If you read The Hire Sense, you already know we love lists. This one is timely considering the current oil prices (they closed at a record high yesterday). Relocating for a Job That’s Closer to Home lists the shortest commutes based on time. No. 1: Wichita, KS = 21.1 minutes No. 2: Omaha, NE = 21.3 minutes No. 3: Toledo, OH = 22.2 minutes I know, tenths of a minute is a fine resolution for measurement. Nonetheless, I have recently driven to both Wichita and Omaha and you can certainly get around both towns quickly. Telecommuting will continue to be a hot hiring topic as there are few signs that… Read More
Continue ReadingTech Company CEO’s on Talent
From CareerJournal.com – Surveying the Field: Tapping IT Talent: In the survey, 66% of the CEOs said high-quality employees are the biggest contributors to growth, outranking strategy and leadership. Last year, 25% cited high-quality employees as the top growth factor. I emphasized the stats. 25% to 66% is a remarkable change and indicative of the tight (and tightening) labor market.
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