Diversity & Inclusion
Hiring Manager’s Guide to Past Cannabis Offenses and Hiring Considerations
National Cannabis Awareness Month is observed in April each year to promote education, advocacy, and general awareness around cannabis and its evolving legal status. The month is also a good time to raise awareness about cannabis-related hiring policies and fighting ongoing stigma. In the talent recruiting space, specifically, it’s an opportunity to educate others about…
Stress Awareness Month: How to Carry the Weight Without Breaking
April is Stress Awareness Month, and honestly, it couldn’t come at a better time. Between work, personal responsibilities, and everything in between, stress tends to become a background noise we ignore – until it’s deafening. For years, I wore stress like a badge of honor. I threw myself into my work, staying late, taking…
Celebrate Irish American Heritage Month: A Legacy of Strength and Culture
The month of March is Irish American Heritage Month in the United States, a time to recognize and honor the profound contributions of Irish immigrants and their descendants within the fabric of American society. From politics and labor to music, literature, jobs, and cuisine, the Irish American influence is indeed woven into our country’s rich…
How Recruiters Can Help to Inspire Change
With today, February 20th, being World Day of Social Justice – it’s the perfect time to reflect on what this day means, and how those of us working in the recruiting space, specifically, can inspire positive changes for those around us. Recruiters have a unique and exciting opportunity to help those who have historically faced…
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: How Leaders Can Empower Change
Every year since 2015, February 11 has served as a powerful global reminder of the achievements of women and girls in science, as well as the challenges they continue to face due to gender stereotypes. The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is more than a celebration – it’s an opportunity to reflect…
December 5: Celebrate International Volunteer Day!
Every December 5, we join the rest of the world in celebrating International Volunteer Day (IVD). This annual day of celebration was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985 to recognize and applaud volunteers who dedicate their time and skills to making positive changes in their communities and beyond. This special day holds…
How to Support People with Invisible Disabilities in the Workplace
Today, December 3, 2024, is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This day was created to promote the rights and well-being of all individuals with disabilities. If I may ask, what comes to mind when you think of a disabled person? Do you think of a wheelchair, a cane and a seeing eye dog, a…
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,…
Navigating the Recruitment Maze: Insider Tips for Job Candidates and Employers
Finding the right job candidate or landing your dream role can feel like navigating a maze in today’s competitive job market. As a talent recruiter with deep experience across healthcare, hospitality, technology, and other industries, I find common themes, questions, and challenges on both sides of the talent recruitment process. In this article, I’m…
Ways to Support and Advocate for Veteran Job Seekers
Veterans Day, recognized every November 11 in the United States, is a time to honor and thank the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans of all of our armed forces deserve our recognition for their dedication, sacrifice, and resilience. They also deserve equal consideration in the…
