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Technology Culture Adapts to Self-Service Online Solutions, says Insala (Dec 14, 2009)
Insala observes significant increases in self-service online solution use owing to technology culture shift.
Retail hiring up in November (Dec 8, 2009)
Retailers held true to their “wait-and-see” approach to holiday hiring, and added 321,300 seasonal workers in November after disappointing October hiring
New-Year Hiring Expected to Return to Pre-Recession Pace in Asia Pacific, While Job Prospects Continue to Slowly Improve in the Americas and Europe (Dec 8, 2009)
Manpower Employment Outlook Survey Reveals Weakest First-Quarter Hiring Plans for the U.S. Since 1982, With Indian Employers Most Optimistic About Adding Staff
Social networking sites linking employers and job seekers (Dec 4, 2009)
Employers are often turning to social networking sites to research job candidates
Challenger reports reduced layoffs (Dec 3, 2009)
The unemployment rate is at a 26-year high, but a leading outplacement firm reported today that layoffs from the nation's employers continue to diminish.
Creating a Résumé That Sells (Nov 24, 2009)
In today's cutthroat job market, having a top-notch résumé is critical to success. But there's a host of conflicting advice about exactly what makes a good résumé—and not every tip is right for every industry.
Reality Check: Nov US Perm Hiring Less Gloomy, Recruiters Say (Nov 24, 2009)
November brought modest improvement in both temporary and permanent U.S. hiring activity, lifted by seasonal factors and slightly firmer business sentiment, according to staffing professionals.
Latest Unemployment Numbers Bad for Chicago Area (Nov 23, 2009)
The latest unemployment numbers are bad news for the Chicago area. At 11.2 percent
Tax tips for victims of the economic recession (Nov 20, 2009)
If you've been pounded by the recession, I imagine the last thing you want to think about is your tax situation.
10 biggest job interview blunders (Nov 18, 2009)
In this lousy market, don't be your own worst enemy. Here are the most common mistakes candidates are making -- and how to fix them.
Social Media Sites Become Key To Finding Job (Nov 18, 2009)
Social networking sites are increasingly being used to both find a job and to recruit workers.
6 Ways to Obtain ROI Using Our Outplacement Solution (Nov 17, 2009)
EmploymentTalk has helped many Outplacement and Career Management Firms cut costs and win new business. Here are just a few examples on how you can do this.
Laid off? Get what's coming to you (Nov 16, 2009)
If you recently have experienced a layoff or believe you might someday soon, it helps to be aware of what to expect from your employer.
Job applicants line up as holidays approach (Nov 16, 2009)
It used to be a simple thing to pick up a part-time retail job during the holidays to pay for those extra gifts and sundries.
The Hidden Job Market - (Nov 13, 2009)
Tips on finding a job in the hidden job market.
Layoffs slowing down, but upturn isn't coming yet (Nov 9, 2009)
Employers are planning to cut fewer jobs for the third month in a row, according to a new report that Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Job cuts: Slowing but on pace to top 2008 (Nov 4, 2009)
Outplacement company Challenger, Gray & Christmas says job market is still deteriorating - but at a slower pace.
Jumping into a New Talent Pool (Nov 3, 2009)
Transferring your skills could be the key to finding employment
Insala's Latest Newsletter - Includes Client Case Study on using Outplacement Technology (Nov 2, 2009)
Find out more on clients using Insala's Employment. Request to view their latest whitepaper on Online Identity Management.
Jobs: fewer cutting, more adding (Oct 27, 2009)
There was good news in the latest hiring survey from the National Association for Business Economics -- things aren't as bad as they were.
Experts expect fierce competition for holiday jobs (Oct 26, 2009)
Michigan residents looking to make a little extra money for the holidays are going to find fierce competition for seasonal jobs in the coming months.
Generation B Jobless, 50-ish, and Without Many Prospects (Oct 23, 2009)
The number of professionals and managers in unemployment programs at this suburban work-force center halfway between Baltimore and Washington is the highest it has been since the state first made this group a target for outplacement support in 1992.
Hire this man of great resolve (Oct 12, 2009)
He was laid off in July 2008 and started his job search immediately. As an experienced plant manager, he knew it would take time to find a new job in the Capital Region.
Even as companies shed jobs, hiring begins to emerge (Oct 12, 2009)
The pace of announced workforce reductions is about 40 percent ahead of last year. However, a surprising new report shows that, through September, employers have already announced plans to hire more workers than they did in all of 2008.
CEPEC Career Management providing Hi-Tech Hi-Touch Outplacement Services with EmploymentTalk (Oct 8, 2009)
Learn how CEPEC accepted the challenge of supporting a global firm's recent restructuring and how those who were made redundant have benefited from the use of EmploymentTalk™
Do's and don't's of downsizing (Oct 7, 2009)
In this recessionary business environment, many employers are being forced to lay off employees to reduce costs. Done poorly, this can bring devastating long-term results.
New Job Search Strategy Leads to Outplacement Opportunity: Management of Online Identity on Social Media Sites (Oct 6, 2009)
The latest addition to Insala’s research resources reveals recruitment trends and reasons why job seekers should properly manage their online identity to be a standout in cyberspace.
US job losses worse than expected, unemployment now 9.8 percent (Oct 5, 2009)
Job losses in September amounted to 263,000 – 83,000 more than expected – pushing the unemployment rate up.
Consumer spending, job numbers indicate uneven recovery (Oct 5, 2009)
Consumer spending increased 1.3 percent in August, but a key reason was the 'cash for clunkers' program. Also, initial claims for unemployment rose last week, but the four-week average for claims fell slightly.
Now's the Time to Prepare for 2009 Taxes (Sep 24, 2009)
If you've been pounded by the recession, I imagine the last thing you want to think about is your tax situation
Advice on Going Where Jobs Are (Sep 23, 2009)
When unemployment is high, job-seekers may need to go where the jobs are.
Even Loyal Employees Get Laid Off (Sep 20, 2009)
We live in an age when the one-company individual no longer exists.
Using lessons from dotcom bust to manage job cuts (Sep 8, 2009)
PRIME Minister Lee Hsien Loong has warned of another wave of retrenchments here later this year, even as a Straits Times report said that Singapore's job losses doubled to 12,400 in the second quarter.
Layoffs Toughest On Workers Young, Older (Sep 7, 2009)
Marcus Wells and Shirley Walker view their economic prospects from opposite ends of the age spectrum.
Rising out of the ashes (Sep 7, 2009)
The recession that began in December 2007 has bounced thousands of workers from a steady paycheck to the unemployment line.
Mass layoffs decline in August (Sep 3, 2009)
August was the second-lowest month this year for mass layoff notices in the USA
Face-to-face networking just as valuable as internet for job hunters (Aug 28, 2009)
Looking for a job? Turn off the computer and meet people face to face.
Worst Of Job Losses Said To Be Over (Aug 27, 2009)
The worst of the nation's job losses may soon be over, says a major staff outplacement firm.
New Research Reveals Separation Policies Can Directly Affect Organization's Morale and Brand (Aug 27, 2009)
Organizations find that separation benefits provided to terminated employees impact the morale of remaining employees, according to a new study, Global Trends in Separation Practices.
Outplacement outrage (Aug 25, 2009)
Outplacement outrage Well, nothing's as good as it used to be, I guess. And that includes outplacement services - at least according to a Wall Street Journal article I saw that had a lot of people carping about how lousy outplacement firms are.
Keeping Your Career Afloat (Aug 23, 2009)
The recession may be nearing its end, but employment news is still grim. Companies continue to announce cutbacks and mass layoffs. Your job could be next. For millions of Americans, it’s a scary way to live.
You've been fired! How to turn your crisis into an opportunity (Aug 24, 2009)
Most people don't like being told their job is being eliminated, especially under these challenging economic conditions. The fear of being unemployed and looking for a new job in today's market is a daunting proposition. Taking complete control of your situation is key to surviving the career turbulence you may be facing.
Redundancy pay fuels gap-year tourism (Aug 20, 2009)
An increasing number of young professionals who are finding themselves out of work due to the recession are embarking on gap-year travel.
Outplacement Firms Struggle to Do Job (Aug 20, 2009)
When PepsiCo Inc. laid off administrative assistant Sonia Service in February 2008, she thought she'd have a leg up on her next job. Pepsi referred Ms. Service to an "outplacement" firm that specializes in helping laid-off employees get new work.
Workplace Issues 101: how to survive outplacement (Aug 18, 2009)
One of the most difficult words an employee can hear is that his job is being eliminated. Job termination stems from overall job performance, or company restructuring or economic downsizing. Regardless of the reason, losing one's job is disconcerting, but it doesn't have to be a crisis.
Networking continues to out-pace job search competition (Aug 18, 2009)
Score another for networking and brace yourself for a throw down of job fairs. Challenger, Gray and Christmas, the Chicago-based outplacement services firm, asked human resources professionals to rank the most effective means of landing a job on a scale of one to five.
WorkZone: Are you in the wrong job after all? (Aug 17, 2009)
With all of the numbers issued to measure how many people are working, in what fields they are working, how many are seeking jobs and how many have given up, one aspect of the nation's work life remains obscure: misemployment.
Left behind in layoffs can leave staffers on edge (Aug 15, 2009)
Losing a job is no fun. Surviving a downsizing isn’t a picnic, either.
Ten ways to improve your resume (Aug 14, 2009)
Here are a few tips for reworking a resume.
CAREER PROS: Social Networking Opens New Avenues to Getting Hired (Aug 11, 2009)
As social and professional networking websites like Facebook and LinkedIn become more popular for connecting with friends and family, more and more people are visiting the sites for competitive reasons, namely the job search. As the number of unemployed workers continues to grow, jobseekers are using these sites to brand themselves in the eyes of prospective employers.
"Compassionate Downsizing": You're Fired! Want a Hug? (Aug 10, 2009)
Apparently, there are good ways and bad ways to fire people. From the company's perspective, layoffs go well if no one sues. From the employee's perspective, there are really just bad ways and worse ways to handle layoffs. But if you are laid off, don't simply accept whatever papers are pushed in front of you to sign. Even though you don't have a job, you might still have some bargaining power.
Job market back to life as confidence lifts (Aug 7, 2009)
JOB seekers' luck may finally be turning around with recruiters around the country reporting a pick-up in companies looking to hire.
Jobs Still Disappearing, But Not As Fast (Aug 5, 2009)
Though employers shed another 371,000 jobs last month, that marks the smallest one-month drop since October of last year, according to the latest ADP National Employment Report, a monthly publication of the firms Automatic Data Processing and Macroeconomic Advisers, LLC.
Layoffs: How to speak the language (Aug 3, 2009)
For 30 years, Paul worked for a Pittsburgh-based manufacturing company and, in his last position, was a vice president and member of the team charged with terminating people during a massive corporate restructuring.
Using Headhunter/Recruiter Services (Jul 29, 2009)
The terms headhunters and recruiters are used interchangeably. Some people may also refer to these third party services as employment or outplacement services.
Back to the 9-to-5—Finally (Jul 28, 2009)
Last December, with unemployment at 7.2%, The Wall Street Journal enlisted eight people who had lost their jobs to write about their hunts in a new blog called “Laid Off and Looking.” All eight had M.B.A. degrees; five had worked in finance at big banks. They had been unemployed for a median of nine months.
Top ten tips: Coping with redundancy (Jul 10, 2009)
Redundancy can be hard to deal with if you take it too personally and don't have a plan. Here are ten simple ways to mitigate the downside and maximise the upside of losing your job.
High-level execs pay more for outplacement (Jul 8, 2009)
Laid-off senior executives are increasingly paying for their own high-end outplacement services -- a benefit employers once supplied -- to be more competitive in a brutal job market.
Outplacement Industry Forecast 2nd Half 2009 (Jun 29, 2009)
In November 2008 we prepared an in-depth research review of the outplacement market resulting in The Insala Outplacement Industry Forecast for 2009. As this research was well received, and world economies are continuing to struggle, we are providing an updated Outplacement Industry Forecast – 2nd Half 2009. Read on to access the most recent, aggregated data on:
Recruiters Seeking Untapped Talent Among Outplacement Firms (Jun 29, 2009)
Because recruiting and outplacement are the bookends of the employment relationship, recruiters may find opportunities working with such firms on several levels. And, as recruiters find themselves out of work, outplacement may offer a new career path for those ready to shift their perspective.
Building your network - the key to success in building a career path (Jun 25, 2009)
No matter what stage you find your self in your career, a network is the key to continued success.
Advice for navigating a job search - focus on you (Jun 25, 2009)
Navigating your job search in Salt Lake City can be as challenging as any other city - but for different reasons.
Recession sparking revolution in industrial relations, says CBI (Jun 23, 2009)
The CBI says today that the recession is causing a revolution in industrial relations, with more than 60% of firms changing working practices to adapt to the economic turmoil — but trade unions claimed savage job cuts have taken Britain back 25 years to the dark days of the 1980s downturn.
Outplacement counselling is key for redundant staff in tough times (Jun 23, 2009)
Job losses are sadly inevitable in an economic climate like the present and as we’ve already seen, Northern Ireland certainly isn’t immune. We’ve heard that redundancies are happening across a number of sectors locally, including construction, manufacturing, retail and the legal profession.
Taking Advantage of the Last Days on the Job (Jun 22, 2009)
My career transition coach (provided by my former employer as part of the outplacement package) continues to remind me that a job search is a simple numbers game — the more I network, the quicker I’ll find my next career opportunity.
Advice for Senior Job-Hunters (Jun 18, 2009)
Q: I am 55 and was laid off from a 28-year corporate communications career a little over a year ago. Since then I've answered ads for more than 400 open positions in my field, attended networking meetings, job fairs, and in general, done what I can to find a new position. I'm even willing to relocate.
Lost your job? You didn't lose your talent - life goes on (Jun 15, 2009)
It’s the end of the month. Everybody is holding their breath and praying they make it to the end of the day without being called. So many good people have left. Stress levels are high. Then it happens. You are asked by your supervisor to meet with the HR director. You know what’s coming but still, you hope for the best.
CEO departures up 47 percent in May (Jun 10, 2009)
The number of CEO departures jumped 47 percent in May as 115 company heads said “adios,” according to a report released Wednesday by outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc.
Insala Starts 2009 With Record Sales As Demand For Outplacement Technology Continues (May 27, 2009)
Insala, the leading global provider of outplacement and career transition software, announces first quarter new sales figures driven by expanded market use of its outplacement software EmploymentTalk.
Outplacement special: deep recession is causing despair (May 27, 2009)
For Simon Draycott, of London-based Mendas, occupational psychologists offering outplacement services to banks, retailers, the Financial Services Authority and government departments, these are busy times. “There has been an increase in work as companies downsize,” he says.
Don’t look back in anger (May 26, 2009)
There is however a less traumatic way to part with employees, especially if you are letting go only one person. One could provide career advice, assistance with writing the CV and a motivational letter, as well as prepare him or her for an interview. This is known as outplacement, which some human resources consultancies have started offering in Bulgaria.
Mayer Brown Pays for Some Laid-Off Associates' Placements With Clients (May 25, 2009)
When Mayer Brown announced firmwide layoffs for economic reasons in April affecting 90 administrative employees and 45 lawyers (two of those were associates in Houston), it said it would take other steps to adjust staffing levels, such as delaying the start date for most incoming associates until January 2010. It also said it would seek placements with clients and pro bono groups for some laid-off associates.
California unemployment drops slightly in April (May 23, 2009)
The state lost 63,700 jobs even though the jobless rate fell to 11% from March's 11.2%. Cuts by state and local governments loom, and new graduates are scrambling.
Outplacement - a cost effective way of supporting redundant staff? (May 1, 2009)
Online outplacement programmes are popular with employers seeking cost-effective ways of supporting redundant staff. Does it spell the end of the human touch?
Insala Releases EmploymentTalk™ Version 4 for Newly Unemployed Job Seekers (Apr 21, 2009)
Job seekers can now personalize, prioritize and organize their online career search process, tools and resources with today’s release of EmploymentTalk™ Version 4, from Insala, a global provider of outplacement and career transition software.
Company Layoff Practices Matter: They'll Remember How They Feel (Apr 9, 2009)
How you lay off employees in this economic climate really matters. You've heard me discuss alternatives to layoffs, none of which are exceptionally positive, but may provide temporary solutions. Yesterday's blog post zeroed in on the pessimism of CEOs.
Outplacement Becomes a Coveted Benefit in Hard Times (Mar 18, 2009)
As workers are laid off in growing numbers, some employers are offering them outplacement services—once seen as a benefit exclusively for executives.
Firings Fuel a Boom In Outplacement (Feb 27, 2009)
Job losses in 2008 were worse than any year since 1945, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Now an industry formed in response to unemployment after World War II is booming again. Outplacement—career counseling for laid-off workers—began to help the wave of GI's returning to the U.S. labor market. Today, outplacement firms are again doing a brisk business, hired by companies to help laid-off employees find new work.
Insala to Present at the ACF European Conference, A Must Attend Event for Outplacement Professionals (Feb 11, 2009)
Insala, a leading global provider of outplacement and career transition software, announces it will present at Association of Career Firms Europe (ACF-Europe) bi-annual European Conference on March 5, 2009 at the Hotel Metropole in Brussels, Belgium.
Outplacement Technology Usage Experiencing 42% Increase, Says Insala (Feb 3, 2009)
Insala, a leading global provider of outplacement and career transition software, reports a 42% year over year usage increase of EmploymentTalk™, Insala’s online outplacement solution.
Redundancy tips for employers (Dec 31, 2008)
Redundancies are difficult for employers, and one mistake may result in severe consequences, financial or otherwise, for the organization. Here are some top tips in partnership with jobs board monster.co.uk and Insala on tackling redundancy situations.
The Insala Outplacement industry forecast for 2009 (Nov 19, 2008)
With world economies tumbling and layoffs looming, what is the outlook for the outplacement industry? Is it enjoying a resurgence? What is the forecast for layoffs? Who is being hit the hardest? What's new in layoff legislation? How are outplacement firms transforming to meet changing market demands?
Organizations Increasingly Turning to Online Outplacement Solutions Amid Global Job Cuts (Nov 20, 2008)
Insala, a leading global provider of outplacement and career transition software, is reporting a significant increase in usage among EmploymentTalk™ clients.
Will outplacement click in the slowing Indian economy? (Jul 22, 2008)
Developed economies such as the US have devoted outplacement firms that specialize in easing employees out of a company by providing paid assistance in finding them new jobs
The Outplacement Industry 2008 Forecast UK (Jul 1, 2008)
What is the outlook for the outplacement industry in 2008? Will it thrive? How will your business be affected? A current review of recent research is optimistic.
Outplacement Industry Forecast 2008 (Mar 27, 2008)
What is the outlook for the outplacement industry in 2008? Will it thrive? How will your business be affected? A current review of recent research is optimistic.
Outplacement Services Industry. Some New Statistics (Mar 12, 2008)
Over the past five to 10 years, the outplacement industry has experienced the effects of "belt-tightening" by many companies. Shifting financial priorities for such companies coupled with commoditization within the outplacement industry seemingly have brought forth this period of economization.
Global Employment Trends (Oct 25, 2007)
Manpower India has released the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey for the first quarter of 2006 revealing sustained positive hiring intentions by employers in India. The hiring pace in India continues to be the strongest of the 23 countries and territories surveyed this quarter, with a positive overall Net Employment Outlook of +27%. Even though this figure represents a decrease of 13 percentage points from the fourth quarter of 2005, the labor market remains extremely healthy. For the first time since the survey was launched in India, employers in the Finance, Insurance and Retail industry sector are the most optimistic, with a Net Employment Outlook of +32%.
Outplacement Industry - Some New Statistics (Jul 31, 2007)
Over the past five to 10 years, the outplacement industry has experienced the effects of corporate "belt-tightening", but organizations increasingly find benefits of outplacement in enhanced employer reputation.
Global Skills Shortage Trends (Jul 22, 2006)
Retirement Trends (May 31, 2006)
We're not so different - Outplacement and Recruitment Firms (Feb 8, 2006)
Recruiters and outplacement companies are beginning to learn that they are really two sides of the same coin - which could be good news for both