According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. producer price index for staffing services experienced the highest year-over-year growth so far this year in August. The year-over-year increase of 2.3 percent brought the index to 129.3.The producer price index measures the change in price that service providers receive over time. It…

During the interview process for contract positions, it's the job of employers to not only make sure applicants fulfill the qualifications of the position, but to also build relationships. With many interviews starting as an introduction to potential workers, this step in the hiring process serves as a stepping stone toward developing working relationships between temporary workers.Responding…

As the holiday season approaches, many companies are seeking temporary workers. From manufacturing to retail, companies in a number of industries require extra hands to get through the rush that starts in October and extends through the new year. The hiring surge begins early, as Halloween-themed establishments staff for the holiday, contributing to the almost $8 billion…

Recruiters should know that retail customers are more likely to trust reviews from friends, family and Internet users more than promotional material. This is relevant to those in the staffing community because sourcing talent has many things in common with marketing a product. Every interview is as much the candidate evaluating the company as the hiring…

A recent study by CareerBuilder revealed the top mistakes candidates make on their resumes. While some were egregious, such as a resume submitted by a worker a company had just fired, others represent preventable mistakes. Recruiters who work with a consistent pool of temporary workers may wish to pass along these results as warnings against…

Business executives are slightly less enthusiastic about the economy in the third quarter than the second, according to the American Institute of CPAs' third-quarter economic outlook survey. Forty-four percent described themselves as optimistic about the economy, as opposed to 49 percent who did in the second quarter of 2013.However, the composite index remained steady at 69…

Recruiters working for small firms may have some initial difficulty sourcing top talent. Particularly in the case of passive candidates, enticing someone away from a job that may provide more name recognition and a higher salary can be difficult. However, there are strategies to help recruiters find all of their clients, including small organizations, the…

Women occasionally experience difficulty in advancing through their chosen careers. There is a lot of talk about this issue in the media, and women are discussing ways to make their way through the corporate ranks. Whether they are permanent or contract workers, women can take action based on recent insights to improve their careers beyond…

Muse recently published an article with entrepreneurs' favorite interview questions. Whether hiring permanent or temporary workers, it is important to ensure there is a good fit between the candidate and the company to make the experience beneficial for both parties. One way to do this is to ask interview questions that will reveal important facts…

According to the Federal Reserve Beige Book report released on Sept.4, most Federal Reserve districts saw consistent or increased hiring in most industries. Increased demand for information technology professionals was widespread, as was the hiring of accounting and health services workers.Manufacturing also enjoyed modest gains in most districts, such as St. Louis and Atlanta. Certain…