The problem with today’s job market is not the lack of open jobs, but lack of available talent. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that January closed with 6.9 million job openings. As the talent pool is shrinking, businesses are having a difficult time finding qualified, high caliber talent to fill lucrative roles. With this […]
Saving Face: Shaking Bad Brand Reputation
Did you know it takes an average of 52 days to fill a position, and that US companies typically spend $4,000 to fill an open position? This data from Bersin by Deloitte includes findings from 412 organizations, and the results are stunning. It found that high impact organizations have a 40% lower new-hire turnover rate […]
Don’t Panic, but the Talent Pool is Shrinking
The US broke many long-standing employment and labor records in 2018, with the effects rippling through all business verticals nationwide. With the 2008 recession now 10 years behind us, the 2018 economy showed strong jobs growth and shrinking unemployment. This is good news for job candidates who are looking to upgrade their jobs. For businesses, […]
Millennials in the Workforce
For years, people have argued over how millennials will fall into the professional world, and how the generation of technology and diversity will change the way we see business. Over time, research has started to indicate how some of these changes may take shape. Millennials are the largest generation in the United States labor force. […]
Before You Hire an AWS/Cloud Engineer, Read This.
Cloud computing is growing faster than ever. The cloud market reached almost $150 billion in 2016, and is growing at 25% annually. Traditionally, companies’ top concern was security. But this year, the #1 challenge reported by cloud adopters is a lack of people with the right skills. At the forefront is Amazon Web Services (AWS), […]
7 Subtle Motivation-Killers of Top Employees
“Highly motivated” is a common requirement on job descriptions, but in reality, “built-in” motivation is a myth. While an employee’s internal drive is important, the other half of the equation is a joint effort by the employee and the manager to foster a productive workplace. Employee engagement is a top buzzword of recent years, and […]
Why Successful People Take Recruiters’ Phone Calls
Recruiters sometimes have a reputation for reaching out at inconvenient times. It can be tempting just to delete the LinkedIn message or reject the call. But overcoming that natural aversion and taking the call can pay big dividends. Many companies cannot keep up with the flood of resumes in response to their job postings, and they […]
Salespeople: How to Sell Yourself Better in a Sales Interview
When it comes to interviewing, salespeople have a natural advantage over employees in other departments: they talk to people every day, they are naturally persuasive, and they have a strong internal motivation. That means that any time they interview for a sales position, the competition is stiff. Not every salesperson is good at pitching themselves, […]
The 6 Best Executive Search Firm Interviews of 2016
Competition is fierce for high-performing leaders who can manage the ever-changing market. Since the recession of 2008, the job market has shifted from an employer-driven climate to an employee-driven market, and this is reflected at the top levels of leadership. C-level tenure is dropping, and many industries are crowded with brand-new billion-dollar companies with inexperienced […]
How to Improve Your Talent Recruiting Strategy
Why is a talent recruiting strategy important? No matter the challenges of the economy and the market, hiring managers need to attract top talent to move their business goals forward. Without good people at every level, the company will miss out on its top potential. This isn’t something that can happen overnight, it takes a […]
