Obama’s immigration policy = more workers for you?
June 27, 2012 by Jim Giuliano
Will President Obama’s new immigration policy mean you’ll have a flood of new workers to pick and choose from? Here are the real numbers.
June 27, 2012 by Jim Giuliano
American Jobs Act: What’s in it for you
September 14, 2011 by Jim Giuliano
President Obama’s proposal has some major implications — tax and otherwise — for business. More…
3 traits that separate great sales hires from poor ones
July 25, 2011 by Bob Hill
New research proves far too often, managers focus only on sales candidates’ positive characteristics, and not nearly enough on their negative ones. More…
Is your state among the ‘best for business’?
March 9, 2011 by Jim Giuliano
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce just released its list of states that are the most — and least — business friendly. More…
The lessons any exec can learn from Steve Jobs (& Springsteen)
March 7, 2011 by Bob Hill
A Forbes columnist reveals four things The Boss and the Apple CEO have in common. More…
Lawmakers look at bias against the unemployed
March 2, 2011 by Bob Hill
A highly discouraging trend reveals a lot of employers have little or no interest on easing the burden for unemployed workers. And some legislators aren’t happy about it. More…
84% of employees can’t wait to say, ‘I quit!’
January 13, 2011 by Bob Hill
A recent survey confirms an unprecedented number of employees plan to test the job market in 2011. More…
6 industries where the hiring’s fast and furious
November 29, 2010 by Bob Hill
Fortune Magazine’s list of the 30 best companies to work for reveals six industries that are growing by leaps and bounds, despite the economy: More…
The 3 best (and worst) job markets in the U.S.
September 7, 2010 by Bob Hill
Yes, there are spots where it’s tough to fill some jobs. More…
Do off-the-wall interview questions really work?
September 3, 2010 by Bob Hill
Ever wonder why HR experts recommend you ask questions like, “If you were a piece of fruit, what type of fruit would you be?” The answer may surprise you. More…
Find top sales talent: Blueprint for a thriving employee referral program
June 23, 2010 by Bob Hill
Want to find that next sales superstar? One out of every three new hires is the result of an employee referral. More…
Economy up 3 straight quarters: Will jobs follow?
June 3, 2010 by Bob Hill
The U.S. economy continues to make positive strides, but will any of it matter if the jobs aren’t coming back? More…
New fed hiring credit has some snares to watch for
March 24, 2010 by Jim Giuliano
By now, just about everyone knows about the HIRE Act, or what’s known as “the jobs bill,” and the benefits of taking on new employees. There’s a bit more to it than meets the eye, however, and understanding the fine details — and avoiding mistakes — can make a big difference for employers. More…
5 ways to keep your sales job in a down economy
February 16, 2010 by Bob Hill
When sales are down, anxiety is high. But fear not, here are five ways to secure your place with the company long-term: More…
Industries that won’t be coming back
February 3, 2010 by Bob Hill
The recession has forced the loss of more than 7 million jobs, doubling the unemployment rate and crippling 10% of the workforce. While some of those positions will return as the recession lifts, here are five sectors where experts predict a lot of the jobs will not be coming back: More…
Study predicts employment boom from health reform
January 20, 2010 by Jim Giuliano
Health reform is more up in the air than ever. Still, two groups are offering data to support the idea that any reform will be just what the economy — and the job market — needs. More…
Small-biz tax credits not on Congress’ agenda yet
December 28, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
In a recent speech, President Obama pushed the idea of giving tax credits to small businesses that hire new employees. The proposal hasn’t made it to Capitol Hill yet. More…
The industries that will come back first and best
December 23, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
The projections are in, and the results show some clear winners and losers. More…
Thinking about getting Recovery funds? Think some more
December 10, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
There’s still a flood of money coming out of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, even for small businesses. If you’re thinking about tapping into an ARRA-funded contract, be aware that it will come with some some catches. More…
The 3 best ideas Obama heard from business leaders at jobs summit
December 9, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
At the recent White House jobs summit, President Obama got an earful from 130 business leaders. Here’s what they want — and what Obama is likely to try. More…
