Here’s quick snapshot of news around the industry!
Around the Staffing Industry:
- Part-time jobs have accounted for 10% of job growth in recent years, and while we are rapidly becoming a “temp” nation, not all economists are enthused. [ABC News]
- State by state, here are the best and worst locations for staffing firms in regards to legal issues. [Staffing Industry]
- A new type of loan is being offered to consumers…the “workplace loan.” While current numbers are low, the number of loans is expected to rise to close to 10 million. Lawyers are finding this new “new benefit” troubling. [Deseret News]
- Capping annual hours of “variable” employees at 1,560 isn’t an effective way to avoid penalties imposed by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) as some thought. [National Law Review]
- Paying vs. Playing made be the best alternative for staffing firms. [The Staffing Stream]
- OSHA and ASA have partnered together to build a better awareness of employee safety. [American Staffing]
- Baltimore City enacted “Ban the Box,” an effort that prevents employers from inquiring about a candidate’s criminal record until a job offer is made. [National Law Review]
- Can recruiting be considered “sexy?” [Business 2 Business]
- The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago has been busy compiling data related to manufacturing job loss across the Midwest. Results show that jobs have decreased by nearly 50% and the remaining jobs require a high level of technical expertise. [KCRG]
Talent Management:
- One company thinks the way to win the war on talent is by eliminating job postings. The crazy thing is…their idea just might work. [ERE]
- Is your company considering candidates with an MBA under their belt? A new Boston startup, HourlyNerd.com, pairs current and past MBA students with businesses in need. [Globe and Mail]
- Is hiring veterans a priority for your company or are you just paying lip service? [Fortune]
- A new book, Sensation: The New Science of Physical Intelligence by Professor Thalma Lobel, explores professional behavior and decision making is influenced by the physical stimuli were are surrounded with. [ERE]
Around the Government:
- In order to keep pace with cyber criminals, the FBI is reconsidering hiring policies surrounding candidate usage of marijuana. [Wall Street Journal]
- Senators proposed a 3.3% pay increase for federal workers in 2015. [Government Executive]
- As the number of suspensions and debarments go up, we are seeing federal agencies getting tougher on unethical contractors. [Government Executive]
Around IT:
- Despite high demand, 82% of engineering & IT graduates are struggling to line up work after college. [NJ.com]
- Even though IT professionals saw a moderate increase in salary last year, they are feeling more confident about job prospects. [Information Week]
- What technology promises managers and their talent. [Government Executive]
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