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We’re wrapping up 2018 and gearing up for January and February – which LinkedIn has identified as the highest hiring months of the year. That makes December an amazing time to dust off your resume and explore new job opportunities. If you have moments of stillness and contemplation this December and… Read more »
We take employee engagement seriously here at Mee Derby. Last week the Mee Derby team met up for our annual strategic planning retreat and to celebrate the company’s 30th anniversary in beautiful, warm and sunny Islamorada, Florida. The true value of our annual gathering is spending time in person as… Read more »
Congratulations to the leaders named by SIA in the 2018 list of Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing! In previous years, this list included the top 100 most influential women leaders in staffing. This year the list has expanded to 150; appropriate considering the rapid growth of the… Read more »
The October 2018 edition of economist Bruce Steinber’s monthly Employment Report discusses Uber’s recent move into the staffing industry with their new business-to-business service called Uber Works. It’s currently in trial and development in Los Angeles and Chicago. Those of us who attend conferences like Staffing World are keenly… Read more »
2018 has shaped up to be a record year in the staffing industry. As a result there are more interesting jobs than ever, and now is the time if you want be in a new role for the New Year. Check out our November Hot Jobs: Central Central Regional… Read more »
Recruitment has transformed rapidly, but some insights remain timeless. We mined the slush pile at the quote farm, unearthing some untarnished gems from which the most cynical can’t help but draw wisdom. Recruiting is changing rapidly, but success still depends on a few timeless qualities. Robin Mee is included in… Read more »
The economy continues to rev up the staffing industry, with robust growth across many professional services disciplines. Staffing revenues year over year are rising astronomically. If you’re considering a job change for 2018, now’s the time. Autumn is always a high hiring period, and particularly in a continued growth cycle… Read more »
Did you know that recent employment gains have come almost solely from the age cohort of people 55 years and up? In the September 2018 Employment Report, economist Bruce Steinberg examined labor force participation rate by age. Over the past decade, the number of employed people age 55… Read more »
Cabin John, MD, 28806, 9/27/18 — Mee Derby, based in Cabin John, is joining staffing agencies from across the nation in celebrating National Staffing Employee Week, Sept. 24–30. Established by the American Staffing Association, this commemorative week honors the millions of temporary and contract employees working for U.S. staffing… Read more »
In the August 2018 Employment Report, economist Bruce Steinberg looks at the curiously low rate of inflation on consumer goods of late. Have you ever heard of “the Amazon effect?” The transparent pricing and “algorithmic pricing technologies” of online markets is capping inflation for both online and… Read more »
