One-Third of Moms Today Are Sole Breadwinners
Adecco Survey Finds that Majority of Working Moms Have a Different Career Path in Mind for their Children
MELVILLE, N.Y., May 7 /PRNewswire/ — This Mother’s Day, moms across the country will be celebrated for all they do for their families– and they deserve it. According to the latest American Workplace Insights survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Adecco Staffing US, part of the world’s largest recruitment and workforce solutions provider, 30% of working moms(1) in America today are the sole breadwinners of their household. However, being the sole provider may not be out of choice. In fact, nearly half (52%) of moms would stay at home with their kids if they had the means/opportunity to do so. Additionally, the same number of working moms (52%) grew up in a household where their own mother worked.
Despite mothers’ different preferences on working or staying at home, the majority of working moms agree on one point – 74% want their children to pursue a different profession or career path than their own. These aspirations may stem from experiences or challenges they had in their own career.
Additional survey findings include:
Moms Turn to Help To Raise Their Children: Nearly half (47%) of mothers responded that their children are being cared for by someone else such as a spouse, daycare program, family/friend or nanny. Moms Think They Make The Best Bosses: More than half (56%) of moms agree that mothers make the best bosses, yet only (42%) of moms would rather have their mom as a boss than their dad. East Coast Spouses Are More Resentful Of Salaries: Over a fifth (21%) of all working parents in the Northeast indicated that their spouse/significant other resents that they make more money than they do. In the West, less than half of that number (only 7%) say their spouse/significant other feels resentful of them. Perceptions between men and women were largely similar as 15% of men and 14% of women felt that their spouse resented that they made more.
“This Mother’s Day, we continue to applaud the efforts of all working moms for their hard work at balancing families and careers,” said Rich Thompson, vice president of learning and performance at Adecco Group North America. “These survey findings indicate more moms are torn between having a successful work life and family life. What moms need to remember is they can have both, and today’s workforce offers a wide range of options including trying temporary employment which allows for a challenging and engaging career, while offering increased flexibility, enabling moms to better manage both their professional and family lives.”
Adecco Staffing US offers the following tips for ways businesses can reduce workplace stress and work more effectively:
Offer Flex-Time Alternatives.
Studies have shown that working men and women would reject a promotion if it required them to spend less time with their families, and would consider flexible hours an attractive option. By developing a work schedule that meets both your needs and your employees’, productivity will increase, absenteeism will decrease, and employee morale will soar.
Provide Targeted Leadership Development for Working Moms.
Organizations that support leadership have a higher retention rate and happier employees. This is certainly the case with programming and workshops that target working parents in the office. Various companies like Adecco feature female leadership programs and conferences which strengthen skills in the office, while offering tips on ways to manage it all.
Allow Employees to Work From Home.
Studies show that productivity increases from 20 to 40 percent when people work at home because employees based out of the house work at their peak times with fewer interruptions and distractions, have more freedom from peer pressures and productivity norms, spend less time and energy dealing with the commuting.
About the Adecco Group:
The Adecco Group, based in Zurich, Switzerland, is the world’s leading provider of HR solutions. With over 29,000 FTE employees and more than 5,800 offices, in over 60 countries and territories around the world, Adecco Group offers a wide variety of services, connecting more than 500,000 colleagues with over 100,000 clients every day. The services offered fall into the broad categories of temporary staffing, permanent placement, outsourcing, consulting and outplacement. The Adecco Group is a Fortune Global 500 company.
Adecco S.A. is registered in Switzerland (ISIN: CH0012138605) with listings on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ADEN) and on Euronext in France (ADE).
About Adecco Group North America:
Every day we provide our clients with the talent they need, and help solve the business challenges they face today – and will encounter tomorrow. Our clients rely on us for a wide range of workforce solutions including:
Contingent staffing and direct hire recruitment for large enterprise organizations across all skill sets Workforce solutions and consulting including Managed Services Programs (MSP) & Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Career transition and leadership consulting Specialty staffing, project solutions and consulting services
Additional information is available through our websites at www.adeccogroupna.com and www.adeccousa.com.
About Harris Interactive
Harris Interactive is one of the world’s leading custom market research firms, leveraging research, technology, and business acumen to transform relevant insight into actionable foresight. Known widely for the Harris Poll and for pioneering innovative research methodologies, Harris offers expertise in a wide range of industries including healthcare, technology, public affairs, energy, telecommunications, financial services, insurance, media, retail, restaurant, and consumer package goods. Serving clients in over 215 countries and territories through our North American, European, and Asian offices and a network of independent market research firms, Harris specializes in delivering research solutions that help us – and our clients – stay ahead of what’s next. For more information, please visit www.harrisinteractive.com.
About this American Workplace Insights Survey
This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on behalf of Adecco from April 28-30, 2010 among 2,131 adults ages 18 and older, of whom 382 are employed full time and/or part time and are the parent and/or legal guardian of a child(ren) ages 17 and under. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables, please contact Vannessa Almeida.
(1) For the purposes of this survey “working moms” are defined as U.S. adult women ages 18
Employment Gains Signal Upward Potential, Says The Conference Board
NEW YORK, May 7 /PRNewswire/ — The 224 thousand gain in jobs (excluding the 66,000 additional workers on the census) in April is very welcome news. It clearly shows that this economic recovery can no longer be seen as a jobless one. Following three quarters of growing production, companies apparently find they can’t squeeze out any more output without adding workers. This underscores yesterday’s news that Q1 productivity growth slowed to a healthy 3.6 percent following the staggering rate of above 7 percent on average in the previous three quarters.
These job gains are comparable to what we’ve seen following other deep recessions, suggesting that U.S. business has become more confident that the recovery is sustainable. Manufacturing jobs are returning to a significant extent, and construction employment turned the corner in the previous two months. The key factor this spring will be continued gains in service-sector employment beyond health and education.
Continued employment gains of this size could put the economy on a solid 3 percent growth track and — if productivity growth stays up – even boost it to 3.5 or 4 percent.
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Online College Could Be The Answer You’re Looking For
Twenty years ago, when a student graduated from high school their choices were go to work or go to college. Things have changed. Now many students decide to travel after graduation or get some work experience before committing four years to college. Thanks to the Internet there is another option for students who want to go to school but also need to work. Obtaining associate degree online benefits those with a busy lifestyle that does not allow them to get a college education the traditional way.
While many adults obtain their bachelors degrees in a four-year program, some are forced to leave school for a spell. They may be ill, need time off, or are subject to events out of their control. But that does not have to be the end of a college career. Many online colleges accept old college credits. That way the student does not have to completely start over if they have already completed some college courses.
It can be a tough decision to go to college as an adult. The older student may have children or a full time job. With these responsibilities the student may find it difficult to commit to specific class times on a college campus. This is why getting a online master degree program works well for non traditional students.
Online college is helping adults fit college into their lives. Distance learning students study at their own pace. They can watch lectures and complete assignments at a convenient time from anywhere they have computer access. This means the students can work toward a degree during lunch breaks, business trips or after the kids go to bed.
Online college is more flexible than attending a traditional school, but it will still require some adjustments in your life. The student must be disciplined to keep up with class reading and assignments. However, it’s up to the student when they complete these tasks.
Busy professionals do not have to worry about rushing to make it to class on time or wandering around campus looking for the lecture hall. In distance college, everything happens through the Internet when the student is ready.
You don’t even have to see your professor in person. All communication is done through email or Internet chat rooms. Students are responding well to online courses. The Sloan Consortium conducted a study about online learning. Researchers found 4.6 million students were enrolled in at least one online course during the fall of 2008. That was a 17 percent increase from the year before. The schools involved in the survey report 73 percent of their students are requesting they offer more online courses.
For adults who want to get a college degree, online college is an excellent option. Students can start their online degree programs or finish ones they put on hold years ago. Online college is changing the lives of people. Start an associate degree program today and see where this new education takes you!
Venable, Small Businesses from Across Nation, Launch Small Business Coalition for Fair Contracting
Small businesses, the backbone of the American economy, are negatively impacted by government’s new in-sourcing policy
WASHINGTON, May 7 /PRNewswire/ — Venable LLP announced today that the firm, in conjunction with a group of clients and other government contractors, is launching the Small Business Coalition for Fair Contracting in response to federal government procurement initiatives that could, if unchecked, have a significant and negative impact on the operations of small businesses working for the federal government.
Small businesses represent 99.7 percent of all businesses in the nation and received 21.5 percent of all federal prime contracting dollars in fiscal year 2008. Small businesses contracting with the federal government employ workers in every state in the nation, do work for every government agency, and provide services from cleaning offices to providing complex intelligence analysis.
“Although well intentioned, the federal government’s current in-sourcing initiative threatens to take away work from hundreds of small entrepreneurs,” said Venable partner Rob Burton, who served at the Office of Federal Procurement Policy as the nation’s top career federal procurement official.
The 2011 budget has been designed to “rebalance” the relationship between the government and federal contractors through more oversight and in-sourcing. A goal of the budget is to “decrease reliance on contract services” by using federal employees to perform services currently provided by contractors.
In line with the budget’s goals, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy recently provided detailed guidance to agencies on the types of work that should be reserved for government employees. As a result, contractors may soon see fewer business opportunities, as agencies in-source jobs that serve a “critical function” in the government.
“No one wants to be associated with a ‘non-critical’ function,” Burton said. “Many federal agencies will be tempted to ‘over classify’ jobs as ‘critical.’ Those agency choices are not victimless. Small businesses are already feeling the impact of those choices.”
According to Burton, the in-sourcing initiative has already forced small contractors across the nation to dramatically reduce the scope of their operations as their contracts are cancelled and their employees are hired into government jobs.
The Coalition represents a diverse group of companies with a common interest in ensuring that small businesses do not suffer a disproportionate loss of business as a result of the government’s in-sourcing and other policy initiatives.
“The government recognizes small contractors’ critical role in supporting the operation of the federal government and understands the importance of expanding that role,” said Burton. “The coalition will educate lawmakers and federal executives about the unintended consequences of the in-sourcing initiative, provide ideas on how to fix the process and implement fair solutions that best meet the nation’s needs, while protecting the economic viability of America’s small businesses.”
The Small Business Coalition for Fair Contracting will hold a briefing conference call on Tuesday, May 11 at 11 am (EDT). Small businesses doing business with the government are invited to participate in the call and should contact Venable for additional information. Although the call is closed to members of the media, Venable partners Rob Burton and Paul Debolt will be available to provide members of the media with commentary on the call and issues raised by the participants.
Note: An American Lawyer top 100 law firm, Venable LLP has attorneys practicing in all areas of corporate and business law, complex litigation, intellectual property and government affairs. Venable serves corporate, institutional, governmental, nonprofit and individual clients throughout the U.S. and around the world from its headquarters in Washington, D.C. and offices in California, Maryland, New York and Virginia. For more, visit www.Venable.com.
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Mastech Holdings, Inc. Unveils Its New Corporate Identity
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PITTSBURGH, May 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Mastech Holdings, Inc., (NYSE Amex: MHH), a national provider of Information Technology and Specialized Healthcare Staffing services announced this week that it has released a new identity for the company. Mastech the Right People.
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The re-branding initiative includes a completely new look to the logo, the website (www.mastech.com) and the collateral material that will follow. The new design of the website creates much greater ease in navigation, and allows clients and consultants to get the information they want and need with clear, concise messaging.
Thomas Moran, Chief Executive Officer of Mastech Holdings, Inc. stated, “Our rebranding effort aligns itself well with our overall strategy to create greater speed to market, and to make it easier for our clients and consultants to work with us. This will help to continue us on the path of creating sustainable long term value creation.”
Steven Wolfe, Vice President of Corporate Development stated, “It was important for us to design a new look that would allow us to simplify our message in a way that was both memorable and interactive. Our new brand and identity allows us to do that while showcasing our Information Technology and Specialized Healthcare Staffing services.”
About Mastech Holdings, Inc.:
Leveraging the power of 20 years of IT experience, Mastech (NYSE Amex: MHH) provides Information Technology Staffing services in the disciplines which drive today’s business operations and Specialized Healthcare Staffing services to hospitals and other healthcare facilities. More information about Mastech can be found at Mastech’s website: www.mastech.com.
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Find Out About Online Psychology Degrees Available To You
With so many selections to choose from, opting for one among the best online psychology degrees is no uncomplicated task. Let’s limit some of the top courses out there, since they open up a lot of opportunities for you in the foreseeable future.
Forensic Psychology is a fantastic pre-law course because doing so combines the research into the human mind with study regarding the methods in the American justice system. One may discover ways to translate and analyze human conduct if you want to be able to present it under legal standing in a court of law.
Being someone who’s usually been captivated by the issues why a man does what he does, and you would like to be of service to your country and your fellowmen, then you must think of pursuing this degree. One can assist to serve justice where it is due, while you are mastering psychology full blast at the same time. If you become a master in this field, you can as a lawyer, or a legal counselor.
On the other hand, if you love working together with children, why don’tyou consider Child Psychology? You swill have the chance to help those children who have learning concerns being a teacher in the future, or guide them with their mental problems as a counselor.
Children have minds which can be molded, and extremely easy to work with. Thus, if you wish to work in this area, you ought to be hypersensitive to their needs, to be able to assist their status, may it be with a mental disorder or trauma, improve. If you happen to master this area, you can work in schools, pediatric wards, or clinics.
Occupational Psychology is another broad field to consider. Here, you have the chance to be with people of all ages who are faced with a similar mental issues. You too can help coach staff members in other psychological fields to become more efficient.
People who take up this degree can help individuals regulate their time, workplaces, and upgrade their communication skills. You’ll get to deal with other fields just like industrial and personal psychology. If you specialise in this area, it is easy to work in Human Resources departments, or in consultancy firms.
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Katherine Willey Joins First Business Bank as Senior Vice President
SAN DIEGO, May 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — First Business Bank (OTC Bulletin Board: FBBN) has announced that Katherine Willey has joined the bank as a Senior Vice President. She is responsible for business development for the company, which operates offices in Del Mar, Carlsbad and Ramona and had $112 million in assets as of December 31, 2009.
Willey has over 25 years of experience as a business development and lending officer, with extensive experience as a credit administrator and work-out specialist. Her multi-year career in San Diego includes senior business development and lending positions with 1st Pacific Bank of California, San Diego National Bank, Bank of Coronado and U.S. Bank.
Nathan Rogge, President and Chief Executive Officer of First Business Bank, said, “Katherine Willey is an accomplished business development professional, having built thriving banking offices from the ground up and expanded into new geographic areas for a number of prominent institutions during her career. Her experience is an excellent fit with First Business Bank’s efforts to accelerate its growth in the San Diego region.”
Willey received a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Georgia and an M.B.A. degree in Finance from Marymount University in Arlington, Va.
She is a Board member and immediate past President of the Old Mission Rotary Club, Treasurer and Audit Committee Chair of Walden Family Services, past President of the Art Pratt Foundation, and a graduate of LEAD San Diego.
First Business Bank is exclusively focused on serving the special needs of professionals and small and medium-sized enterprises. Established in 2001, First Business Bank is dedicated to providing business professionals with simple, fast and effective solutions. Experienced bankers deliver highly tailored financial solutions while providing customers with educational and networking opportunities. For more information, contact First Business Bank at (858) 847-4780 or visit the company’s website at www.fbbank.com.
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Carolina Conceptions Awarded Prestigious Honor for Exceptional Customer Service by the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
RALEIGH, N.C., May 5 /PRNewswire/ — Carolina Conceptions was honored with the First Citizens Bank Exceptional Customer Experience Award by the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce in a ceremony held Tuesday, May 4, 2010. Over 500 community members gathered at the Raleigh Convention Center for the 26th anniversary celebration of the Pinnacle Business Awards to honor some of Raleigh’s most talented and innovative entrepreneurs and small businesses. Dr. Grace Couchman, Dr. Bill Meyer, Dr. John Park and many of Carolina Conceptions’ staff members were in attendance to accept the award. “This honor is especially meaningful to our team given the fact that extraordinary customer service is at the heart of our practice’s mission statement,” says Sheridan Robinson, practice manager at Carolina Conceptions.
The First Citizens Bank Exceptional Customer Experience Award highlights the efforts of small to medium-sized businesses that not only provide great customer service but who make efforts above and beyond to establish an exceptional customer experience at every point of contact, throughout the organization. “After years of working with Carolina Conceptions, I have witnessed firsthand their consistent dedication to exceptional customer service. Between their warm and friendly staff and rave reviews from patients, Carolina Conceptions was a deserving choice for this year’s First Citizens Bank Exceptional Customer Service Award,” says John Terry, vice president of Triangle Commercial Banking at First Citizens Bank in Raleigh.
The Pinnacle Business Awards, hosted by the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, annually recognizes some of the Triangle’s most successful business executives from both emerging companies and companies that have exhibited a substantial history as an established business. This is the first Pinnacle award for Carolina Conceptions who opened in 2006.
About Us: Carolina Conceptions is the fastest growing infertility center in the southeast and is the only private practice of its kind in the Triangle area where all doctors are board certified in both OB/GYN and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. The physicians share more than 45 years experience in the infertility field and have achieved some of the highest success rates in both the region and country. The practice offers a fully comprehensive range of treatment options along with a highly trained staff who are dedicated to delivering friendly and compassionate care. To learn more about Carolina Conceptions, please visit www.carolinaconceptions.com. 2601 Lake Drive, Suite 301, Raleigh, NC 27607.
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Garden Fresh Salsa Partner John Latella to Speak at Walsh College BusinessLIVE 2010 in partnership with Crain’s Detroit Business
TROY, Mich., May 5 /PRNewswire/ — John J. Latella, Partner/COO-General Counsel, Garden Fresh Gourmet, and Walsh College alumnus (Master of Science in Finance, ’99), will be the Michigan Business Success Story speaker for the fourth annual Walsh College conference focused on small and family business growth, Tuesday, May 11, 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the MSU Management Education Center in Troy. This year’s conference is combined with Crain’s Detroit Business Second Stage Workshops.
Ferndale, Michigan based Garden Fresh Gourmet was founded in 1997 and has become the largest producer of fresh, all-natural salsa in North America, and the No. 1 award-winning salsa company in the country. Started by husband and wife team Jack and Annette Aronson, the salsa was a side project out of the couple’s Woodward Avenue restaurant, Clubhouse Barbecue. Now with two production plants in Ferndale, and the recent acquisition of El Matador Chips in Grand Rapids adding a 60,000- square-foot manufacturing facility, the company’s sales topped $74 million in 2009. Its 300
On Deck Capital Founder & CEO Mitch Jacobs Selected as Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year(R) 2010 Semi-Finalist
On Deck Capital Founder & CEO Mitch Jacobs Selected as Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of… — NEW YORK, May 5 /PRNewswire/ — /
