Starbucks announces higher pay, other worker perks
Amid rumors of Federal wage hikes, Starbucks has raised it's hourly wages for US employees and relaxed part of its dress code. More at...
Why Outplacement is a Good Business Decision
Outplacement services are not only beneficial for displaced workers. They are also a great business decision for leading organizations....
Demand for outplacement support rises: 1 in 7 employees made redundant since the recession*
The UK recession had made over 3.5 million positions redundant. With Brexit looming and it's impact on UK employment unknown, many more...
Any Emotion is Normal
Have you seen George Clooney’s movie, Up in the Air? It chronicles the life and work of Alex, a management consultant who lays people off....
#Strategy: How To Cut Email Time In Half
Did you know that the typical professional can spend upwards of 2.6 hours each day on their emails? Get productive and maximize those...
Calling all Job Seekers and Currently Working – Use Your Benefits
Considering the variety benefit packages that each organization has to offer job seekers in the market today, it has to be a factor when...
Laying Off? Communicate Early and Often
While the economy appears to be lifting from its fog there are still organizations facing the prospect of layoffs. The process of laying...
Keeping a Master Resume
I read a great blog which suggested that job seekers have a“Master Resume”. I think this a great idea and What is suggested is that in...
Could Outplacement Firms Help You Recruit the Needle in the Haystack?
Have you heard about the HIRE Act? On March 18, 2010 President Obama signed the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE). The idea...
The Low Down on Outplacement Services
Letting an employee go is never easy regardless of the reason. In fact it can be as hard for the employer as the employees involved....