Here’s quick snapshot of news around the industry!
Around the Staffing Industry:
- 68% candidates say that they will accept less money for an employer that represents themselves well during the hiring process. [The Hiring Site]
- 5 workplace trends you will see grow in the next few years. [Work Awesome]
- July saw jobs grow by 1.7% nationwide with the most growth falling in technology, hospitality and retail. [Simply Hired]
- Our need for instant gratification is creating tons of jobs with companies like Uber and Instacart. [AOL Jobs]
Talent Management:
- Monster’s newest survey reveals that candidates care more about a job that provides fulfillment rather than a “cool” space to work. [Recruiter.com]
- Disengaged talent costs the U.S. $450 to $550 billion per year. That’s why managing your workplace culture protects your pocket book. [Recruiter.com]
- How to adjust your management style for 5 difficult personalities. [AOL Jobs]
- Communicating like a leader is a fine balance of managing your considering you audience when sharing constructive feedback. [Talent Space]
Around the Government:
- With only about 8% of students considering federal employment, parents are encouraged to start talking more about federal service. [Gov Exec]
- A group of senators are working hard to prevent a loss of 15,000 U.S. postal jobs. [Gov Exec]
Around IT:
- Lego’s new line of female scientist figurines not only invites girls to consider STEM interests, it “presents a reality in which they already are STEM workers.” [Gov Exec]
- New research from CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling Specialists Intl (EMSI) found that 21% of employers are replacing staff with automated technology. [The Hiring Site]
- Texas ranks #2, just behind California, for the largest workforce of technology professionals in the U.S. [Dice]
- What “startups” have to consider to attract talent. [Business Insider]
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