Nearly 54 percent of employers plan on offering signing bonuses to new college graduates whom they want to hire this year, up from 47 percent in 2007, according to a survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
In the past few weeks, the media has been conveying predictions of a forthcoming economic recession. But these predictions apparently aren't causing much fear among HR professionals, most of whom expect their companies to hire additional staff this year, according to a Compensation.BLR.com poll.
The competition from publicly owned corporations versus privately owned companies in recruiting executive talent doesn't pose a major problem, according to 59 percent of private company CEOs when asked if they feel at a disadvantage.
A new study on employment and compensation trends reports that while 57 percent of hiring managers agreed that it was difficult to find qualified candidates for job openings last year, 91 percent said that recruiting was equally or even more challenging in 2007. Employers are reacting, in part, by offering bonuses and higher pay in their attempt to increase retention.
Jobs in the information technology (IT) and health care and medical industries dominate the list of the fastest-growing occupations, according to a report by the Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections at the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Workers are more likely to negotiate for a better compensation package if offered a new position this year than they were last year, according to a survey by Robert Half International (RHI) and CareerBuilder.com.
Parting is such sweet sorrow--especially when it comes to a valued employee. But, when that employee calls you a year later and wants to come back, do you welcome her with open arms, or do you wonder if rehiring her is a good idea?
The U.S. Senate voted 64-35 to continue debate on the controversial immigration reform bill after several weeks of lobbying by the Bush Administration to garner support in the Senate for the legislation. Today's vote means that debate on the bill and numerous amendments that have been introduced in the Senate will continue. However, the fate of comprehensive immigration reform is far from decided as it faces stiff opposition from conservative Republicans and another vote is expected on Thursday, June 28.
