Employers Blog
Despite recent economic gains, many Americans remain cautious
Economists have been pleasantly surprised by the U.S.’s recent economic data.
State of the Union address reveals Obama’s populist intentions
Adopting a more aggressive tone than past years, President Barack Obama’s 2012 State of the Union address pushed for a populist economic policy seeking to rebuild America’s dwindling middle class.
Debate over further payroll tax extensions
President Barack Obama scored a major victory at the end of last year by extending the payroll tax cuts an additional two months.
CONNECTEDU INTEGRATES EXPERIENCE TO CREATE INDUSTRY-LEADING HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE TO CAREER NETWORK
Expanded network will serve 20 million students, more than 3,000 educational institutions, and 130,000 employers (BOSTON, MA) January 23, 2012 – ConnectEDU (the web-based leader in connecting learners to possibilities) and Experience (the largest university-endorsed career network bridging the gap between college and the working world) have merged to provide 21st-century learners the ultimate destination [...]
California bill seeks to eliminate unemployment discrimination
Slowly but surely, the American economy seems to be picking up steam.
A realistic perspective on exit interviews
Much of any hiring manager or human resources employee’s time is spent attracting new talent to their particular organization or company.
New Yorkers debate over pension reform
Union benefits continue to be a divisive topic in America’s recovering, yet shaky economic landscape.
Employer advantages of creating an internship program
Many large companies have had internship programs in place for years, but small businesses may be weighing their options before committing to hiring student interns.
Strong economic indicators bode well for U.S. small businesses
Despite trepidation at the beginning of 2012 regarding how the European debt crisis and industry abroad could negatively impact steady economic recovery in the U.S., January has proven to be a good start for American businesses.
Important roles for establishing a successful internship program
Interns have become increasingly important to organizations of all sorts in recent years.
Communication is key before you begin interviewing
Identifying the best candidates for an entry-level position is a process hiring managers are constantly looking to improve.
Common hiring mistakes HR employees make
Today’s job market is one of the most competitive in recent history.
Advice for designing a more efficient interview
While there is certainly no shortage of potential candidates for hiring managers to choose from, selecting the best recent graduates remains a challenging task.
Despite positive signs, job market still lagging behind
The end of 2011 showed some unexpectedly positive news regarding the U.S. economy.
Developing an attractive internship program
As an employer, having a team of reliable, talented and hardworking interns can be an invaluable resource.
