Second Quarter Hiring Forecast Optimistic

March 17, 2010 No comment

PHILADEPHIA, PA — March 16, 2010 — The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey reveals optimism for the second quarter of 2010. Most major labor markets expect to hire at rates equal to or stronger than the same time last year, reports Right Management. Right Management is the talent and career management expert within Manpower, the [...]

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More Successful Job Seekers Rely on Networking

March 17, 2010 No comment

PHILADEPHIA, PA — March 16, 2010 — The recession has prompted an abrupt rise in the use of networking to find new employment, according to a study of successful job seekers by Right Management. The firm analyzed data on more than 43,000 individuals to whom it provided career transition services during 2008 and 2009. [...]

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Some Must Relocate to Find New Employment

March 8, 2010 No comment

Philadelphia, PA — March 5, 2010 — As many as 15% of mid- to senior-level job seekers who found new employment in 2009 had to relocate, according to a study of job candidates by Right Management. The firm analyzed data on 26,706 individuals throughout the United States to whom it provided outplacement services. Right [...]

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Study Links Wellness Programs to Innovation, Creativity

February 25, 2010 No comment

Philadelphia, PA — February 25, 2010 — Organizations that promote employee health and well-being are 3½ times more likely to encourage creativity and innovation, according to research by Right Management released at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Right Management is the talent and career management expert within Manpower, the global leader in [...]

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Employees Have a Lot to Contribute, According to New Survey. A Majority Make Suggestions All the Time.

February 22, 2010 No comment

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PHILADELPHIA, PA — February 23, 2010 — Fifty-seven percent of employees say they regularly make suggestions in the workplace, according to a survey by Right Management. In fact, 27% claim to offer more than 20 suggestions every year. Right Management is the talent and career management expert within Manpower, the global leader [...]

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Two-Thirds of Employees Haven’t Taken All Their Vacation

December 29, 2009 No comment

Philadelphia, PA — December 29, 2009 — Sixty-six percent of employees did not take all of their vacation time this year, according to a survey by Right Management. Vacation time is an earned employee benefit and has a direct impact on work/life balance and general health and wellness. Pent up fears about job security and [...]

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2010 Employment Outlook Cause for Concern

December 22, 2009 No comment

Philadelphia, PA — December 21, 2009 — With three in four employers not hiring in Q1 and total employment projected to increase only 10 percent over the next 10 years, the job market will continue to be highly challenging for job seekers. Job seekers who network and use new social media tools to stand [...]

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Annual Career Check-up: Update Your Resume

December 11, 2009 No comment

Philadelphia, PA – December 18, 2009 – – Forty-four percent of people update their resume less than once a year and nearly one-in-five haven’t updated their resume in over two years. Whether currently in an active job search or satisfied with one’s current career, Right Management recommends always keeping your resume updated. Right Management is [...]

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Development Opportunities Most Important to Job Seekers; Rapport with Manager Ranks Lowest

December 1, 2009 No comment

Philadelphia, PA – December 1, 2009 – Job candidates say that having a good connection with one’s manager is the least important factor when considering a new employer, according to a survey of over 1,300 people on LinkedInÂ® by Right Management. This result is striking given most research confirms the manager’s role as paramount to [...]

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9 in 10 Companies Are Open to Rehiring Laid Off Workers

November 24, 2009 No comment

Philadelphia, PA – November 24, 2009 – Organizations are rehiring former employees because they are familiar with the job and understand the culture, according to a study released by Right Management. Only 10% of over 1,000 employers surveyed said they don’t rehire past employees. Right Management is the talent and career management expert within Manpower, [...]

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