Question: What economic indicator will you monitor most closely in 2018?  Phil Blair, Manpower Unemployment: With 3.3 percent unemployment, I don’t think it can get any better with the economy going strong and a great retail season. We should expect it to grow in January and February as retail lays off but the year to year […]

Higher churn rates may be a boon to staffing. “In 2018 we expect to see a continued imbalance between a tight labor supply and fairly robust demand,” says Patrick Beharelle, CEO of TrueBlue. “And with such low unemployment, you tend to see more churn.” Such churn can increase demand for temporary or temporary-to-permanent employees as clients scramble […]

Does your boss think you’re competent? It’s an important question. Getting along with your boss is a pretty crucial part of succeeding at work. Your manager likely controls whether or not you get promoted, demoted, or fired, after all. Your job is in their hands. Some bosses make it clear if they adore you — […]

Enjoy the Holiday Season with family and loved ones! May the holiday season end this year on a cheerful note and make way for a fresh and bright New Year!

A report by staffing agency Robert Half Technology ranked San Diego No. 1 on a list of 12 American cities where technology hiring is expected to grow rapidly in the first half of 2018. According to company’s latest IT Hiring Forecast and Local Trend Report. aq Of the chief information officers surveyed for the report, […]

The Santa Ana winds that have stoked hellacious wildfires in Ventura and Los Angeles counties will spread into San Diego County late tonight, creating an ‘’extreme’’ wildfire danger that will last through late Thursday. During that period, “San Diego County will be the windiest place in Southern California,” says Stephen Harrison, a forecaster at the […]

 CPE Event Please join Sayva Solutions and Donnelley Financial Solutions as we host our quarterly reoccurring CPE event. EY will be presenting ASC 606 Revenue Recognition as well as an update on other recent accounting pronouncements. 1 CPE credit will be awarded. We hope to see you there and feel free to invite anyone you […]

If you’ve reached the stage of your job search where you’re sending thank-you notes, you’re almost at the finish line—but don’t get complacent. A thank-you note is a critical opportunity to seal the deal, so you need to get it right. Monster asked recruiters to weigh in on what they like to see in a […]

The move to do away with San Diego State University’s Aztec mascot has resurfaced, taking opponents and even some supporters by surprise. The latest gyration in the yearslong dispute occurred Tuesday night when the University Senate overwhelmingly voted to retire the Aztec Warrior and related symbols, 52-14. Just seven months ago the Associated Students council agreed […]

Veterans Day is this Saturday and, in a military city like San Diego, many businesses will offer deals and freebies to show appreciation for U.S. military veterans and active duty service members. Here’s a list of 10 freebies valid on Nov. 11; don’t forget to bring your military ID. Dunkin’ Donuts The beloved doughnut chain, […]