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Five Ways to Utilize Contingent Labor During an Economic Downturn

Acara Solutions

However, this recession is expected to differ from the ones experienced in 2001 and 2008 in that it could be quieter, slower, and longer, making flexibility in talent strategy even more critical. In 2008, many companies were forced to make difficult decisions about their workforce to reduce costs and maintain profitability.

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The Effects of Decreasing College Enrollments on the Labor Market

Acara Solutions

Rising costs and debt: Rising tuition fees, student loan debt, and the overall financial burden on students and their families have led to discussions about a college degree’s value and return on investment. The 2008 recession caused a significant decline in the birth rate. borrowers owing $1.6 trillion+ in federal student loans.

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Building Your Company's Culture

Recruiting Blogs

Culture comes from the top. In fact, when we heard the term "Chief Culture Officers" we immediately thought how apt this was to describe anyone in a leadership position within a company. I have been a self-employed business owner since 2008. I also write regularly for a variety of publications on leadership and culture.

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Laid Off Workers: How to Recruit This Overlooked Talent Pool

Recruiting Daily Advisor

The Great Recession of 2008 may be a thing of the past, but it still has lasting repercussions to this day. Company culture is cited as the number one reason respondents said they wouldn’t accept a job offer. Others may have just started and do not have a financial safety net to fall back on.

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My Employee Changed Their Mind About Quitting: Now What?

Contract Recruiter

Part of living in a culture where most employment is “at-will” means that employees are free to sever their contract at any time, for any reason, and move on. “In Ali v Birmingham City Council [2008] EAT 0313/08, Mr. Ali resigned suddenly and under pressure. Manulife Financial Corporation , 2018 ONSC 5135 (CanLII).

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4 Talent Management Challenges The Insurance Industry Is Facing

Eightfold

As we saw in the financial crisis in 2008/2009, the insurance industry was very resilient, and did not have a downturn in unemployment,” Jon Loftin , president and COO of MJ Insurance, tells Insurance Business. The business of assessing risk, underwriting products, and selling insurance looks vastly different than it did a decade ago.

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10 Best Recruiting Books Every Recruiter Should Read

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This book was published in 2008 and was featured in the New York Times Best Seller. The Culture Code. Do you want a book to inspire your recruiting skills and workplace culture? The Culture Code is one of the best books for HR managers showing you how to build your company’s culture. Social Media Recruitment.