Recruitment Software Company Does Better Than Expected
Office staffing and recruiting software firm Bullhorn recently announced that it experienced high adoption rates during the last year among key market segments. The company's services were particularly popular among staffing firms that deal primarily with locating employees for businesses in engineering and design, finance and accounting, healthcare and IT. These firms have invested in Bullhorn at a rate up to fifteen times greater than revenue growth in such segments so far this year, according to a recent press release.
"Strategic, growth-driven staffing and recruiting firms recognize that investing in the industry's most powerful staffing and recruiting software is critical, irrespective of the economic climate," said president and co-founder of Bullhorn Barry Hinckley. "Bullhorn's On Demand, integrated front office solution drives every aspect of the life cycle of a job order or requisition from sourcing to placement. In any economy, Bullhorn accelerates the development of new business and orders while delivering the fastest placements possible."
Staffing Industry Analysts predicted in its June 2008 update that the staffing industry will experienced modest growth for the year. According to this source, staffing firms that service the engineering and design market will grow by 7.5 percent while IT staffing firms will experience a 4.5 percent increase in business. Despite this, Bullhorn has had an adoption rate of 130 percent and 53 percent, respectively. It's annual growth with firms that service the IT and healthcare industry has increased by 25 percent and 31 percent. Staffing Industry Analysts predicted these two areas to grow by 5 percent.
In addition to this, Bullhorn has experienced an adoption rate of 62 percent in the segment of staffing agencies that deal with permanent placement. This includes direct hire and retained candidate search services.
Bullhorn currently serves more than 1,000 staffing firms and 14,000 users across the globe.
According to Metrostudy's second quarter report, the same number of Orlando jobs existed in June of this year as in June of 2007. This means that the area has experienced no notable growth in employment so far in 2008. The suffering housing market is believed to be at least partially to blame.
The number of new single-family home construction projects in the area has declined by 46.3 percent since the second quarter of 2007. During this time last year there were 3,166 homes in the process of being built. At this time there are only 1,701 such structures. The state is also No.2 in the nation for foreclosures.
The condition of the housing market effects more than just real estate agents and new home buyers. A lack of new dwellings being built means a significant decrease in the number of construction jobs in the area. So far, Florida has lost a total of 82,000 jobs in this industry, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This has caused the state to be ranked as number one in the country for jobs lost.
This 13.5 percent decline means that the state has lost more jobs in construction than any other industry. Overall, Florida has lost 106,100 jobs since June of last year, which is a decrease of 1.3 percent.
Despite posting no real job growth, Orlando's unemployment rate remains comparably low at 5.3 percent. The state's jobless rate is 5.7 percent while the national average is 5.5 percent. Although the area may be fairing better than the rest of Florida, no real job growth means Orlando can't afford to lose many more positions.
This fact makes it more difficult to hear that Elsevier Inc. recently announced that it will be doing away with 77 jobs in Orlando, according to a notice filed with the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation. The company, which is a publisher of science and health textbooks, plans to shut down its customer-service department near SeaWorld. The responsibilities from this office will be designated to the companies other locations. Elsevier will eliminate these positions in four phases, which begin in on September 30th and end on June 30th of 2009.
The Number of Maryland Jobs Posted Online Grew in July
Employers continued to post a fair number of Maryland job vacancies online in July, according to the most recent The Conference Board Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series. For every 100 people in the state's workforce there were 3.8 job announcements posted on the Internet. This means that Maryland is in the top 10 states in the nation for online help-wanted ads.
Nationally, the number of job vacancies posted by employers fell from June's revised 4,194,900 to 3,864,100, which is a large decline that was seasonally expected. The 330,800 jobs announcements lost translates to a 7.9 percent decrease. This marks the fifth month in a row that country has experienced a year-over-year decrease in the number of jobs advertised online.
"July is typically a slow month in terms of labor demand, but this month advertised vacancies were weaker than we would expect," said Conference Board Senior Economist Gad Levanon. "There is little evidence of any approaching turning point in labor demand. Changes in the volume of job advertising typically lead employment trends, and considering the declines in advertised vacancies for all of 2008, the outlook for the labor market remains gloomy -- exactly the sentiment weighing on consumer attitudes."
For every 100 individuals in the nation's workforce, there were only 2.5 jobs posted online. This shows that Maryland is doing significantly better than much of the country. Of the total unduplicated job vacancies posted by employers throughout America, 2,708,000 were new ads not posted in the previous month. According to the statistics, six of the nine regions recognized by the Census Bureau showed year-over-year declines in the demand for new workers.
Alaska had the highest rate of ads posted online, with 4.99 Internet job announcements for every 100 people in the state's workforce. Statistics show that Wyoming employers had the smallest ration of jobs available, with less than 1 advertisement for every 100 workers in the state.
Nationally, healthcare continued to lead as the industry with the highest demand for new workers. "Many jobs in high demand are also, on average, among the highest paying occupations," said Levanon.
Overall, healthcare announced 527,200 job vacancies, computer and mathematical fields added 510,600, which means these two categories had more ads online than any other industries. According to the most recent statistics on average hourly wages throughout the country, healthcare practitioners made on average $31 an hour and computer and mathematical specialists made around $34 an hour. Other high demand occupations included management, with 474,200 announced job vacancies, office and administrative support, 441,400, and sales, with 338,900.
In Maryland, employment in the nonprofit sector is increasing almost three times as fast as for-profit business, according to a report released by Johns Hopkins University in June. Statistics show that the workforce in this area grew by 2.9 percent in 2006, which is the most recent data. For-profit businesses were noted to have increased their employees by 1.1 percent. Statewide, nonprofit employers account for 9.6 percent of all jobs, which is well above the national average of 7.2 percent.
New Virginia jobs will be created in Carroll County when AmeriPumps LLC moves its headquarters and manufacturing facility to Hillsville from Chattanooga, Tennessee, according to Governor Tim Kaine. The company, which will spend $4.6 million to relocate, will create 125 new jobs.
AmeriPumps LLC builds, ships and services water pumps for a variety of different companies and organizations throughout North America and the rest of the Western hemisphere. These products are frequently used by both the construction and mining industries, for hurricane recovery and aboard ships.
"This is tremendous news for Hillsville and Carroll County," Gov. Kaine said in a recent news release. "AmeriPumps' decision to open this facility demonstrates that the region, previously affected by economic downturn, is on the rebound. The company will find no shortage of capable employees with a strong work ethic, and I look forward to AmeriPumps’ success in Virginia."
AmeriPumps' President Doug Zukowski also believes the move is a positive thing. "We are extremely excited to establish our Corporate Headquarters and Manufacturing operations in Hillsville, Virginia, and we look forward to being a part of the Hillsville/Carroll County business community for many years to come," he said. "The decision to relocate our operations to Virginia was based on the strong work ethic and available workforce in this geographic region along with the quality of life only found in this part of Virginia. We certainly appreciate the leadership and hard work from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, the Carroll County Administration and the Town of Hillsville and others for assisting us in marking Hillsville our new home."
Gov. Kaine's office says that the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, the town of Hillsville, Carroll County and Virginia's aCorridor all worked together to obtain the project for the state. The Governor approved $150,000 from the Governor's Opportunity Fund to the project. The Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission also contributed $100,00 in Tobacco Region Opportunity Funds to Carroll County to help encourage AmeriPumps to the area. The Virginia Department of Business Assistance will be providing training support through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program.
For some students an internship may be a requirement or a job, but for others, an internship can serve as a lifelong learning tool and possibly even lead to a career.
Because of this, it is important for employers to be aware of what potential interns will expect from an internship, notes Penny Loretto in an About.com article.
"Developing a quality internship program within your organization is key to utilizing the wide range of talent that undergraduate and graduate college students possess," she states. "These students comprise the workforce of tomorrow and by offering them opportunities to gain experience while still in college, organizations will improve their odds of hiring competent, intelligent, and experienced professionals who are ready to take over when management and skilled employees retire."
In November and December 2007, more than 100 colleges and 12,000 students participated in the Northeast Internship Study, conducted by Intern Bridge and the Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers. The purpose of the study was to gather information about students' expectations and experiences with internships.
Of the students that participated in the study, 41.8 percent had completed an internship and 88 percent said they planned to take part in an internship as part of their college experience. Also, 64.1 percent said they believed taking part in an internship is a critical component to planning their career. Summer internships were the most popular, with 56.6 percent completing a summer internship.
The top four reasons for pursuing an internship were: gaining real work experience at 74.5 percent, building a resume at 65.7 percent, learning new skills at 65.3 percent and making new connections or networking at 59.9 percent.
Of those who had completed an internship, 70.4 percent said they would return to the organization for another internship, 64.2 percent said they would return for full-time employment and 80.2 percent said they would recommend the internship.
Of the respondents, 35.4 percent completed an internship for credit, while 58.6 percent received monetary compensation. Also, 58.5 percent said internships are mandatory to receive a degree.
Loretto says there are some things employers can do, based on the survey, to help interns complete a successful internship. Among them, employers should: provide meaningful work assignments, give an orientation, provide supervision, market to employees and colleges, stress the interview and selection process and, if possible, offer some sort of compensation.
Philadelphia jobs in manufacturing are suffering due, in part, to the housing market troubles. July will be 8th consecutive month that both orders and the number of employees in the industry have shrunk.
With the housing market recession in its third year, the demand for building equipment and materials is significantly lower. This has drastically hurt consumer spending. Many in the industry believe that demands will continue to lessen over the next few months, which indicates that factories won't be rebounding anytime soon.
"We're going to continue to see declines in manufacturing output," said Kevin Logan, senior market economist at New York's Dresdner Kleinwort, in an interview with Bloomberg Television. "As manufacturers see the final demand for their products go down and inventories go up, they have to slow production and that means less employment."
One report stated that builders began work on the fewest single-family homes in the last 17 years this June. This means that the housing market crisis is likely worsening, which will result in even more problems for manufacturers and Philadelphia employment.
According to the Labor Department, first-time jobless benefit claimants recently rose, which reflects job market that is softening, according to Bloomberg.com.
Those looking for manufacturing jobs in Philadelphia should consider looking into companies that produce goods that are not related to the housing industry or automotives.
Manufacturers dealing with car parts are experiencing something similar to that of those associated with home improvements and building materials. With gas prices rising, fewer Americans are purchasing new vehicles and therefore employment in this area is not what it could be.
Anyone can be good at networking when the person in front of you is kind, scintillating and thinks you're a rock star. The way you find out if you're really good at networking is can you network with jerks.
The trick to being good at networking is to not be put off when someone does something obnoxious. Because most people will annoy you at one point or another. So you're better off putting it to the side and trying again. Even the jerks can be helpful.
That's why I'm writing a post for Joel.
When I asked him for a favor, for my blog, he said no. To be fair, I wasn't paying him, and Joel has offered to pay me for this post. But he's not paying that much. So I'm really writing this because I think Joel is smart and clever and he's a good person to have in my network.
But he did piss me off. I have a feature on my blog called Coachology. (Let me take this moment to link out to a particularly good one.) Coachology is a place where I write about service professionals I have a lot of respect for, because it's hard for everyone to know who the good people are when you're trying to hire someone to help with your career. In exchange for me writing about someone, I ask them to give two hours of free consulting to one of my blog readers.
Check this out: No one has ever said no. And there's a waiting list for people who want to do it. But I skipped the waiting list and went straight to Joel. I asked him to do search engine optimization. I thought I'd explain to my community why it's important and why I like Joel, and then Joel could do two hours of consulting.
He said no. He said two hours is a lot of time.
So I am making sure that this post only takes about 45 minutes. But I am doing the post, because I could tell you about a bunch of other stupid and annoying bloggers who have pissed me off but they would not take the criticism nearly as well as Joel would. It's part of why I like him.
In all cases, when I have thought fellow bloggers were rude, lame or – yes, there is one in particular like this– misogynist , I have put the problem to the side and continued the conversation. The great thing about the blogosphere is that it is a conversation, so there's always a chance for things to get better quickly.
And I marvel that I have always benefitted from keeping up the conversation even when someone pisses me off. People don't usually mean to be as obnoxious as they are seeming. That's one thing. The other thing is that people can be both annoying and helpful. (And, in fact, Joel is probably thinking this is true of me, right now. )
If you want to be great at networking, be patient and forgiving. And, if you want to be really, really good at networking, don't use this post as a model: Don't keep score.
Ohio Government Jobs to Grow More than National Average
While government jobs nationwide are expected to decline during the foreseeable future, Ohio government jobs should continue to grow.
According to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, the government industry employed 795,700 people statewide in May 2008, a .3 percent increase over the previous year. In 2004, Ohio employed 755,700 people in the government industry, and that number is expected to reach 802,700 by 2014, an increase of 6.2 percent.
Ohio's executive branch of government is made up of six officers: governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, auditor and treasurer. The legislative branch of government, the Ohio General Assembly, is made up of the Senate, which has 33 members, and the House of Representatives, which has 99 members. The judicial branch of government is headed by the Supreme Court, which has one chief justice and six associate justices.
Legislators must be at least 18-years old and have lived in a district for at least one year. In 2002, the legislative salary was $51,674. Candidates for governor must be at least 18-years old, U.S. citizens, able to vote and state residents. In 2002, the governor's salary was $126,485.
In Columbus, the state capital and largest city in Ohio, the government industry employed 158,600 people in May 2008, a .6 percent increase over the previous year.
Local government in Ohio consists of 88 counties, 942 cities and villages, 1,308 towns, 667 public school districts and 631 special districts.
According to the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, the government industry employs 1.8 million people, making it the largest employer in the country. However, while some job growth will be needed to meet the growing demands of homeland security, government employment is expected to decrease by 4.6 percent through 2016.
"There is projected slow growth or declines in other Federal sectors due to governmental cost-cutting, the growing use of private contractors, and continuing devolution—the practice of turning over the development, implementation, and management of some programs of the Federal Government to State and local governments," the site notes. "However, many job openings should arise from the need to replace workers who retire or leave the Federal Government for other reasons."
As the foreign-born population grows across the great state of New York, so does the high demand for teachers specializing in English as a second language (ESL). More than 25 percent of the residents of New York were born in another country and that means a lot of adults and children who need special training and education in English.
The demand for teachers who are able to teach English as a second language creates a major problem for non-English speaking immigrants. Not only are they unable to further their education, they are unable to find employment - and that includes difficulty finding New York jobs in every profession or industry. Unfortunately, it also means that many highly qualified, well-educated immigrants are unable to find employment in their given professions.
The influx of immigrants to New York creates a huge opportunity for teachers. Whether you are currently able to teach English as a second language or not, you can quickly gain the knowledge, skills, and education to become an ESL expert. The languages spoken most frequently in New York, other than English, include Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, and Bengali.
If you speak any of these languages, are able to teach English as a second language, and are looking for a challenging opportunity, then New York might just be the place for you. ESL teachers are in extremely high demand and pay scales are extremely competitive and climbing. It's a great chance to move into a job where you can make a significant difference in the lives of other people and ultimately in the economy and growth of our country.
Don't waste time wondering what to do next – contact the New York State Education System to find out how you can fill a position in this growing profession for New York jobs. It's an opportunity that benefits everyone.
With the nation experiencing a shortage in qualified medical workers, the popularity of healthcare recruitment agencies is growing. Although there are computer programs available for purchase that can be used by any company in the business of locating talent, healthcare-specific recruiting software is available and may be better geared toward dealing with the particular issues faced by the industry.
Texas-based General Life Care, Inc.’s Agency Staffing Assistant(ASA) is more than just a piece of recruitment software. This web-based medical staffing application also helps with scheduling, time management, and assists in taking inventory of the skills possessed by different applicants. In addition to these features, ASA also handles credential monitoring, payroll summaries, customer billing and maintains a variety of different documents needed for e-mail and on-line verification.
Created specifically for medical staffing agencies, General Life Care’s newest applicant tracking software is extremely flexible. This application can be used by any size businesses from a start-up to a multi-location agency. Designed to be flexible, ASA is customizable for all medical disciplines and can handle any specialization the user may have from nursing, physician, pharmacist, or dentistry recruitment. Smaller agencies will also find that this recruiting software also them to respond to their clients needs with the same efficiency as a large firm would provide.
One of the positive elements of ASA that many recruitment agencies will appreciate is the fact that there is no contract to sign. If the program does not meet a company’s expectations, then they are able to terminate use without losing money. Since there is no long-term commitment, agencies will find that this system works on a “pay for what you use” basis.
Although web-based, ASA is up and running 24 hours a day, enabling users to access information whenever they may require it. Because of this the program can continue to run while users are out of the office, whether for the day or an extended period of time. By simply remaining logged in and allowing the computer to continue to run, the user enables ASA to handle a variety of issues they would otherwise have be taken care of manually.
Jobs in health care are in high demand across the country and they will continue to be for the foreseeable future. The shortage of health care staff in hospitals and doctor’s offices is serious in many parts of the country.
But health care jobs today are different than they have been in the recent past. The days of doctors and nurses who only worked in hospitals or physician’s offices are gone. The opportunities in health care today are vastly different and there are a broad array of opportunities in many different areas.
According to the U. S. Department of Labor, there will be a 30% increase in the number of health care jobs required by the year 2014. That means we will see a need for more than 4,000,000 new health care jobs! Those jobs won’t just be filled in hospitals and doctor’s offices. There is a growing need for health care workers in insurance companies, disease management companies, call centers, 24/7 triage centers, urgent care clinics, occupational health services, hospices, and nursing homes.
With the aging population and graying of the Baby Boomers, there is an escalating need for more health care workers across the world. Coupled with the explosion in medical technology and discovery of new, more intensive treatments for various diseases, the health care industry is a lucrative field for a career. Diagnosis of diseases is much more sophisticated today and improving every day requiring more radiologists, laboratory technicians, and other ancillary staff.
Along with healthcare jobs will come other health services needs such as file clerks, claims processors, purchasing clerks, food services staff, accountants, and auditors. The need for health care workers will further spur a flexible work schedule enabling part-time and flex-time staff to fill critical positions
Jobs in health care are on the rise and will continue to be into the next three decades. A career in health care can be personally rewarding and will provide a much needed service.
Most potential employers today require background check reviews. This was a practice prior to 9/11, but it has become even more widely accepted since then. As the need for conducting background checks has increased, there have been many agencies established for the sole purpose of conducting these background investigations.
Companies which specialize in employment background checks are governed by the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. This organization defines what can be investigated and what cannot be investigated in an individual’s background. Some companies choose to use private investigators for background checks.
However, technology changes the way we do business every day and it is changing the way some businesses conduct background checks. Companies have more information available to them via the Internet today than ever before. They are able to collect information without going through agencies or private investigators. Employers can actually access public records and commercial databases to gather information. The concern with accessing an online service is that it may not be carefully regulated by the federal laws.
Regardless of the method used for employment background checks, it is your responsibility to make sure that your background information is accurate. You can actually conduct your own self-evaluation on your background annually to determine if there is any erroneous information. If there is, make sure to take steps to correct it as expeditiously as possible.
Remember, when it comes to conducting background checks, no system is flawless. Computers don’t make mistakes, but people who enter data do! Make sure your information is accurate.
