Flexible work options are a big deal – a really big deal – in attracting and retaining your employees. What flexibility looks like to your company may be very different from a company in a different industry or different size. If you think there’s no way to offer flexible options,…
Despite what your coworkers – or kids – think, you can run a successful business wearing clothes that are no longer in style. You can’t, however, run a successful business with attraction and retention methods that are left over from a previous decade. Hiring and retention trends have changed, and…
Not all talented people are good resume writers. Not all impactful leaders have had a seamless career journey. Not all effective managers can clearly communicate their value on piece of paper. Simply put, resumes can be misleading. They can lead you to believe someone is disqualified for a role when…
The world of recruiting can be a great mystery to people outside of the industry. Many companies rely on recruiters to find people to make their businesses run. Sometimes that means hiring hundreds of people in a short amount of time – as in the case of an expansion project…
Video interviews have become a common part of a hiring process. However, in-person interviews are typically part of the process as well. Some things have not changed for in-person interviews, but it’s good to review best practices and address the changes Covid pandemic has added to the process. Here are…
There are a lot of people looking for a new job. As a matter of fact, according to CareerArc's Great Resignation + Rehire survey, 23% plan to quit their job within the next 12 months. That is almost 1 out of every 4 people! While we appreciate a talent pool,…
I am passionate about helping business leaders be successful and we all know that people are the biggest factor in making that happen. For that reason, our team often talks about the best-case scenarios regarding employee engagement and retention. Those topics are incredibly important, but I also want to offer…
Thank you notes. Are they an antiquated custom or are they still relevant? Are digital thank you notes just as acceptable as handwritten ones? And how much do you have to say to make the note carry some weight? I think it's fair to say that certain thank you notes…
The Great Resignation is a hot topic in the business world. It’s exciting for some and infuriating for others. Those in the ranks of the excited are the people who are eager to make a jump and and try their hand at a new opportunity. On the flip side, the…
