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Global Competition Pressing Down U.S. Wages

Memphis Commercial Appeal (06/08/13) John Schmid

American wages have begun to fall due to competition from China and other low-wage countries. Jeff Joerres, chief executive of ManpowerGroup Inc., says “It’s happening so fast on a global scale that it’s scary.” The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest economic census reports wage declines across the entire national economy, with a 1.1% drop posted during the year-over-year period ended in September. Of the six year-over-year declines recorded since 1978, four have occurred since 2009. Joerres expects the wage squeeze to become “the new normal” as global economies become more connected. The International Labor Organization’s latest Global Wage Report indicates that wage competition among nations could result in them shrinking their own economies.

Randstad Receives Clearance for USG People Acquisition

Randstad News Release (06/10/13)

Randstad has received clearance from the European Commission for the proposed acquisition of part of the European staffing activities of USG People, which was announced on April 4. Randstad will acquire the staffing activities of USG People in Spain, Italy, Poland, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Austria. Randstad anticipates closing the transaction toward the end of June.

Monster.com and Military.com Join Launch of Largest Public Service Campaign in Clear Channel History

Monster Worldwide Inc. News Release (06/07/13)

ASA corporate partner Monster.com and Military.com have joined with Clear Channel to take part in iHeartRadio’s Show Your Stripes initiative to raise awareness of veteran unemployment and encourage businesses to hire veterans. Monster and Military will provide veterans access to 70,000 military friendly jobs and will offer businesses a forum for posting jobs with veteran-specific skills. The 2012 Monster Veterans Talent Index showed that only 43% of respondents felt they were prepared to transition from the military, and only 22% believed they would find work that suited them.

Searching for veteran talent and understanding how military experience and training fits certain role requirements has proven difficult for employers. To combat this, Monster and Military have introduced a military skills translator that converts military specializations into civilian occupations, shows career paths similarly skilled veterans have taken, and provides networking opportunities.

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In this ASAPro webinar, affirmative action law expert Valerie Hoffman, Esq., will explain

  • Affirmative Action compliance at the Federal level
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