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Wednesday, November 10, 2010-Half of employers open to salary negotiations for new employees in 2011-
With 43 percent of employers reporting concern that their top talent may leave their organizations when the economy improves, workers may have more leverage in compensation reviews. Thirty-one...
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010More Than One-in-Four Employers Think More Workers are Calling in Sick With Fake Excuses due to Stress and Burnout
The work break is taking on a new meaning with workers forgoing just a few minutes away from their desks, in favor of, whole days away from the office to recharge their batteries. CareerBuilder's...
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010--Forty Percent of Employers Likely to Hire Seasonal Workers on a Permanent Basis--
Seasonal jobs may be the foot in the door job seekers are looking for in a competitive job market, according to a new survey from CareerBuilder. Two-in-five employers (40 percent) who are hiring...
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010--Career Expert Offers Advice for Supplementing Your Skill Set in a Challenging Job Market--
A tight job market may have some workers pondering their educational paths and heading back to the classroom. According to a new CareerBuilder survey, 36 percent of workers with college degrees...
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Thursday, October 7, 2010
Twenty-one percent of employers expect to add full-time, permanent employees in the fourth quarter, according to the latest survey from CareerBuilder and USA TODAY. The October to December period...
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Thursday, September 30, 2010
CareerBuilder launched a new Facebook application that is helping companies to turn up the volume on their employee referral programs and cut down on time and money spent on recruitment....
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Thursday, September 23, 2010- Unemployed Women Less Likely to Receive Job Offers -
Although many unemployed workers are eager to start earning a paycheck, some are holding out for better offers. A new survey from Personified, CareerBuilder's talent consulting arm, shows that 17...
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010--Career Expert Offers Advice to Help Make Resumes Stand Out--
With 14.9 million people unemployed in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the pressure to get resumes in the "yes" pile is immense. Nearly half (48 percent) of human resource...
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Thursday, September 9, 2010--CareerBuilder Survey Also Reveals How Workers Rate Their Real-life Bosses--
The boss and employee relationship can be a complex partnership, especially when differing responsibilities, communication styles and ideas get in the mix. Workers shared their feelings about...
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010--Nearly eight-in-ten workers living paycheck to paycheck, up from 2009-- --One-in-five report they have missed payments on their bills-- --Twenty-three percent started living paycheck to paycheck in 2009--
As the effects of the recession linger on, one place it continues to have a tight grip is on workers' wallets. Nearly eight-in-ten (77 percent) workers report that they live paycheck to paycheck...
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010--One-quarter of companies leverage social media to recruit and research potential employees-- --Twenty-nine percent of companies with 500 or fewer employees utilize social media-- --More than half of leisure and hospitality organizations use social media; tops industries surveyed--
As companies emerge from one of the steepest economic downturns in history, they understand the significant reach and importance of using social media to promote and rebuild their organizations. A...
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010-- Twenty-Three Percent of Employers are Seeing Applications from Experienced, Mature Workers -- -- Twenty-Seven Percent of Employers Plan to Hire Interns for the Remainder of 2010 -- -- Fifty-Two Percent of Companies Likely to Hire Interns as Full-time, Permanent Employees --
Competition for internships will be stiff this fall, as experienced/mature workers and college students vie for ways to get a foot in the door. Nearly one-quarter (23 percent) of employers report...
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Job seekers with shifty eyes, reluctant smiles or fidgety limbs in an interview may be hurting their chances of landing a job. A new CareerBuilder survey of more than 2,500 hiring managers reveals...
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010- More Than One-Quarter of Laid-Off Workers Consider Starting a Business, Instead of Finding a New Job - - Entrepreneurs Share Types of Businesses They've Started Over the Last Year -
CareerBuilder's latest nationwide survey shows that small businesses - one of the major drivers for economic recovery and job growth - will be hiring in the second half of 2010. Thirty-two percent...
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010-- More Than Four-in-Ten Health Care Employers Plan to Hire in The Second Half of the Year, Finds New CareerBuilder Survey --
Fueled by an aging and growing population, hiring in the health care industry has steadily added an average of 20,000 jobs each month over last year.* To help health care employers fill these open...
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Thursday, July 8, 2010--Workers Share Details of Their Lunch and Smoke Break Routines--
The resounding effects of the economic downturn have some workers making healthier choices when it comes to lunch breaks and smoking habits during the work day. According to a new CareerBuilder...
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Thursday, July 1, 2010
Hiring in the second half of 2010 is likely to mirror the first half, according to CareerBuilder and USA TODAY's latest nationwide survey of employers. Forty-one percent of hiring managers plan to...
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010- VP and father of two offers tips for navigating through difficult economic times -
The struggling economy is causing many working dads to experience heavier workloads, added stress and less time spent with their families. One-in-ten working dads said their spouse or significant...
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010--Job seekers can now search and apply for positions from any location--
CareerBuilder UK is launching a new free "Jobs" iPhone application that enables job seekers to search and apply for jobs from virtually anywhere. Using the iPhone's built-in geolocation...
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Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Even as the job market improves, with unemployment still hovering around 10 percent, job seekers have turned to unconventional methods to stand out from the competition. According to a new survey...
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Thursday, June 3, 2010
Ever send a resume to an employer and feel like it was lost in a black hole? According to a Personified survey of 250,000 job seekers, nearly 60 percent of job applicants reported they never...
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010- Healing economy makes workers more comfortable taking time off -
With the official start of summer vacation season just days away, workers are planning to take time off and they are feeling more at ease about it. More than half (56 percent) of workers say they...
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010-Economy Having a Negative Impact on Waist Lines- -Women Gaining More Weight Than Men- -Expert Offers Tips for Workers to Get Their Weight Under Control Before Summer-
The combination of work stress and economic pressures appears to be playing a role in the U.S. labor force's weight gain. Overall, 44 percent of workers say they have gained weight in their...
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Job seekers' hopes to heat up their summer with a new seasonal job may be put on ice by increased competition per opportunity than in years past. Twenty-two percent of employers say they plan to...
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Wednesday, May 5, 2010- President and mother of three offers tips for navigating through difficult economic times -
The adage "Mother Knows Best" is underscored this Mother's Day as working moms rely on their resourcefulness to guide their families through a slow economic recovery. Twelve percent of working...
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Thursday, April 29, 2010--Job Seekers Continue to Be Resilient, Explore a Variety of Options--
As the economy gradually improves, laid-off workers' job searches are beginning to improve in 2010 as well. According to an updated survey by CareerBuilder, 51 percent of workers who were laid off...
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010
For the last 40 years, Earth Day's mission has been to promote the importance of being environmentally conscious, and companies appear to be listening. One-in-ten employers say they have added...
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010-Job seekers can now search and apply for positions from any location-
CareerBuilder Canada is launching a new free "Jobs" iPhone application that enables job seekers to search and apply for jobs from virtually anywhere. Using the iPhone's built-in geolocation...
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
CareerBuilder's Annual Job Forecast finds the overall job market for 2010 college graduates will remain highly competitive, but is showing some signs of improvement. The total number of employers...
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Wednesday, April 7, 2010More Than Half of Workers Will Use Their Tax Return to Pay off Bills, Finds New CareerBuilder Survey--Nearly Eight-in-Ten Workers Report They Live Paycheck to Paycheck--
W2, 1099, 1040; these numbers are a welcome sight to workers across the country who may have bills piling up. According to a new CareerBuilder survey, more than half (56 percent) of workers report...
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Thursday, April 1, 2010
A renewed sense of optimism in hiring is revealed in CareerBuilder and USA TODAY's latest nationwide survey of employers. For the third consecutive quarter, more employers are projecting they will...
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Monday, March 22, 2010
CareerBuilder's leadership in helping employers find top quality job candidates is underscored by a new independent report. In CareerXroads' 9th Annual Source of Hire Study, U.S. employers said...
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010- Hiring Managers Share Most Outrageous Tardiness Excuses -
A tighter job market may be contributing to increased punctuality at work. A new CareerBuilder survey reveals that 16 percent of workers said they arrive late to work at least once a week, down...
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010-- One-in-Five Workers Report They Check Their Device Every Time it Vibrates or Beeps --
While smart phones have made it easier for workers to stay connected to the office, they may not be a good idea for every commute. According to a new CareerBuilder survey, more than one-half (54...
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Wednesday, March 3, 2010--Career Expert Offers Tips on How to Survive Delaying Retirement--
The economy continues to change the retirement timeline for many mature workers, leaving them with tough decisions about their futures. More than seven-in-ten (72 percent) workers over the age of...
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010--Career Expert Offers Tips on How to Stand Out for the Right Reasons--
With competition hot for open positions, the pressure is on for job seekers to have flawless interview skills. Sometimes that pressure can cause candidates to make unusual, and sometimes...
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
As generations continue to mix in the workplace, many older workers are reporting to younger bosses. A new CareerBuilder survey finds that 43 percent of workers ages 35 and older said they...
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010--Nearly One-Third End Up Marrying Co-Workers They Dated--
Economy up, economy down, one thing remains the same: love is in the air at the office. Nearly four-in-ten (37 percent) workers said they have dated a co-worker at some time during their careers,...
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Sunday, February 7, 2010
CareerBuilder revealed the big winner in its HireMyTVAd contest by airing 27-year-old Matt Gahan's advertising idea during the 2nd quarter of today's big game. This is CareerBuilder's sixth time...
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010-Job Seekers Making Adjustments to Pay, Location and Industry to Secure New Positions-
Even though the Bureau of Labor Statistics job loss numbers could be in the negative range for January, unemployed Americans continue to be resilient in their job searches as 58 percent of those...
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010--2010 Big Game TV Advertising Highlights Workers Who Question Their Current Working Situations--
Do your co-workers' crazy antics make you question how you fit in at your current job? According to a new CareerBuilder survey, four-in-ten (39 percent) workers said they feel that they don't fit...
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010--Fifteen Percent of Small Businesses Won't Increase Hiring Without Access to Credit --
Even with the economy on the mend, many small businesses are still feeling the pinch of the recession. A new survey from CareerBuilder reveals that 34 percent of small businesses (organizations...
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010
CareerBuilder, the global leader in human capital solutions, expects another win when it returns to the big game for the sixth consecutive year. In a departure from past advertising campaigns,...
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Thursday, January 7, 2010-- Twenty Percent of Workers Plan to Switch Careers/Fields in the Next Two Years --
Recent improvements in the economy may have some workers preparing to move to a new job in the new year, with nearly one-in-five workers (19 percent) reporting they plan to leave their current job...
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009-Employers highlight trends to preserve the health and growth of their businesses-
The encouraging news regarding the economy may be easing hiring fears, as employers signal an increase in their plans to hire in the new year, according to CareerBuilder's 2010 Job Forecast. While...
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009--Expert Offers Tips for Maintaining Concentration Regardless of Work Place Climate--
As winter sets in across the country and companies turn up the heat, they may need to readjust the thermostat to keep their workers productive. According to a new CareerBuilder survey, when asked...
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Thursday, December 10, 2009-Some Organizations Report They Will Give Scaled Back Bonuses, Gifts and Parties-
While companies have been forced to make some difficult decisions in 2009 relating to their overall businesses, they still plan to reward their current staffs with holiday perks such as bonuses,...
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009- Employers Report Monitoring Internet and Email Use and Implementing Stricter Policies on Social Media -
Cyber Monday, a term coined by the National Retail Federation for the first Monday after Thanksgiving, is likely to be a busy day for Internet use in the office. Thirty-two percent of workers plan...
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Workers have navigated increased workloads, longer hours and strained resources during this recession. Some of these challenges have taken their toll on workplace morale. A new CareerBuilder...
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Hiring managers nationwide took some time to bring levity to the workplace in a new CareerBuilder survey. More than 2,900 shared the most memorable requests or recommendations they have received...