Last week we wrote about the need for job seekers to clean up their social profile as part of their ongoing job search. Based on whose survey you follow, employers are increasingly scoping you out online as part of their initial vetting process. It’s estimated that 50-73% of all employers use social media as a […]
The Real “New Part-Time Normal” – ZeroHedge
May 4, 2012 By 1 Comment
Thank you Tyler Durden! Perhaps we are focused a little too much on “Flexible Employment” and the “Gig” Economy, but I can’t begin to tell you the immense frustration that comes from sitting with potential Investors (those that want to give Hourly $$), who “don’t see the market”. It’s fascinating to talk to our members […]
A Plea For Work from Eugene’s Dad
December 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Driving around this weekend, I’m sure most people were struck by the holiday decor in every shop widow…the wreaths, holiday lights, piped in carols…but what caught my attention was this sign affixed to the telephone pole. It reads: College Student. Willing To Take A Few Hours Out Of Demanding Social Schedule To Do Odd Jobs […]
What if there are no perfect job candidates?
November 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I was just back from giving a farewell speech to a group of professionals at a conference in Salt Lake City (I once served on the board of directors for a large professional association in the recreation industry) when I decided to leave the industry and take a job in a completely new industry. You […]
Many job openings lack qualified candidates. Hourly can help.
October 26, 2011 By 1 Comment
Did you know: there are 3.2 million available jobs in the States, but not enough qualified candidates to do many of them? Yes, it’s true. Per the McKinsey Global Institute’s report in June 2011, 6 sectors illustrate the potential for job growth in this decade: business services, construction, health care, leisure and hospitality, manufacturing and […]
The new part-timers: Miami Herald
September 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
“The new part-timers,” by Cindy Krischer of the Miami Herald looks at the changing workforce–from full-time to part-time–and the pros/cons of this reality. “Today the face of the part-time worker is drastically different from what it was only a few years ago.” “When consumer demand picks up, companies will likely boost the hours of their […]
