In a revision of the October Temporary help services findings, November marks a 4 month consecutive growth period in temporary/contract based employment. GM’s employee strike did have an impact on October’s employment numbers as well as November’s numbers considering it was approximately 50,000 striking workers. Despite this order of… Read more »
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This is the place to come for valuable industry news, association information and thought sharing. We work hard to stay abreast of industry trends and are excited to share our knowledge with you. It’s just one more way we are building a community of staffing professionals.
Robin Mee – 2019 Global Power 150 Feature
Robin Mee, founder and president of Mee Derby, was named one of the 150 Women leaders in staffing for her forward thinking, progressive methods which push forward and shape the global staffing industry! Mee has appeared on this list 5 times since it’s inception in 2015. Mee Derby is celebrating… Read more »
Sue Jagan – My Mee Derby Experience
Did you know that the majority of recruiters with Mee Derby work remotely? We believe this helps build a strong team with broader nationwide connections as well as empowering our recruiters to have a healthy work-life balance. In the coming months we will be sharing the stories of our recruiters… Read more »
Robin’s ABC’S (Always Be Closing) of Recruiting
Robin’s ABC’S (Always Be Closing) of Recruiting A is for Attitude – Positive (obviously)! Do whatever it takes to get the job done. B is for Business – Everyone is empowered to run their own business (or desk) as a “profit center”. B is for Buzz – create it in the office. C is for Client Development,… Read more »
October 2019 Employment Report by Bruce Steinberg
Bruce Steinburg’s October Employment Situation found that “the unemployment rate was marginally up to 3.6 percent in October but still near 50-year lows.” Temporary jobs saw a 0.3 decrease from September. The October Employment report has detailed updates on job trends in all sectors. Send it to your staffing… Read more »
September 2019 Employment Report by Bruce Steinberg
Bruce Steinberg’s Month Employment situation was just released, finding that the unemployment rate has drop to the lowest it has been since 1969. At 3.5%, the unemployment rate drop 0.2% this month alone. The private sector and Government jobs saw an increase, though this may be in-part due to the… Read more »
Advancing Women Leaders in the Staffing Industry – Staffing World 2019
Advancing Women Leaders in the Staffing Industry October 15th, 2019 9:30am – 2:00pm Staffing World 2019 Are you a Woman Leader in Staffing? Join us on Oct 15 for a Staffing World pre-conference workshop on Advancing Women Leaders in the Staffing Industry from 9:30am – 2pm at the MGM hotel… Read more »
August 2019 Employment Report by Bruce Steinberg
“The unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7 percent in August. The number of employed persons increased as the number of unemployed persons decreased, and the size of the labor force also increased.” The private sector and Government jobs saw an increase, though this may be in-part due to the upcoming… Read more »
July 2019 Employment Report by Bruce Steinberg
In the July Employment Report, Bruce Steinberg looks at the national unemployment rate as compares to the labor force participation rate: “These two factors are in a similar relationship now. The labor force participation rate is basically steady and the unemployment rate is declining. If the economy… Read more »
August Hot Jobs
We’re hiring for management and executive level positions across all verticals in the US staffing industry. Apply online or contact us to learn more about these opportunities. North East Area Manager, Commercial Staffing – PA, NJ – $100K base + commission. Contact Sue@MeeDerby.com Selling Division Director, Admin/Clerical Staffing – Washington,… Read more »
