According to the latest Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey, “U.S. Hiring Outlook Remains Positive for Remainder of 2024.” Based on 1,003 U.S. hiring decision-makers, 81% share a positive outlook on hiring opportunities for the rest of the year and 60% are reporting they plan to expand their workforce in the… Read more »

In this week’s Increase Diversity newsletter, Jenn Tardy covers Four Key Lessons from Amber Cabral’s “Say More About That.” Lesson 1: Speak Up and Push Back Lesson 2: Understand the Challenges and Tactics Lesson 3: Handle Difficult Conversations with Poise Lesson 4: Don’t Take the Ball if it Isn’t Yours… Read more »

Will you be attending American Staffing Association‘s Staffing World 2024? The MeeDerby team will not only be in attendance but also presenting on the final day! Join us for the “Workplace Family Feud Showdown: Insights on Inclusivity” breakout session hosted by Kim Whiteley, President of MeeDerby, Sue Jagan, Associate Director… Read more »

NEWS RELEASE – CORRECTION Labor Forecast Predicts 9.2% Decrease in Demand for Temporary Workers in 2024 Third Quarter — Industry Consulting Firm G. Palmer & Associates’ Quarterly Forecast Assists in Previewing Near-Term Hiring Patterns – Newport Beach, California, July 31, 2024 — Demand for temporary workers in the United States is expected… Read more »

Reuters is report that “US judge will not block Biden administration ban on worker ‘noncompete’ agreements” According to the FTC, “about 30 million people, or 20% of U.S. workers, have signed noncompetes.” Learn more about the latest in the battle over the ban of non-competes in the full article here!… Read more »

According to a recent survey from The Upwork Research Institute, “AI making more work for employees” “While it’s certainly possible for AI to simultaneously boost productivity and improve employee well-being, this outcome will require a fundamental shift in how we organize talent and work,” said Kelly Monahan, managing director of… Read more »

Nominations for the ASA Volunteer of the Year Award are now open through July 29th! “This prestigious award celebrates those who have made significant contributions through their volunteer efforts on ASA committees, councils, taskforces, or working groups this year. [They] are looking for individuals who have shown exceptional dedication and… Read more »

In this week’s Increase Diversity newsletter, Jenn Tardy highlights one of the speakers at this year’s Increase Diversity Summit in her piece, “A Spotlight on Dr. Gurpreet Kaur: A Champion for Women’s Rights and Intersectional Gender Equality.” Learn more about Dr. Gurpreet Kaur and the virtual event in the full… Read more »

In a recent article published by Hunt Scanlon Media, they discuss “7 Ways To Build A Stronger C-Suite Leadership Pipeline.” Jane Stevenson, Vice Chair of Korn Ferry sat with Cody Crook, managing director of Hunt Scanlon Ventures to chat about the subject. The 7 ways are: Design Your Ideal Leadership… Read more »

Mike Stamp took to the LinkedIn Talent Solutions blog to discuss “The Pros and Cons of Sharing Interview Questions Early.” Interview preparation is a huge part of the recruitment process at MeeDerby and with that comes the delicate balance of getting the best interview possible. In an age where we… Read more »