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CareerJournal.com has inked an agreement with Worthwhile Magazine. Through the partnership, CareerJournal will manage Worthwhile's online job and resume databases, providing visitors to Worthwhile's site a chance to
find jobs through CareerJournal's database.
eQuest, a San Ramon, CA-based e-commerce company that designs, develops, and supports human resource online job postings, has released the second edition of its job board analytical tool which provides statistics and measurements on
candidate sourcing traffic and job board performance.
Economic Study Refutes Myth that Women are Opting Out Weakness in labor market - not motherhood - linked to lower participation rates Declining labor force participation rates in women are due to weakness in the labor market - not mothers "opting out" because of
their children - according to a new study by the Center for Economic and Policy Research. The report, "Are Women Opting Out? Debunking the Myth," by economist Heather Boushey, refutes the common belief that women are increasingly quitting
their jobs when they have children.
With the cost of placing an online job ad spiraling rapidly upwards, new job search engine, 'Job Ahoy!', is a breath of fresh air to employers. Job Ahoy!
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Executive search firm Korn/Ferry International has added Ken Parekh to the firm's Silicon Valley office as a senior client partner in the global technology practice.
You Should Know
EuroZone:
- Euro-zone unemployment stable at 8.3% EU25 stable at 8.5% Euro-zone1 seasonally-adjusted unemployment2 stood at
8.3% in October 2005, the same as in September3. It was 8.8% in October 2004. The EU254 unemployment rate was 8.5% in October 2005, unchanged compared to September3. It was 9.0% in October 2004. In October 2005, the lowest rates were registered in
Ireland (4.3%), the United Kingdom (4.6% in August), Denmark (4.7% in September), the Netherlands (4.7%) and Austria (5.3%). Unemployment rates were highest in Poland (17.6%), Slovakia (16.2%), Greece (9.9% in June), France (9.3%), Germany5
(9.1%), and Latvia (8.7%). (Europa)
France:
- France announces tightening of immigration rules The French premier has announced tightened controls on immigration, part of his government's response to the country's worst civil unrest in four decades. (Jerusalem
Post)
Future:
- The internet circa 2010 This news article says a report written by Trevor Barr,Alex Burns and Darren Sharp looks at the future of the internet and "quotes internet heavy-hitters". One of whom is Mr Howard Rheingold. Professor
Barr's report, Smart Internet 2010,"explores four schools of thought on the next five years of internet evolution. (Smart
Mobs)
- Fear. You can just feel it in the air, can't you? There is
fear everywhere that Google has become too powerful. As John
Battelle notes , the tide of public opinion is starting to turn from loving Google to fearing them. Perhaps. But I have news for you. Google's not the only monarch to watch - or fear - anymore. Despite
the media's fascination with all things search ,
Wikipedia is waiting in the wings as
the next Google .
They (or maybe that's "we") are the emerging king disruptor; the one entity that we will soon fear most, if not already. ( Wikipedia is the Next Google )
- AARP is Redefining Aging Time waits for nobody. We all know that. But, many of us today continue to take notice of the calendar, especially as we observe the passage of our own birthdays. AARP looks at aging differently.
This is why we present information and resources to help people consider positive aspects of growing older. (AARP Blog)
- A Recipe for Newspaper Survival in the Internet Age I've spent seven years working as a writer and editor for Slashdot's parent company. During this time I've been to at least a dozen mainstream journalists' and editors'
conferences where the most-asked question was, "How do we adapt to the Internet?" You'd think, with all the smart people working for newspapers, that by now most of them would have figured out how to use the Internet effectively enough that it would produce a significant percentage of their profits. But
they haven't. In this essay I will tell you why they've failed to adapt, and what they must do if they want to survive in a world where the Internet dominates the news business. (Slashdot)
- Rethinking loyalty There has been a lot of attention paid recently to the issue of employee engagement and the changing nature of the psychological contract between employers and employees. According to Harvard Management
Update, these changes in attitude require organisations to develop a new view of loyalty and its meaning to employers and employees. (Management Issues)
- The Long Tail of Time Why are some things less popular than others? There are lots of reasons, of course, but the two I've been focusing on most in my research are the breadth of their appeal and their age. Things of broad
appeal tend to sell better than things of narrow appeal. And new things tend to sell better than old things. (LongTail)
- Organization of the Future spent the day at an interesting symposium on the Organization of the Future put on by the Boyden Institute and hosted by
Steelcase Canada. Attendees included Jon Husband, Bruce Mau and Barbara Moses. The objective of
the session was to envision the organization of the future, define the principles it would operate under, and begin to explore what it would take to get there. (How to save the world)
- The Psychology of Information, or Why We Don't Share Stuff Lately I've come to the realization that the problem of under-use and misuse of information has
little to do with technology or 'knowledge management' and a great deal to do with human nature and culture. (How To Save The World)
- Business blogging != executive blogging Another example of creeping "headism": Stephen Baker at Business Week warns that "The business blog backlash is nigh". How long will it be before a parade of CEOs and other top
execs turn their backs on blogging with a dismissive 'Been There, Done That?' It's the rare CEO who has the time and energy and openness to blog. (Chris Anderson)
Global:
- Round 2: VARs Prep For Firefox 1.5/2.0 Vs. IE 7.0 Battle The modern browser battle took a new turn this week with the launch of Mozilla's Firefox 1.5 and the company's new partnership with Yahoo. Firefox 1.5, which was officially released late Tuesday afternoon, offers faster
surfing, a drag-and-drop feature for advanced tabbed browsing, improved pop-up blocking and support for Ajax-enabled Web 2.0 applications. (CRN)
- Determining the right time to change jobs and doing it In the old days, people stayed with a company for anywhere from 25 to 50 years and then retired with a nice little nest egg and a small pension. In today's ever-changing and dynamic job market, people are seen changing jobs at
the drop of a hat. I assume the volatile nature of the job market today has forced us to continuously look for and change jobs whenever we find something that pays a little more or offers what we believe to be a little security. Should you consider jumping ship? There are many factors that
affect a decision to change jobs. Some of them are: lack of security, not getting along with coworkers, low salaries, no chance for advancement, company doing poorly, layoffs expected or abysmal benefits. Do you fall into one of the categories? Do you have another valid reason for wanting to change jobs?
(JobWerx)
India:
- India Inc needs paradigm shift in HR policy In the era of competition and uncertain market behaviour, Indian companies need to have a paradigm shift in HR policies to gain sustained competitive advantage, an eminent HR consultant said on Wednesday. "If an organisation is to
succeed, it must have people who have a sense of ownership in it. This needs a paradigm shift in HR policies and the nature of leadership from command and control to collaboration," HR Consultant Ajay Agarwal said addressing a workshop on 'Relationship management' in Kolkata. (HindustanTimes)
Ireland:
- Irish labour force nears two million The number of people in employment in Ireland came close to the two-million mark in the third quarter with jobs growing at an "exceptionally" strong rate, the latest Quarterly National Household Survey from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) said
today. There were 1,989,800 people in employment in the third quarter of 2005, an increase of 96,200 in the year. (BizWorld)
UK:
- Quarter of British workers not impressed by bosses British workers say they are being held back by managers who fail to get the best out of people. Almost one in four employees say that they are not inspired by their bosses, and just over a quarter say that senior managers fail to provide them
with a clear vision, according to the latest Workers' Index published by MORI and the Work Foundation. (The Globe and Mail)
US:
- English-only order doesn't translate well Question: I'm one of several Hispanic employees at the retail establishment where I work. Our manager recently told us we could not speak Spanish to each other while we were on the clock, particularly if customers could hear us. We have no
trouble speaking English, but when talking casually with each other we prefer Spanish. Is this policy legal? (Orlando Sentinel)
- Number of Workers Covered By Employer Health Plans Is Falling The proportion of Americans covered by employment-based health benefits declined between 2003 and 2004, according to a study by the Washington, D.C.-based Employee Benefits Research Institute. Among all individuals
residing in the United States, 59.8 percent (174.2 million) were covered by employment-based health insurance during 2004, according to EBRI's study. In comparison, 60.4 percent of the population was covered by employment-based health benefits in 2003, and 63.6 percent had such coverage in 2000. (CareerJournal)
- Not Enough Mexicans As Congress tackles immigration reform and resentment of laborers from Mexico swells, few are facing the real nature of the crisis. Every year since 1992, an estimated half million undocumented immigrants have crossed the border illegally to enter the US. That is more
people than have immigrated to the US legally over the same period of time. The US is now home to some 10 million undocumented residents. Never before in history have such a large percentage of American residents been here illegally. Around 2.5 million of these so-called illegal aliens live
in California. One in four—about 600,000, more than 80 percent of whom are Mexican—work in the state's agricultural industry. And still, with undocumented laborers making up half of the state's farm labor force, agriculture faces a growing labor shortage. (Monterey
County Weekly)
- Bosnia Native Rated Top Recruiter God, Country and Corps- a motto for Marines around the globe. One Oklahoma City recruiter uses these words as a secret to his success on recruiting duty. Sgt. Ognjen Krusko, canvassing recruiter, Recruiting Sub-station Oklahoma City North, Recruiting
Station Oklahoma City, attributes those three words to earning Recruiter of the Quarter honors for third quarter, 2005. (Military.com)
Survey Sez:
Monster Employment Index Surges in November to Highest Level Ever, Showing Sharp Increase in U.S. Online Job Demand
November 2005 Index Highlights:
- Index jumps six points to new, all-time high of 149, demonstrating broad growth in U.S. online recruitment activity
- Retail trade and wholesale trade industries show strong growth in online job availability, suggesting strong pre-holiday hiring demand
- Utilities sector sees significantly heightened online recruitment activity, likely due to preparations for strong winter demand and a shortage of experienced technicians
- Demand for computer and mathematical workers continues upward growth trend, indicating increased demand for specialized IT professionals
- Sharp rise in West South Central region reflects active efforts by New Orleans employers to restore their businesses and Texas' improved economic outlook
- Online job demand among employers throughout the U.S. jumped sharply higher in November, as online recruitment activity increased across a wide set of industries and occupations, and propelled the Monster Employment Index to its highest level since its inception.
- Driven by significantly greater demand for workers in the construction, wholesale trade, retail trade, and utilities industries over the past month, the Index surged six points to a new all-time high, rising from 143 in October to 149 in November.
"The Monster Employment Index's sharp rise in November reflects heightened staffing needs in the retail and wholesale trade industries for the year-end holiday season, but also suggests that U.S. businesses are more confident about the strength of the economy and are actively hiring in anticipation of
further expansion in 2006," said Steve Pogorzelski, Group President, International at Monster Worldwide. "While the Index's strong upward momentum in November likely has a seasonal component, since economic activity and payroll employment typically peak toward the end of the fourth quarter, the findings
clearly point to a still expanding U.S. economy that is helping to create an ever-increasing number of online job opportunities for workers across much of the country."
Wholesale Trade and Retail Trade Industries Show Increased Online Demand for Workers, Suggesting Strong Pre-holiday Recruitment Activity in November
Online recruitment activity in the retail trade and wholesale trade industries rose sharply in November, reflecting stores' efforts to increase staffing support during the holiday shopping season. Online opportunities for workers in the utilities industry showed the greatest rate of increase during the
month, suggesting active preparations for strong winter season demand and a shortage of experienced technical personnel. Overall, online job demand for workers rose in nine of 20 industries during November, with strong growth measured in the following:
Construction, which extended a six-month upward growth trend, but at a more measured pace than previous months, mirroring other indicators that suggest that the U.S. housing boom may be beginning to show signs of cooling off;
Professional, scientific, and technical services, which saw renewed growth in online recruitment activity in November and higher demand for workers across an array of service sector companies; and
Public administration, which showed a solid rebound after declining in October, and remained 14 points higher year over year, suggesting continued growth in demand for workers by public sector enterprises.
Online Demand for Architecture and Engineering Occupations Surges in November
Online job demand for architecture and engineering professionals surged 18 points in November, continuing a remarkable 11-month growth trend. The category's record 62-point rise over the past 12 months suggests a significant strengthening in online demand for technically skilled workers in the U.S.
and an apparent shortage of qualified engineers. Overall online demand for workers rose in 15 of 23 occupational categories in November, showing higher online job availability across a wide range of white-collar and blue-collar positions. Other occupations that registered a significant increase in online job
availability during the month include:
Computer and mathematical, which saw a significant spike in growth, indicating higher demand for IT professionals and providing a more encouraging outlook for the nation's technology sector;
Sales and related, which continued to see sharp growth due to higher demand for workers in advance of the holiday shopping season and businesses gearing up for expansion in the first quarter of 2006;
Community and social services, which continued a 10-month upward growth trend that indicates solid demand for workers in the nation's non-profit sector.
West South Central Region Sees Greatest Increase in Online Job Demand in November, Led by Strong Growth in Louisiana and Texas
Online job demand for workers rose in eight of nine U.S. Census Bureau regions in November, led by the West South Central region, which saw a significant spike as New Orleans employers sought additional personnel in an effort to resume business operations, and Texas' improved economic outlook helped
increase online hiring activity among businesses. The Pacific, New England and Mountain regions also registered higher online job availability during the month, while the West North Central region, which includes Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and the Dakotas, was the only region that declined.
Thirty-four U.S. states registered increases of varying degrees during November, with California, Connecticut, Delaware, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas among those seeing the sharpest gains. The significant rise in online job demand among Gulf Coast states was likely driven by intensifying
hurricane relief and reconstruction efforts during the month.
To obtain a full copy of the Monster Employment Index report for November 2005, including all charts and tables, please visit http://www.monsterworldwide.com/Press_Room/MEI.html.
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