The onset of new recruitment technologies and ubiquitous online job boards has led most companies to post at least some of their positions online in order to cast the widest net. However, the recruitment strategy that includes posting job ads to social media may miss...
The State of Office Relationships Published July 10, 2018 The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements have empowered survivors of sexual harassment and assault to name their abusers, who were often in a position of power over them professionally. In the wake of this phenomenon, more companies are reviewing...
Today, ten years after the Great Recession, most would agree that the U.S. economy is as strong as ever. With low unemployment and a growing GDP, Americans are feeling much more comfortable about the economy. However, a concerning trend is hiding underneath an otherwise booming period...
The House will vote on an immigration reform bill today that, according to House Speaker Paul Ryan, will include a pathway to citizenship for recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Act as well as provide funding for new detention centers and the...
The breakneck pace of emerging technologies is changing business-as-usual in almost every industry. While in some cases, it could cost jobs, in others, it only serves to augment or assist current positions, according to one workplace authority. “When it comes to technology in the workplace, people...
The United States has one of the largest military forces in the world and therefore one of the largest veteran populations. In 2017, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20.4 million veterans made up 8 percent of the labor force. Veterans who served...
Tattoos, once taboo in the workplace, are now commonplace in many offices, as employers found that to keep or attract talent, they needed to overlook this kind of body art. Now, companies may be considering relaxing dress codes, especially in a tight labor market, according...
With 85 million mothers in the United States – 70 percent of whom are in the labor force, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics – no doubt companies are facing calls for family-friendly benefits and perks. As women continue to speak out for equality...
The Importance of Outplacement Published April 25, 2018 If you’re reading my articles, hopefully, you also occasionally watch the CEO of Challenger, Gray & Christmas, John Challenger, speak on news outlets about career and market trends. If so, perhaps you’ve also noticed how he separates the promotion...
As companies ramp up recruiting efforts for members of the millennial and Gen Z generations, employers are finding that traditional compensation offerings – salary, health, and retirement benefits – are no longer sufficient to draw top talent. Meanwhile, older workers, an increasing number of whom...
