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US hiring held firm in JanuaryRandstad
01.30.13 - The number of new positions on offer to those jobseekers in the United States held firm throughout January, a new report has predicted. Reuters surveyed economists about the current state of the jobs market in the US after Christmas, and the majority said that it was likely the number of new jobs h read more
Number of temps on the job the highest in 5 yearsChicago Tribune
08.03.12 - Stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs growth in July included another large contribution from the temporary help services sector, lifting shares of staffing companies in U. read more
U.S. temp payrolls accelerate, lifting staffing stocksReuters Global Markets News
08.03.12 - NEW YORK Aug 3 (Reuters) - Stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs growth in July included another large contribution from the temporary help services sector, lifting shares of staffing companies in U.S. and European trading on Friday. read more
Index: Worker Confidence Increases in JulyStaffing Industry Analysts
08.02.12 - The Randstad employee confidence index rose 1.1 points in July to a reading of 52.2 after declining for three straight months. These consecutive dips follow a four-year high reading of 55. read more
U.S. Employee Confidence Index Heats Up Leading Up to Friday’s Jobs ReportRandstad US
08.02.12 - While U.S. second quarter growth and hiring outlooks remain sluggish, employees are surprisingly more upbeat about their personal employment situation. read more
Contingent Workers Have Skill Sets That Today's Companies Should Find Attractive - Featured Article - WorkforceWorkforce
08.02.12 - Reasons for the heightened use of temps, contractors and the like begin with the shaky business climate. Despite growth and profits, companies have been loath to hire full-time and part-time staff in case the economy suddenly tanks again. read more
To Nail That Overseas Job Interview, Do Your Research FirstWSJ Blogs
07.31.12 - Road Warrior provides travel tips from those who know best: busy executives and other globetrotters. See previous columns Deb Loveridge is Asia-Pacific managing director for Randstad, an international recruiting firm that assists companies with everything from temporary staffing to senior-level corp read more
Randstad Revenue Rises 7% in North AmericaStaffing Industry Analysts
07.26.12 - Randstad Holding NV’s second-quarter North American revenue rose 7.0 percent on an organic basis to €995.4 million (US$1.25 billion). read more
For Temp Workers, 'Temp' Looking More PermanentGPB
07.26.12 - While the job market remains sluggish, temporary work is one area that's done very well in the economic recovery. Companies are keeping their temps longer and are even using them to fill professional and high-ranking positions. read more
Index: Worker Confidence Dips in JuneStaffing Industry Analysts
07.03.12 - The Randstad employee confidence index fell 2.1 points in June to a reading of 51.1 after falling 1.1 points in May. These consecutive dips follow a four-year high reading of 55. read more
Workers' economic confidence dipsBenefitsPro
07.03.12 - By Amanda McGrory July 3, 2012 • Reprints Workers’ confidence in the economy fell to 51.1, marking its third consecutive dip in overall confidence levels, according to Randstad's latest Employee Confidence Index. read more
U.S. Workers’ Concerns About Economy Grow Mid-YearRandstad US
07.02.12 - Despite dip in confidence, workers remain personally optimistic about job prospects, future of employers. read more
Randstad Announces Key Marketing, Legal Executive Appointments in U.S.Randstad US
06.12.12 - Appointment of Kristin Kelley and Jay Ferguson to lead U.S. marketing and legal functions. read more
Workers Confident, but Uncertain about Job MarketRecruiter.com
06.01.12 - Confidence of U.S. workers remains positive but scaled back read more
U.S. Workers Feel Secure in Jobs, Optimistic Towards Future ProspectsRandstad US
05.07.12 - More than half of U.S. workers anticipate job market turnaround, signaling critical opportunity for companies to re-engage workforce. read more
Randstad North America Revenue Up 9% OrganicallyStaffing Industry Analysts
04.26.12 - Randstad Holding NV’s first-quarter North America revenue rose 9 percent on an organic basis to €957.3 million (US$1.28 billion) when compared to the same period last year. read more
Randstad Says North America May Become Firm’s Top MarketBloomberg
03.20.12 - Randstad Holding NV (RAND), the world’s second-largest staffing provider, said North America may become the company’s biggest market this year because of an acquisition and faster economic growth in the U.S. than in Europe. read more
Randstad to Make Board ChangeStaffing Industry Analysts
01.31.12 - Randstad’s supervisory board proposes to appoint Linda Galipeau to the executive board. read more
A Digital Pat on the Back from the Boss: What's It Worth?Fortune
01.26.12 - Some companies that are too busy for face-to-face recognition of their employees' efforts are turning to recognition software. read more
SFN Group Becomes a Randstad CompanyDigital Journal
01.03.12 - Randstad, the largest recruitment agency in Canada successfully completes the acquisition and tax close of SFN Group, Inc. and all of its brands. read more
3 Things We’d Give Up to Keep Our JobsThe Fiscal Times
12.17.11 - Would you rather keep your end-of-year bonus, your pay raise, your health benefits… or your job? read more
Employee Engagement Declining4Hoteliers
12.09.11 - Everyone agrees that employee engagement is critical to productivity and profit, that's why the recent news from Randstad is so disturbing. read more
Season of Part-Time Jobs Kicks Off with HolidaysUSA Today
11.24.11 - High unemployment has made it much easier to fill part-time jobs, experts say. At staffing firm Randstad... read more
Randstad U.S. Employment Report: Worker Confidence on the RiseMarketWatch
11.04.11 - Slightly fewer workers believe the economy is getting weaker and more believe that the number of jobs. read more
Further U.S. Employment Increase Forecast by EconomistsRandstad
10.31.11 - Ahead of official job figures being published in the U.S., economists have predicted employment will expand by a similar figure to September during October this year. read more
Older Workers 'Offer Employers Range of Benefits'Randstad
10.23.11 - Employers can gain substantially from employing older workers, as they bring experience to roles, it has been suggested. read more
Chinese Workers 'More Optimistic Than U.S. Employees'Randstad
10.22.11 - Chinese people are more positive about the current jobs market than their counterparts in the U.S., research has shown. read more
Warning Issued Over Skills Crisis in U.S. ManufacturingRandstad
10.22.11 - U.S. manufacturers are facing a severe lack of qualified workers, despite the nation's spiraling unemployment level. read more
U.S. IT Sector Continues to Generate New JobsRandstad
10.20.11 - The U.S. information technology (IT) sector is continuing to generate new jobs, according to the results of a new study. read more
Part-timers Must Prove Full-Time WorthUSA Today
10.19.11 - It used to be that part-time jobs went to students looking for some income while going to school. read more
Expanding Solar Industry Creating Engineering Jobs in U.S.Randstad
10.18.11 - Engineering jobs are being created in the U.S. thanks to the continued expansion of the solar industry, according to the results of a new report. read more
India and U.S. 'Will See Increasing Labor Relations'Randstad
10.18.11 - More labor migration will take place in the future between the U.S. and India. read more
U.S. Employers Urged to Hire More Disabled WorkersRandstad
10.17.11 - Companies operating across the U.S. have been urged to take on more disabled workers as part of efforts to highlight the value of this group to business. read more
Your inspiring expert video could be worth thousands!The Human Race Horses
10.15.11 - The new "Inspiring Experts" program from Randstad US is a contest to inspire the next generation of workers even in this tough job market. read more
Companies in Danger of Losing Their Top Talentcareer hub
10.10.11 - The war for talent continues to heat up and it is more important now than ever for companies to hold on to their star employees. read more
Jobs in Demand: Who's Hiring?CNN
10.08.11 - Joanie Ruge of Randstad US reviews job sectors that are hiring and explains what you need to do to get in the door. read more
Rise in U.S. Labor Force of 103k in SeptemberRandstad
10.08.11 - An increase in the number of jobs created in the U.S. during September was seen compared with the previous month. read more
Worker Confidence Rebounds Following Three Consecutive Months of DeclineRandstad
10.07.11 - Overall confidence increase among workers, with notable gains in confidence in the strength of the economy and in the future of their current employer. read more
U.S. Adds 19,400 Temp JobsStaffing Industry Analysts
10.07.11 - The number of U.S. temporary help jobs rose by 19,400 in September, according to seasonally adjusted numbers released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. read more
U.S. Witnesses Climb in Private Sector EmploymentRandstad
10.07.11 - The number of private sector jobs created in the U.S. during September rose compared with the previous month, new data show. read more
Expect More of the Same for EmploymentFox Business
10.06.11 - Joanie Ruge, Randstad US SVP, gives her predictions for the recent jobs report. read more
U.S. Small Firms 'Create 55k Jobs in September'Randstad
10.04.11 - Small businesses in the U.S. are continuing to generate new paid roles, according to a new report. read more
Eileen Habelow talks "Employee Attachment Index" on KOMO News Radio SeattleRandstad
09.23.11 - With 71% of employers having trouble finding the right talent, Eileen advises employers to get proactive in engaging and keeping their best people - listen now. read more
U.S. Healthcare Jobs Market 'is Growing'Randstad
09.22.11 - The number of jobs available for those seeking healthcare jobs in the U.S. is growing, it has been claimed. read more
Oldest U.S. Workers are Over 100Randstad
09.22.11 - The two oldest workers in the U.S. have been named as 102-year-old Hedda Bolgar Bekker and Mazerine Wingate, 101 read more
U.S. Retail Hiring 'to Remain Conservative in 2011'Randstad
09.21.11 - U.S. retail hiring is set to remain conservative throughout the remainder of 2011, according to a new study. read more
U.S. Regional and State Joblessness Remains StableRandstad
09.20.11 - Rates of regional and state joblessness largely remained steady in the U.S. during August, new data shows. read more
Effectively Engaging and Retaining the Professional WorkforceRandstad
09.15.11 - This unique survey looked at the different engagement levels of employees and their attitudes towards staying or leaving their current positions across five different professional industries. read more
Education 'Key to Securing and Retaining Jobs'Randstad
09.14.11 - The recent downturn has proven the importance of a good education in gaining and retaining jobs, it has been claimed. read more
Survey Reveals Optimistic Findings Regarding Employee Satisfaction - RandstadHeartMath
09.13.11 - A total of 78 percent of surveyed workers reported feeling inspired to perform at optimal levels on the job, while another 76 percent said they feel pride for their company. read more