/ Marketing

Executive search firm hires recruiters who will handle e-commerce

Berglass + Associates has appointed two senior-level recruiters, Laura Kluthe and Rebecca Metz. They will be responsible for recruiting high-level executives across a broad range of functions including creative, marketing, operations and e-commerce.

Posted 03/08/2010Zak StamborPost a comment

/ Technology

On-demand scheduling software helps Ten Thousand Villages manage workers

With an on-demand scheduling and recruitment system, Ten Thousand Villages store managers spend more time with customers and planning special events instead of managing communications with a fluctuating volunteer staff, the retailer says.

Posted 02/26/2009Paul DemeryPost a comment

/ Technology

IT jobs—and their salaries—are dwindling, say two new reports

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that information technology jobs fell by 13,000 in July and 44,000 over the past year. Hiring demand is at the lowest level since 2004, says Janco Associates, an IT staffing research firm.

Posted 08/11/2008Katie DeatschPost a comment

/ Technology

At-work web browsing leads to in-store purchases, study shows

U.S. workers spend 60% of their waking hours at work, and part of that time is spent researching personal purchases, according to a study by Bigresearch for WorkPlace Media.

Posted 07/01/2008Katie DeatschPost a comment

GSI Commerce gets $3.75 million for economic development and job training

GSI Commerce Inc. has received grants totaling approximately $3.75 million from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for economic development and employee training, the company reports. It plans to expand its headquarers to support expected growth, GSI says.

Posted 03/27/2006Paul DemeryPost a comment

/ Technology

Strong demand for retail employees in Q3, CareerBuilder.com projects

Retail and customer service will be among positions with the greatest demand by employers in the third quarter, according to a survey from online job site CareerBuilder.com.

Posted 06/13/2005Kurt PetersPost a comment

/ E-Retailers

Office Depot deploys web-based workforce management for 35,000 employees

The office products retailer has reduced employee scheduling errors by as much as 80% while slashing the time spent on planning workforce schedules.

Posted 06/11/2003Kurt PetersPost a comment

I.T. budgets are declining—except in the salary department, Meta reports

While most IT managers report that IT budgets will be flat or slightly smaller this year from last, they also report that average IT salaries will increase 5%, with hot skills commanding increases of 8-10%, Meta reports.

Posted 04/04/2003Kurt PetersPost a comment