Hiring Advice
5 Must-Read Books for Recruiters & Hiring Managers
August 9th is National Book Lovers Day, a day to put our smart phones down and get back to the basics of reading a good old book. What better day to share these 5 great reads for recruiters and hiring managers? Grab a coffee, find a comfy couch, and read about recruitment and hiring strategies…
Vacation Time: What’s the Magic Number of Days?
If you’re considering or reassessing how much vacation time to offer employees and job candidates in today’s highly competitive hiring market, you’re not alone. Corporate America’s administrative policies and employee benefits packages have dramatically evolved in recent years in response to the growing demands and expectations of today’s workforce. Among today’s workers and job…
Should I Use a Recruiter for My Music Company?
Deciding whether to use a staffing and recruiting firm for your music agency, record label, music label, advertising company, music publishing, or media company can be a big decision. Here are some things to consider as you explore using a recruiting agency for the music industry: Proven Recruiting Experience: Look for a recruiting company with…
How Can My Company Better Support Disabled Workers?
With July 26th being National Disability Independence Day, it’s the perfect time to connect on ways to better support disabled workers. National Disability Independence Day commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or the ADA. It prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and works to ensure equal opportunities for those…
2023 Tech Industry Layoffs: Reading Between the Lines
If you’re trying to wrap your head around the substantial layoffs in the technology industry, you’re not alone. And if you think you have it figured out, don’t hold your breath because dynamics and statistics change daily. People want to know when the tech industry downsizing that started last year will subside, when the tech…
Which Is Better: Signing Bonuses or Paying Relocation Costs?
Turning to relocation candidates to fill challenging roles can be either a daunting task for employers or a successful hiring and retention strategy. An employer’s location may be remote, have a limited local workforce, or lack certain amenities that potential employees find appealing. No matter the reasons, sometimes it’s necessary to turn to recruiting relocation candidates….
Tips for Attracting and Retaining Manufacturing Industry Talent
Today’s manufacturing companies are acutely aware of the ongoing shortage of talented workers with the right skills for their open jobs. This persistent reality, particularly surrounding skills gaps, leaves companies scrambling to fill crucial manufacturing jobs. Vacant positions that are key to sustaining business and supply chain continuity wreak havoc on production timelines, compromise quality,…
How to Avoid Weight Discrimination in Hiring
In 2019, after spending decades working in the hospitality industry, I started my recruiting career with Goodwin Recruiting. Being so involved in the talent recruiting and hiring process for more than five years now has opened my eyes to a lot of unconscious bias – from age to gender and sexual orientation, as well as…
How Cruise Lines Are Meeting Growing Demand for Top Talent
Cruise lines are a unique and growing industry providing travelers a unique experience of adventure and luxury on the open seas. The cruise line industry generated $18 billion in revenue in 2022 and in our post-pandemic world, it is projected to exceed $25 billion by the end of 2023 and grow to $30 billion in 2024. …
Innovate or Stagnate: The Importance of Creativity in Talent Recruiting
Recruiting top talent is a critical process for any organization to successfully identify, attract, and hire the right people to help the organization achieve its goals. But with today’s highly competitive job and hiring markets, standing out from the competition is a growing challenge. The stagnation is causing talent shortages in key positions. This…
