Benefit packages make or break job offers: Randstad US study

Only 39% of US workers are satisfied with the benefits their employers offer, according to a survey released by Randstad US.

Additionally, less than half of employees, 48%, report knowing all the perks their employers offer, and only 40% said their employers help them understand the benefits that are...

Yoh’s US worker confidence index nears record high

Workers’ confidence in the US is nearing its highest level ever and continuing a year-long trend of positive progression. Staffing provider Yoh and HRO Today magazine reported their quarterly Worker Confidence index rose to a level of 107.1 in the first quarter, up from a reading of 103.2...

Marketing automation’s benefits are many, but don’t forget the human touch (Staffing Industry Review)

Marketing automation. Proponents say it delivers a number of benefits — including to those in the staffing industry who use it. Its functions include personalizing messages to sales prospects and tracking progress through the sales funnel. But don’t forget the human touch. For more, read the article...

HR anticipates that work done by contingents will increase by 179%

To combat skills and worker shortages, 91% of HR managers have begun adopting more agile talent strategies, according to the 2018 Future Workforce HR Report released today by Upwork. The majority, 70%, are already utilizing flexible or contingent talent, including freelancers, temp, and agency...

We may end up with universal basic income due to AI – Staffing quote of the week

“Universal income will be necessary over time if AI takes over most human jobs,” tech titan Elon Musk wrote in a tweet, CNBC reported. Universal basic income is a concept where a government gives cash to people regardless of their employment status. “There is a pretty good chance we end up with...

Recruit, owner of Indeed, plans to invest and expand tech offerings

Recruit Co. Ltd., one of the world’s largest staffing providers and owner of Indeed, plans to expand its “HR technology” segment beyond advertising by investing in research and development or through acquisitions, according to a mid-term management strategy update discussed today. The Tokyo-based...

GEE Group names new CFO

GEE Group Inc. (NYSE MKT: JOB) appointed Kim Thorpe as senior VP and CFO, effective last Friday. Thorpe replaces Andrew Norstrud, who is resigning from his CFO role at the Naperville, Ill.-based staffing provider to pursue other interests.

Norstrud will continue to provide services to the company...

Canadian staffing index indicates slight softening in growth

The Canadian staffing index, which measures staffing activity in Canada, edged down 1% in May on a year-over-year basis to a reading of 109.

“In May, the volume of billed hours appeared roughly unchanged from last year,” said Maxim Kupfer, research analyst at Staffing Industry Analysts. “After...

Offer acceptance hinges largely on employer brand: study

An organization can present a candidate with a dream role, but acceptance of the job offer largely hinges on the strength of the company’s employer brand, according to data from the 2018 MRINetwork Reputation Management Study. Candidates reported it is the company’s reputation as an employer...

Google adds AI features to Hire app (TechCrunch)

Google is adding artificial intelligence features to its Hire app, TechCrunch reported. The Hire app now uses AI to automatically suggest interviewers and ideal time slots. AI is also automatically analyzing job descriptions or search queries and auto highlighting them on resumes, including synonyms...