Over the last few years, diversity and inclusion in the workplace have been a hot topic of discussion. It is heartening to see that the discussion has evolved from being buzzwords that are used to attract employees to essential requirements for corporate growth and prosperity. Many believe this is …...
Infographic: Attracting Big Talent to Small Towns
Stating that there is currently a shortage of skilled workers in the US is somewhat of an understatement. According to a recent study carried out by Korn Ferry, the global talent crunch will exceed 35.2 million people by 2030. Businesses in small towns and cities are naturally hit harder due to…...
6 Interview Strategies for Candidate-Driven Markets
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), we’re witnessing some of the lowest unemployment figures in the past 18 years. While there’s much to celebrate, the shifting trend has also brought with it some challenging consequences for hiring managers. In some industries and areas of the country, the…...
The # 1 Most Important Factor for Attracting & Retaining Top Talent in 2020
The reality of 2020 is that the US is currently enjoying our lowest unemployment rates since the mid 1950’s, and we are unquestionably in a candidate driven market. The demand for good talent is currently exceeding the supply. Across the country, hiring managers are reporting that it is taking…...
5 Tips for Making Collection Calls on Valued Clients
Making collection calls is an uncomfortable, yet necessary undertaking. Unfortunately, habitual debtors are skilled at snaking their way out of collection calls. According to Debt Collection Answers, U.S businesses owed a total of $150 billion in 2019, out of which only $40 billion was recovered. Add to that startling…...
The 5 Most Common Reasons Why You Did Not Land the Job
You just waltzed out of an interview at your dream company, for the perfect job. You were the essence of cool, practically oozed competence, and dazzled your interviewers with insightful, well thought out answers to every question thrown your way. You even managed to sprinkle in some humorous anecdotes…...
A Strategic Approach to Attracting Big Talent in Small Towns
Stating that there is currently a shortage of skilled workers in the US is somewhat of an understatement. According to a recent study carried out by Korn Ferry, the global talent crunch will exceed 35.2 million people by 2030. Businesses in small towns and cities are naturally hit harder…...
The journey to an inclusive, healthy and diverse workforce
It wasn’t long after I started recruiting 24 years ago that I realized that in the majority of the companies that we worked with, the executive teams all looked the same. Regardless of what the C-Suite’s background was, they inevitably hired people from similar backgrounds The obvious disadvantage of…...
How Important is Culture When Hiring in the Public Sector, and Can You Change It?
As the US enjoys the lowest unemployment rates since the mid 1950’s, companies are experiencing challenges in hiring and retaining employees. Top performers are being heavily pursued, and exceptional candidates often times have multiple offers to choose from. All companies are affected by this current imbalance between Supply and…...
Public Sector Executive Recruiting Services
As the economy continues to grow, so does the number of Americans working in the Public Sector. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there was a total of 22.5 million Americans working in the Public Sector at the beginning of 2019. This is a number that…...
Market Insights in the Semiconductor Industry
As connected technologies continue to become more complex and widespread, the Semiconductor industry is set to experience a renewed growth cycle. According to PwC, Semiconductor sales in 2018 were $481 billion and are expected to rise in light of emerging technologies. KPMG’s 2019 Global Semiconductor Outlook report revealed that…...
Infographic: 5 Tips to Decrease Attrition
The US is currently enjoying historically low unemployment rates. This means that there is a higher Demand than Supply for many types of skilled professionals, making it more difficult to hire top performers to fill important roles within companies. It also means that your current employees are being targeted and…...
Understanding Culture. Why is Everyone so Resistant to Change?
A famous management consultant, Pete Drucker, is credited with the quote, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast”, implying that culture is the most important ingredient for a company’s success. Make no mistake about it, every single organization has a culture, regardless if it was strategically designed and crafted, or if…...
3 Bias-Free Conflict Resolution Strategies
Whenever a group of people gathers to work toward a common goal, conflict is inevitable. Each employee is unique, and it’s this uniqueness that gives voice to differing opinions and ideas. Unfortunately, there’s no one or consistently “right” way to handle conflict. Each situation is different and requires the…...
