Here’s quick snapshot of news around the industry!
Around the Staffing Industry:
- BLS reports show that the staffing industry employed 9% more temporary workers this January than last. [American Staffing]
- Temp bill rates are predicted to rise in 2014. [ERE]
- Because specialized staffing tends to bill at higher margins than generalized ones, we will see more companies are expanding their portfolio. [Motley]
Around the Government:
- The ObamaCare employer mandate has been delayed yet again. Will it ever go into effect? [Forbes]
- Recent adjustments to the 2014 fiscal budget will alleviate the pressure of sequestration cuts. [Gov Exec]
- The Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility group plans to file a formal complaint against OSHA for putting California workers at risk. [LA Times]
- A new update to Affordable Care Act will extend the exemption for employers with up to 99 employees. This is good news for employers who were planning on cutting back hours. [Investors]
Talent Management:
- The 3 benefits to promoting from within include lower recruiting costs, smaller compensation budgets, and a stronger prediction of quality performance. [CareerBuilder]
- Adopting coaching as part of your talent and development strategy doesn’t need to be a high-ticket item. You can mold your leaders’ skills with these three types of mentoring. [LHH]
- It’s time to shake up your workplace and get your employees engaged. [Undercover Recruiter]
Around the IT Industry:
- Yahoo purchased mobile tech startup but not for the technology they were creating to help HR staff recruit tech professionals. [San Francisco Chronicle]
- Knowing where to look for qualified talent is half the battle. CareerBuilder’s tools make it easier. Speaking of which, here are the top ten metro areas to recruit software engineers. [CareerBuilder]
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