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A cold war for talent?

If you're thinking that the current recession has tempered the urgency to recruit and retain employees, think again. Using 'but where else do they have to go…

Hiring Managers Miss The Mark 50% of Time

Just a few hours after posting about Hiring Managers Miss The Mark, I received an email from Conrad P. Schmidt, PhD, Chief Research Officer & Executive Director at Recruiting Roundtable…

1 in 5 workers battling anxiety and fear; presenteeism on the rise

One in five U.S. workers surveyed by staffing agency Adecco USA say the recession is affecting their emotional health as they battle anxiety and fear over the potential loss…

Young workers hit gray ceiling

The recession has sparked intense competition between young and old for entry level jobs.  The number of employed Americans ages 16 to 24 has fallen by 2 million over…

Too fat to fight; Military scrambles to fill quota

Despite record layoffs and rising unemployment, many organizations are still scrambling to find qualified workers. According to a post on ABCnews.com, one in five military-age Americans is too…

Age discrimination charges spike: more fallout from Perfect Labor Storm

Age discrimination charges spiked dramatically in 2008, another sign that the Perfect Labor Storm is approaching.  A graying workforce and bad economic times have combined to see age discrimination…

Tough times call for flexible layoffs

Layoffs during tough economic times may be necessary especially in industries and organizations that are restructuring.  However, as Cali Yost points out in an interview on Public Radio International…

Downsizing hurts:40 percent less motivated

Downsizing by employers is leading to a dive in staff morale and is failing to increase productivity, a Drake International survey has found.  A survey of 6,300 employees…

How far would an employee go to keep a job?

Desperate times call for desperate measures.  How far would an employee go to keep a job? According to a new workplace insights survey conducted by Adecco North America…

How does your employee engagement level compare to the U.S. workforce?

According to a study done by Modern Survey, over 60% of the U.S. workforce is under engaged or disengaged in their job. To find out your engagement level in…