MBO Partners adds former Randstad Sourceright SVP to executive team

MBO Partners, a provider of independent contractor engagement solutions, appointed John Piazza to its executive team as senior VP of solutions delivery, effective Sept. 14. Piazza will oversee the design and delivery of MBO’s enterprise client and partner programs. His role is new position within the...

Survey finds 61% of employers support minimum wage hike

Most employers support an increase in their state’s minimum wage, according to a survey released today by CareerBuilder.

The survey found 64% of employers believe the minimum wage should be increased in their state, up from 62% in a similar survey last year. Most participants, 61%, reported a fair minimum...

Holiday hiring plans similar to last year’s but pay may decrease

Employers expect to hire a similar number of temporary workers this holiday season, but a survey found pay rates for these temporary employees may decrease.

The average expected pay rate for these workers is down more than two dollars from last year, according to a new survey by Snagajob, a job portal...

August jobless rate highest in West Virginia; lowest in Nebraska

West Virginia posted the highest unemployment rate among all states in August at 7.6%, according to data released today by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nevada and Alaska followed at 6.8% and 6.7% respectively.

The District of Columbia had a rate of 6.8%.

Nebraska posted the lowest unemployment rate...

US leading index suggests moderate growth; feds hold off on rate hike

The Conference Board’s US leading economic index edged up in August, suggesting moderate growth will continue for the remainder of 2015. Separately, the Federal Reserve opted to leave interest rates unchanged.

The New York Times reported the decision was a close call and rates could go up this year....

People: Korn Ferry, TransPerfect, RealStreet, Pearl Interactive

Executive search firm Korn Ferry International Inc. (NYSE: KFY) announced Honor Pollok will join the firm as a senior client partner for media and entertainment, based in the UK consumer practice. Pollok has worked in executive search for more than ten years and spent the last four years leading the...

Qualified workers becoming scarce in many states, The Conference Board says

Companies in high-risk US regions — particularly the Northeast and Midwest — need to start planning now for deep and long-lasting labor shortages, according to an executive action report published today by The Conference Board. The report, “The US Labor Supply Problem: Which States Are Most at...

Lyft gets $100 million from Chinese firm; Uber appeals class action

Three firms ranked among the largest online work services firms by Staffing Industry Analysts made headlines.

Lyft, a provider of ride-hailing services, announced in a blog post Wednesday that it received a $100 million investment from Didi Kuaidi — the China-based company ranks as the second-largest...

RPO firm WilsonHCG adds new role to executive team

Recruitment process outsourcing provider WilsonHCG announced Jennifer Locklear joined its executive leadership team as chief people and culture officer, a new position within the firm, effective Sept. 8. She most recently was VP of human resources at Healthesystems.

Locklear will oversee all internal...

New York County posts highest Q1 wage

New York County, home to Manhattan, posted the highest average weekly wage among all large US county areas in the first quarter of 2015, while Olmsted County in Minnesota posted the largest year-over-year percentage increase in average weekly wage, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.

New...