Imagine for a moment that you're a business leader at a midsize firm. Your company is facing stiff competition. The corporate leadership has seen drastic changes. Customers are ambivalent about the products the company sells. And the employees, well, they are struggling to keep pace with the changes and may not even know what the company's big picture vision is, which leads to ... Read Full Article
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Incorporating Age Diversity Into Your Inclusion & Retention Strategy
Age and experience are often viewed as measures of knowledge. However, it’s not always that simple or straightforward. The young tech leader in a hoodie is still a prevalent stereotype. A recent study by Indeed finds that close to half of employees in the technology industry (46 percent) are Millennials. Further, as firms battle to attract young talent with perks like happy ... Read Full Article
3 Ways to Make Social Media Work FOR Your Job Search
Tools are amazing things. Having the right tool for the job can make all of the difference, but using the wrong tool can be a huge headache. Hammers are one example. Using a hammer with a nail is great, but using a hammer to drive a screw is not so good. Likewise, saws can be helpful, but in the hands of someone who is untrained or inexperienced, a saw can lead to damage or ... Read Full Article
3 Ways To Find the Missing Piece In Your Workforce
Indeed recently compiled a list of the best jobs of 2017, based on number of job postings, salary and growth opportunity. What we found is that technical roles continue to be in high demand - seven of the top ten jobs are software engineers and developers, with positions in management, healthcare and engineering rounding out the top 25 list. Many of the technical roles are ... Read Full Article
4 Reasons Disruption Shouldn’t Be Your Purpose
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few years, you’ve probably been inundated with the information about the concept of “disruption.” According to this new movement, disruptive forces are absolutely everywhere, doing almost universal good. I embrace change more than most people, but the ubiquitous calls to “disrupt” just make me want to erupt—in protest. Such ... Read Full Article
4 Ways to Deal With the Helicopter Parents of Your Candidates
I once hired school teachers. Most of our new teachers were hired fresh out of college. They were eager, and talented, if a bit overindulged. Many recent graduates never had a time without their parents’ involvement. The helicopter parent was always around to influence their kids’ coaches, counselors, teachers, professors, advisors, and even mentors! So, the recent ... Read Full Article
The Key To Retention Is Care
What motivates workers to seek a new job and what makes them want to stay? The answer is deceptively simple. Workers want companies to provide them with fair compensation and benefits, workplace perks and development opportunities that help advance their careers. In other words, invest in your employees and they will be invested in your firm. A recent study by Indeed ... Read Full Article
There Is No Diversity Quick Fix: Building Good Teams Takes Time
Research shows that when a company embraces diversity, it can become more innovative and competitive. These traits are especially important for companies who continue to experience exponential growth, expand their applicant pool and hire more talent. Diversity is integral to the ecosystem of a company because it enables an organization to innovate and adapt in a ... Read Full Article