Despite the cooling labor market, which has turned some leverage in job negotiations back to employers, the competition for top talent remains fierce. Companies are holding on tight to the workers they hired during the pandemic while employees are clinging to the positions they have. As a result, finding and successfully hiring skilled team members […]
Last month’s Veterans Day ceremonies around the country, honoring the men and women of our armed forces, were beautiful and moving. We are in debt to all those who choose to serve and protect our nation, whether it is for a few years or a full career. November was also Military Family Appreciation month, because […]
The pandemic ushered in widespread remote work arrangements that have now become the preferred way of working for many people. Returning to “the way things were” is not a realistic option post-pandemic, no matter how loudly and continually well-known leaders like Elon Musk, Martha Stewart, or Chase CEO Jamie Dimon insist it should. In my […]
Have you ever wondered what you can actually ask when you’re conducting an interview? Curiosity killed the cat—and prying too much can destroy your business finances, too. Asking illegal interview questions can lead to charges of up to $300,000, not to mention reputational damages that can harm your business in the long run. When you’re […]
Pride for our American heroes is deeply woven into the fabric of our nation, but appreciation has yet to lead to inclusion in the hiring game. Veterans continue to endure stigmas that bind them to low-skill positions—and the military spouses supporting active-duty personnel face an unwavering 22% unemployment rate. But for employers, there’s a growing […]
I think we all know how challenging finding a great employee can be—it’s time-consuming and takes your focus off your business and goals. The difficulties continue after the search is over, too. Hiring that wonderful person kicks off another tedious process with its own challenges: payrolling. The effort, costs, and associated risks involved in managing […]
Have you heard of Imposter Syndrome? I attended a conference a few months ago where the topic was discussed, and I have been fascinated ever since. I’ve been asking everyone, especially other women, what they think (along with reading all about it). So, when I met Whitney Eichinger, Managing Director of Culture and Employee Engagement […]
I attended the WBENC National Conference last week and, as usual, the event was fantastic! Big thanks to the organizers, speakers, session leaders, and all the people that worked hard behind the scenes to produce a great experience for the rest of us. For me, the best part of the conference is always the people. […]
The dreaded resume gap. Traditionally this has a negative connotation, especially when the length is a year or more. Job seekers are sometimes counseled to de-emphasize dates to “hide” a gap, and be ready to explain, even defend it. Employers tend to see these seasons as indicative of unemployability, atrophied skills, or a lack of […]