In an effort to increase hiring among small businesses, lawmakers in Congress recently proposed a new piece of legislation to lower taxes.
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Fast-growing firms need to be able to hire quickly
Thanks to new technology, many firms are able to receive a greater response to announcements of open positions than ever before.
BLS Employment Situation Report: June 2012
The Labor Department reports that the U.S. unemployment rate remained unchanged in June at 8.2 percent while adding 80,000 jobs, mostly in the professional services sector. The first quarter of 2012 averaged a gain of more than 225,000 positions per month, while the second quarter averaged just 75,000.
Searching for Perfect Candidate May Miss the Perfect Match
When hiring managers begin to write the list of qualifications, they build lists of everything they think they want in a candidate. It’s a process not unlike building a dating profile; pulling characteristics out of the air to describe the perfect match. In dating, people tend to understand that finding someone who matches that description is unlikely. When they find someone they like, it is almost a coincidence when they match even the broadest elements of the original profile.
Technology firms step up hiring efforts in California
When it comes to hiring the most talented workers, technology firms must compete against one another to attract qualified candidates to fill open positions. Perhaps the most popular region for these firms is Silicon Valley in California.
Accounting industry hiring at rapid pace
One of the fastest-growing sectors in terms of hiring these days is accounting.
Call centers hiring in California
Those looking for full-time employment who have a limited education can often find success with call centers.
Japanese culture plays major role in hiring process
The Japanese culture is steeped in decades of tradition, and many employers try to instill certain values in new hires.
Florida healthcare sector to add jobs
Those looking for work in the healthcare field may find success in Florida in the coming months due to the construction of new facilities.
Pennsylvania’s manufacturing sector attracts new hires
The U.S. manufacturing sector has faced its fair share of challenges over the years, with many firms closing plants and others shipping operations overseas.