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Survey says 71% wouldn’t apply to firms experiencing negative press
July 20, 2017Negative publicity can hamper the ability of companies to recruit talent, according to a survey released today by CareerBuilder. The survey found 71% of US workers would not apply to a company experiencing negative press. Female workers were much more likely not to apply to a company experiencing negative...
US leading index rises, and jobless claims fall
July 20, 2017The Conference Board’s US Leading Economic Index rose 0.6% in June to a reading of 127.8 (2010 = 100), following increases of 0.2% in both May and April.
“The US LEI rose sharply in June, pointing to continued growth in the US economy and perhaps even a moderate improvement in GDP growth in the second...
Uber boosts pay and guarantees pay equity (USA Today)
July 20, 2017Human cloud firm Uber is boosting the pay of its employees and guaranteeing pay equity between the sexes and across races, USA Today reported. Uber Human Resources Chief Liane Hornsey made the announcement in an email to employees on Tuesday, noting that the biggest bumps would go to the ride-sharing...
Upwork’s HR exec discusses embracing the freelance model (SHRM)
July 20, 2017Leveraging people analytics is key for organizations when determining if there is a need for freelancers, Upwork’s VP and head of HR Zoe Harte explained in a Q&A with SHRM Online. Harte discussed how companies can identify a need for freelancers, how to attract these workers and what challenges...
Staffing Industry Analysts lists largest US staffing firms for 2017
July 19, 2017Staffing Industry Analysts released its annual list of largest US staffing firms, which included 144 firms with US staffing revenue of more than $100 million in 2016.
Sixteen firms qualified for this year’s report that did not appear in last year’s report.
“This report showcases those companies that...
GradStaff rebrands to Avenica after private equity firm acquisition
July 19, 2017GradStaff, a recruiting firm focused on entry-level workers, completed its rebranding to Avenica. It also announced its acquisition by University Ventures, a private equity firm whose portfolio targets the school-to-work pathway.
The transaction took place January but was not announced until today as...
Nearly 40% cite schedule flexibility as top factor in career choice, ManpowerGroup Solutions says
July 19, 2017Workplace flexibility has become a top priority for today’s job seekers, and two-thirds of candidates believe they don’t need to be sitting at a desk to get their work done, according to ManpowerGroup Solutions’ Global Candidate Preferences Survey released today. Nearly 40% of global candidates...
Wage growth steady in second quarter, ADP report finds
July 19, 2017The US labor market posted steady growth in wages in the second quarter, according to the ADP Workforce Vitality Report released today. The report tracks a set of workers to determine wage growth among those who are consistently employed. This set of workers falls into two categories: job holders and...
Adecco study looks at how best-in-class firms keep workers happy
July 19, 2017Best-in-class companies are changing in order to adapt to today’s talent landscape, according to Adecco’s “Best-in-Class Workforce Management Insights” report released today.
“Overall, when employers take care of certain, often basic, employee needs, it leads to success and satisfaction,”...
Mexico job growth at record pace (Bloomberg)
July 19, 2017Mexico is creating jobs at a record pace and reducing the informality that for decades has held back its economy, Bloomberg reports. More than 517,000 Mexican workers gained access to social security in the first half of 2017, a 17% increase from a year ago and the most in at least two decades, according...