The job market has likely reached its peak and may begin slowing this year, according to a new survey of US businesses from the National Association for Business Economics. "For the first time in a decade, there are as many respondents reporting decreases as increases in employment at their firms than in the previous three months," says Megan Greene, NABE Business Conditions Survey Chair. Reuters (1/27)
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Recruiting & Retention
Should you rehire a former employee? Rehiring employees who have left a company can be a smart move, because "boomerang employees" can hit the ground running. However, it is important to ask a few questions first, including why the employee left in the first place. Fast Company online (1/28)
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In an effort to have few people drive alone to work, Google is offering its Seattle employees cash if they carpool or take alternative modes of transportation. The company encourages bicycling and offers on-site bike security and maintenance as well as a map wall where employees can share their favorite routes. The Business Journals (tiered subscription model)/Seattle (1/28)
A majority of students' "dream jobs" are 19th- or 20th-century jobs, rather than careers aligned with the emerging economy, according to a global study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. The survey of students worldwide finds that both boys and girls aspire to be architects, doctors, business managers, teachers, lawyers and police officers. Education Week (tiered subscription model) (1/22)
The HR Leader
How cognitive diversity helps employees, businesses thrive Several technologies can help companies benefit from cognitive diversity, which welcomes employees' unique opinions and problem-solving methods, writes Chiradeep BasuMallick. "Cognitive diversity ensures equal representation for every employee demographic and gives them the voice, confidence, and channel to make a difference to your company's bottom line," he writes. HR Technologist (1/27)
I attribute my success to this: -- I never gave or took an excuse.
Florence Nightingale, social reformer, founder of modern nursing
