Source: Daily News, December 22, 2014 Most executives surveyed are optimistic about 2015, according to the Employer Associations of America’s (EAA) 2015 National Business Trends Survey. Increases in staffing levels for 2015 are expected for 52% of employers responding to the survey, up from 47% reported in 2014 and 34% in 2013. Newly created jobs […]
Optimism, Hiring Plans Trending Up For ’15, National Business Survey Finds
Best Hiring Outlook Since 2006, CEO Survey Finds
In hiring, 40% of respondents cited locating talent and 32% cited the lack of skills among applicants as the most significant issues their business faces. Daily News, January 7, 2015 Net hiring plans were more favorable in the 4th quarter than any other time since the start of 2006, according to today’s Vistage CEO confidence […]
One Minute Interview Thoughts – Art of Listening
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Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Recruiters’ Calls
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Recruiters’ Calls Glassdoor You may be in your dream job, but that doesn’t mean you should blow off the recruiter or executive search consultant if they come calling. Getting inundated with recruiters’ calls if you have sought-after skills can be annoying, but you never know when the roles will reverse […]
Job Seekers Rank Fulfillment Above Cool Offices
Daily News, July 2014 Job seekers are most excited by the opportunity to work in an industry they are passionate about, or the opportunity to work with people they professionally admire, according to an international survey by Monster Worldwide Inc. Only 3% selected “innovative office design.” “Job seekers are naturally most concerned about salary, benefits […]
Hay Group Says US Base Salaries To Rise Median 3%
Daily News, July 9, 2014 U.S. employees can expect a median base salary increase of 3.0% in 2015, according to research released by consulting firm Hay Group. After factoring in annualized consumer price index growth at 2.1%, the resulting base pay movement for 2015 is expected to be a net gain of 0.9%. Hay Group’s […]
Recruiter Survey: 48% of Recruiters Offer Clients a 90 day Guarantee
Top Echelon, a leading national network of professional recruiters, posed the following question to its Membership, “What is your firm’s placement guarantee?” The results of this survey indicated that 90 days accounted for 48.5% of the responses and that 60 days was the second most selected option with 30.5%. “More than 90 days” only generated […]
VP Account Director – NYC $200 – $250k
Our client, a full service integrated national agency is looking for an experienced VP Account Director to join their NYC office. This savvy marketing & advertising professional will lead the integrated marketing and advertising business for a major franchised retail client. The ideal VP Account Director will have regular and strategic interaction with corporate executive […]
Vice President, Field Marketing – Dallas, Tx
Position: Vice President, Field Marketing Location: Dallas, TX Compensation: $150k to $170k Summary: Our Client is seeking a Vice President, Field Marketing. The desired candidate is amarketing – business leader who can inspire an organization, lead teams with clear and positive direction and drive excellence in strategic planning and flawless execution. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree 10+ years […]
Wage growth likely to accelerate later this year
Daily News … February 19, 2014 Annual wage increases in the U.S. private sector will likely accelerate later this year, according to the preliminary first-quarter wage trend indicator released by Bloomberg BNA, a publisher of specialized news and information. Bloomberg BNA’s wage index now stands at 98.87 (second quarter 1976 = 100), up from the […]