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Earlier this month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the US unemployment rate fell from 9% in October to 8.6% in November. While this may seem like an improvement, some argue that these numbers are misleading. The issue, according to The Financial Times’s Edward Luce, is that so many job seekers have become discouraged and have given up, that they’re no longer included in the BLS’s calculation of the unemployed. So if the same number of job seekers existed today as in … read more
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Thursday, December 15th, 2011
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
Some good data just came out about small business. First, the indicators measuring ‘optimism’ rose from 90 percent to 92 percent. Hiring expectations also rose to seven percent up from three percent.
Could 2012 be a good year for small business? We certainly hope so, as do the tons candidates looking for jobs and internships with companies like yours.
For those of you planning on hiring interns next year, here are three tips to help make your hiring a success:
- Start Early: Whether you’re
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
Guest post by Susan Combs, President, Combs & Company
It can be exciting and scary to start your own business. You are going to be working long hard hours and at the end of the day you are responsible for your successes and your failures. One of the priorities that tend to be placed on the backburner is your insurance needs. People do not want to take the time, until they are out of time, and then hurry through the process. Find a broker that … read more
Tuesday, October 4th, 2011
Guest post by Aaron H. Pierce, Esq.
It is common knowledge that a great intern can be hungry to gain experience, potentially willing to perform some of the less desirable tasks a company may require in its day-to-day running, and often eager to demonstrate their capabilities within whatever project-box they are placed. At our law firm, we’ve benefitted exponentially from hiring interns. In addition to helping with assigned tasks, our greatest interns have provided us with countless fresh and valuable business ideas.
What can … read more
Thursday, August 18th, 2011
As people who run a business that’s focused on hiring, the topic of business growth is incredibly interesting to us. We see lots of businesses use Urban Interns when they are busy and in need of extra hands.
They often get to that next level by bringing in a team to help — often, based on what we see — starting with part-time help and interns.
But when is 'Big', Big Enough?
That ‘s the question at the heart of the new book “The … read more
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
Summer internship season is almost here, so its time to start thinking about what strategies will help you find a summer intern. Before you start your search, it’s imperative to consider what type of internship program you envision for your company, and what type of personality would best carry out those functions. In order to make sure things run as smoothly and effectively as possible, it’s a good idea to think about your own management style before you find an intern to fit in … read more
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