary job they'll try to parlay into a permanent position. http://www.sacbee.com/2011/05/10/3614594/new-grads-line-up-for-temp-work.html#ixzz1Mc3LFym7 2011-05-18 About 60% of recent graduates have not been able to find a full-time job in their chosen profession, according to job placement firm Adecco. Story frequently cites the Adecco survey. http://money.cnn.com/2011/05/17/news/economy/recession_lost_generation/?section=money_latest 2011-05-18 Hiring an employee is a milestone for any small business and there are plenty of places to look to find the right candidate, including staffing firms. http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/05/16/2217480/where-should-you-look-for-your.html#ixzz1Mc1iD0w4 2011-05-18 An Adecco executive notes that she is seeing increased consumer confidence as the economy continues to improve. http://www.ajc.com/business/is-it-time-to-946137.html 2011-05-18 Temporary workers took a major hit during the recession, but they've managed to come back faster than others workers. http://money.cnn.com/2011/05/16/news/economy/industries_job_gains/?section=money_latest 2011-05-18 The number of people being recruited by Scottish companies into permanent jobs saw a sharp increase in April, according to new figures. The biggest demand for permanent staff was in the information technology sector while for temporary work it was in hotel and catering. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-13393262 2011-05-17 A staffing firm executive gives advice to job seekers in this Wall Street Journal story. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703730804576319231860529442.html 2011-05-17 "Certainly companies and employers are still cautious about who they are hiring and when they are hiring, but there has been an improvement from a year or two years ago," said Gharib, the Richmond manager for the staffing firm Robert Half International. http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/2011/may/15/tdmony01-graduates-face-fight-for-jobs-ar-1039494/ 2011-05-17 In the depths of the recession, Carrie Davenport of Century Personnel started saving. And she doesn't plan on stopping. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703806304576243262500419774.html 2011-05-17 Employers should compare agency workers to members of its staff who do "broadly similar work" in order to establish what rights the temporary worker is entitled to, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has said. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/05/13/agency_workers_rights/ 2011-05-17 After slowing production in response to Japan’s earthquake and tsunami, Toyota’s Princeton, IN, plant announced Wednesday that it plans to resume full production starting in June. A majority of the plant's employees are temporary workers employed through Aerotek. http://www.courierpress.com/news/2011/may/12/toyota-princeton-production-next-month/ 2011-05-17 In this article, Frank Dadah, general manager of financial contracts with staffing firm Winter, Wyman, explains why an offer from a firm under scrutiny is one to be wary of. http://it-jobs.fins.com/Articles/SB130512778945315003/When-It-s-Smart-to-Turn-Down-a-Job-Offer?link=FINS_hp 2011-05-12 Reliance on contractors is an indicator of a rapid shift in both technology–particularly the cloud, social media, and mobile technology–and increasingly rapid and erratic business cycles. Written by a co-founder of an information technology staffing firm. http://www.examiner.com/technology-careers-in-national/for-the-it-pro-it-s-a-contractor-s-world-1 2011-05-12 Companies aren’t just hiring temporary workers, a pacifier typical of early-stage recoveries, they’re starting to hire more full-time workers. An executive from Manpower is quoted. http://bit.ly/igJZxl 2011-05-12 During the week of April 25–May 1, 2011, temporary and contract employment grew 1.36%, pushing the ASA Staffing Index up one point to a value of 93. http://bit.ly/d8j8mU 2011-05-11 According to the U.S. April jobs report, the number of temporary workers fell 2,300 after rising steadily since fall 2009. Increases in temporary staffing typically herald the hiring of permanent employees. http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/news/2011/5/9/employment_gains_could_hit_lull_in.htm 2011-05-11 In a recent survey by Spherion Staffing, 53% of workers surveyed said they've taken on new roles, most of them without extra pay (just 7% got a raise or a bonus). http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703859304576309533100131932.html?mod=WSJ_WSJ_News_BlogsModule 2011-05-11 Information technology staffing firm Modis created a list of the best cities to find an IT right now. http://blogs.forbes.com/ciocentral/2011/05/09/the-top-7-u-s-cities-to-find-an-it-job-right-now/ 2011-05-11 With names like Momentum Resources, 10 Til 2, On-Ramps and Flexforce Professionals, these firms are at the forefront of a growing movement to remake the American workplace not just for mothers but for everyone. http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/movement-to-keep-moms-working-is-remaking-the-workplace/2011/05/05/AFMTqOLG_story.html 2011-05-10 “We are in fact seeing many more companies willing to be flexible in all areas of the workweek—fewer days, fewer hours per day, some long days and some short days, etc.,” said Allison O'Kelly, chief executive officer of Mom Corps, a staffing and search firm. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42918666/ns/business-careers/ 2011-05-10 The temporary workforce, a source of strength in the early part of the recovery, declined slightly in April. This could mean that employers are finally hiring temporary workers on as full-time employees or it could be a sign of slowing. http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/new-economy/2011/0506/Companies-hiring-Jobs-surge-in-private-sector 2011-05-10 While most job seekers understandably hope to secure a full-time job and the perks and benefits that come with it, career experts say now is not the time to snub temporary job listings. http://bit.ly/mFkU3N 2011-05-10 The New York Times reviews last week's jobs report, and analyzes what the results mean for the staffing industry. http://nyti.ms/mCEVHb 2011-05-10 The rise in temporary worker hires may be a smart business move, insulating employers in a volatile economy, or it could be creating a permanent wedge of cheaper, benefit-less workers that eventually supplants a big chunk of the full-time workforce. http://management.fortune.cnn.com/2011/05/05/the-rise-of-the-permanently-temporary-worker/ 2011-05-10 According to the April U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Report, U.S. employers shed 2,300 temporary workers, which either means they are hiring permanent employees or they are no longer seeing an increase in demand. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/job-growth-remains-insufficient-2011-05-06 2011-05-10 According to the April U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Report, temporary jobs declined while full-time job spots grew, giving one indication that employers are confident enough about their business growth to add payroll positions rather than rely on a just-in-time workforce that can be quickly ramped up or down. http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/yb/158879705 2011-05-10 According to the April U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Report, the number of temporary workers in the U.S. fell 2,300 after rising steadily since fall 2009. Increases in temporary staffing typically herald the hiring of permanent employees. http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/2011-05-06-unemployment-economists_n.htm 2011-05-10 Data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows seasonally adjusted staffing industry employment was essentially unchanged in April, with temporary help payrolls down by 2,300 (-0.1%) from March. http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/may_06_11.cfm 2011-05-07 ASA invites all U.S. staffing firms to participate in the Staffing Employment and Sales Survey. The survey is due May 9. For more information and to register, click the link or contact ASA Director of Research Alexandra Karaer at 703-253-2048. http://americanstaffing.net/statistics/employment.cfm 2011-05-06 Gigwalk Inc. has emerged from private beta with $1.7 million in seed funds to create a community of iPhone users who are willing to walk around and collect data on behalf of businesses. The start-up functions as a temporary employment firm–matching workers to assignments and then splitting the revenue it collects. http://blogs.wsj.com/venturecapital/2011/05/04/the-daily-start-up-gigwalk-puts-out-call-for-mobile-temps/?mod=WSJBlog 2011-05-06 Of the recent college grads who are unemployed, 53% of them have never received even a single, full-time job offer, according to Adecco Staffing U.S., which recently commissioned a survey of 500 young professionals who graduated between 2006 and 2010. http://www.walletpop.com/2011/05/04/job-market-for-recent-college-graduates-a-tale-of-two-cities/ 2011-05-06 The Humboldt County American Indian tribe that operated Mainstay Business Solutions, a staffing firm that closed last month when the state filed a lien against its accounts, contends the state's collection actions violate tribal sovereign immunity. http://www.sacbee.com/2011/05/05/3602659/hed-here.html#mi_rss=Business 2011-05-06 Executives at Winter, Wyman offer advice on how to best answer tough questions during a job interview. http://moneywatch.bnet.com/career-advice/blog/on-job/how-to-answer-the-5-toughest-interview-questions-youll-face/624/ 2011-05-05 ASA invites all U.S. staffing firms to participate in the Staffing Employment and Sales Survey. Survey due May 9. For more information and to register, click the link. http://americanstaffing.net/statistics/employment.cfm 2011-05-04 At a current index value of 92, U.S. staffing employment has increased 1.3% over the past 13 weeks and is currently 6% higher than the same weekly period in 2010. http://americanstaffing.net/statistics/staffing_index.cfm 2011-05-04 Article discusses job discrimination against the unemployed, the Fair Employment Act of 2011, and how it all relates to the staffing industry. http://staffingtalk.com/unemployed-bother-applying/ 2011-05-04 Temporary hiring continues to slowly increase across the country, according to the ASA Staffing Index Monthly Report for April, and staffing firms in Inland Southern California say that's the direction--and the pace--that they have been seeing as well. http://www.pe.com/business/local/stories/PE_Biz_D_temps30.172dd00.html 2011-05-03 Chicago tech companies are driving the local economy by hiring people who can handle desktop support, network and systems administration, and a variety of related IT work, said Randy Wolf, regional vice president for staffing firm Robert Half Technology. http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/business/5075197-420/local-companies-offer-incentives-to-attract-technology-talent.html 2011-05-03 In this tough job market, male job seekers may be well-advised to wear a formal business suit to the interview no matter what the prospective position. Staffing firm executives give their thoughts. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42819008/ns/business-careers/ 2011-05-03 Temporary employment is “significantly exceeding” its levels from before the economic crisis—a flexibility that has enabled firms in Germany to respond to improving global demand more swiftly than in other countries. http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/german-jobless-rate-down-to-73-percent-in-april-as-strong-economy-supports-jobs/2011/04/28/AFj7rj4E_story.html 2011-04-30 Hiring by the nation's small employers is accelerating, a sign that the slow overall job recovery may be gaining momentum. As an example, Akraya Inc., a technology staffing firm based in California, hired eight new employees so far this year and plans to hire 10 more. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704187604576289292645113536.html?mod=WSJ_business_LeftSecondHighlights 2011-04-30 A survey of about 500 recent college graduates ages 22 to 26, conducted on behalf of staffing firm Adecco, found that nearly 30% wish they had done more networking prior to graduation. http://lifeinc.today.com/_news/2011/04/27/6544524-college-students-try-less-beer-more-networking 2011-04-30 A Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry analyst said there are encouraging economic signs in the state because temporary employment in professional business services is on the rise. http://www.eveningsun.com/ci_17943115?source=most_viewed 2011-04-29 An economist notes that temporary employment in Germany is “significantly exceeding” its levels from before the economic crisis. http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/Articles/2011/04/28/AP-German-jobless-rate-drops-to-7-3-percent.aspx 2011-04-29 Among individual sectors, employment services which include temporary workers was up 8.9%, or 1,000 jobs, from the same time a year ago in the Tulsa, OK, region. http://bit.ly/ioKoS9 2011-04-29 Article discusses the increase in temporary employment among executives. http://sales-jobs.fins.com/Articles/SB130391568847110993/The-Rise-of-Six-Figure-Temps 2011-04-29 As companies remain wary about hiring in this tough economy, more are turning to temporary workers. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-employers-shift-to-temp-workers-2011-04-27?reflink=MW_news_stmp 2011-04-28 Hiring at staffing firms, usually a precursor of full-time hiring, rose in Atlanta as the city's unemployment rate dropped to 9.8% in March. http://www.ajc.com/business/jobless-rate-slide-fuels-925980.html 2011-04-28 Staffing employment in April is 7% higher than in the same month last year, according to the ASA Staffing Index. http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/april_26_11.cfm 2011-04-27 At a current index value of 92, U.S. staffing employment has increased 3% over the past 13 weeks and is currently 7% higher than the same weekly period in 2010. http://americanstaffing.net/statistics/staffing_index.cfm 2011-04-27 For the last year, the sector known as "professional and business services" added 3,000 jobs, a sector which includes those working for temporary employment firms. http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/unemployment-rate-down-to-8-7-job-situation-not-improved-1.1137427#axzz1KdpIv7c3 2011-04-27 A staffing firm is trying to determine who sent job seekers a scam e-mail congratulating them for being invited to join their company. http://www.ajc.com/business/job-scams-abound-even-924931.html 2011-04-27 A judge ordered the EEOC to pay Michigan-based staffing firm Peoplemark, Inc. more than $751,000 in attorney’s and expert witness fees. http://www.hrmorning.com/tables-turned-employer-wins-settlement-from-eeoc/ 2011-04-26 "People are burned out. So they are apt to listen to new job opportunities. We have seen quite a bit of turnover lately where employers are losing their good people," said Jennifer Carlson, a division director for global staffing firm Robert Half International. http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/money/article_43541a64-6d09-11e0-b1d4-001cc4c002e0.html 2011-04-26 While the Charlottesville, VA, region rates are fairly stable, temporary employment executives are seeing fewer applicants and receiving more job postings. http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/apr/23/region-shows-signs-slow-recovery-ar-991856/ 2011-04-26 An increasing number of older Americans—both retirees and out-of-work professionals—are competing for the seasonal gigs that were once the domain of students on break. http://www.smartmoney.com/personal-finance/employment/the-best-summer-jobs-for-adults-1303443597766/ 2011-04-23 The jobs market has begun to improve. Pointing to future full-time hiring, overtime has risen almost 18%, and temporary employment has climbed by 2.2%. http://news.morningstar.com/articlenet/SubmissionsArticle.aspx?submissionid=116441.xml 2011-04-22 A work session was scheduled in Salem today on Senate Bill 610, which would regulate private employment services. http://www.eastoregonian.com/news/senate-bill-aims-to-regulate-staffing-firms/article_73fd9cc2-6b87-11e0-a6f1-001cc4c03286.html 2011-04-22 A total of 39% of managers say they expect to hire temporary workers over the next three months, according to a recent survey conducted by CareerBuilder. http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2011/04/20/survey-suggests-chicago-job-market-is-improving/ 2011-04-22 Temporary work is booming in Germany, to the chagrin of union organizations who argue that temporary employees are poorly paid and have a slim chances of obtaining permanent jobs. http://nyti.ms/hVUbSd 2011-04-21 In order to deal with a continuing shortage of parts following Japan's March 11 earthquake and tsunami, Toyota's Princeton, Indiana, plant is making additional cuts to its production schedule. The plant employs 600 variable-workforce workers employed by staffing firm Aerotek. http://www.courierpress.com/news/2011/apr/19/no-headline---20b0xtoyota/ 2011-04-21 Job seekers turned out for a job fair in hopes of finding temporary jobs across a number of fields. http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2011-04-19/jobless-rate-drops-%E2%80%94-little 2011-04-21 At a current index value of 92, U.S. staffing employment has increased 3% over the past 13 weeks and is currently 9% higher than the same weekly period in 2010. http://americanstaffing.net/statistics/staffing_index.cfm 2011-04-20 A work force analyst notes that hiring in Oregon has been especially strong at staffing firms, a trend also spotted last week when the statewide 10% unemployment figure in March was reported. http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2011/04/portland-area_unemployment_hov.html 2011-04-20 From July to September of last year, U.S. small businesses employed 2.6 million temporary and contract workers per business day, according to Rob Wilson, president of staffing firm Employco USA. http://bit.ly/fqQV67 2011-04-19 "We’re seeing a pickup in hiring of administrators and other staff, especially at hotels, casinos, and theme parks,” said Mara Klug, regional vice president for Adecco USA Inc. http://www.labusinessjournal.com/news/2011/apr/15/Discouraged_Jobseekers_Affect/ 2011-04-19 "Training employees is always money well spent," said Andy Decker, senior regional vice president for Robert Half International, a global specialized staffing firm that offers 8,000 online employee training courses. http://www.ajc.com/jobs/staff-conflicts-often-challenge-910955.html?cxtype=rss_news_128746 2011-04-19 Liesl Bernard, Hono­lulu branch manager for Robert Half International, says that hiring in Hawaii is picking up for skilled positions in technology, accounting, and finance. http://www.staradvertiser.com/business/20110416_Jobless_rate_stays_put.html 2011-04-19 The temporary staffing industry in India will soon have a new champion. This May, some of the biggest executive recruitment firms will form a lobby to demand changes in labor laws for an industry where 95% of the workforce is unorganized. http://bit.ly/hn2nH0 2011-04-16 Ray Meyer landed a temporary job after more than two years of searching. Though he took a considerable pay cut and worked graveyard shifts at the job, he was thankful for the opportunity to work. http://bit.ly/i3TQeK 2011-04-16 Mainstay Business Solutions, the Humboldt County Indian tribe-operated temporary staffing company that ceased operations Tuesday, said today that it has found "immediate employment options" for thousands of its workers with other staffing companies. http://www.sacbee.com/2011/04/14/3553554/many-employees-of-closed-staffing.html 2011-04-16 Washington state and the national economy are seeing additions in professional and business services. But this includes many part-time workers or workers from temporary job firms, hardly high-paying jobs. http://bit.ly/hnQCbQ 2011-04-15 For Stacey Stratton, scaling heartbreak hill is figuring out how to manage her staffing firm that is approaching $1 million in annual sales. http://bit.ly/gSa5G9 2011-04-15 "Often, economists think temporary employment is a precursor to permanent hiring," employment economist Nick Belieciks said. http://bit.ly/fetuXF 2011-04-15 A temporary worker has been indicted by a DeKalb County grand jury for racketeering in what prosecutors call an elaborate scheme to steal state tax refund checks from the Georgia Department of Revenue. http://www.wsbtv.com/news/27522628/detail.html 2011-04-13 A recent survey by Robert Half International found that one in three executives plan on hiring additional staff as the economy rebounds. http://tinyurl.com/6a3uapu 2011-04-12 "The fact that firms are now adding to both their flexible and permanent workforces means that demand for U.S. goods and services is up, and that confidence is growing as we head into the second quarter," said Richard Wahlquist, CEO of the American Staffing Association. http://www.kansascity.com/2011/04/01/2769906/jobless-rate-falls-in-march-but.html 2011-04-02 A closing of the federal government would come during the week of the Labor Department's employment survey period, when the agency canvasses businesses and households to calculate this month's payroll and jobless figures. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-04-08/long-government-shutdown-would-harm-u-s-economy-hit-washington-hardest.html 2011-04-09 Article notes the increase in temporary work during the timeframe of March 2010 to March 2011. http://online.barrons.com/article/PR-CO-20110408-905986.html 2011-04-08 The CEO of a government contractor, with workers functioning as ad hoc federal employees is 24 hours away from sending his 400 employees home for the weekend, with no idea when, or if, they'll be able to return to their jobs. http://money.cnn.com/2011/04/07/technology/government_contractors_shutdown/index.htm 2011-04-08 Fewer Americans filed first-time claims for unemployment insurance last week, indicating the labor market is recovering. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-04-07/initial-unemployment-claims-in-u-s-decline-more-than-estimated-to-382-000.html 2011-04-08 "Both permanent and temporary jobs still rose at robust rates, while overall vacancy levels increased at the fastest pace for almost a year, so the overall picture remains relatively positive," says a senior economist. http://imarketnews.com/node/28893 2011-04-07 A technology worker claims in a lawsuit that he has been working as much as 56 hours a week at a company since 2009 without receiving any overtime pay. The suit names as defendants the staffing firm that employs him as well its client. http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/suit_accuses_dewey_and_staffing_firm_of_failing_to_pay_ot 2011-04-07 The president of an Oregon staffing company has seen evidence of employers' new willingness to add jobs. http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424052748703712504576236373168364868-lMyQjAxMTAxMDAwNTEwNDUyWj.html 2011-04-03 A career coach encourages employees to consider seeking temporary jobs and says, "Temp agencies are...a practical way to gain experience, make some money, and, most important, get your foot in the door." http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2011/04/03/try_temp_jobs_to_get_started_in_a_field 2011-04-04 A staffing firm, which works with companies in the financial, technology, and human resources industries, finds that employers in all three sectors appear poised to hire. http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2011/04/02/surge_in_jobs_fuels_economic_optimism 2011-04-03 A Los Angeles economist said an increase in temporary workers is expected in the early stages of a turnaround. If orders keep coming in, companies will start to make temporary jobs permanent. http://www.quote.com/news/story.action?id=KRO091e7883 2011-04-02 "Across the country we're seeing an increase in hiring in both accounting and finance, in the temporary space as well as permanent placement," said the senior vice president of a staffing company. http://www.accountingtoday.com/debits_credits/Hiring-Rose-Accounting-Finance-March-57898-1.html 2011-04-02 Hiring in March was concentrated in the services sector, with health care accounting for nearly one-quarter of the net job gains. Temporary hiring accounted for 28,800 jobs, continuing a recent run of solid growth. http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/04/01/us-usa-economy-jobs-snap-idUSTRE7303SE20110401 2011-04-02 Demand for temporary workers is broadening to professional categories like technology and engineering, offering evidence that a long, slow U.S. jobs recovery may finally be getting some momentum. http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/04/01/us-usa-staffing-idUSTRE73047P20110401 2011-04-02 Data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows seasonally adjusted staffing industry employment added 29,000 new jobs in March, increasing temporary help payrolls by 1.3% from February. http://bit.ly/eh3GqZ 2011-04-02 The Securities and Exchange Commission charged that a staffing company allowed its subsidiary to fail to collect state sales tax from its clients. Although such failures are typically regarded as state matters, the SEC charged that federal securities laws were also violated. http://bit.ly/dUp8XH 2011-04-02 Temporary staffing was one of only two employment sectors that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recognized as a bright spot for the otherwise slow 2010 economy. http://bit.ly/glTsdc 2011-04-02 A chief compliance officer wants to know who is keeping an eye on the double-digit rate increases for health insurance that her Tampa staffing company provides for its workers. http://bit.ly/fdog1Z 2011-04-02 A staffing company is hiring nuclear power workers in the U.S. to help Japan gain control of a stricken nuclear power plant, which has been spewing radiation. http://bit.ly/en8fgL 2011-04-02 Staffing firms in Davidson County are reporting increases in business as employers have begun hiring again. http://bit.ly/fugsbb 2011-04-02 Temporary hiring is on the uptick as businesses that jettisoned staff during the depths of the recession consider adding workers to meet a modest—but growing—consumer demand. http://bit.ly/gYYLHP 2011-04-01 Op-ed: One staffing executive notes that when her staffing company offers jobs to applicants who are currently on unemployment, many give excuses for not accepting the position, leading her to question why they are applying for work at her staffing firm in the first place. http://bit.ly/igNXCm 2011-04-01 Hiring in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology is creating a ripple effect, says one staffing professional. She notes that approximately 60% of the company's revenue comes from temporary workers; 20%, temporary-to-permanent; and 20% from full-time permanent. Last year, contract assignments grew approximately 32%. http://bit.ly/hOyLTW 2011-04-01 U.S. chief executives' view of the economy brightened in the first quarter, with more than half now ready to add jobs--a critical step if the economy’s recovery is to gain steam. One staffing executive notes that a reason job creation has lagged behind the U.S. recovery is that companies have been reluctant to hire workers until they saw firm evidence of rising demand, and even then they have been more likely to add lower-paid employees outside the U.S. http://bit.ly/i5KawU 2011-04-01 A career consultant offers advice to job seekers interested in getting a foot-in-the-door of a company and turning temproary assignments into permanent careers. http://wapo.st/eGcYlp 2011-04-01 The U.K. government needs to do more to create temporary work opportunities as a route into permanent employment, according to the U.K. head of Randstad. http://bit.ly/fZdp9K 2011-03-31 Temporary and contract employees, historically sought after for seasonal positions, high-turnover roles, or to fill long-term absences for permanent staff members, are now a vital part of the labor pool. http://bit.ly/hgKEaK 2011-03-31 Business may seem like an objective arena where rationality rules, but the truth is, agreeing on facts doesn’t always lead to agreement on conclusions. Case in point: the rise of temporary, contract, freelance, and part-time workers. http://nyti.ms/dMzHjQ 2011-03-31 As financial-reporting rules fluctuate, small-business owners say they must increasingly invest in professional accounting support. One staffing company reports seeing more demand for accounting and bookkeeping professionals. http://on.wsj.com/hT8X5Z 2011-03-31 To give himself a competitive edge in a shaky local economy, one staffing firm owner rebranded his company, resulting in a 40% increase in business this year alone. http://bit.ly/fmN8yx 2011-03-30 In Arizona, temporary hiring - an economic vital sign that hints at the future health of the overall job market - is slowly picking up. But while more companies are adding temporary workers, there are fewer jobs overall than there were before the recession, creating less demand for frustrated job hunters, experts say. http://bit.ly/e8DBrl 2011-03-29 Job placement agencies and counselors say they're seeing an uptick in postings for full-time workers, while the number of part-time postings declines as employers loosen the purse strings a bit more and hire more permanent workers. http://bit.ly/gcc3a2 2011-03-29 Since the Ohio labor market stabilized in spring 2010, overall year-over-year job gains have been minimal. However, the number of people working in the temporary employment services industry has been booming. http://bit.ly/gIyKTU 2011-03-29 The unemployment rate in the Wichita area fell in February to 8.4% from 8.7% in January, according to the Kansas Department of Labor. One area staffing executive notes an 85% increase in hours worked by his staffing employees. http://bit.ly/gNglz2 2011-03-26 A staffing company has been accused by a temporary employee of deducting transportation fees from the employee’s wages without his knowledge. In response, a representative from the staffing company said employees are provided the opportunity to use company transportation services for a fee, and employees sign a form acknowledging that they are aware of the option. http://bit.ly/hRyKk3 2011-03-26 Lane County’s unemployment rate fell in February for the third month in a row, to 10.1%, according to local officials. One area staffing company reported an increase in business "across the board." http://bit.ly/eyYjqX 2011-03-26 Connecticut employers added 5,400 jobs in February, a strong month of growth, and temporary jobs accounted for much of the total. http://bit.ly/eWUcUC 2011-03-26 One staffing executive said that companies have ran so lean that they are now turning to her staffing company to add more personnel. http://bit.ly/g8rnIn 2011-03-26 One executive with ASA member Adecco offers advice about going after summer jobs. http://yhoo.it/gbdmAC 2011-03-25 Michigan's unemployment rate in February continued to move in the right direction, edging down three-tenths of a percentage point to 10.4%. A representative from ASA member Robert Half International said she has seen a big uptick in demand for staffing in several fields, including tax-season work and in the finance arms of auto manufacturing firms. http://bit.ly/gCLuRb 2011-03-25 One Palm Bay resident was fired three weeks ago by a court clerk, then rehired at her former job and salary by an Orlando staffing firm. http://bit.ly/fDh23T 2011-03-25 Advice is offered to business owners about expanding their work forces. The "temporary" staffing industry was initially created to fill vacancies that were truly temporary. These kinds of staffing companies have expanded their services exponentially over the past decade. http://bit.ly/gwFCeQ 2011-03-25 Staffing employment in March is 9% higher than in the same month last year, according to the ASA Staffing Index. http://bit.ly/gAkFDF 2011-03-23 Nurse staffing has three desired outcomes, she says: best and safest patient coverage, lowest cost and staff satisfaction. http://bit.ly/gZELbY 2011-03-22 A profile of a staffing business, which grew from one location in Murfreesboro to premier privately-owned staffing companies in Middle Tennessee. http://bit.ly/g5YnuT 2011-03-22 The former owner of a Lakeland staffing company will be sentenced by a Santa Rosa County Circuit judge for more than a dozen charges of fraud. http://bit.ly/e1cSpD 2011-03-22 Frustrated at the reticence of applicants' previous employers, companies seeking an indicator of their job candidates' character are turning to credit reports. One staffing executive said he alerts applicants when companies require credit checks. http://bit.ly/hhObbO 2011-03-22 With help from a contingent of creative techies, Nashville is emerging as an up-and-coming technological marketplace. One local staffing executive said there's been recent "high demand for technology talent in Middle Tennessee." http://bit.ly/fjiLmk 2011-03-22 Temporary employment usually plays an important part in the jobs recovery after a recession, as temporary employees are easier to hire and fire at a time when employers are skittish about the economy. After most recoveries, hiring returns to normal, but staffing industry experts say this recovery could be different. http://bit.ly/fjm6z1 2011-03-22 The unemployment rate made a slight dip in February, according to state officials. One area staffing executive said that more and more local companies are adding to their payrolls--for both temporary and permanent positions. http://bit.ly/hhlfRi 2011-03-19 For degreed professionals in metro Detroit, the job market is looking bright. One area staffing representative explained that demand is high for high skilled job candidates. http://bit.ly/hlJfYd 2011-03-19 The Oregon Attorney General's Office today announced an agreement in a lawsuit, against a steel galvanizing plant and a staffing firm, in which an African American employee said a noose was placed above his work station. http://bit.ly/foxSYx 2011-03-18 With the help of a staffing firm, one job seeker found a solution for her job search. http://bit.ly/fHGdcr 2011-03-17 One staffing expert explains the benefits of taking a temporary job. http://bit.ly/gdy2Wf 2011-03-16 Experts in the staffing industry say that in today's uncertain economy, partnering with a staffing firm should be among a job seeker's first options. http://bit.ly/dOPxT8 2011-03-16 Staffing firms offer pink-slipped workers a paycheck--and perhaps a shot at full-time, permanent employment. http://bit.ly/eBlHM2 2011-03-16 Not everyone's as lucky, but data suggest temporary employment opportunities, at least, are on the rise. http://bit.ly/hABhdw 2011-03-16 Facing economic uncertainty, many companies have turned to temporary staffing companies to meet work demands. http://bit.ly/eRaFbM 2011-03-16 A Q and A about which company, the staffing firm or the staffing client, is regarded as a temporary worker's employer. http://bit.ly/dTB2bt 2011-03-16 Staffing firms are in the state’s fastest-growing employment sector, according to a recent report. http://bit.ly/frvczr 2011-03-16 A profile of an Orlando-based staffing firm, and a discussion with the owner about his company and the staffing industry. http://bit.ly/f163yX 2011-03-16 People looking for IT jobs with social media in the title can now find three times as many opportunities as compared to 2009, according to one staffing firm survey. http://wapo.st/fzRZVV 2011-03-16 Three cleanup workers who were hailed as heroes after finding a live bomb along the route of a Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade said they later lost their temporary jobs after supervisors questioned their handling of the situation. http://bit.ly/ee4NaT 2011-03-16 Thirty-nine former employees are now suing the county clerk, claiming he illegally let them go and contracted out their positions to a staffing company. http://bit.ly/fMHLVD 2011-03-16 According to a staffing firm, 12% of executives interviewed said they plan to add permanent staff in the next three months, and 3% expect reductions in personnel. http://bit.ly/fVvzIk 2011-03-16 South Carolina’s jobless rate fell almost a half-percentage point in January--the state’s fifth consecutive month of job growth. One area staffing professional said that more and more of her company’s temporary workers are transitioning into permanent jobs. http://bit.ly/ekfnaZ 2011-03-12 It's beginning to look as if 2010 was a decent year for the Houston-area economy. Local staffing firms--which economists consider a leading economic indicator because companies often prefer to hire temporary workers to handle extra work before committing to new employees--created 10,000 new jobs in 2010. http://bit.ly/hXkUgq 2011-03-12 GenMet is a growing Wisconsin metal fabricating company that would be growing much faster if it could find one thing--skilled workers. ASA member Manpower lists skilled trades as the most difficult position for employers to fill, both in the U.S. and across 36 countries surveyed. http://bit.ly/hoeez6 2011-03-12 Providers of temporary help are unlikely to fare as well in the workplace as they have in the stock market, according to a global financial services firm. http://bloom.bg/gmu9XI 2011-03-12 There are a lot of changes across the IT career landscape. One staffing company reports that the IT employment market has definitely improved and is continuing to improve every month and every quarter. http://bit.ly/gbnXNs 2011-03-11 Hiring in the legal field should remain strong in the second quarter of 2011, according to reserach by a staffing company. http://bit.ly/eyQF21 2011-03-11 First-time claims for jobless benefits probably rose last week from an almost three-year low, a pause in the improvement in the U.S. labor market, economists said before a report today. Carl Camden, CEO of ASA member Kelly Services, said, "We believe that we are in a continued positive economic recovery that will lead to positive labor growth over the course of the next couple of years." http://bloom.bg/dG8R5X 2011-03-11 An Elk Grove staffing company prevailed on all counts in a retrial of allegations by another staffing company of trade secret misappropriation, client solicitation, and breach of contract. http://bit.ly/ec5QfS 2011-03-11 Confidence numbers do indeed have a tendency to be influenced by movements in gas prices, but that dynamic did not move in February in a way that one would expect to translate into improved confidence. One analyst said that temporary employment is growing. http://bit.ly/gGyFmv 2011-03-10 With the national economy still struggling to recover and the employment outlook only inching toward improvement, finding a job continues to be a challenge for many, including recent college graduates. Job seekers may want to consider visiting staffing firms for help. http://bit.ly/hF7cAr 2011-03-10 The number of staff appointments grew in February, according to a survey by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation. http://bbc.in/ftaEIB 2011-03-10 In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the International Women's Day, this article profiles woman-owned staffing firm United Personnel, an ASA member. Staffing firms are among the first businesses to notice a declining economy but one of the first to notice a stirring recovery. http://bit.ly/eKkx3J 2011-03-09 Facing economic uncertainty, many companies in this economy have turned to temporary staffing companies to meet work demands. Temporary help has been "the main driver of job growth" in the professional and business services industry during the past 18 months, according to a February report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. http://bit.ly/gj15OJ 2011-03-08 Strong job-growth numbers in February and a slight dip in unemployment should encourage people to restart the job search--especially in the temporary job market. http://bit.ly/fF7IJu 2011-03-08 The nation's unemployment rate dipped in February to its lowest level in two years, though local unemployment ticked upward slightly in January as jobs disappeared for temporary holiday workers in San Diego County and the Inland Empire, according to data released by the state's Employment Development Department. http://bit.ly/hrFDwo 2011-03-08 February appears to have been a good month for job seekers. The private sector added 192,000 jobs last month, with all sectors adding workers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. One area that has been steadily adding jobs and will continue to do so through 2011 is the temporary staffing industry. http://aol.it/hJBvwV 2011-03-08 One staffing firm reports that hiring is really starting to pick up, and more temporary jobs are converting into permanent ones. http://bit.ly/h3Pq9r 2011-03-08 For the first time in nearly two years the national unemployment rate dipped below 9% in February, the Labor Department reported Friday. Richard Wahlquist, the CEO of the American Staffing Association, said in previous recessions the increase in hiring temporary employees is usually a sign the economy is rebounding, but in this recession the lag time has been much longer. http://bit.ly/hK6MQg 2011-03-08 Recruitment industry give their backing to bank holiday proposals. http://bit.ly/gWLjqN 2011-03-08 ASA member Manpower Inc.said the increase in temporary employment is driving the U.S. economy forward as companies move to meet growing demand for their products and services. http://bit.ly/evOck3 2011-03-08 More and more businesses of all sizes are relying on temporary workers these days for one key reason: Flexibility. ASA is cited. http://bit.ly/i7mOvv 2011-03-08 The U.S. economy's efforts to recover are being driven by an increase in temporary employment as companies move to meet growing demand for their products and services, according to ASA member Manpower Inc. http://bit.ly/dSwyFn 2011-03-08 Several staffing companies in Spokane say the uptick in employment at the national level is trickling down to the Lilac City. http://bit.ly/fInsJz 2011-03-08 Column: It would be nice to think that as the economy gets rolling again the companies that shed permanent jobs will restore them. But according to a survey conducted by the human resources firm Yoh--a member of the American Staffing Association--that's not the case. http://bit.ly/gKF5v8 2011-03-08 Hiring has yet to hit a rapid clip, but it's not for lack of job openings. One staffing executive from ASA member Manpower reports that staffing clients are unable to find the right skills in the right places, and are seeking versatile employees who can fill many rolls. http://on.wsj.com/ecIkqg 2011-03-08 Temporary hiring is on the uptick as businesses that jettisoned staff during the depths of the recession consider adding workers to meet a modest--but growing--consumer demand. http://bit.ly/f5EY7r 2011-03-08 Finally we got some good news today about the job market: strong business hiring in February. Tig Gilliam, of ASA member Adecco, reports that there is another labor market positive first hand--companies are finally hiring permanent workers. http://to.pbs.org/erltu4 2011-03-08 An increase in temporary employment is driving the U.S. economy forward as companies move to meet growing demand for their products and services, according to ASA member Manpower. http://bit.ly/gy9mZu 2011-03-05 Shares of U.S. staffing and job services firms were mostly lower after the February jobs report fell short of the most optimistic expectations even as it raised hopes a U.S. economic recovery was gaining momentum. http://reut.rs/eC2buO 2011-03-05 The big winner in the February employment situation, reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, was professional and business services, which was due in part to a pop in temporary workers. http://yhoo.it/eTfXzR 2011-03-05 Seasonally adjusted staffing industry employment showed modest growth in February, increasing by 15,500 jobs (0.7%) from January, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. http://bit.ly/gfQwmn 2011-03-05 An Arizona senator praised the staffing industry for proposing a new alternative plan that would call for cuts on unemployment insurance rates, which have hit the industry and other businesses hard. http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20110304/BUSINESS/303040006/Cuts-in-jobless-tax-rate-may-get-hung-up-in-dispute 2011-03-05 With private companies hiring again, the job market appears to be improving—across the nation and in Chicago. Staffing professionals say area employers are hiring in manufacturing (particularly in high-skill functions), financial services, call centers, health care, and sales. http://bit.ly/fGjyr8 2011-03-05 The local job market has taken a beating as of late, but staffing professionals tell us there are good jobs out there. http://bit.ly/f54jkY 2011-03-04 According to the Federal Reserve's "beige book" report, staffing firms in several U.S. districts are more optimistic, with more employers converting temporary jobs to permanent status. Permanent hiring is also picking up, the staffing firms said. http://nyti.ms/hFy9nf 2011-03-04 With hard times putting the spotlight on unemployment, currently at 9.9% in the European Union, staffing firms throughout the E.U. are campaigning to spread the message that they are the solution, not the cause, of labor problems. http://on.wsj.com/hdZKHs 2011-03-04 ASA member Adecco expects demand to improve as employers seek flexible labour to fill jobs in an uncertain recovery. http://bit.ly/hfxVpK 2011-03-04 Dozens of workers for one Illinois staffing company say they’ve been cheated out of pay they earned. http://bit.ly/hpzje1 2011-03-02 Temporary employment continues to be a popular option for companies looking to bolster their work forces, but the time may be coming for a switch to permanent labor. http://bit.ly/evDXIh 2011-03-02 Companies have used temporary administrative assistants and customer-service representatives for years. But soon, more employees may find temporary employees in an unlikely position--as their bosses. http://on.wsj.com/dNtgZj 2011-03-02 Nearly 1 in 5 Iowans say they earn less money now than they did a year ago, a Des Moines Register Iowa Poll shows. Businesses remain hesitant to hire, said one local staffing executive. http://bit.ly/icedVI 2011-03-02 De Los Santos is among a growing number of people finding work through temporary staffing companies, often in 40-hour-a-week positions ranging from machinists and welders to telemarketers, accounting assistants, and business analysts. ASA is cited. http://bit.ly/ep1hsx 2011-03-02 North Dakota staffing firms often are flooded with calls from out-of-staters looking to work there. Yet, few of those conversations translate into hires. http://bit.ly/h4B1tF 2011-03-02 There once was a time when temporary workers were viewed as an itinerant group that either couldn't or wouldn't hold on to any one job for an extended length of time, but that has changed. http://bit.ly/gI5jlv 2011-03-02 A columnist writes that fundamental changes are taking place in the American work force. He cites staffing executives who discuss the increasing significance of the staffing industry in today’s business environment. http://bit.ly/ho5Eyw 2011-02-25 Staffing employment in February is 13% higher than in the same month last year, according to the ASA Staffing Index. http://bit.ly/hIorLv 2011-02-24 In the past year, about a quarter of all jobs created in the United States were temporary as companies remained cautious about the outlook for the economic recovery. But the fast pace of temporary hiring hasn't yet translated into significant permanent job creation. http://reut.rs/h7wQQh 2011-02-24 Employment experts say the recession has hit all industry, with layoffs occurring in all employment sectors. Staffing firms are one resource for laid-off workers. http://bit.ly/gfYJXS 2011-02-23 Dialing back government support for District-based Fannie Mae and McLean-based Freddie Mac could have far-reaching implications for minority financial professionals in the Washington region. One staffing professional, who is director of permanent placement services in the District staffing firm, is already witnessing a 6% increase in the hiring of local finance professionals. http://wapo.st/dTF409 2011-02-23 The nation has seen a 12% jump in the temporary work force in the past year, a trend experts said could point the way to an increase in permanent hiring as the economy stabilizes. http://bit.ly/fv39vw 2011-02-23 Gender discrimination is an issue that faces both men and women in the workplace. One staffing executive ecalls instances where owners and chief executive officers encouraged him "off the record" to recruit females for front-desk and administrative positions. http://bit.ly/dGeBAv 2011-02-23 Temporary jobs, both professional and blue-collar, are being added at a fast clip in an otherwise sluggish economic recovery, according to data and labor experts. http://bit.ly/if8fM4 2011-02-23 Spring is a "hot" hiring eason for many industries. Job seekers should consider working with staffing firms to find seasonal jobs. http://abcn.ws/eHDW7D 2011-02-23 Demand for temporary staffing in the Alexandria, LA, area is rising, according to local professionals in the field. http://bit.ly/gr0F9S 2011-02-23 Most UK recruiters would welcome licensing of the industry, according one staffing executive. http://bit.ly/f9QYfP 2011-02-23 For some time, economists have been exploring mountains of employment data for signs of spring--indications that the recovery is at last sprouting permanent jobs. ASA is cited. http://bit.ly/fG6SzI 2011-02-23 The executive of a temporary-staffing firm for investment bankers discusses the company's business model and hiring activity on Wall Street. http://bloom.bg/hTHCgW 2011-02-18 As the economy begins to recover, more employers are sticking with hiring only contract or temporary workers. It's a move designed to give them flexibility in dealing with the improving market, but it's also a way to keep their costs under control. http://usat.ly/hHYdpD 2011-02-18 The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has begun a probe of whether employers and recruitment firms are unlawfully barring the unemployed from applying for certain jobs. http://bit.ly/gNiDzb 2011-02-18 ASA member Robert Half International is out with a free downloadable guide to electronic business etiquette. http://bit.ly/fo9ITn 2011-02-18 ASA corporate partner Inavero, a Portland based satisfaction research firm, announced its 2011 Best of Staffing(TM) Client list today. Best of Staffing, presented in partnership with ASA corporate partner CareerBuilder, is the nation's only satisfaction award that recognizes exceptional client service within the staffing industry. http://bit.ly/hcWvRG 2011-02-18 The economy long has been populated with contractors, temporary employees, part-timers, and others outside the traditional nine-to-five job setting. But are we fast becoming a nation of freelancers? http://bit.ly/dEugu7 2011-02-18 The use of temporary physicians is rising, according to a new staffing firm survey. http://bit.ly/gux1rK 2011-02-17 A staffing firm offers their best advice on how to avoid the pitfalls of lying or embellishing on your resume. http://bit.ly/eAMcjU 2011-02-16 South Carolina’s new unemployment insurance rates are causing an uproar in the Upstate business community. Staffing firm executives note the tax increases will be devastating to the staffing industry. http://bit.ly/fxAOQ8 2011-02-16 In a downturned economy, where jobs are difficult to find, an increasing number of people are exploring temporary employment options. http://bit.ly/hg4HD3 2011-02-16 Temporary hiring nationwide and in Chittenden County appears to be on the rise, providing opportunities for people ranging from those out of the work force to Vermont National Guard soldiers recently returned from Afghanistan. http://bit.ly/exmlB0 2011-02-16 Area businesses rebounding from the recession increasingly relied on temporary help to get the job done in 2010. But those workers hoping such temporary employment would be a quick route to being added to companies’ permanent payrolls largely had to wait. http://bit.ly/ff1SZU 2011-02-11 Demand for temporary workers has been on the rise since the recession, and staffing firms have played an increasingly important role in helping jobless Americans find work. Some worker advocates say job-seekers should be wary. ASA is cited. http://huff.to/hsCiJk 2011-02-12 As the economy begins to recover, more employers are sticking with hiring only contract or temporary workers. It's a move designed to give them flexibility in dealing with the improving market, but it's also a way to keep their costs under control. http://bit.ly/ihYf3v 2011-02-12 These days, a dozen snow shovels stand ready for workers inside ASA member Labor Ready, beside rows of winter boots, hats, and gloves. http://bit.ly/eO90Th 2011-02-11 One Tampa staffing firm reported a strong boost in profits and revenues compared to a year ago amid rising evidence of economic recovery. http://bit.ly/emNliT 2011-02-10 More than half of U.S. adults (54%) agree that finding a temporary job is the best option following a layoff, according to a new survey commissioned by ASA member EmploymentGroup. http://bit.ly/fbkENb 2011-02-09 Meager January job growth and uncertainty about winter weather's effect on the numbers stirred concerns about the economic recovery, even as the unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in nearly two years. ASA member Hire Dynamics reports that its business dwindled in the week following the Jan. 9 snowstorm that socked in much of the Southeast. http://on.wsj.com/hktYjz 2011-02-08 One tip for job seekers is to try temporary employment, which can help you get a foot-in with companies. http://bit.ly/hJSuQA 2011-02-08 Florida has four industries--one of which is the staffing industry--that have continued to defy the downturn in the state's economy, largely caused by the loss of jobs in the construction industry, according to state labor statistics. http://bit.ly/hQ7r3N 2011-02-08 The most accurate read on U.S. employment, according to one analyst, comes from staffing and outsourcing companies. http://bit.ly/eSrH0C 2011-02-08 Of particular interest in the latest jobs report from the government is the change in temporary workers. Those jobs fell by 11,400 in January, partially reversing a on top of 38,100 gain in December. http://bit.ly/h0xufa 2011-02-08 Troy-based Kelly Services Inc., one of a handful of Fortune 500 companies based in Oakland County, saw revenue and earnings expand during the fourth quarter on signs of an economic recovery. http://bit.ly/exDlPH 2011-02-08 January added only 36,000 jobs, well below expectations of 150,000. One economist noted that the dip that was reported for temporary help services can be seen as a positive, as it suggests that employers are gaining confidence, and are preparing to hire permanently. http://bit.ly/fFEDfl 2011-02-05 Seasonally adjusted staffing industry employment showed little change in January, declining by 11,400 jobs from December, according the BLS. http://bit.ly/eZyK84 2011-02-05 Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke said that uncertainty about the recovery’s durability was hampering firms from hiring. “Firms have been using a lot of temporary workers, because they can bring temporary workers on and if the economy weakens again, they can let them go,” he said. “It’ll be a really good sign when we see those temporary jobs being converted into permanent jobs.” http://nyti.ms/hEp4BF 2011-02-05 Temporary employment has been a large part of the nation’s economic recovery. http://bit.ly/goDFYl 2011-02-05 The Detroit Three automakers, their suppliers, and other Michigan businesses are planning to expand their work forces--some by the thousands--this year. But many of those engineering, design, or finance jobs will go to contract workers, as firms rely on more affordable, flexible labor while they feel out the strength of the economic recovery. http://bit.ly/eyf6L5 2011-02-05 Manufacturers and temporary staffing firms that logged heavy layoffs during the recession say they opened letters this week from the state Department of Employment and Work Force informing them their payroll taxes have increased as much as 600%. http://bit.ly/eKZ4us 2011-02-05 State staffing firms reported a significant increase in the hiring of temporary workers in December. http://bit.ly/gheLXj 2011-02-05 One staffing executive said state tax increases will take a toll on his business. http://bit.ly/gNdQAr 2011-02-05 Jeff Joerres, executive of Manpower, offers insights about employment and the staffing industry. http://yhoo.it/fTb1Zo 2011-02-05 After two and a half years of economic turmoil, businesses are once again beginning to hire, according to the latest statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor. For many businesses, contract, or freelance workers could become a permanent solution. http://bit.ly/dQH5ck 2011-02-04 Another large jump in U.S. temporary help payrolls last month, coming amid the strongest private hiring since April, suggests U.S. employers increasingly prefer to take on temporary or contract workers as an alternative to permanent hiring. http://reut.rs/hGi2lV 2011-02-03 The best places to start a search are the industries and employers that more readily embrace older workers. Staffing firms are good resources for mature individuals looking for work. ASA provides a search engine to help job seekers connect with its member staffing firms. http://abcn.ws/eqIzKA 2011-02-02 One job seeker relays how a staffing service helped him find work during tough economic times. http://bit.ly/grHgda 2011-02-02 One of the first steps is to work with a recruiter. A staffing firm offers tips. http://exm.nr/hMQdOc 2011-02-02 The American Staffing Association Index increased 1% to 89 for the week ending January 16. This was 13% above a year ago, but about 5% below 2007 levels. Seasonality is no longer an issue. This is the closest so far the index has come to pre-recession levels. http://bit.ly/ijjeTC 2011-02-02 A good job is still hard to find, though recent labor market data indicate the employment situation is slowly improving. Still, many companies remain cautious about taking on more permanent staff, so analysts expect to see continued growth in the hiring of temporary workers. http://bit.ly/h1MfgH 2011-02-02 The U.K.’s first MBA programme specifically designed for recruitment executives is launched today by APSCo, the recruitment trade association, Henley Business School and Barclays Corporate, which is providing financial sponsorship for the best performing student. http://bit.ly/glXTcc 2011-02-02 An analyst notes that Michigan's economy has improved but still remains lackluster. He notes that much of the growth has come in the form of temporary employment, which is typical during an expansionary period. http://bit.ly/eQm03M 2011-01-29 The staffing industry is traditionally a leading indicator of post-recession economic conditions and a reliable predictor of future employment trends. This cycle is no different, say the contract staffing experts at one U.K. staffing firm, except this time employers plan to maintain a arger portion of their work force as contract employees even once business recovers. http://bit.ly/g3cCXf 2011-01-28 One staffing executive notes that his local employment market is definitely headed in the right direction, but that many companies are still working with temporary employees while they gauge the stability of the economy. http://bit.ly/fkVv4e 2011-01-28 Temporary hiring was weak in the midst of tumult in the labor market. Though the overall employment rate is yet to significantly recede, temporary staffing companies have been returning encouraging results in recent quarters, reports ASA member Robert Half International. http://bit.ly/hGKhUB 2011-01-28 One homeless man recounts his experience taking day labor assignments through a staffing firm. http://bit.ly/hD1YN7 2011-01-27 One staffing employees says not only did ASA member Express Employment Professionals get her a job, they brought her on board as a permanent employee. http://bit.ly/ed0g7C 2011-01-27 Silicon Valley may be ahead of the curve as President Barack Obama calls for more job creation. One technology giant is set to hire more people this year than any time in its history, but other challenges remain. According to a survey by ASA member Robert Half International, 8% of polled CEOs in California say they plan to increase hiring between now and April. http://bit.ly/ePFo8e 2011-01-27 In Cedar Rapids, staffing firms says there are big improvements and placing more people in permanent positions. http://bit.ly/fDrovL 2011-01-27 An executive at a UK staffing firm has been suspended pending an investigation into accounting discrepancies at the staffing company she founded six years ago. http://yhoo.it/gKEgz4 2011-01-27 The owner of a Des Moines company hit by employee embezzlement in 2009 has been indicted on federal charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, court records show. http://bit.ly/f4AuQ4 2011-01-27 More and more companies in London are resorting to temporary workers, according to a new survey. http://bit.ly/fBxRjT 2011-01-27 One staffing professional recounts how she watched a statewide labor market trend unfold as her staffing firm's phones rang with companies seeking more temporary help. http://bit.ly/dTmVwf 2011-01-27 ASA member Manpower Inc. believes that the global economy has fundamentally changed. The focus is now on the individual. http://huff.to/hrHLIn 2011-01-27 Temporary hiring took off in 2010, and IT is leading the way. ASA is cited. http://bit.ly/hjY7ue 2011-01-26 Staffing employment in January is 13% higher than in the same month last year, according to the ASA Staffing Index. http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/jan_25_11.cfm 2011-01-26 The number of workers sent out by staffing firms totaled almost $9 million in 2009, a decline of 6% from the previous year, according to the 2011 Economic Report released by the International Confederation of Private Employment Agencies, also known as Ciett. http://bit.ly/fdoxVT 2011-01-26 Local employers are adding more temporary workers in what could be a first step toward a rebound in permanent jobs in the Miami Valley. http://bit.ly/fZyDxA 2011-01-25 Several area temporary staffing firms say they've had an upswing in orders from clients in recent months. The uptick in temporary employment locally mirrors a trend that has been unfolding nationally in the past year, according to the American Staffing Association. http://bit.ly/i6XCSo 2011-01-25 In 2010, the economy reclaimed little more than 1.1 million of the 8.4 million jobs lost in the Great Recession, barely keeping ahead of what’s considered natural growth in the working population. Temporary workers accounted for more than a quarter of those gains. http://bit.ly/frXNtc 2011-01-25 The staffing and recruiting industry has always been a bellwether for the rest of the global economy. Since the second half of 2009, that industry has gained positive momentum, according to one staffing executive. http://bit.ly/esuxhl 2011-01-25 According to data and labor experts, temporary employment jobs have grown by 260,000 over the past year. http://bit.ly/gj7c9F 2011-01-25 Calls for more workers are still coming to Inland Southern California's temporary employment agencies, another indication that the region's damaged economy is healing. http://bit.ly/gEJKwF 2011-01-25 Labor and data experts say companies are filling both professional and blue-collar jobs with temporary, contract, and freelance workers--a sign the market is rebounding--but caution that it could take several years for the economy to get back to "normal," which means more temporary workers rather than permanent employees in the work force for a long period of time. http://bit.ly/eTULHE 2011-01-22 Robert A. Funk, CEO of ASA member Express Employment Professionals, said the firm had a strong 2010 and predicted continued growth. http://bit.ly/fffj0L 2011-01-22 Though many businesses are aware that South Carolina unemployment tax rates are changing for 2011, few have any idea of the magnitude of those changes on their individual businesses. The staffing industry was one of only a few that recognized the impact this rate increase would have on business. http://bit.ly/dN7SlD 2011-01-22 A government proposal, which would increase the Maryland's minimum wage from $7.25 to $10 per hour by 2013, has some local business leaders worried about its economic impact. One local staffing professionals said all companies would be affected by an increase in minimum wage: "If it costs more for certain employers to do business, that cost is passed along to their consumers, which eventually, impacts all of us." http://bit.ly/gVsqOi 2011-01-22 Calls for more workers are still coming to Inland Southern California's staffing firms, another indication that the region's damaged economy is healing. http://bit.ly/i276xv 2011-01-22 From lawyers to accountants to customer service reps, the demand for temporary staffing is on the rise in Tennessee, fueling much of the employment growth in the state over the past year. http://bit.ly/dSs3Y2 2011-01-22 Tig Gilliam, an executive at ASA member Adecco, comments on what kinds of jobs are in demand, the outlook for raises, and whether the U.S. is destined to become a nation of temporary workers. http://on.wsj.com/heJrZi 2011-01-21 Every winter, 2,500 very smart people gather in Davos, Switzerland to think deep thoughts with others invited by the World Economic Forum. Last year, only 17% of them were women. That wasn’t good enough for an organization that routinely calls for more women in leadership in business, politics, and non-profit organizations. The group should follow its leaders, as some of the most prominent forum supporters are companies with stellar records at advancing women, including Manpower, the staffing company, which, despite its name, has four women on its senior management committee of 13--a respectable 31%. http://bit.ly/i2nlD2 2011-01-21 Three percent of polled Americans said they would want Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi's job as star of MTV's hit Jersey Shore, according to a staffing firm survey. Comparatively, more than a third--or 34%--of those surveyed said they most want to have either Steve Jobs' position as CEO of Apple or Warren Buffett's role as investor and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. http://yhoo.it/hNueJu 2011-01-21 A 24-year-old Lake Winola woman waived her preliminary hearing on charges she defrauded her employer of more than $9,000. She is accused of using the identity of 18 employees of a staffing firm in Kingston on 75 occasions to obtain money from company accounts. http://bit.ly/epYaAl 2011-01-21 This column offers an job seeker's opinion on issues that should be covered by President Obama in his upcoming State of the Union address. The columnist shares her experience with temporary employment and says that temporary employment is a great stop-gap measure for the long-term unemployed, and helps stimulate the economy, as temporary employees pour their earnings back into it. http://yhoo.it/e7jMF5 2011-01-21 A good job is still hard to find, though recent labor-market data indicate the employment situation is slowly improving….Still, many companies remain cautious about taking on more full-time staff, so analysts expect to see continued growth in the hiring of temporary workers. http://bit.ly/g60WEM 2011-01-20 Local companies are starting to hire again in our area. One area staffing professional says more and more businesses are calling up with temporary job offers. http://bit.ly/g4MTDe 2011-01-20 An analyst opines that the U.S. is in the early innings of the boom stage of the economic cycle. ASA is cited. http://bit.ly/gS9IFM 2011-01-20 More than nine in 10 of UK firms expect to increase or maintain permanent headcount in the next three months, according to the latest Recruitment and Employment Confederation’s Jobs Outlook. http://bit.ly/ePM3Kl 2011-01-20 Flexible schedules are a boon for workers and a saving for firms. One staffing firm shares how it helps those looking for flexible work find the right jobs. http://bit.ly/hUoRml 2011-01-20 Temporary jobs, both professional and blue-collar, are being added at a fast clip in an otherwise sluggish economic recovery, according to data and labor experts. http://usat.ly/fdbPei 2011-01-19 Staffing firms say they're doing better as companies gain the confidence to hire again. ASA is cited. http://bit.ly/gj9TeI 2011-01-19 “We are a very good barometer of what’s happening in the labor market,” says one staffing executive. http://bit.ly/gpsMdj 2011-01-19 A staffing firm could be the golden ticket for recent college grads with an engineering or technical degree who are having trouble finding entry-level positions in their field. http://bit.ly/enfv27 2011-01-19 Career experts, including a staffing professional, note how clients use special codes to request certain types of employees. http://huff.to/f4MVA0 2011-01-19 The focused nature of new employment growth in the U.S. can be attributed in part to the fact that the recovery has been outsourced: professional and business services accounted for a third of hiring over the year to November. Many of these new positions are for temporary workers only. http://econ.st/fonzSZ 2011-01-15 Temporary employment trends are indicators of where the job market stands and where it's headed. ASA is cited. http://bit.ly/fQ2mhU 2011-01-15 The U.S. economy ended last year on an encouraging note, with all parts of the country showing improvements, according to the Federal Reserve. In the area's labor market, staffing firms said there had been increase in demand for temporary workers. http://bit.ly/fMJO2v 2011-01-14 Business is good at one Cedar Rapids staffing firm lately. http://www.kgan.com/shared/newsroom/top_stories/videos/kgan_vid_4440.shtml 2011-01-13 An example of how one staffing firm is using technology to improve business is offered. http://bit.ly/fN4ymv 2011-01-13 The rate at which UK recruiters filled permanent and temporary vacancies eased in December, although demand for new staff was strong, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation. http://nyti.ms/grNhkf 2011-01-13 The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is charging a Dallas computer company and its staffing firm with discrimination. http://bit.ly/fT245t 2011-01-13 A good job is still hard to find for many people, though recent labor-market data indicate that the employment situation may be slowly improving. Analysts expect to continued see growth in temporary work. http://on.wsj.com/hVpQaU 2011-01-12 Despite the drop in temporary workers in the government's job's report, temporary workers have been a growing segment of the labor force ever since the economic recovery began. http://to.pbs.org/eJFpKu 2011-01-12 According to one staffing firm, 29% of businesses plan to hire permanent commercial positions in the first quarter of 2011. http://bit.ly/gFBw32 2011-01-12 The U.S. economy created fewer new jobs last month than expected, a painful reminder of just how slow the overall recovery may be despite recent signs of stronger consumer spending and hiring by some employers. The booming temporary-help industry has added more than 300,000 workers in the last year. In the past that was a signal that companies were gearing up to take on more full-time employees. But that picture looks murkier today. http://lat.ms/dOW3ZZ 2011-01-12 The resumes that go nowhere. The 5-minute job interviews that feel so perfunctory. And finally, the despairing decision to stop trying anymore to find a job. One job seeker decided to return to the job hunt after a few months of inactivity, and ended up signing onto a job at the staffing firm that had been placing her. http://bit.ly/fD8zDj 2011-01-12 While temporary employment continues to rise as jittery employers hold back on permanent staff positions, the increase is the smallest in six months. http://bit.ly/fyGH76 2011-01-12 A greater number of employers are beginning to hire permanent employees, according to one staffing company. http://bit.ly/eD6IfL 2011-01-12 A weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report, including a slowdown in the growth of temporary payrolls, paints a bleaker picture of the current jobs recovery than do business conditions, staffing industry experts say. http://reut.rs/hM1xtj 2011-01-12 One national staffing firm, which broadly tracks wages trends in IT, life sciences, engineering, health care, aerospace, and defense, said hourly wages jumped 4.31% from November to December. http://bit.ly/ggKXYL 2011-01-12 In Massachusetts, job vacancies are up, and businesses are optimistic about hiring over the next several months, according to the business confidence survey of Associated Industries of Massachusetts, the state’s largest employers group. Staffing firms point to another sign that employment is likely to expand in the state: Companies are hiring more recruiters. http://bit.ly/ehTumQ 2011-01-12 A profile of one of the top recruiters at Boston staffing firm, who says he's coming off the most difficult period of his 20-year career. http://bit.ly/eUrNt1 2011-01-12 One staffing firm, working primarily with manufacturing companies, is seeing all manufacturing sectors growing. http://bit.ly/eydt5X 2011-01-12 With corporations scrutinizing their legal expenses as never before, more entry-level legal work is now outsourced to contract temporary employees. http://nyti.ms/fPweUr 2011-01-12 December is normally a slow time for the staffing business, but one staffing executive said last month was one of the most active ever for his company. http://bit.ly/fD9zvY 2011-01-12 Staffing firm Robert Half International released its list of the top 11 jobs for 2011 as part of the company’s 2011 Salary Guide. http://bit.ly/gm7q5x 2011-01-12 Economists attribute part of the recent job growth to seasonal hiring. Small-business owners aren't likely to embark on such a hiring spree "until they see definitive signs of economic improvement," says one staffing executive. http://on.wsj.com/hdQaLs 2011-01-12 Employers in the U.S. added fewer jobs than forecast in December and the unemployment rate dropped, partly reflecting a shrinking work force, a sign the labor-market recovery will take time to develop. One segment of the work force that continued to grow was temporary employees, which rose by 16,000. http://bit.ly/e9MMO0 2011-01-08 The staffing industry was one of the few sectors that contributed to overall job growth in the U.S. economy during December, adding nearly 16,000 new jobs. http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/jan_07_11.cfm 2011-01-08 While the job market is still shaky, job opportunities are increasing. One staffing company reports a "significant increase" in the number of temporary job postings in recent months. http://n.pr/efrpaH 2011-01-08 For the first time since the Great Recession began more than three years ago, the job market is expected to show strong gains this year as consumers spend more and businesses cast off their hesitancy to hire. One staffing firm says conversions of temporary workers to permanent staffers rose about 10% in the third quarter, up from about 4% the previous quarter. http://usat.ly/gTv3dW 2011-01-08 Recent jobs reports released by the U.S. Labor Department highlight that, employment in the health care sector and temporary work has also trended upward in recent months. http://bit.ly/h7Rtct 2011-01-08 Friday, economists expect the Labor Department to report the economy added 140,000 jobs in December. Most of the jobs added by the private sector have been in government subsidized health care and social services, and temporary business services. http://www.cnbc.com//id/40926877 2011-01-07 One of the key job trends in 2011, according to career experts, will be a rise in temporary employment. http://bit.ly/gLNaDU/ 2011-01-07 One staffing executive offers his take on the jobs outlook for 2011. http://www.pbs.org/nbr/site/onair/transcripts/2011_jobs_outlook_110105/ 2011-01-07 A Kansas City staffing firm that places permanent and temporary workers in the advertising and marketing industry is has created an incentive program: For the month of January, the company is offering to pay the Wednesday wages of any temporary employee it places with employers. http://bit.ly/eSRw7g 2011-01-07 One staffing executive offers insight into what career resolutions job seekers should and shouldn’t be making--and how to make them stick. http://bit.ly/gwl6QX 2011-01-06 U.S. executives plan to resume hiring at a tepid pace, according to a professional employment report released by a staffing firm, which predicts a net 5 percent of professional services companies will increase hiring in the first quarter of the year. http://www.njbiz.com/article-multiple/85212-nj-hire-survey 2011-01-06 With more than 15 million people unemployed in the United States, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, it's no surprise people are actively looking for jobs. One tip is to partner with a staffing company that places individuals within your industry. http://bit.ly/e4uROw 2011-01-06 One staffing owner discusses why she opened a temporary staffing company that will allow moms to balance their careers and families. http://bit.ly/frbS5x 2011-01-06 There is a new job class that has come to be called “permalance” —essentially a permanent freelancer or continuous temporary employment. http://bit.ly/g5Y74H 2011-01-04 This transcript of a CNN broadcast includes an interview with Adecco's Tig Gilliam about temporary employment. http://bit.ly/i2dVc3 2011-01-04 One staffing professional explains that many employers are still turning to temporary employees to fill personnel gaps until they are more certain about the economy and future employment needs. http://bit.ly/hveOGU 2011-01-04 As the economy recovers from the recession, more and more workers in the 2011 labor force will be hired on an ad hoc basis, teaming up in work groups created for a specific reason for a specific period of time. http://bit.ly/i3bvh7 2011-01-04 Temporary staffing companies are seeing an increase in business. http://exm.nr/gUzykn 2011-01-04 North Bay’s largest staffing companies and jobs and economic forecaster offer their outlooks for 2011. http://bit.ly/hdm7rb 2011-01-04 A profile of a temporary employee who transitioned into a permanent employee. http://bit.ly/h4Yti5 2011-01-04 In a nation still recovering from a credit crunch and facing a stubbornly high unemployment rate, part-time and temporary work has become part of the "new normal" for many companies and workers. http://bit.ly/hgz7L2 2011-01-04 The demand for temporary labor is far outpacing the growth of full-time jobs in the private sector. http://bit.ly/fErUJz 2011-01-04 A survey found that 45% of big company CEOs planned to add jobs over the next six months, up from 31% in the third quarter; just 18% planned to cut jobs. Another survey, by a staffing company, found that companies are more optimistic about hiring than they've been in two years. http://bit.ly/h3URUe 2011-01-04 As companies rebound from the economic downturn, four states including Texas are expected to see more information technology jobs become available during the first quarter of 2011. One staffing executive said he expects the hiring spurt because companies are investing more in technology to improve efficiency. http://bit.ly/fg5Oea 2011-01-04 Job seekers in the eastern Iowa region should see a positive employment picture in the first quarter as the job market continues to rebound, according to a new survey by a staffing firm. http://bit.ly/hEUuTi 2011-01-04