The philosophy of work-life balance for employees seems to becoming the new standard. In fact, today more than ever more and more CEO’s of Fortune 500 companies are exercising daily, eating healthy, practicing anxiety-reducing techniques such as meditation, and promoting work-life balance within their companies for all employees. As a...
The demand for transformational talent is rapidly rising, which puts candidates in control in today’s job market, prompting companies and research recruitment agencies to move fast when they find the ideal candidate. Most companies understand the importance of recruiting and retaining top talent, but every placement should be looked at...
Even though the new Administration has promised to bring back coal jobs, the future of work won’t be fossil fuels. If you’re looking for a job in the energy industry, renewable energy is leading the way. The 2017 U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER) finds that the Traditional Energy and Energy Efficiency...
The US job market is as strong as it’s been since the recession, with unemployment at a 17-year low and Americans reporting rising job satisfaction in each of the last six years. But for many people, the New Year means a new career, and there’s not a better time for...
It’s that time of the year again when we begin to look at the trends that will impact the recruitment landscape. Globally, sourcing high-quality candidates for key roles will continue to be a key competitive advantage. New technologies will contribute to resolve hiring challenges. The key is to maintain the...
Hiring the wrong employee is more common than one might think, and is it equally expensive. Three in four employers have made a bad hire, according to a survey from CareerBuilder. The average cost of making the wrong choice on an employee is close to $15,000, and losing a good...
In most cases everyone — including recruiters — gear down and change their work patterns for the holidays. But if you’re a corporate recruiting leader, December can be a prime recruiting month because many employed prospects have free time to consider a new job due to a reduced workload. The...
It’s no secret most people don’t enjoy looking for a new job. In fact, according to a study by CareerBuilder, 73% of people say that the job-search process is one of the most stressful things in life, and 1 in 4 employers say the amount of time it took to...
‘Tis the season to give thanks, and if you are an employer, it is important to show appreciation for your employees at Thanksgiving and all year long. It starts by simply saying “thank you.” While it may seem obvious, a simple “thank you” goes a long way in making your...
Women now hold 20.8% of the board seats of publicly traded companies, exceeding 2020 Women on Boards’ 20% national campaign goal, according to this year’s Gender Diversity Index of Fortune 1000 Companies recent study. The Gender Diversity Index (GDI) has tracked the number of women on boards since 2011 using...
