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Today, many employers are focusing more of their efforts on the soft skills that candidates may have in order to hire them. One of the most significant soft skills that many employers are paying attention to is their ability to manage people. Leadership and management skills, the ability to lead others and manage them effectively… Read more »

With unemployment at 3.8 percent and the number of unemployed people at 6.3 million based upon the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, and with an increase of 678,000 nonfarm jobs in February, the ability to hire talent continues to be a significant challenge. What can firms do to attract employees in this market? There are… Read more »

Many people are blaming the “Great Resignation” on the pandemic, and while the pandemic certainly had an effect on people losing their jobs and even leaving their jobs voluntarily, it is not the only reason. The pandemic initially caused people to hold on to their jobs due to the uncertainty of how it would affect… Read more »

Everyone has heard the expression ” I am old school”. When they say that, people are referring to traditional practices that have been used in the past. As it relates to manners, unfortunately, it appears that many of the actions that were done in the past that were considered courteous and respectful have disappeared. In… Read more »

While we all know there are a number of advantages of working from home, have you ever considered the negative impact of not going to the office? After speaking with numerous companies and executives we found that while working on a hybrid basis or completely remote offers so many conveniences, you should also consider some… Read more »

While finding the most qualified candidates is certainly the first challenge, the next part is how to evaluate them and determine whether they are a “fit” for your company. In this candidate driven market, where there is a shortage of qualified people, it is extremely important that you evaluate them properly as well. Even though… Read more »

As most hiring managers are finding out today, it is quite challenging to not only find the right candidates, but how can you actually get them to join your firm. We recommend that you invest the time to establish an effective hiring plan. Many companies feel that by posting a job description and qualifications at… Read more »

The business world has been affected significantly by the pandemic, and some of the effects will be for the long term and others short-term. One key area that has become a key issue is “remote working” and even “remote hiring” and ” remote onboarding of employees”. With so many companies moving to remote working especially… Read more »

One key realization today that all companies need to face is that it is and will continue to be a “candidate’s market” for the foreseeable future. The unemployment rate is quite low and there is a shortage of talented people in the job market. While some companies continue to have lengthy interview processes and move… Read more »

There is a growing trend in companies worldwide to put more of a focus on production vs a fixed schedule of a worker’s time. Many employers and employees feel that the old traditional 5 day, 8 hour day is a past due concept. The pandemic has caused a significant change in the way people view… Read more »