Q1 ended on a high note — painting the picture of a healthy job market as March came to a close. February's disappointing 20,000 jobs even edged upward to a revised 33,000, while the Labor Department reported an impressive gain of 196,000 jobs last month.
These figures surpass most economists' expectations as the...
dani villalobosQ2 Accounting and Finance Employment Report
Staffing and employment law can be tricky — especially for companies that utilize staffing agencies for temporary employee services. Our General Counsel and Managing Director of Human Resources, Francesca Brooks, breaks down the Serrano v. Aerotek decision and what it means for California employers.
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dani villalobosWhat You Need to Know About Temporary Employees and Missed Meal Breaks
CEOs agree: finding the right talent is one of the biggest challenges of 2019. See, a bad hire is costly. There's the loss of dollars put toward recruitment and training, as well as revenue from having an open position. Recent surveys by The Predictive Index, XpertHR and Gartner, Inc. each present this challenge in...
dani villalobosA Recruiter’s Guide to Finding Your Next Great Hire
There's a consensus among employers: talent is hard to find. And that’s a battle that can bring down the most established of companies.
Our suggestion? Alter your approach to meet the demands of the skilled professionals you're looking to court. Century Group's 2019 Salary Guide for Financial Professions found three...
dani villalobos3 Tactics to Win the War for Talent
It's officially a temp economy. With low unemployment and the rise of gig culture, temporary workers are excelling in today's market — and employers are starting to catch on.
Temporary work has been on the grow since 2008, with professionals drawn to the flexibility and immediacy of contract positions in the midst of...
dani villalobosWhy You Should Apply for a Temporary Job This Month
It's 2019. And despite last month's spiraling stock market and talks predicting a recession on the horizon, the labor market remains steady — much like the competition for skilled talent.
With the national unemployment rate at 3.9%, the demand for professionals continues to drive the current hiring environment....
dani villalobosQ1 Accounting and Finance Employment Report
Sink or swim. The adage is a common one in the corporate world — a way to distinguish successful employees from the rest. In this tight labor market, however, that type of onboarding experience will most likely backfire.
Today's talent require a gentler touch.
As discussed in Part 1 and Part 2 of this series,...
dani villalobosThe Secret to Fostering Open Communication at Work
Hiring is expensive — why not aim to protect that investment early on? A successful onboarding process provides your new hire with the tools needed to make an impact, as well as saves the organization time and resources by extending their tenure with the company.
Century Group's Instructional Design and Training...
dani villalobos4 Steps to Structuring a Successful New Hire Orientation Program
It's no secret the role company culture plays in both courting and retaining today's top talent. In fact, financial professionals surveyed in our 2018 Compensation Report ranked the topic as a leading reason for choosing a new position or staying with a company.
And the key to culture: the people.
Establishing...
dani villalobosWhy Productive Relationships in the Workplace are Essential
Calling all accountants! Accounting jobs are one of the fastest growing occupations in the country. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the need for accountants and auditors to grow 10 percent from 2016 to 2026 — speeding past the average rate for all occupations by 3 percent.
"In general, employment...
dani villalobosHigh-Demand Roles in Accounting & Finance
