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A survey conducted by global staffing firm Randstad finds employees do not want to be managers. For HR and other management professionals, the lack of interest in leading has significant implications. Read more
Social networking has become such a hot topic at recruitment conferences these days that several industry experts are now predicting the end of job boards. But is this really likely to happen? Read more
The recession forced many older employees to postpone retirement; it also caused some retirees to return to the workforce. However, as the economy improves, it's important for human resource and other management professionals to not lose sight of the fact that people want to retire, and many plan to do so. Read more
Your job ad describes the position and the qualifications required. It also tells a little bit about the company. But what else does it reveal? Read more
Goodbye, .com. See you later, .org. For employers looking to reach job seekers, there's now a less crowded route on the information highway. A new domain, .jobs, shortens the distance, allowing for a more expedient and arguably more pleasant online experience for job seekers. Read more
Fewer Executives Want to Be CEOS Doctor, lawyer, Indian chief—maybe. But new research shows that fewer executives want to be CEOs. Read more
Handling Helicopter Parents Just when you think you've seen it all, a new challenge emerges on the human resources horizon. They've been dubbed helicopter parents because of their propensity to hover over their children, most of whom are adults. And hover these parents do, sometimes to the point of attending interviews with their job-seeking children or contacting their children's employers. Read more
The Movement Toward More Women in IT: Is the Trend Reversing? CBS News reports that despite a fairly widespread interest in computers, few girls are interested in pursuing careers in technology. Instead, they are preparing for careers in helping professions, like nursing and teaching. While this bodes well for health care and education, two fields in need of workers, it could spell trouble for technology. Read more Nautical Daze Weather the storm. Navigate rough seas. Man the lifeboats. Or is that (wo)man overboard? The Age of Transparency After months, even years of speculation, the age of information and the age of technology seem to finally have their offspring. The age of transparency, weaned on Web 2.0, is doing quite well, thanks to so many doting participants. Read more Turning Employees into Filmmakers Among the best known film festivals are Cannes, Sundance, and Tribeca. Now, an unlikely participant has gotten into the act. Read more Advantages of Venting If you build it, they will come. And if you give them a forum, they will air their grievances. At least that’s been the experience of JobVent.com, a website where people vent about current and former employers. Read more Recruiting Women Last fall, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on a dramatic change in U.S. worker demographics: For the first time, women now account for nearly half, 49.9 percent, of the U.S. workforce. Read more Youth and Unemployment The impact of a prolonged recession, which included massive job losses and fewer employment opportunities, has been widespread. However, while many Americans face challenges, the nation’s young people have been especially affected by this economic climate. Read more Corporate Careers Sites 2.0 Online recruitment has come a long way since static job postings and organizational overviews were mainstays of corporate careers sites. Today, technology allows for an interactive experience, and companies are taking advantage of opportunities to engage candidates. Read more 2010: Top 10 Cities for Single Women What makes a city a best place to live for single women? Read more The Economic Blues and Children There is no doubt: The economic downturn and a sluggish job market have taken a toll on families throughout the United States. Recent studies show that the loss of a job and decline in income impacts everyone in a family, and children in affected households manifest behavioral changes at home and in school. Read more Career Choice and Gender Bias Is there gender bias associated with certain industries and jobs? And if so, is there a way to avoid it? Read more Hot Careers in a Cooling Economy Record high oil prices. The subprime mortgage crisis. A volatile stock market. If the current economic environment has you concerned, you're part of what might be called the worried majority. Read more
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