Leadership
Create Volunteer Days for Your Company
September 5 is International Day of Charity, established in 2012 by the United Nations General Assembly “to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities.” This power-packed day of recognition is celebrated globally, including and especially through corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate volunteer programs. Company-sponsored initiatives that provide employee volunteering opportunities go a long…
5 Big Reasons to Diversify Your Team
Along with shifting demographics in the U.S. population, and therefore within the American workforce, there is a growing focus among employers on creating diverse workplaces – with more women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals who are entering and advancing within their organizations. Corporate efforts to evolve with and embrace…
Celebrate National Black Business Month by Empowering Entrepreneurs!
August is National Black Business Month, a time to recognize and support the significant contributions of Black-owned businesses and Black entrepreneurs in the United States. There are many ways to celebrate Black-owned businesses and the dedicated owners who make up this thriving and expanding community of entrepreneurs. Consider the substantial value and positive influence they…
The Importance of Balance and Openness in Talent Recruiting
In our line of work as talent recruiters, we often come across exceptional job candidates who seem like the perfect fit for a particular job opportunity. They check all the boxes for the job description, the client’s company culture, and the employer brand. We see their passion, dedication, and alignment with the client’s needs, and…
How Can Your Company Better Support Disabled Workers?
According to the CDC, 1 in 4 adults in the United States has some type of disability. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shared that in 2023, 22.5% of people with a disability were employed – the highest recorded ratio since comparable statistics were first collected in 2008. To help foster inclusive workplaces that ensure empathy…
15 Highest-Paying Finance Jobs in 2024
Professionals who work in the financial sector earn above-average annual salaries compared to occupations across most other industries. And they certainly earn their pay. From entry-level roles to the top-ranking and best-paying jobs in finance, competition is fierce for the most sought-after jobs with leading employers. It takes a lot of effort to get in…
Is a 4-Day Workweek the Right Solution for Your Business?
Increasingly, I hear job candidates talk about their preference to work longer hours and less days, rather than shorter hours and more days. For example, they’d love to work 10 hours per day, Tuesday through Friday, and have Saturday through Monday off – a 4-day workweek. In this Forbes article, Why the 4-Day Workweek Is…
Hiring Managers and Talent Recruiters: The Dynamic Duo
Hiring managers and talent recruiters have the same goal in mind – to find the best-suited candidates for every open role. And companies that find the greatest success in hiring are those whose hiring managers and talent recruiting partners work together through strategic hiring and recruiting methods. Think of all the amazing dynamic duos out…
The Impact of LGBTQ+ Inclusivity at Work
For decades, I ran my own business. One of the biggest reasons was that, as someone who spent the greater part of their teenage years being bullied for who they were, I couldn’t help but be self-reliant. Ultimately, I was always carving my own path because I felt that any sort of “corporate” structure would…
Celebrating National Caribbean American Heritage Month 2024
June is more than just the start of summer. It is also Caribbean American Heritage Month. Celebrated every June, National Caribbean American Heritage Month is an important time to celebrate the history and culture of Caribbean heritage and diaspora in the United States. National Caribbean American Heritage Month is a reminder that the American…
