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This HR leader is applying her career lessons to finding and retaining workers in construction

HR Brew

She said construction is an industry that is experiencing a similar phenomenon as HR, adding that kids don’t necessarily dream of having a career in the field. That means HR pros in the industry have had to rethink attracting and retaining talent. And it’s a tough career,” she said. What’s the most fulfilling aspect of your job?

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2024 was a hard year for HR

HR Brew

Since she started recruiting for HR specifically in 2007, Mazzullo told HR Brew the HR industry has had three particularly bad years: 2008, 2020, and 2024. HR Brew spoke with Laura Mazzullo, owner of East Side Staffing, about what happened to the people profession in 2024. It’s not you. It’s everyone.

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Hot dog chain Portillo’s staffs its restaurants with corporate employees during the holiday season

HR Brew

Quit and turnover rates in the service sector remain higher than those in all other industries, according to data from the US Chamber of Commerce. If I’ve learned anything from watching The Bear , it’s that working in a restaurant is hard—maybe even as hard as it is for talent pros to staff service roles.

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Gig work is taking over the labor market—and creating challenges for HR

HR Brew

For the staffing industry, its an opportunity, Glaser said. Adecco, for example, classifies contingent workers as employees, meaning they fill out W-2s, have taxes withheld, and receive benefits from the staffing firmalleviating clients of compliance headaches. Theres definitely upside with the gig workforce.

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Professional and business services employees are thinking twice before quitting

HR Brew

million in March, and the quit rate for all industries remained at 2.2% The professional and business services industry, in particular, saw the biggest monthly decline, down 131,000, or 19%, to 560,000 in April. million, hardly changed from 3.4 for the sixth consecutive month.

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Talent firm AMS launches new industry ethical standards for AI adoption in recruiting

HR Brew

As many of the ethical and compliance considerations remain unsettled, teams are waiting for industry standards to use as a guidepost, according to AMS CEO Gordon Stuart. AMS brought in ethicists; industry partners; and industrial psychology, inclusivity, and legal experts to solicit input for guiding principles.

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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From One Location to Many — Grow Smarter with Mitratech

Hospitality and food & beverage businesses—especially those managing multiple locations—are under pressure to grow quickly while staying compliant with evolving labor laws and industry regulations. High turnover, time-consuming onboarding, and regulatory risk can strain even the most efficient operations.

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How temporary staffing is helping businesses navigate the disruption of Covid-19

Drawing upon expert industry research, unique Syft datasets and Indeed’s unrivalled job market data – we study the temporary staffing market pre, during and post Covid-19.

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