Here’s quick snapshot of news around the industry!
Around the Staffing Industry:
- Mass layoffs rose 8.5% after a straight decline for the past 2 months. [Staffing Industry]
- With the seasonally adjusted BLS #’s out, Nevada just posted the highest unemployment rate in the country at 9.5%. Illinois and Mississippi tied at the second highest rate. [Staffing Industry]
- According to Adecco, some of the key takeaways for SHRM 2013 include: 7 strategies phenomenal leaders use, 3 essential qualities for success, and healthcare reform challenges. [Adecco]
- The demand for accounting grads has soared and is second only to STEM majors. [ERE]
Talent Management:
- If you are looking for unique ways to build a better working relationship between your virtual and in-house employees, check out INC’s recent article. Strategies include transparency, webcams and synced work schedules despite time zones. [INC]
- Millennials are a whole new animal when it comes to staff management and recruiting. Don’t waste opportunities to attract and retain them. Here’s what you need to know about the class of 2013 so that you have that competitive edge. [Forbes]
- Creating an onboarding program that actively retains new employees is easy with this 7 step approach. [Direct Employers]
Around the Government:
- Ginnie Mae has a strategy that will improve employee satisfaction by 50%. [Government Executive]
- The U.S. Navy announced layoffs for 745 civilian workers across 20 different states. [Government Executive]
Around the IT Industry:
IT careers are no longer bound to Silicon Valley. In fact, there are several major cities and rural areas that are becoming hot spots for this field. Austin, Raleigh, Columbus, Houston, Salt Lake City and areas of Nebraska are some of the new hot zones to consider. [Modis]
IT highlights according to Modis:
- Xbox 180: Microsoft Reverses DRM Features, Always-On Kinect Features
- Firefox to Block Web Tracking, Despite Advertiser Protests
- 3D Printers Capable of Creating Micro Batteries
- Private Search Engine DuckDuckGo Sees Record Traffic After NSA Leaks
- Opportunity Mars Rover Rolls On
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