What do recent increases in the unemployment rate mean for staffing?

On July 2, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an increase in the unemployment rate to 9.5 percent, reaching its highest number since 1983. The Labor Bureau also went on to report that the number of unemployed persons has increased by 7.2 million since the start of the recession in December 2007.

According to the Labor Bureau statistics, "job losses were widespread across the major industry sectors, with large declines occurring in manufacturing, professional and business services, and construction."

At a time when jobs seem so scarce, increased numbers of top-quality job candidates are becoming immediately available. Recruiting offers continual opportunities for these individuals, who can serve as a reliable source for staffing placements.

According to an article published on ERE, “there is evidence that while monthly job losses have eased since the winter, the economy is not yet in recovery.”

Recruiting provides options that are easier, more cost effective and less permanent through outsourcing and staff augmentation solutions. Companies can save time and money while producing the best results with these top-quality job candidates.

We will discuss the important role of the recruiter in the hiring process. What characteristics make an exceptional recruiter?

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SkillStorm

June news for SkillStorm!

• SkillStorm is now working with Liberty Power. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Liberty Power is one of only four national retail electric providers licensed in 16 or more states and is the only certified, minority-owned, independent retail electric provider with a national presence. SkillStorm is providing Liberty Power with development team and Information Technology support.
• SkillStorm recently provided a Linux administrator to Jettis Technologies. Based in South Florida, Jettis Technologies offers end-to-end, real time secure transaction processing solutions.
• SkillStorm recently provided a Web Developer to the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. PADI is the world’s leading scuba diving training organization. With more than forty years experience and 5,300 dive shops and resorts worldwide, PADI training materials and services let people experience scuba diving from nearly anywhere.
• SkillStorm recently provided a Technical Support Representative to the Governance Institute. The Governance Institute is a membership organization serving non-profit hospital and health system boards of directors, executives and physician leadership. Based in San Diego, this organization conducts research studies, tracks healthcare industry trends, and showcases governance practices of leading healthcare boards across the country.
• SkillStorm is currently providing engineering recruiting support to Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG). PSEG is a publicly traded, diversified energy company headquartered in New Jersey, and one of the ten largest electric companies in the U.S.

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