Professional Hiring Slows in Q3

Nearly nine in 10 executives surveyed for the quarterly Robert Half Professional Employment Report said they anticipate no changes to the size of their teams in the next three months. Just five percent of respondents plan to add full-time, professional-level staff in the third quarter, while another five percent indicated they will make personnel reductions….

Executives Optimistic but Hiring Plans Slim

Business optimism is rising but hiring isn’t following that trend. That’s the takeaway. But, according to The Robert Half Professional Employment Report , 92 percent of executives said they are confident in their firms’ growth prospects in Q3 of 2011. Just under half, some 44 percent, said they are very confident. This compares with 86…

6 In-Demand IT Jobs for 2011

According to the salary guides just released from Robert Half, 11 roles representing several fields — including accounting and finance, technology, creative, legal and administrative services — show increases in starting salaries and growing demand among employers. “The common thread among the jobs highlighted in our research is that they help businesses improve efficiency and…