Archive for December, 2009
2010 Hiring and Job Forecast
Posted by JasonCareerBuilder released its’ 2010 Job Forecast this morning. The forecast finds that the encouraging news regarding the economy may be easing hiring fears, as employers signal an increase in their plans to hire in the new year.
Twenty percent of employers say they plan to increase their number of full-time, permanent employees in 2010, up from 14 percent in 2009. Nine percent say they plan to decrease headcount in 2010, down sharply from 16 percent in 2009. The remainder of employers say they are unsure or don’t plan to make any changes to their headcount in the new year.
Recruiting Blog Recap for 2009
Posted by JasonIn a few days 2009 will be in the past, opening up a new year with new opportunities. Times were certainly tough this past year. How tough?
One organization created job board coupons for Recruiters, while recruiting budgets were hit hard, and attendance at industry conferences was also down significantly - by some projections as much as 75%. Whether or not you had the opportunity to attend ERE, or Kennedy/OnRec the reviews were mixed. For many, the fall ERE conference led the conference pack with the most positive feedback. SHRM’s Staffing Management Conference had the most attendees, and they are predicting 800+ for the Spring 2010 event.
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