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Accuro Names New Director of Recruitment

Accuro Names New Director of Recruitment »

Raleigh, NC, April 12, 2012 –(PR.com)– Jennifer Dunleavy, president of Accuro (http://www.accurogroup.com), a strategic staffing and recruitment company to Fortune 500 and global organizations, has announced the addition of Diane H. Craver as director of recruitment. In her role, Craver will utilize her more than 20 years of recruitment and human resources experience to oversee the firm’s recruitment efforts, including key account management and business expansion.

“Diane’s experience makes her a valuable addition to the Accuro team,” said Dunleavy. “As director of recruitment, she will help people align personal strengths and passions to their work in order to produce a positive outcome for clients. We are delighted to welcome Diane to the team.”

Prior to joining Accuro, Craver was the founder of Spring Forward Group, LLC in Cary, N.C., and held various human resources, business development and leadership roles with PeopleSource, Inc., Manpower Professional and Nortel Networks. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from North Carolina Wesleyan College in Rocky Mount, N.C., a Master of Arts degree in liberal studies (counseling/adult education) from NC State University in Raleigh and a business coaching certification from Duke University in Durham, N.C. A native of Winston-Salem, N.C., Craver resides in Cary, N.C. with her husband, Jeff.

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Hasson Associates Uses Staffing Agency Software to Build its Growing Recruitment System Around Bond Adapt

Hasson Associates Uses Staffing Agency Software to Build its Growing Recruitment System Around Bond Adapt »

WORTHING, England, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Hasson Associates bases entire recruitment infrastructure around recruitment agency software, Bond Adapt –

Hasson Associates, a market research recruitment specialist, has enjoyed ongoing success and a strong professional relationship with Bond International Software, the global provider of recruitment agency software & human capital management software & services, since deploying Bond Adapt staffing agency software in July 2008.

Since first deployment, Hasson Associates has enhanced its recruitment system and has grown substantially, including a four-fold internal headcount increase, with Bond Adapt providing support for the entire infrastructure.

Hasson Associates was founded in January 2008 by Sinead Hasson, who at the time had 14 years experience in market research recruitment. Prior to the implementation of staffing agency software, Bond Adapt, in July 2008, the company was storing candidate details in spreadsheets – a manual process which was immensely time-consuming and restrictive.

Hasson Associates therefore required a user-friendly recruitment system that enabled it to improve the efficiency of its service and manage relationships effectively, especially in light of its ever-increasing database of candidates. After conducting a thorough market review, trialling five other recruitment agency software solutions, Hasson Associates concluded that Bond Adapt was the easiest to use, the most suited to its specific needs, as well as the most scalable and cost-effective.

Hasson Associates deployed the latest version of staffing agency software, Bond Adapt, to provide the foundations for the entire recruitment system – from searching the database for relevant candidates to providing all elements of CRM activity for the candidate and client alike.

Recruitment agency software, Bond Adapt, has been fundamental in the rapid success and growth that Hasson Associates has enjoyed in its four years of operation. The company was shortlisted for the ‘Best Newcomer Agency’ in the 2010 Recruiter Awards for Excellence and has seen its requirement for Adapt user licenses increase from two to nine in this short period.

Sinead Hasson, Managing Director, Hasson Associates, comments, “As our business grew, accumulating more and more clients and candidates, it became essential to find a software solution which allowed us to streamline our candidate search and placement processes and store candidate information securely. Some recruitment packages that we had previously come across were particularly cumbersome to use, often requiring excessive data entry and overall management. Our principle requirement was therefore for a product that gathered all the information needed, processed it and stored it, but that also actively helped our team in placing candidates with our clients – it wasn’t enough to just be a data repository, it had to make our processes more efficient.- Bond Adapt offered us all of this with the least disruptive, yet most cost effective package.”

Hasson concludes, “We have used Adapt very effectively since its implementation in July 2008 which, in turn, has facilitated our rapid expansion and success. We enjoy a strong working relationship with Bond: the helpdesk for example, is always available and receptive to our queries, a facility which has been invaluable to us as a developing business.”

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Jobathon.com Implements New Business Model with Launch of Job Aggregate Website

Jobathon.com Implements New Business Model with Launch of Job Aggregate Website »

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) April 16, 2012 Jobathon.com launches a new website, powered by the same technology behind Sales.Jobs.com, to match job seekers with the right employers. The new website is based on an entirely new business model that will allow Jobathon.com to provide a service based on multimillion-dollar technology for its users while building its own long-term success.

Jobathon is using the technology introduced and developed for SalesJobs.com (a niche employment site that is a leader in the sales and employment industry) but it will be attached to a Google-type interface to merge high-end technology with a familiar user experience.

“The user will never see the technology used behind our system,” said Eric Ruiz, CEO of Sales Jobs Inc. “It will simply be a seamless experience with technology that rivals any other job aggregate site available today.”

SalesJobs.com was the first to introduce this kind of fully automated business model, and Jobathon.com will take advantage of this new business model as it expands into the global market. This will allow the company to scale the service to meet demand because it is designed to be run, managed, and administered completely on its own. The goal of this model is to minimize the fixed running costs and make it easier to remain profitable.

“The environment for job aggregate websites is very competitive, and staying on top means keeping fixed costs low and profit margins high,” Ruiz said. “With our system, everything from marketing, sales, and client contact is accomplished without any human intervention. SalesJobs.com introduced this technology years ago in 1999, and since then it has become the largest, most profitable sales employment site in the world. We expect to see the same results from our new job aggregate site.”

By year end, the company expects Jobathon.com to be running in many countries around the world. The site already has over 100,000 listings for categories such as sales, design, accounting, and marketing jobs.

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Aquent Heads Up App Launches for Talent Updates on the Go

Aquent Heads Up App Launches for Talent Updates on the Go »

BOSTON, April 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — In keeping with its history of staffing industry innovation, Aquent — and its sister division, Vitamin T — has launched a free mobile application — called Aquent Heads Up — for the iPhone, which allows registered marketing and creative Talent to “check in” with their Agent with one click, letting the Agent know current and future availability. Also, using this app, Talent can quickly contact their Agent by phone, email, and more. Though the app is available for the iPhone exclusively, future releases will include support for Android and other mobile devices.

“This mobile app is the first of its kind in the staffing industry,” explains Ann Webster, President, Aquent, when asked about the app’s development. “Because it provides Aquent Agents with up-to-the-minute Talent availability, they gain better access to Talent with cutting-edge and in-demand skillsets — HTML5 Developers, Mobile App Designers, Project Managers, etc. This means Agents respond faster to client needs for successfully increasing the capacity of their marketing and creative departments.”

For more information on Aquent’s talent and services, or to register as one of its marketing and creative candidates, please visit its website: www.aquent.com or call 877-227-8368.

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Milicruit and Military Officers Association of America Host Military Spouse Virtual Career Fair

Milicruit and Military Officers Association of America Host Military Spouse Virtual Career Fair »

CHICAGO, April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Milicruit, a recognized leader in virtual recruitment environments for veterans, and military spouses, today announced the date of the annual virtual career fair for military spouses which will take place on May 7, 2012 in recognition of Military Spouse Appreciation Day www.militaryspousecf.com.

The virtual career fair will allow Military Spouses from all over the world, the opportunity to meet and interact with industry leading, military friendly employers in real time, and from the comfort and convenience of their home. In the Milicruit virtual career fair, spouses can view all available jobs with the employers exhibiting in the Jobs Center, visit employer booths in the Exhibit Hall, and chat with fellow spouses in the Networking Lounge.

“We are thrilled to host our second dedicated virtual career fair for Military Spouses. We recognize that the Military Spouse also serves, and through the Milicruit event, they will have the ability to meet with employers from all over the country that share our views. Last year we had more than 1800 spouses attend the inaugural event, and we are looking forward to an even bigger event this year,” Stated Kevin O’Brien, vice president business development, Milicruit.

More than 40 employers are expected to participate including: American Red Cross, Aetna, Arise, Camping World and Good Sam, CBRE, Citi, Convergys, DaVita, DISH Network, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Graybar, Lowe’s, NCO Financial, Penske Truck Leasing, Pfizer, Philips, Progressive, Sears, State Street Corporation, The SI organization, Xerox Business Services and many more.

Military Spouses interested in participating can register at www.militaryspousecf.com and they will also be entered to win an iPad 3 which will be announced in the networking lounge inside the Milicruit career fair on May 7th at 3PM EDT. Employers interested in participating can send an email to [email protected].

“As a military spouse and 15-year Convergys employee, I am delighted that Convergys is one of the first 20 large corporations to join Milicruit in their 10,000 Jobs Challenge for Veterans and Military Spouses,” said Lori Anne Davis, director of agent recruiting for Convergys Corporation. “In the past year, we have hired close to 1,000 people with military related experience for positions supporting our brick-and-mortar sites and our Home Agent program. We are in the process of hiring another 500 Home Agents, and we hope that many candidates will be from the military community.”

The Military Spouse virtual career fair will be the first event in support of the 10,000 Jobs Challenge for Veterans and Military Spouses. The challenge was started in March 2012 with Milicruit, DirectEmployers Association, Military Officers Association of America, and 20 leading companies. The challenge aims to help at least 10,000 veterans and their spouse find employment through the end of 2013, and has already assisted more than 1700 in finding jobs with the employers involved. Milicruit will host monthly national virtual career fairs which are open to all service members and their spouses. To learn more about the 10,000 Jobs Challenge, visit www.10000jobs.com.

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Onward Search PPC Jobs Salary Guide Spotlights Top US Markets for Job Seekers

Onward Search PPC Jobs Salary Guide Spotlights Top US Markets for Job Seekers »

WILTON, CT, Apr 12, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — Onward Search, the nation’s leading staffing agency for digital marketing and creative professionals, has released an infographic titled PPC Jobs Salary Guide, examining career options for search engine marketing professionals who specialize in pay-per-click (PPC) management. The guide, which can be found on the Onward Search Career Center ( http://www.onwardsearch.com/PPC-Jobs-Salary-Guide/ ), outlines the strongest US marketplaces for PPC jobs, lists which job titles are in the highest demand, and presents the associated salary ranges for those titles and locations.

The PPC Jobs Salary Guide reveals that New York City has the greatest number of job openings for PPC professionals, followed by Chicago, IL and San Jose, CA. “Online Marketing Manager” (or PPC Manager / SEM Manager) is shown to be the most in-demand profession, representing 39% of all PPC job postings over the last year, based on data obtained from Onward Search’s proprietary Recruitics(TM) software. The guide also indicates that the profession with the highest earning potential was “Director of Internet Marketing” (or “SEM Director”), with New York and San Francisco topping the list of highest paying markets for that job title.

“PPC specialists are critical to driving a successful Internet marketing strategy,” says Ken Clark, president of Onward Search. “We’re excited to put forth this guide that provides an all-encompassing look at the current state of the PPC career landscape. We hope this will become a valuable resource within the PPC community for job seekers and hiring managers alike.”

Onward Search has seen triple digit percent growth in PPC jobs over last three years, making it one of the most in demand professions in the Internet Marketing space. The company places PPC talent at the local contract level through their nine nationwide offices and nationally through their Executive Search department.

In addition to being a leading provider of digital marketing and creative jobs, Onward Search takes pride in providing industry-relevant educational resources to assist job seekers in advancing their careers. The release of the PPC Jobs Salary Guide marks the company’s third installment in their series of guides for Internet Marketing professionals, with previous infographics covering salary expectations, major markets, and demand for jobs openings in both SEO and social media.

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Professional Advantage Congratulates Customers Awarded to 2012 Best of Staffing List

Professional Advantage Congratulates Customers Awarded to 2012 Best of Staffing List »

FARGO, N.D., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Professional Advantage, a staffing software provider, is proud to announce several of their customers were awarded a place in the 2012 Best of Staffing™ Client List. Inavero’s Best of Staffing List recognizes the top 1% of staffing firms in the nation who earned notable distinction from clients.

For many years, Professional Advantage has provided staffing software solutions to several Best of Staffing™ firms around the nation. Professional Advantage Staffing Software Customer Account Manager commented, “We are very proud to provide our staffing software solutions to highly recognized staffing firms.”

Inavero’s Best of Staffing™ measures talent within the staffing industry by using quantifiable customer experience surveys to find the best staffing firms in the nation. Clients listed in Best of Staffing earned distinction based on the strength of more than 176,000 survey responses throughout the year. Surveys were measured on the overall experience and satisfaction clients had with participating staffing firms. The Best of Staffing List required a 50% satisfaction score or higher from surveys completed by clients in order to be considered.

According to Inavero’s 2012 Best of Staffing™ summary, as the economy slowly continues to recover, organizations will rely on the staffing industry to help maintain the flexible and skilled workforce in order to meet the needs and ever-shifting demands of this industry. 75 percent of the 2012 Best of Staffing winners are expected to be at the top of the staffing industry in terms of revenue growth. Erickstad commented, “We will continue to provide staffing software solutions catered to the needs of our customers as the demands of the staffing industry continue to shift.”

1Staff by Professional Advantage, built in Microsoft Dynamics® CRM and Microsoft Dynamics® GP, provides a full Front to Back staffing solution. From resume parsing to generating financial statements, 1Staff allows customers to process more timesheets in less time, maximize margins, and improve cash flow. Integrate either 1Staff Front Office or 1Staff Back Office (formerly PAM) with an existing system(s), or use both for an end-to-end staffing software solution.

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ManpowerGroup Recognized as the Leader and a Star Performer in Everest Group’s Recruitment Process Outsourcing Report

ManpowerGroup Recognized as the Leader and a Star Performer in Everest Group’s Recruitment Process Outsourcing Report »

MILWAUKEE, April 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the world leader in innovative workforce solutions, announced today that it has been ranked as both the Leader and a Star Performer in the Everest Group PEAK Matrix, published in the April 2012 Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) – Service Provider Landscape and Capability Assessment report. This is the second consecutive year ManpowerGroup has been recognized as the Leader by Everest Group, further cementing its status as the top global provider of RPO solutions.

“We are honored to be recognized by Everest Group as the global leader among RPO service providers,” said Kate Donovan, Managing Director of ManpowerGroup Solutions. “Our clients tell us that our deep recruiting expertise and rigorous processes enable ManpowerGroup to deliver the best talent at a predictable cost, exceeding their expectations. We strive to bring cutting-edge insight and innovation to clients through our RPO solutions, and this recognition from Everest Group validates our efforts.”

The Everest Group RPO – Service Provider Landscape and Capability Assessment report rated 22 of the industry’s leading service providers through its comprehensive PEAK Matrix evaluation framework. Based on specific criteria, such as market success, scale, scope, technology capability and delivery footprint, the report categorized the providers into Leaders, Major Contenders and Emerging Players.

Due to its top quartile performance in the majority of these categories, ManpowerGroup was ranked as the Leader in global RPO. The company also received Everest Group’s Star Performer designation as a result of its 2011 strength in performance. ManpowerGroup has emerged as the top leader among providers based on its flexible and scalable RPO delivery capability and market success. Moreover, the report shows that ManpowerGroup held the largest market share among all providers for large markets and the second-largest for mid-markets in 2011.

“ManpowerGroup has proven to be a leader among Leaders in the RPO service provider landscape,” said Rajesh Ranjan, Vice President of Everest Group. “ManpowerGroup has clearly met our standards to be recognized as the leading global RPO provider.”

ManpowerGroup was also recognized as one of only a few “true global” providers, receiving very high marks for the extent of its global footprint that extends to more than 80 countries and territories.

“As clients implement increasingly sophisticated, global workforce strategies, flexible solutions like RPO are more important than ever in helping businesses identify top talent and achieve their profitability goals,” said Jonas Prising, President of the Americas for ManpowerGroup. “Our clients trust ManpowerGroup to select their most important asset – the people who drive their businesses forward. This recognition by Everest Group reinforces our position as the RPO industry leader.”

A comparative share analysis of the RPO service providers within different geographic regions, based on the number of deals and number of hires in each region, shows ManpowerGroup to be either the top provider or among the top three providers in North America, Latin America, Asia and the EMEA region. Additionally, ManpowerGroup was found to be one of only four providers to have signed five or more multi-country deals in 2011, signifying the company’s increasing global presence.

More information about the Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) – Service Provider Landscape and Capability Assessment report published by Everest Group is available here.

In early 2012, ManpowerGroup Solutions released the white paper, “How to Navigate the Human Age: Innovative Workforce Solutions are the Key to Companies’ Success,” currently available in the ManpowerGroup Research Center at www.manpowergroup.com/research. Later this month, ManpowerGroup Solutions will release “Outsourcing Redefined: Agile, Flexible, Scalable,” a white paper addressing the evolution of HR outsourcing.

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COMPAS Integrates with Adobe’s EchoSign

COMPAS Integrates with Adobe’s EchoSign »

San Francisco, CA – COMPAS Technology is a Silicon Valley based Talent Management Software Company that delivers two unique talent management products that are tailored to Corporate Recruiting Departments and Staffing Agencies. COMPAS announced today the release of Adobe’s EchoSign electronic signature services, integrated to both the Corporate and Staffing platforms.

The integration for the Corporate Platform automates the on boarding process for new hires. The interface allows for easy sending of documentation from their document library and also allows the user to upload new customized documentation. The integration is seamless, allowing the COMPAS user to track every step of the process including time of creation, distribution, review by signer, and signature. Most importantly, the document(s) will be automatically stored in that candidate’s record making documentation storage collaborative and extremely organized.

The integration in the Staffing Platform includes the automated on boarding but also allows users to send contracts to their customers for electronic signing. This integration provides the same easy to use interface within the Client Record located in the CRM and Job Order applications. This enables the user to organize the Fee Agreements against the Client Record and a Statement of Work against the Job Order / Contract Record.

“We worked hard to provide our customers on both platforms the deepest level of integration possible with EchoSign. By doing so we’re increasing visibility and decreasing the administrative burden relating to agreements. On boarding candidates and completing contracts are unnecessarily time consuming activities in our industry. With this integration, we’re confident our users will cut those times in half. At COMPAS, we use the same product that we sell to manage our business… this functionality has added tremendous value to our sales and recruitment efforts.” Tommy Semereaux – Director of Product Development

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Social Networking Pages Impact Job Hires

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B. E. Smith Named Modern Healthcare Magazine’s Top Executive Search Firm

B. E. Smith Named Modern Healthcare Magazine’s Top Executive Search Firm »

LENEXA, Kan., April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — For the third time in four years, B. E. Smith is the No. 1 executive search firm according to Modern Healthcare’s 2012 annual report listing the largest healthcare executive search firms in the United States. The top 25 firms were ranked by number of senior-level healthcare executive placements in 2011. B. E. Smith topped the list with 381 successful placements.

“A successful executive placement begins with a strong partnership with each client, ensuring their specific needs are met and the ideal leadership match is identified,” said Doug Smith, president and chief executive officer, B. E. Smith. “More than 30 years of healthcare recruitment experience combined with the industry’s top search leaders enables B. E. Smith to deliver the highest quality results which are reflected in our top ranking in Modern Healthcare’s report. It is an honor to be recognized for these efforts.”

This is the second straight year B. E. Smith has been ranked No. 1 on Modern Healthcare’s listing and has claimed the top spot three of the last four years. B. E. Smith is the only full-service leadership solutions firm dedicated exclusively to the healthcare industry, providing Interim Leadership, Permanent Executive Recruitment and Consulting Solutions to clients around the globe.

Modern Healthcare, a weekly healthcare magazine and the leading industry publication, is ranked number one in readership among healthcare executives. Modern Healthcare’s report on healthcare executive search firms is based on self-reported data gathered in a survey conducted annually. In addition to executive placements, the report includes information on ownership, net revenue, number of recruiters on staff, website and headquarters location.

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Premier IP Staffing Bridges the Gap, Celebrating Five-Year Anniversary with Record-Breaking Placement Success

Premier IP Staffing Bridges the Gap, Celebrating Five-Year Anniversary with Record-Breaking Placement Success »

Camarillo, California (PRWEB) April 10, 2012 Attorneys are not immune to the tightening markets and can find themselves jobless in a heartbeat. What’s worse, attorneys’ salaries are not easily duplicated. Given the fact that Premier is entrenched at all levels of the employment market including the latest nationwide salaries and compensation packages, they remain the most effective recruitment solution for both candidate and employer alike.

Headed by Ginger Manizza, a 20-year veteran in this industry, Premier IP Staffing specializes in recruiting intellectual property attorneys, patent agents, and technical specialists for firms and companies throughout the United States and overseas.

“Our mission is to provide the very best service and representation for our clients and candidates in the industry which will enable them to succeed.”

Ms. Manizza takes a fresh approach to recruitment. She works diligently to find the best talent and, from those results, accurately matches candidates to clients, yielding long-term, successful hires. This year marks the five-year anniversary for the company, which has enjoyed a doubled growth rate since its inception.

Large technology clients such as Apple and Google have come to rely on Premier IP for pre-screened, highly qualified applicants. Smaller startups, internationally recognized law firms, and IP boutiques also routinely utilize the services of Premier IP Staffing to fill immediate and long-term positions. Premier understands the most specific engineering/technical and legal job requirements and is well equipped to thoroughly screen and place only the most talented candidates in the job market.

Candidates benefit from the wide selection of quality job postings as well as a suite of career development services available from Premier IP Staffing, including:

Individual Candidate Services
Career Development
Preparing for the Interview
Briefing Materials and Interviewing Strategies
Resume Development
Proofreading Services

Employers gain useful insight on the interviewing and placement process through a series of tools available from Premier IP Staffing, including:

Effective Interviewing Techniques
Interviewing Questions
Offers and Offer Letters
Recruiting Tools & Strategies

For more information on intellectual property attorney, patent agent, or technical specialist recruitment services, or to schedule a free consultation, please call Premier IP Staffing Consultants, (800) 985-8816.

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Timothy B. Boerkoel Joins CTPartners as Managing Partner, Global Consumer and Retail Practice

Timothy B. Boerkoel Joins CTPartners as Managing Partner, Global Consumer and Retail Practice »

NEW YORK, Apr 09, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — CTPartners, a leading global retained executive search firm, announced today that Timothy Boerkoel has joined the firm as Managing Partner, Global Consumer and Retail Practice. Boerkoel has over 20 years of experience in executive search focused on consumer and retail, including high fashion and luxury goods. He has successfully recruited CEOs, Presidents, and senior-level executives for global corporations, emerging growth and privately held companies. Boerkoel said, “I am thrilled to be joining the CTPartners team and look forward to working with an outstanding group of professionals.”

Boerkoel joins CTPartners from Heidrick & Struggles where he was a Partner for the Retail, Apparel and Luxury Practice.

Brian Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer of CTPartners said, “Tim is one of the top executive search consultants in the consumer and retail businesses. Under Tim’s leadership, our Consumer and Retail Practice will continue to grow and will remain one of the dominant consumer and retail practices in the industry.”

James DiFlippo, Managing Partner of the Consumer and Retail Practice said, “Tim and I have known each other for many years and he will be a great addition to CTPartners and our Practice.”

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Randstad Healthcare Employment Report: Majority of Healthcare Workers Confident in their Employability

Randstad Healthcare Employment Report: Majority of Healthcare Workers Confident in their Employability »

BOSTON, April 9, 2012 — /PRNewswire/ — The Randstad Healthcare Employee Confidence Index, a measure of overall confidence among U.S. healthcare workers, was 58.4 in the first quarter of 2012, according to a recent online survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Randstad Healthcare. The newly launched survey of 4,341 U.S. adults, among which 252 are employed in the healthcare industry, indicates positive confidence levels (above 50), particularly when it comes to optimism in workers’ ability to find new jobs and in the future of their current employers.

Q1, 2012 Survey Highlights:

Half of Workers Say Economy is Staying the Same

– Forty-nine percent of healthcare workers believe the strength of the economy is staying the same; 24 percent say it is getting stronger; 27 percent indicate that the economy is weakening.

Nearly Half of Healthcare Workers Believe Fewer Jobs Are Available

– Eighteen percent of survey respondents report that more jobs are available. At the same time, nearly half (47 percent) of healthcare workers believe there are fewer opportunities available.

Majority of Workers Confident in their Employability

– When asked how optimistic they are in their ability to find employment, 58 percent of healthcare workers indicate that they are confident they could find a job.

Majority of Healthcare Workers Feel Confident in their Employers’ Future

– Sixty-six percent of healthcare workers feel confident in the financial health of their company.

Healthcare Workers Feel Secure in their Current Positions

– An overwhelming 80 percent of employees feel it is unlikely they will lose their job (versus only eight percent whom believe this is likely).

Nearly One-Third of Healthcare Workers Likely to Job Search

– Thirty-one percent of healthcare workers are likely to look for a new job in the next 12 months.

“It is certainly no secret that healthcare is a bright spot in the economy. Driven by several market dynamics, including an aging population, healthcare reform, and the increased emphasis on quality and patient satisfaction, the industry will continue to grow as healthcare providers evolve to meet the needs of an ever-changing industry,” said Steve McMahan, executive vice president of Randstad US, Professionals. “In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment among healthcare occupations is expected to increase by 29 percent—resulting in a projected 3.5 million new jobs by 2020. Based on the increasing need for healthcare services, we believe the sense of personal confidence seen in our latest employment report will only increase as highly-skilled talent continues to drive their own careers within this high-growth trajectory field.”

Survey Background

Survey Methodology

This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on behalf of Randstad Healthcare from January 9-11 & February 15-17 & March 13-15, 2012, among 4,341 adults ages 18 and older of which 252 are employed in healthcare, which included physicians, healthcare administrators, as well as other healthcare professionals. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables, please contact [email protected].

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Aronson LLC Launches Champion Recruiting LLC

Aronson LLC Launches Champion Recruiting LLC »

ROCKVILLE, Md., April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Aronson LLC, a nationally ranked accounting and consulting firm, announced that they have launched Champion Recruiting LLC (an Aronson Company) to offer search services to a diverse clientele from the nation’s most active industry groups. Champion’s staffing experts leverage their strong business relationships and unique recruiting methodology to help their clients realize their human capital growth objectives.

Jeffery Capron, Aronson’s Managing Partner, commented, “In our experience, we have found that the need to access and identify the best candidates is one of the primary business challenges our clients face. Even when economic reports in the media suggest that jobseekers are in abundance, there is still the key concern of matching the right people with the right company. We see this as an opportunity to add value as we partner with our current and future clients to achieve their strategic human capital and recruitment initiatives.”

Champion Recruiting, originally established by Caitlin Banks in 2008, is now wholly-owned by Aronson LLC. Its mission is to provide high quality, strategic professional services to clients similarly focused on excellence, integrity, leadership, mentorship and innovation. Banks, Champion’s Director, leads the company’s efforts to help clients secure the right candidates to meet their specific needs. Champion places qualified professionals in a wide variety of roles, including executive leadership, marketing, sales, consulting, technology and administrative support.

Champion provides a wide range of human capital, recruiting and search services, including identifying and surfacing new candidates; guiding clients through the requisition, recruitment and interview process; assisting in offer execution; providing onboarding consultation; and advising clients on employee retention strategies.

Remarked Banks, “We recognize that time is valuable, so we employ a proven 360 degree search methodology that makes the selection process as simple as possible for our clients.” She continued, “Improving the recruiting process is not only our commitment, but our passion as well.”

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