According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 68 percent of hiring in 2010 was contract-based, DailyFinance reports. This statistic may indicate the increased importance of autonomy among Millennials - those born after 1981 - who feel that working independently is an important part of their career strategy. A national survey conducted by outsourcing firm Elance…

Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based strategic workforce solutions company SFN Group is one of many staffing firms that utilize social media outlets to find potential candidates. "Tools such as LinkedIn allow us to find passive candidates and get employee referrals from people we know," said Roy Krause, SFN chief executive. It's a great place to social network…

As businesses adapt to changing technology, the option of interviewing remotely has become more common. According to The Economic Times, candidates should prepare slightly differently for a video interview than they would for an in-person meeting. While the core principles remain the same - properly researching the company, looking over job requirements, etc. - the…

When temporary work increases, it is typically a harbinger of a recovering economy. However, according to Bloomberg, recruiting agencies across the country are beginning to see positive changes in their rates as well. For example, Menlo Park, California-based Robert Half International, which specializes in finance and legal work, increased pricing by 2.4 percent in the…

Returning to the job market with a flexible position has become a common choice for those who have spent long periods of time unemployed. The Wall Street Journal reports that over the past several months, employment of temporary workers is between 11 and 12.5 percent higher than earlier 2011 levels, according to the American Staffing…

Unemployed residents of Mississippi may be able to find work and fufill some philanthropic dues at the same time. The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded the Mississippi Department of Employment Security a $7 million grant to hire temporary workers to assist in the recovery effort following the series of tornadoes that affected the South…

A survey conducted in February by human resource and benefits consulting firm Buck Consultants focused on specific tactics companies are using to retain employees as the job market recovers. The poll, titled Reviving and Inspiring the Workforce: 2011 Compensation Trends, included 100 executives, directors and managers. The primary finding of the study showed that the…

If a company hires a temporary worker, it may be because it lacks the funds to provide a salary for a full-time position, or it is still wary of the economy and prefers to avoid the expense of health insurance. This tactic may worry the company's full-time workers, and make them believe that the company…

Popular social networking website LinkedIn is offering an additional option for those in search of employees, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. The company's hiring solutions section includes online job postings and the ability to pick out passive candidates - those who have the necessary background, education and skills but are not actively searching for…

Numerous factors can convey that a candidate is potentially suitable for a position during an interview. The Cookeville Times points out that in many cases, those factors are subtle and sometimes discriminative based on looks and perception. Hidden factors, such as a candidate's hair, smile, eyes or teeth, can influence a potential employers' decision. Thus,…