Archive for October, 2009
Centralized Contingent Workforce Management Seen »
The Human Capital Institute (HCI) recently realesed a new study making the business case for enterprise-wide, centrally managed and technology-enabled CWM "Based on these convincing research findings, we strongly recommend that organizations move toward enterprise-wide, centrally managed and technology-enabled CWM," said Carl Rhodes, HCI chief [...]
The Challenges of Managing a Diversified Workforce »
"A Workforce Trends Study, commissioned by Yoh Talent Solutions, found that companies actually have much less control of their workforce than they believe. Roughly 70 percent of business leaders surveyed reported their company has a strategic workforce plan in place, but on average, only 25 percent have the ability to calculate spend and ROI [...]
Bill Clinton’s Take on Innovation, Globalization, »
Interdependence: This is the one word Bill Clinton believes describes the 21st century world. He also stated that the world faces 3 persistent challenges: inequality, instability, and unsustainability. Read the entire article via Mashable at the following linkBill Clinton’s Take on Innovation, Globalization, and [...]
Twitter Updates for 2009-10-14 »
Kelly Settles Temps' Class-Action Suit for $11 Million | workforce.com http://ow.ly/uhzx # U.S. State Unemployment Tax Rates for 2008 http://ow.ly/ulT6 # Identifying and leveraging a strong Board is important for most companies - Here are best practices in working with one - http://ow.ly/unP7 # FREE Webinar - October 20 - Clark Hill [...]
Staffing Industry Analysts Economic Indicators Update »
Several forward-looking economic indicators tracked by Staffing Industry Analysts remained challenged in September, but most showed some degree of improvement. Background and analysis Over the course of the month, Economic Cycle Research Institute (ECRI) readings continued to be very bullish. The rate of change in the ECRI weekly leading index [...]
Spike in temporary jobs could be positive sign for »
By Nicole Lucht, Las Vegas Sun. To read entire article click here: Spike in temporary jobs could be positive sign for economy - Las Vegas Sun. Temp agency Manpower Las Vegas has seen a 20 percent increase in placements during July and August, said Evon Stevenson, director of business development for its professional division. The [...]
California Governor Signs Workers’ Compensation »
Read the entire article from Workforce.com here: California Governor Signs Workers' Compensation Bills | workforce.com. Under a new California law, employers that authorize workers’ compensation medical care cannot rescind or modify the authorization for treatment already provided.
China-U.S. Trade Issues – CRS Report »
Read the 32 Page Report of China-U.S. Trade Issues created by the Congressional Research Service (CRS - Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress) http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RL33536_20090917.pdf U.S.-China economic ties have expanded substantially over the past three decades. Total U.S.-China trade rose from $5 billion [...]
Optimism on Current Unemployment Scene with Temp Hires »
To read the full article by Forbes' David Serchuk click below: October: Treat, Not Trick - Forbes.com. The article states: Morningstar is marginally optimistic on the current unemployment scene, with analyst Vishnu Lekraj showing that hires in the temporary labor field have gone from deeply negative to neutral. Spinning off from that, [...]
How innovators will change IT offshoring – »
Read entire McKinsey Quarterly Article, by Michael Bloch, Dejan Boskovic, and Allen Weinberg here: How innovators will change IT offshoring - McKinsey Quarterly - Business Technology - Outsourcing & Offshoring Despite the global downturn, the IT offshoring and outsourcing industry has continued to grow, though at a slower pace. The [...]
