Archive for May, 2009

Recruitment Process Outsourcing

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

For many larger companies, trying to handle all various responsibilities that go along with trying to find the best talent to fill numerous staff vacancies can be difficult. Posting jobs online and managing other tasks related to recruiting new workers for a large number of staff vacancies can be overwhelming on a good day, but when the economy is suffering the need to utilize a services that handles businesses’ recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) needs grows.

In times of economic strife, the number of unemployed individuals rises significantly. This means that, for every job listing placed on the web, the number of people who send in their resumes skyrockets. Since HR professionals have many day-to-day responsibilities, trying to find the time to go through so many applications, without neglecting other tasks, can be difficult, especially at companies that have a large number of employees.

Instead of trying to handle all of the work associated with recruiting new workers in-house, many larger employers find it much more efficient to hire an outside company to take care of all of their RPO requirements. Doing so frees up HR workers to handle other responsibilities without having to do without new workers. By going with one company to handle all of their recruitment needs, instead of various agencies like some do, larger companies also usually stand to save a significant sum of money.

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Jobs in Boston

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

Over the course of the last year the unemployment rate in Boston has been rising steadily. Although the Bureau of Labor Statistics has yet to release April’s jobless rate, March’s remained the same as February’s percentage, but both were more significant higher than the rates of the same months in 2008. In March of last year only 4.3 percent of people didn’t have jobs in Boston. Still the unemployment rate remains below the 8.9 percent average of the country.

Despite the rising jobless rate, there are still Boston jobs that employers are struggling to fill. According to a recent press release from Manpower Inc., companies across the nation are having difficulty finding qualified workers for ten positions in particular.

“In the four years we have performed this research, the same positions appear on the list again and again,” said Manpower’s President of the Americas Jonas Prising in the recent release. “Despite the current economic instability and high unemployment, there are still skills that the U.S. workforce seems to lack.”

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HR Solution Company Chooses Recruiting Software

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

Deciding which recruiting software product to purchase can be a difficult decision, since there are so many options on the market. Factors that play a part in these choices include such things as cost, the size of the business in question, usability and industry. After considering these things, Kelly Services has chosen Bullhorn’s HR product for its software needs, according to a recent press release.

The release went on to say that Kelly Services, which is considered to be a leader in workforce management services, plans to use the software to improve its already existing applicant recruitment and placement operations. This will be particularly true for the company’s U.S. professional and technical divisions.

“We selected Bullhorn for its premier software solution as well as for the company’s proven industry experience and thought-leadership,” said Kelly Services’ senior vice president and general manager Steve Armstrong in the release. “Bullhorn demonstrated a solid grasp of Kelly’s technology needs and presented a comprehensive solution to improve and streamline recruiting, record-keeping and placement of qualified candidates with customers.”

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Graduate Job Search Trends

Saturday, May 23rd, 2009

Trying to conduct a job search when you’re unemployed can be nerve racking, but a large percent of people at least have the knowledge brought on by experience that they will eventually find work. Recent college graduates often don’t have this surety to fall back on when they find employment within a short period of time after receiving their diplomas.

The problem is, during a time of economic recession, finding jobs online or through other methods usually takes much longer. According to a recent survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, currently less than 20 percent of those who graduates this year that have applied for jobs already have one.

The Student Survey, which was conducted from February 19th to April 30th, and the report that followed showed that this is a large change from previous years. By the time of graduation over half of those that had applied for jobs in 2007 had already secured a position. In 2008 this statistic fell to 26 percent.

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Jobs in Chicago

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, finding jobs in Chicago has become increasingly more difficult over the course of the last of the last six months. During March approximately 9.3 percent of the population was without work. This is particularly significant when one considers that just last year only 5.6 percent of residents were unemployed.

Despite this ChicagoJobs.com shows that many employers in the area are still looking for workers. The website has a list of the areas top companies and their profiles , which is a great place for job seekers to begin looking. Under the list of top employers ChicagoJobs.com has 19 different companies involving everything from insurance agencies to healthcare providers.

Starting of the list is Allstate Insurance. According to the company profile, the insurance provider is currently trying to hire for 69 different jobs in Chicago and elsewhere in Illinois.

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Manufacturing Jobs in Nevada

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

With the economy struggling several sectors have taken a particular hit. One of the worst suffering has been the manufacturing industry. Since many people are unemployed, the percentage of the population buying unnecessary manufactured goods has shrunk. As a result, many of the employers responsible for creating these products have had to layoff jobs. Because of this any news about new positions in this sector is welcomed. According to a recent press release, despite the fact that the industry isn’t fairing well, there will soon be new manufacturing jobs in Nevada new (For more information click here).

Scienceuticals, Inc., a manufacturer of a variety of beauty products, recently announced that they will be creating 25 jobs in Reno, Nevada before the end of this year. The positions will be for a variety of different types of jobs including: bench chemist, lab technicians, account managers, administrative staff, shipping/receiving workers and production staff.

Although there will only be 25 Reno jobs created this year, the press release stated that the company hopes to have more than 100 workers by the time it is fully operational, which is expected to be three years from now.

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Benefits for those without Rhode Island Jobs Extended

Friday, May 15th, 2009

Finding jobs in Rhode Island has become more difficult over the last year. During March approximately 10.5 percent of the state’s population was without work. This is particularly significant when one considers that a year ago only 6.8 percent of Rhode Islanders were unable to find jobs.

Although the state’s unemployment rate did not rise during the month of March, staying stable at 10.5 percent for the second month, this was the first time in over a year that the number of people without work in Rhode Island didn’t increase. Since there are currently so many people in the state without jobs, the state Governor’s Office of Economic Recovery and Reinvestment and the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training recently announced the extension of unemployment benefits.

According to a recent press release, 2,600 individual who are currently without Rhode Island jobs who were previously determined ineligible for extended benefits will now be collecting unemployment. Through an option in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act the state has been able to offer this relieve to these residents.

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Credit Card Company Cuts Atlanta Jobs

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

Over the course of the last year, many financial institutions have had to lay off workers. With 8.5 percent of the population unemployed across the nation, a good number of people are struggling to their debts. This leaves credit card companies holding debts that those without work can’t pay. Because of this many creditors are having to cut positions in order to make up for lost profits. Now one credit card company has announced that it will have to do away jobs in Atlanta.

According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, First National Credit Card Center will be closing two of its office located in the metro. This means the loss of 215 Atlanta jobs.

First National Credit Card Center, which is a subsidiary of First National Bank of Omaha, will be closing these facilities by August 31st. One facility, which is located at 157 Technology Parkway in Norcross, is an operations and call center. The other, located at 3490 Piedmont Road in Atlanta, is a corporate office and technology group facility.

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