More Employers More Are Likely to Hire in Second Quarter

The nation’s employers are slowly becoming more positive about the economy, with a greater number of businesses planning to add jobs in the second quarter and fewer planning layoffs, according to a new survey released Tuesday b…

U.S. Employment Prospects Improve, Survey Says

The outlook for the U.S. job market has improved, with more employers planning to take on new staff in the first quarter of 2011 and fewer planning cuts, according to a survey by staffing agency Manpower (MAN).

U.S. hiring plans are improved from thr…

People@Work: In Negative Workplaces, Minuses Can Add Up

In today’s economy, the mantra seems to be: “Do more with less.” But workers are hardly thrilled. And managers say that the negative attitudes, which are resulting in criticism and lack of teamwork, are contributing to reduced …

People@Work: Plugging the Gap Between Jobs and Skills

In the U.S., 52% of companies report problems attracting critical-skill employees. And some of the hottest jobs over the next 10 to 15 years require tech skills that most people aren’t learning. Here’s what some workers and com…

Freelancers and Temps See Mixed Signals of a Recovery

The sector specializing in short-term and freelance jobs has taken on a split personality of sorts. Demand for contractors is ticking upward, but pay rates are going the other way.
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