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U.S. Companies Bullish on a Contingent Workforce

David Markiewicz, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Contingency staffing--temporary or contract workers--is growing, a new study has found. And with the economy stuck in neutral, at best, it may become an even bigger factor in the creation of a workforce.

How Millennials Work Differently from Everyone Else

Jacquelyn Smith, Forbes Staff

As more and more millennial workers assume management positions, you may notice changes in the nature of the workplace. Why? Because there are distinct differences between the work styles, expectations, and career perspectives of younger and older workers.

Join Us at the 2nd Annual NAAMBA Global Career Forum, January 7-8, 2013, Hong Kong

NAAMBA Team

On behalf of the National Association of Asian MBAs (NAAMBA) and our partner MBA Career Services Council (MBA CSC), we invite you to join us at the 2nd Annual NAAMBA Global Career Forum which will take place January 7-8, 2013 in Hong Kong.

Thank You for Attending the 4th Annual NAAMBA Leadership Conference & Exposition, September 13-15, 2012, Santa Clara, CA!

NAAMBA Team

4th Annual NAAMBA Leadership Conference & Exposition
Tomorrow's Leaders Today!
September 13-15, 2012, Santa Clara, CA

Why You Should Attend The Economist’s Which MBA? Online Fair on November 14-15

Which MBA?

Take the next step in your MBA journey by connecting with dozens of business schools around the world. Here are the top 4 reasons you should attend the Which MBA? Online Fair...

World Rich List Shows Emerging Asian Century

Kevin Voigt, CNN

Asia is set to have the world's wealthiest residents, with city-state Singapore heading the rich list.

Mid-Autumn Festival

Xinhua, english.news.cn

The Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on Sunday this year, is a traditional Chinese holiday that originates from worship of the moon.

Announcing Early Exhibitors & Sponsors: 4th Annual NAAMBA Leadership Conference & Exposition, September 13-15, 2012, Santa Clara, CA

Robina Singh, Management Staff | Program Manager

In just over two months, we will convene in Santa Clara, CA for the 4th Annual NAAMBA Leadership Conference & Exposition, September 13-15, 2012. With the theme of Tomorrow’s Leaders Today, this annual event promises to be the largest event of its kind...

Asia America MultiTechnology Association (AAMA) Founders Speaker Series

Asia America MultiTechnology Association (AAMA)

AAMA celebrates the richness of Silicon Valley’s history – both early as well as more recent – with its new Founders Speaker Series. This series will showcase prominent technology visionaries who have shaped high-tech firms that have contributed significantly to U.S.-Asia business.

Why Do Asian Americans Have the Worst Long-Term Unemployment?

Jordan Weissmann,The Atlantic

Asian Americans are the best educated ethnic group in the United States, by a long shot.* Logically, that means they should have the least severe unemployment, given that more educated workers tend to have an easier time in the job market. Instead, according to a recent study by the Economic Policy Institute, the Asian community suffered from the most severe long-term joblessness of any racial demographic in 2010, during the slow, early period of the economic recovery.

A Tale of Two Cities: The Merging of Sourcing and Recruiting

Lou Adler, ERE Media, Inc.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...

US Asian Population Outpaces Other Minorities

Franz Strasser, BBC News

Asians have passed Latinos as the fastest growing group of US immigrants, according to a Pew Center study.

Registration is Now Open for the 4th Annual NAAMBA Leadership Conference & Exposition, September 13-15, 2012, Santa Clara, CA!

Robina Singh, Events & Program Manager, NAAMBA

Early Bird Rates End July 31, 2012

Preparations are under way for the 4th Annual NAAMBA Leadership Conference & Exposition scheduled to take place September 13-15, 2012 in Santa Clara, CA. With the theme of Tomorrow's Leaders Today, this annual event promises to once again galvanize Pan-Asian professionals across industries and provide an unparalleled platform for networking and professional development opportunities! Register today to secure the early bird rates which end on July 31, 2012 and don’t miss out on this truly great event.

“Pasona World Job”: International Career Support and Job Search for Bilinguals and Global Talents

Pasona NA, Inc.

Pasona NA, Inc. providing recruiting and career consulting services, opened an international career support website for globally active bilinguals and multi-lingual candidates with international experiences.

More Grads Using Social Media for Job Hunts

Staffingindustry.com

Approximately 41 percent of college grads from the class of 2012 use social media as a job-search tool, up significantly from just four years ago...

Workplace Discrimination against Asian Americans

Kathleen Tun, WordPress.com

It’s always challenging to find a job, earn some money, a living. But what happens if you’re a minority trying to find a job, even if you’re born here in America, with a college degree?

Marketing and Sourcing: A Marketing Mix Approach to Sourcing

Lance Haun, SourceCon

When Seven Step RPO sourcing manager Sal Loukos starts on a new requisition, she doesn’t fire up her web browser and go to a search engine, LinkedIn, Twitter or a job board. She also doesn’t pick up her phone and start calling potential candidates...Instead, she sits down and thinks about the way in which she’ll market that job opening.

Boston Leads the U.S. in Education Levels for Young Adults

G. Scott Thomas, American City Business Journals

The percentage of college-educated young adults is larger in the Boston area than anywhere else in America.

Don’t Miss the 4th Annual NAAMBA Leadership Conference & Exposition, September 13-15, 2012, Santa Clara, CA!

Robina Singh, Events & Program Manager, NAAMBA

The National Association of Asian MBAs (NAAMBA) is thrilled to take its 4th Annual NAAMBA Leadership Conference & Exposition to the West Coast, September 13-15, 2012 in Santa Clara, CA. With the theme of Tomorrow's Leaders Today, this annual event promises to once again galvanize Pan-Asian professionals across industries and provide an unparalleled platform for networking and professional development opportunities!

Leadership Development Programs: Employers' Summit (Co-Organized by QS & NAAMBA)

QS & NAAMBA

Final Notice! An Employers’ Summit on leadership development programs for campus recruits is being held at the Columbia University Faculty House in New York City on May 9th and 10th, 2012.