P&G sponsors US Olympic Team Sep 2, 2009
The USOC recently lost General Motors and The Home Depot as sponsors and is trying to renew deals with Bank of America and AT&T. The federation had previously signed smaller deals with Ralph Lauren, Acer, Adecco and Deloitte. Baird said more sponsorships are in the works and that the addition of P&G could help attract others. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Michael Page reports profit drop Aug 18, 2009
Adecco, the worlds largest staffing group, last week said it had yet to see a recovery in its main European and US markets as second-quarter revenue slipped 31 percent to 3. 6 billion euros. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Power sector takes lead in showering salary hikes Aug 16, 2009
The private companies are willing to pay large packages to bring them on board, says Sudhakar Balakrishnan, CEO of HR services provider, Adecco India. Meanwhile, despite the storm that had hit the banking sector across the world, it emerged as the second best industry in terms of the hikes in salaries. (India Times)
Job loss recovery a way off Aug 7, 2009
Unless an individual company is in the position where they're really seeing their business pick up, they're very cautious about adding back, said Tig Gilliam, CEO of staffing company Adecco North America. "And there are large companies out there who are going to come with big announcements still. We're not past the large announced layoff process yet, even in this cycle.". (MSNBC -- Business)
Survey: Employees will jet when job market rebounds Jul 5, 2009
Expect a lot of ship-jumping by American workers when the recession ends and the job market rebounds, according to staffing giant Adecco Group s latest Workplace Insights survey ... (An Adecco alert: Be ready for a lot of suspiciously long lunch breaks and the occasional dentist appointment that requires a suit and tie. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Look who's talking, union heads, recall Prop. 1A? Jul 5, 2009
Declarations of independence: According to the global workplace agency Adecco S.A., "the most serious threat to employers in this recession may be its end." That's because a majority of employees surveyed, 54 percent, said the first thing they'll do when it's over is look for another job. As for Gen Y (18- to 29-year-olds), 71 percent want out from under their current boss' thumb. (San Francisco Chronicle)
France job market may get worse Jul 5, 2009
AIX-EN-PROVENCE: There is no sign of stabilisation in Frances job market and it may suddenly get worse, the head of the French operations of Adecco, the worlds largest staffing agency, said on Saturday ... Adecco has a subsidiary, Altedia, a consulting firm ... There is no sign of stabilisation in Frances job market and it may suddenly get worse, the head of the French operations of Adecco, the worlds largest staffing agency, said on Saturday. (India Times)
Obama: Job figures sobering; recession slowing Jul 3, 2009
Tig Gilliam, chief executive officer of Adecco Group North America, a unit of the world's largest employment staffing firm, said continued sluggish spending by consumers is delaying the chances for an economic recovery. "The 90.5 percent who have jobs aren't spending," Gilliam said. (CNN -- US)
After Grim Jobs Report, Obama Pushes Green Jobs Jul 3, 2009
"There are a lot of consumers who are trading down in their sectors," said Tig Gilliam, the CEO of the human resources company Adecco Group North America. "That doesn't mean that people are not going out to eat, they're just not going to eat at as-expensive restaurants.". (ABC News -- Business)
Jobs: A Blow to Optimism Jul 3, 2009
Fully 40% of U.S. workers believe the recession will continue for another full year, and potentially into the third quarter of 2011, according to a recent survey by Adecco Group. By contrast, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke predicts the recession will end this year, and many economists say the economy will start to grow again within the current July-September quarter. (BusinessWeek)
US team to wear Polo again at Olympic ceremonies Jul 2, 2009
The USOC has recently lost General Motors and Home Depot as key sponsors and is trying to renew deals with Bank of America and ATph Lauren joins Acer, Adecco, Deloitte in reaching smaller deals with the USOC.. ADVERTISEMENT. (Anchorage Daily News)
Job market sees signs of recovery Jun 30, 2009
Staffing agencies such as Adecco and in Smyrna, which place secretaries to executives, are often the first to see employment pick up and they say that is indeed happening ... Adecco s Morrison says while automotive related hiring is weak, jobs in the medical, distribution and printing fields are available. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Cosmetic giant guilty of racial bias Jun 26, 2009
The court has also found Adecco, the temporary recruitment agency whose Districom division hired the hostesses, guilty of racial discrimination. The court found the policy was illegal under French law. (India Times, India)
Adecco eyes more cost-cutting Jun 17, 2009
Adecco, the world's biggest temporary staffing agency, has not ruled out further cost-cutting amid signs the market will remain troubled into next year, the group's finance chief says ... Adecco's net profit fell by 83 per cent in the first half to $US32 million ($A40. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Career advice for the class of 2009 Jun 1, 2009
Percentage of former American graduates whose advice to the class of 2009 is to pick a career because they like it, not because of earning potential, according to the results of the American Adecco Workplace Insights Survey: 71. Percentage of Americans who advise current students to pick a career based on salary alone: 13. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Tuesday's Sports In Brief May 28, 2009
DENVER (AP) The U.S. Olympic Committee has renewed a sponsorship deal with Adecco, a career-services company that can help Olympic athletes find jobs to fit their schedules. The contract will provide services to U.S. athletes, but no money to the federation. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Job prospects are slimmest in years College grads are having a tough time finding jobs this year May 25, 2009
That's the most popular bit of advice former American college graduates gave the Class of 2009 in an annual workplace insights survey conducted by Adecco Group North America, the world's leading work-force solutions provider. Others are. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
US labour figures bolster recovery hopes May 16, 2009
Companies ``add overtime, then contract workers, and then they'll add to their own permanent payrolls again,'' Tig Gilliam, chief executive officer of Adecco Group North America, a New York-based unit of the largest temporary employer in the world, said in an interview. Gilliam called the increase in overtime and expanding labor force ``good signals. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
New hires get less pay as jobs remain scarce May 13, 2009
"We haven't seen a big uptick yet" in new job openings, said Joanie Ruge, senior vice president at Adecco Group North America, a human resources firm that places mostly temporary and contract workers. Without new hiring, the unemployment rate will rise further. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
State's jobless rate highest in 31 years Apr 19, 2009
"We've seen an increase in the number of people open to doing temporary work," said Jennifer Murphy, director of recruitment for the Honolulu office of Adecco Personnel Services. She said she's noticed a lot of former mortgage brokers seeking work, while the types of jobs that employers offer have shifted from a year ago. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Mich. unemployment rate jumps to 12.6% in March Apr 16, 2009
Christina Bristow, regional operations manager in Jackson for Swiss-based staffing company Adecco SA, said there are signs Michigan's economic slide may be bottoming out. The biggest demand in the 14 branches she oversees has been for mortgage processors, indicating the state's hard-hit housing market may be starting to recover. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Michael Page profits fall by almo... Apr 7, 2009
Michael Page shares fell more than 20 per cent on September 16 last year after Adecco, its Swiss rival, decided to scrap its 1 ... Adecco, which first approached the British company in May, said that although it still has ambitions to expand, the response from Michael Page indicated that a deal was not possible on satisfactory terms. (New York Post -- Business)
Avert stress from job worries and focus on the moment Mar 24, 2009
A recent Adecco USA survey found that one in five Americans report the recession has had a negative impact on their mental health. Insomnia, back and neck pain, headaches and growing irritability and depression have prompted many to seek professional help from people such as Orloff. (Honolulu Advertiser)
An employers market Mar 22, 2009
Adecco representatives said company policy doesnt allow them to comment. Government jobs. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
U.S. Army Reserve and 11 Denver and Colorado State Employers Launch Public-Private Partnerships Mar 21, 2009
The 11 Denver companies and organizations are: Adecco, BC Services, City of Denver, CICSCO, Front Range Airport, Loomis, NorthGlenn Dodge, Pennica Financial Group, Pepsi Bottling Group and Western Freightways, plus the State of Colorado. "I'm pleased to officially begin an enduring strategic partnership with so many of Denver's leading employers and the State of Colorado," said Maj. (PR Newswire)
Stormy days for job seekers Mar 21, 2009
Annette Monks, regional vice president of Adecco Group, says her firm has seen about a 25 percent increase in inquiries ... Monks, too, says many of Adecco s customers have put anticipated projects on the back burner indefinitely. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
FTSE seen opening lower Mar 20, 2009
With unemployment on the rise it would seem an unlikely time to buy a recruitment agency but rumours persist that Adecco , the largest recruiter in the world, is considering a bid for SThree, The Times said. PHARMA. (International Herald Tribune)
`Infosys BPO lays off 600' Mar 18, 2009
Infosys staffing needs contractors include Adecco PeopleOne, Mafoi and TeamLease. The country's second-largest software company recently said that it is looking at acquisitions in the BPO and KPO spaces. (India Times, India)
Job fears take toll on mental health Mar 13, 2009
The survey was conducted online for employment agency Adecco USA from February 25-27 ... Employees can handle workplace anxiety better if a company is frank about how it is faring and if managers are visible, said Bernadette Kenny, chief career officer at Adecco USA, which commissioned the mental health survey. (MSNBC -- Health)
Lie, Cheat, Flirt. What People Will Do to Keep a Job Mar 12, 2009
The survey was commissioned by Adecco, the world's largest staffing solutions company, which oversees 700,000 employees around the world in any given week. The company wanted to know how the recession has affected people's attitudes toward their career and job prospects, which are, of course, only getting dimmer: since last fall, the number of available jobs has declined, while the number of job seekers remained constant, according to Bernadette Kenny, chief career officer at Adecco. (Time.com)
Even in recession, some are hiring Mar 10, 2009
Banks involved in recent mergers, for example, are hiring information technology specialists to help integrate companies, said Tig Gilliam, chief executive of the Adecco Group North America, a human resources firm. Some mortgage lending companies, notably those never involved in subprime or other exotic loans, are actually growing and hiring as larger competitors have folded. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Need to know: Santander downgrade... Mar 5, 2009
Adecco: The Swiss recruitment group reported a fourth-quarter net loss of about 22 million (19. 5 million), after net income of 150 million last time, because of weaker demand by companies for temporary and permanent staff. (New York Post -- Business)
Staffing firm Adecco posts 22M loss in Q4 Mar 4, 2009
Staffing company Adecco SA on Wednesday posted a 22 million ($28 million) net loss for the fourth-quarter because of weakened demand by companies for temporary and permanent employees during the global financial crisis ... 6 billion, down 14 percent from the year-earlier period, Adecco said ... In the United States and Canada, Adecco's revenues declined by 16 percent to 678 million in the quarter, it said. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
European, U.S. Index Futures Gain; Asian Shares Climb on Stimulus Outlook Mar 4, 2009
Adecco SA, the worlds largest supplier of temporary workers, may drop after reporting a fourth-quarter loss as it wrote down the value of goodwill on its Tuja acquisition in Germany and assets in the U.K.. To contact the reporter on this story: in London at. (Bloomberg -- UK)
5 Things to Know About Stimulus Jobs Feb 22, 2009
It aims to get consumers spending again: Joanie Ruge, a senior vice president at Adecco, says the company is optimistic about the stimulus plan's effects on the job market, and is projecting that the will slow mid-year. "We do think the economy right now really needs a jolt," Ruge says. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
LED Lighting Engineers Feb 20, 2009
About Adecco Engineering ical Adecco Engineering and Technical, a division of Adecco, the world leader in workforce solutions specializing in the recruitment of engineering and information technology professionals. Our nearly 100 offices throughout the U. S. are staffed with recruiters who understand the complexity and diversity of technical disciplines. (Florida Today)
Survey: Most workers 'love' their jobs Feb 13, 2009
Most workers 'love' their jobs, Adecco USA survey finds - Pittsburgh Business Times ... Most workers 'love' their jobs, Adecco USA survey finds. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
U.S. lost 598,000 jobs in January Feb 7, 2009
It s also important to keep in mind that the job market is local the most recent unemployment rates coming out of major metropolitan areas like Milwaukee, Baltimore, Boston and D.C., for example, reflect much brighter employment pictures than other regions of the country, said Tig Gilliam, CEO of Adecco Group North America, in a statement. Even more critical than where you live or what you do, educational accomplishments have the greatest impact on an individual s ability to find a job. (Albany Business Review, NY)
The 10 best U.S. cities to find a job in 2009 Feb 7, 2009
"Wisconsin greatly benefits from having a really wide range of companies, from start-up to mature, leaving us less dependent on only large or small employers to keep our economy and job market booming," says Alise Wozniak, Madison branch manager of Adecco General Staffing. A spokeswoman for the city's chamber of commerce adds that Madison is "historically recession proof," partly because it's the seat of state and county governments, as well as city, and they all provide jobs. (MSNBC -- Business)
