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When you hear that the job market is going through extraordinary times it can be cause for celebration or concern. Right now, in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s really a little of both. This article shares insights on the current job market and tips for job seekers in…

Addressing the current worker shortage in the United States, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh described these as “unprecedented times.” Companies trying to deal with worker shortages have tried traditional approaches — and some extraordinary ones — to staff the business when short on employees. Here are some of the strategies businesses…

Though I was always proficient in my science and math classes growing up, I’ve never really been much of a STEM guy. Honestly, I don’t remember hearing the acronym during my time in high school at the turn of the millennium. Common usage of the term might be newer than…

The year 2020 changed many work environments and how jobs get done. Human resources teams weren't alone in scrambling to make a pandemic pivot. However, the widespread, rapid adoption of a work-anywhere approach continues to have reverberations for recruiting and hiring. Around the world, work environments are again opening their…

The pandemic’s impact on HR trends 2021 The COVD-19 pandemic altered our lives in significant ways, sending us into a new mindset called “social distancing” -- staying at home and avoiding crowds. This one event threw traditional HR trends to the curb. In its wake, employee onboarding and employee engagement…

As we continue our series on year-end clear-up projects, we turn our attention to our most important resources: our team members. While a staff review may seem like a big challenge to take on at the end of the year, it can also provide extremely valuable insights when done correctly.…

Graduating from college is daunting enough as it is, and with how crazy 2020 has been it's even more complicated. Many have to move back in with their parents and then join the job search, which can be a slog for many people (it definitely was for me). The job…

So many people are looking for jobs these days, and many of us are lucky enough to be hiring. So why is it so hard to find the perfect matches? I'm no longer a high school English teacher guiding students toward creating their first resumes and college applications. Still, as…

Physical flexibility is often something we envy in the young. At work, we may also look back fondly on the flexible hours we enjoyed when younger. Now employees are replacing that longing with action. Many job seekers are prioritizing flexible work arrangements. Research shows demand for flexible work is…

I know that this title alone will make many go “What?” I completely understand that. While it is cliche, the saying of “when one door closes another opens” applies to the thesis of this blog. I experienced this first-hand when I graduated school and was looking for a full time…

Advice for Job Seekers in the Post-Pandemic Economy

How Companies are Stretching to Deal with Worker Shortages

Make the Most of Your Employees’ Soft Skills

How Work-Anywhere Momentum is Impacting Recruiting

HR Trends in 2021 That Turned Management Thinking Upside Down

Top Tips for Addressing Challenges in a Year-End Staff Review

Top Tips for Starting Your First “Real” Job After Graduation

Hire Logic: Why So Many Profiles Fall Short

The Future is Flexible: How Flexibility Attracts Job Seekers

Sometimes the Best Thing to Happen is an Opportunity Falling Through