Good News - at last - on Hiring

Yeah!
Finally, we can say we are coming out of the Great Recession.
More companies are hiring new employees than are laying off.
This is a critical indicator, like the various Purchasing Manager Surveys, which indicate business sentiment.

If you're looking for a job, redouble your efforts. Make sure you are not ignoring smaller organizations in your search. If you've given up looking because the prospects were so slim, get our there and start your search again.

http://www.portfolio.com/business-news/2010/07/19/national-association-of-business-economics-issues-hiring-survey

Optimism for Recovery

Steve Forbes had optimist comments at his SHRM Keynote address.


http://www.brandfortalent.com/blog/whos-talking/an-optimistic-steve-forbes-at-2010-shrm-conference/

And now for the good news

For a change, there is finally some good news out of an executive survey on hiring.
For the full detail, check out
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37870110/ns/business-us_business/

This means more recruiter calls for those of you who are working, and hopefully opportunities opening up for those of you who are looking for new jobs.

As a Head Hunter, it is good news to know that the mood on hiring is brightening.
No wonder I can't wait for this summer.

All the more reason to use a Real Search Firm!

This article, detailing a suit on non-compete clauses and recruiting by company alumni gives a clear indication of why a 3rd party recruiter may often be worth their weight in gold. Companies can protect themselves by using an outside recruiter.

http://www.webguild.org/site.php?url=http://news.idg.no/cw/art.cfm?id=3E4521DD-1A64-67EA-E4E72980E5530596

Tips when thinking about joining "free agent nation"

You may think you want to join the Free Agent Nation.
Here are some great questions to ask yourself when thinking about becoming a consultant. Seth Grodin, as usual, has some great ideas.
http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2010/06/16-questions-for-free-agents-.html

Another kindred soul HeadHunter

With some ideas so spot on I thought I'd just copy and re-post.
Wonderful article Richard - you just read my mind.

http://www.recruitingblogs.com/profiles/blogs/jobseeker-tips-when-working

Business Creation should be the goal of jobs bills

I want to refer people to this fascinating article filled with conflicting stats which are finally explained. New business formation should be the real goal of all of us, and of any government action - this is the real deal.

This article also shows how job loss and age of the business correlate.
And that's the problem we have right now - so few new businesses were formed over the last 5 years that it will take years to catch up. And that's where Silicon Valley needs to kick it into gear again.

http://smallbiztrends.com/2010/03/entrepreneurial-job-creation-statistics-are-an-economic-rorschach-test.html