Here’s quick snapshot of news around the industry!
Around the IT Industry:
According to Modis (our sister company):
- Google Unites Drive, Gmail, and Photo Storage, Totaling 15GB of Space for Users
- Blackberry Announces BBM for iPhone and Android Launching Summer 2013
- Google Launches Google Play Music All Access
- FBI Seizes Money from top Bitcoin Exchange
- ABC Wants You to Keep Your Cable Subscription, Halts Services to Those Who Cut the Cords
Around the Staffing Industry:
Entelo showcases a new product that utilizes algorithms to ensure recruiters are touching candidates when they are most likely to change careers. [Marketwired]
With the improvement of the housing market, talent is better able to relocate and “go where the jobs are.” [The Globe and Mail]
Texas, Florida, Tennessee, Utah and Arizona generated half of all job growth in the U.S. during the month of April. [Market Watch]
Talent Management:
When looking at building your executive talent, minority groups are asking that you use the National Football League’s “Rooney Rule” to consider more diverse candidates before you hire. [Washington Post]
Did you know that unorganized spaces and careless work environments can contribute to employees cutting more corners? [LHH.com]
Are you interested in making your workplace the best it can be? Two researchers have figured out the 6 factors it must have to make it so. [Harvard Business Review]
In order to reduce healthcare costs for its employees, 67% of employers offer workplace wellness programs. A tight economy + investing in wellness = a smart business decision for your talent. [Linkedin]
Awkward conversations related to unacceptable employee behaviors need to be nipped in the bud asap. [The Star]
Around the Government:
A U.S. Fed study says that it may take a few years for workers who have dropped out of the workforce to join back again. [Bloomberg]
The Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act was introduced to Congress this week. If it passes it will protect women’s jobs during pregnancy. [RH RealityCheck]
New York City passes a new sick leave law that will allow employees to earn up to 40 hours of sick leave each year. [Mondaq]
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