When Sally Field won the Academy Award for Best Actress for in a movie called Places in the Heart, she concluded her acceptance speech with these straight-from- the heart words, “You like me! Right now! You really like me!” A job interview is a lot like that moment. You’re there because a prospective employer really… Read More »
Tag: Professional Staffing
Why You Should Let a Staffing Agency Do the Heavy Lifting
In today’s competitive business landscape, finding and hiring the right talent can be a daunting and time-consuming task. With the multitude of responsibilities already on your plate, it’s crucial to optimize your hiring process to save time and resources. This is where a staffing agency can play a vital role. In this blog post, we… Read More »
Does Anyone Care About The Behind-The-Scenes Social Posts Of Your Business? The Answer May Shock You!
If you own your own business, it can be challenging to know how much personal content to share on your company social platforms. Your ultimate goal, of course, is to grow your business, but you still need to strike a balance with your personal life. Another question worth pondering: How widely do you want to… Read More »
Key Observations About the Current State of America’s Workforce
As of March, there were 166.73 million people in the U.S. civilian workforce. The landscape and outlook for the nation’s workers has undergone profound changes in recent years, due such contributing factors as the global pandemic, technological advances, and work/life priority shifts, especially among younger Americans who represent the future of our economy. How are… Read More »
3 Common Myths About Employee Benefits Debunked
A recent report from the Society for Human Resource Management concludes that what employees want in terms of their compensation and benefits isn’t always the same as what employers assume they want. Numerous other studies reinforce SHRM’s conclusion. Here are three common benefits-related myths – and the reasons why you can’t craft your benefits strategy… Read More »
How are Business Strategies Shifting to Accommodate the Future Workplace?
Unless you’ve spent the past three years living under that proverbial rock, you’re well aware that society, people’s values and lifestyles, and the workplace have undergone some seismic shifts. Among the leading factors driving this change have been pandemic-driven health issues, including around mental health and overall well-being. What does it all mean for today’s… Read More »
These Roles are in Demand Across All Industries
Whether you’re planning your future career path or are an HR or hiring manager, it’s helpful to stay aware of which professional roles are in the highest demand in today’s marketplace. A recent report from LinkedIn provides an overview. To zero in on the highlights: The global pandemic had an immense impact on businesses, industries… Read More »
3 Challenges Employers Face and How to Overcome Them
“Challenge” is a multi-faceted word. It’s defined by Merriam Webster Dictionary as “a stimulating task or problem; a summons that is often threatening, provocative, stimulating or inciting.” Listed among its synonyms are “difficulty, protest, objection, complaint” and even “stink.” While there may be some employees who claim they “love” or “rise to” a challenge, for… Read More »
You Can’t Hire Your Way to a Diverse Workforce: Here’s Why
Achieving true diversity within your business and its workforce is about more than just checking a box that says you’ve succeeded in hiring people from different backgrounds. Recruitment for diversity is a great and necessary start, but it’s not a panacea. Hiring for Diversity To optimize diversity in your recruitment tactics: Make changes as needed… Read More »
Build a Brand that Top Talent Wants to Work For
Today’s job candidates are sitting in the cat-bird seat. In other words, they can pick and choose where they want to pursue their careers. As they do so, to continue this feline analogy, they don’t just pounce and randomly apply for jobs. Rather, they carefully research potential employers to get a good sense of what… Read More »