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February 19, 2015From time-to-time, every organization is bound to struggle with filling a vacant position. Whether strict hiring criteria, timing, geography, or a lack of qualified applicants…
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2015What is it? Reading a book! Unfortunately, the average American reads just one book a year. Even more disconcerting? 60% of them only get through…
Read MoreDecember 8, 2014Recent graduate or planning to graduate in the spring? Job prospects for college grads have improved substantially since the Great Recession. But while unemployment for…
Read MoreDecember 1, 2014Struggling to find qualified, skilled labor? It’s a harsh recruiting reality. Data from PrideStaff’s 2014 Workforce Hiring Projections shows that: Over half (56.1%) of all…
Read MoreNovember 13, 2014Smart business starts with smart strategy – especially when it comes to staffing. Today, we explain why! In May 2014, PrideStaff conducted an online survey…
Read MoreOctober 20, 2014The job search cycle is shortening. Baby boomers are retiring – and the population of replacement workers is smaller. Unemployment continues to decline. Skills gaps…
Read MoreOctober 9, 2014You’ve done it. After months of phone calls, networking events, resume submissions and interviews, you’ve finally received an exciting job offer. Congratulations! Giving your two…
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2014Hiring? It’s on the rise. In fact, PrideStaff’s latest research study shows that more companies are planning to increase hiring substantially in the next six…
Read MoreAugust 7, 2014Good people are getting harder to find. No news there; but what may surprise you are the channels today’s employers find most useful in sourcing…
Read MoreAugust 1, 2014What percent of employers struggle with talent shortages? Try HALF (or nearly so). Data from PrideStaff’s 2014 Online Workforce and Hiring Trends Survey shows that…
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