Hiring Advice
Is It Time to Update Your Hiring Process?
Imagine this: A hiring manager begins an interview with a candidate by bluntly stating, “This job isn’t for the weak.” Now, take a moment to consider what kind of first impression that can create. Rather than inspire confidence or excitement, such a statement might come across as unwelcoming or even dismissive. In fact, it could…
Attention Hiring Managers: A Fun Word Scramble Just for You!
Dear hiring managers – and all professionals in talent recruiting: We think you deserve a break today (and every day). So, grab your favorite beverage and put on your creative thinking cap. It’s time to unwind from the tasks at hand and give these entertaining brain twisters a whirl! In honor of National Puzzle Day…
Keys to Solving Talent Gaps: Creative Recruiting and Retention Strategies
In 2024, the global talent shortage was a persistent and pressing issue for businesses. Companies faced greater challenges than ever in finding qualified candidates, especially in specialized fields. Unfortunately, this trend is expected to continue and perhaps intensify in 2025. Here’s a look at the current state of the talent shortage challenge, factors contributing…
Use a Manufacturing Recruiter to Find Passive Job Candidates
In recent years, the global manufacturing industry has seen steady growth in a variety of ways, resulting from post-pandemic recovery to digital transformation, product and service innovation, sustainability initiatives, and strategic investments. The United States has experienced significant manufacturing growth driven by the same trends, particularly from infusions of capital from private investments and government…
Does the ‘White Font’ Resume Hack Really Work?
Have you heard of the ‘white font’ resume hack? Essentially, it’s when job seekers take specific, relevant keywords that appear in a job posting or job description and add them to their resume in white font (white text). The intent in inserting this hidden text is to make a resume stand out in the…
Keeping Pay Competitive with the Local Cost of Living
Although inflation has been on a gradual decline, it has significantly increased in recent years and some of your employees may be struggling to keep up with their day-to-day expenses. It is essential to the success of any organization to keep employee pay competitive with the current cost of living. Staying up to date…
Find the Best Marketing Talent for Today’s All-New Landscape
The world of marketing never stops progressing or breaking barriers to new business development. Unlike its historically gradual transformation, today’s marketing evolution has been thrust into warp speed, and there’s no turning back. The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI into digital marketing and communications is a powerful force in driving change….
5 Things to Look for in an Executive Search Firm
When it’s time to onboard a new executive or member of the C-suite, organizations turn to executive search firms for good reasons. Chief among their reasons is to avoid the cost of a delayed hire, or worse, the risk of hiring the wrong person. Both can take a lasting toll on operations and business continuity. …
What Happens Now With the FLSA & What It Means for Your Business
FLSA stands for the Fair Labor Standards Act. The FLSA sets standards for workplaces specific to the federal minimum wage, overtime pay, exempt vs non-exempt, and more. You can learn more about the FLSA at the U.S. Department of Labor’s website: Wages and the Fair Labor Standards Act What Are the Recent FLSA Changes?…
A Call to Hiring Managers: Why You Should Consider Job Hoppers
It’s not uncommon for talent recruiters to get requests from hiring managers with notes like, “No more than two jobs in the last five years,” or “No job hoppers,” or “Must have 10+ years of experience in our industry.” We appreciate getting clear direction from clients on what they’re seeking in potential job candidates,…
