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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the temporary help services industry added nearly half a million workers and accounted for 91% of total nonfarm job growth from June 2009 through June 2011.
Additionally, over one-third of companies surveyed expect to increase their use of temporary or contract workers over the next five years to sustain a more flexible labor force....

My children have always attended a parochial school. Like many schools, ours has been faced with increased operating costs and declining enrollment. Even though it’s an educational institution, I would argue that it’s still a business. And many businesses...

Combine a stronger Labor Market with a large percentage of workers planning to seek new jobs in 2012, and you risk the potential for large gaps in your workforce and increased hiring activity.
In workforce planning, an organization conducts a systematic assessment of workforce content and composition issues and determines what actions must be taken to respond to future needs. The actions to be taken may depend on external factors (e.g. skill...

I like to start each day with a clean slate. I got this practice from a former boss who believed coming into the office each morning with a clean desk set the stage to begin the day with enthusiasm and a fresh look. I definitely feel that way about the...