Approximately 89 percent of new hires who fail within their first 18 months on the job do so for attitudinal reasons, rather than a lack of skill to perform the job functions, according to leadership expert Mark Murphy.
Governor Jan Brewer was in attendance for a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony dedicating the opening of two new facilities that are expected to create a number of new jobs in Arizona, the Explorer News reports.
With professionals holding jobs in Arizona and other regions increasingly looking to other areas for potential new opportunities, employers are becoming more willing to pay their workers to relocate, according to a new CareerBuilder survey.
Arizona residents are growing increasingly confident in the local economy, a sign that hiring could experience an uptick in the first few months of 2012.
While the unemployment rate may seem determined to climb back to normal levels, the labor market itself appears to be changing substantially as temporary labor becomes the standard for many companies.
The professional benefits of Facebook are less subtle than those of LinkedIn and perhaps even Google+, but a recent ERE Media blog post notes the “book” may actually be a natural fit for business uses.
With many companies recognizing the value of contract workers obtained through staffing agencies in Phoenix and other cities, the nation’s economy is seemingly showing nothing but positive signs.
Small business employment in Arizona surged 0.6 percent last month, an increase that doubled the national average in December, according to the Intuit’s most recent Small Business Employment Index.
The popularity of mobile devices combined with the explosive growth of apps and cloud-based computing are making it easier than ever before for people to take their expertise out of the office and set off on their own.
The benefits of using Google+ and its new brand pages for large businesses are abundantly clear, but a recent Mashable blog post suggests even small businesses and startups can take advantage of this tool.
The U.S. job market is showing significant signs of improvement as the number of jobless claims dropped to its lowest level in three-and-a-half years, according to the latest figures from the Labor Department.
The U.S. labor market continues to shift toward a more contingent workforce, as temporary jobs increased by 22,300 in November, according to the latest figures from the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.
A number of small businesses are reportedly prepared to expand and add jobs in Phoenix next year, according to a recent report in the Arizona Republic.
Hiring for creative and marketing jobs in Arizona and other areas of the country will reportedly stay strong through the first quarter of 2012.
While struggles with budget cuts forced many companies to scale back their hiring this year, there’s no doubt 2011 was the year of social media recruiting, according to a recent ERE Media blog post.
College students on the verge of graduating have reason for optimism with a recent Michigan State University study suggesting grad hiring has already begun to increase and is expected to continue rising through 2012.
While members of Generation Y have undoubtedly suffered from the effects of the economic downturn, a recent CNBC article points out there is a silver lining: more young people are turning towards entrepreneurial careers.
Employment through staffing agencies increased 2.4 percent from the second quarter to the third in the latest indication that the landscape of the U.S. labor market is shifting.
Google+, the search engine giant’s new social network, recently introduced business pages that the company hopes will better connect individuals and businesses.
With employers seeking the most qualified candidates for their open positions, temporary jobs can give professionals an opportunity to transition their career in a “healthy” industry, according to author and columnist Joyce Lain Kennedy.
Companies trying to save money on recruiting without compromising the talent level of their employees are using videoconferencing tools more frequently to aid in the interview process.
A recent analysis conducted by the Business Journals’ On Numbers section found Phoenix with the 14th-highest private-sector payroll in the country in 2009, the latest year for which U.S. Census Bureau data were available.
Companies tapping into the vast resource of skilled candidates should enhance their employer brand to make it more appealing.
U.S. starting salaries are expected to rise 3.4% next year, with technology positions likely to see the largest increases–up 4.5%, according to professional staffing agency Robert Half International Inc.
A recent Idealist.org survey indicates nonprofits are “cautiously optimistic” about hiring, meaning they may enlist the services of employment agencies in Scottsdale and other cities.
With Generation Y expected to make up 50 percent of the workforce by 2020, employers are implementing new strategies to keep their younger staff members on board for the long run.
A recent Center for Work-Life Policy report suggests that the 46 million people that make up the Generation X population in the U.S. may be most important to employers right now.
Displaying control over your emotions and listening to co-workers’ concerns can be more important than technical abilities when it comes to career advancement.
A new survey has found hiring for temporary jobs in Arizona and throughout the country this holiday season is projected to increase and potentially reach pre-recession levels.
Phoenix was named one of the cities in the best position to become a boomtown over the next decade by Forbes Magazine.
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