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What Does a Staffing Agency Do for Employers—and What Do You Still Handle?

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If you hire a staffing agency, what are you actually handing over? Will the recruiter find candidates, arrange interviews, make offers, or handle payroll? Does it depend on the type of staffing arrangement? And what will your company still need to do? The answer varies based on the agency, the position, and your agreement. Some responsibilities belong to the recruiter, others remain with the employer, and some are shared. Understanding what a staffing agency does for employers and what you'll still need to handle can help you know what to expect before the hiring process starts. What Does a Staffing Agency Do for Employers? Staffing agencies typically handle much of the work of finding an...

Should AI Change What Career You Choose?

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Choosing a career is hard. Whether you’re a high school student preparing to enter the working world or an experienced professional considering a change, there’s a lot to weigh, from salary and job security to work-life balance, growth opportunities, and whether you’ll even enjoy the day-to-day work. With artificial intelligence (AI) becoming part of so many aspects of our lives, there’s another question to consider: What if the career you’re interested in looks completely different in five or ten years, or no longer exists at all? Whether you're investing years in a degree or training, or considering a job you could start tomorrow, how might those changes affect your long-term career prospects? If you want predictions about the future with ...

How Automation Affects Manufacturing Hiring: Changing Job Roles and Skills

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Few topics come up more often in discussions of the future of manufacturing jobs than automation. Supporters point to the potential for greater productivity, economic growth, and automated systems taking over dull, dirty, or dangerous work. Skeptics worry about job security, including the potential for significant job displacement as machines replace human workers in certain tasks. Both perspectives reflect real possibilities, but the number of jobs gained or lost is only part of how automation affects manufacturing hiring . When automation changes how work gets done, the effects can reach well beyond the positions that prev...