Hiring Advice
The Most Popular Work-from-Home Jobs Are Expanding
If you thought you knew all the different types of remote jobs that are available today, think again! While professionals and companies have relied on this working model for decades, where possible or necessary, the days are long gone when such jobs fit only certain areas of the business. From start-ups to small businesses and…
Which Car Brands Are Shaking Up the Auto Industry?
Auto manufacturing has radically changed over the past two decades, driven by technological advancements and environmental challenges, such as climate change and the global pandemic. The impact of these factors has infused fresh competition and opportunities for ‘coopetition,’ in which manufacturers are creating strategic partnerships to seize new solutions, speed to market, and competitive advantages….
Hiring an Agency Is the Best Way to Find Your Next Restaurant Manager
Finding the right restaurant manager can be a daunting task, especially when your need is urgent. With more than 4 million restaurants in the United States competing for the most sought-after talent, how do you quickly identify and attract a top-notch candidate? I can testify that your journey is easier if you use an agency…
How to Make Your Recruiting Relationship a Win-Win
Whether you’re a job seeker or a company hoping to hire great people, working with a recruiter can be an essential part of the equation. The way you work with a recruiter can lead to a great experience…or one that’s not so great, just like dealing with any other professional. I’d like to offer…
How to Engage and Support Employees from Diverse Backgrounds
The only way to increase workplace diversity and inclusion is by hiring, engaging, and actively supporting employees who come from different backgrounds. While this might sound easy enough, what it really means is working to understand their needs and unique perspectives, letting them know they matter, and showing them why they’re important to your organization….
Opinion: A Jobseeker, a Divorcee, and a Panda Walk Into a Bar…
The panda quickly orders a beer and some wings, then sets a revolver on the table. If you’re a stickler for punctuation, you know the rest. But what about the other two? They’re probably still perusing the menu and will likely head out before the panda can pull out his badly punctuated wildlife manual to…
Do’s and Don’ts for Job Seekers Looking To Relocate – And Employers That Hire Them
Thinking about making a career move? For many of today’s job seekers, this raises the question of where to call home. With the cost of living increasing across the country, perhaps you’re in search of a place where your dollar will go further. Changing your place of residence can also reduce your tax bill. Or…
Managers and the Importance of Team Recognition
Managers – do you use handwritten notes to express appreciation to your employees or peers when they do good work? If so, do you ever wonder what they do with those notes? My guess is that we all have some tucked away as evidence of the times and ways we made notable differences during our…
The Art of Professional Networking
If you’ve been on the job market for any length of time, someone has likely told you why networking is essential. It’s true. The ‘multiplier effect’ of networking during a job search is a powerful tool to have working for you. You tell three people, and each of them tells three people, and so on….
The Importance of Mental Health Days
As we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s time to break the stigma of mental illness. Employers can really take the lead in shifting preconceived notions attached to anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Mental Wellness is Important This may come as a shock, but mental health days are just as important as sick…