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National Hispanic Heritage Month: Q&A with Antonio Soto & Jamaloan Abraham
National Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from September 15th to October 15th each year. It celebrates “the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.” We interviewed two of our Senior Recruiting Partners, Antonio Soto and Jamaloan Abraham, to learn more about National…
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…
Best Practices for Background Checks on Job Candidates
Background checks are enormously important to today’s employers, playing a critical role in the interview and hiring process. Many employers are updating and refining their policies around background checks to better safeguard their businesses and maintain trust with clients, employees, business partners, and all company stakeholders. There’s a lot at stake today with so many…
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…
It’s Time to Celebrate National Senior Citizens Day!
August 21 is National Senior Citizens Day in the United States. This annual date was declared in August 1988 by President Ronald Reagan as a time to honor older Americans who have “achieved much for our families, our communities, and our country.” The realities stated in Reagan’s proclamation were so relevant then, and they’re…
The Pros and Cons of Being a Talent Recruiter
If you’re thinking about or actively exploring a career as a talent recruiter, you might be interested in knowing some real-world pros and cons of the profession. You might also be interested in the life-changing impacts that talent recruiting is known to have on professionals who choose and thrive in this career. Every role has…
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…
Top U.S. Cities and States for Healthcare Jobs in 2024
The healthcare industry is always evolving. For example, healthcare is shifting toward personalized care by actively involving patients in their care journeys and outcomes. A similar trend, which intensified during the pandemic, has been growing among professionals who work in healthcare. Many professionals are choosing to take a more personalized approach to their careers and…
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…
