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 […]
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One Minute Interview Thoughts – Art of Listening
One Minute Interview Thoughts – Art of Listening Whether you are the interviewer or the candidate, it is important to practice good listening skills. To be a better listener: Do whatever it takes to limit external distractions. Remove unnecessary papers from your desk, turn off your computer and silence your phone. Use a conference room […]
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 […]
American Express: Survey 81% of US Middle Market Companies Looking to Hire
Daily News – July 25, 2014 Hiring appears to be on the upswing at medium-sized enterprises, according to the inaugural American Express Survey of Mid-sized Companies. The survey found 81 percent plan to make an investment in human capital and hire staff over the next six months. Midsize companies are defined as having annual revenues […]
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 […]
Robert Half Survey — 61% of Execs Find Recruiting Challenging
Daily News – February 13, 2014 Businesses are optimistic about growth but face recruiting difficulties, according to a recent survey by Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE: RHI). Nearly all, 91 percent, of chief financial officers surveyed are optimistic about their companies’ near-term growth prospects. However, 63 percent said it is somewhat or very challenging to […]
41% in US view their work as ‘just a job’
Daily News – January 22, 2014 …French workers are the most likely to say they have a “career” rather than “just a job,” while U.S. workers came in third in the ranking, according to a survey released today by Monster Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: MWW) and market research company GfK. The survey asked the question, “Do […]
Human Capital is Execs’ Top Challenge
Daily News – January 9, 2014 Human capital — how best to develop, engage, manage and retain talent — is the leading challenge faced by business leaders, according to The Conference Board’s CEO Challenge 2014 survey released today. It was followed by customer relationships, innovation, operational excellence and corporate brand and reputation. “Though particular strategies vary from […]
Keeping Great Talent
In conversations over the past 15 years with human resource professionals and hiring managers in a variety of industries and disciplines the same question is often posed: Why is it so hard to attract and retain the very best people when our our compensation and benefits plans are competitive? Yes, compensation is a part […]
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