Employers (Page 2)

Jan 28, 2025-4 min read

Is artificial intelligence a looming threat or an incredible opportunity? While headlines swing between doomsday predictions and utopian promises, the reality of AI’s impact hits closer to home: could I lose my job to a machine? Recent coverage from Politico highlights labor unions’ push for AI oversight, while CNN reports on an executive survey about […]

Dec 5, 2024-4 min read

There’s a significant struggle happening in America right now, and it revolves around coffee – specifically, where employees choose to drink it. While employers prefer staff to caffeinate at work, some workers (known in TikTok circles as ‘coffee badgers’) are using office coffee runs as an excuse to clock in and immediately leave. This technical […]

Oct 28, 2024-4 min read

Let’s be honest – we all have a complicated relationship with meetings. Sure, sometimes they’re a welcome break in your day – a chance to connect with colleagues, align on team goals, or simply get out of your own head for a while. But when deadlines are looming, and your to-do list is overflowing, that […]

Oct 3, 2024-4 min read

It’s no secret that retaining and recruiting talent are two of the biggest HR challenges businesses face today, especially with shifting employee expectations and high turnover rates. When in a bind, some managers might feel the urge to settle for a less qualified candidate or leave the position vacant, pushing the extra work onto the […]

Aug 29, 2024-5 min read

As we progress through the second half of 2024, business owners face a changing labor market that requires careful navigation. With subtle shifts in unemployment, labor force participation, and economic conditions, understanding the latest trends is crucial for making smart decisions about your team, keeping your best employees, and hiring the right people....

Jun 24, 2024-3 min read

The May jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates an economic recovery with strong employment figures. However, employers should note some key trends for workforce planning this summer. The US job market shows a low unemployment rate of 4%, with the addition of 272,000 nonfarm jobs, mainly in government, leisure and hospitality, and […]

May 15, 2024-5 min read

Have you ditched the big city for a smaller town or embraced the work-from-home (WFH) lifestyle without weighing the downsides? From fewer job opportunities to reduced networking, the allure of a quieter life may have come with a hefty price tag, especially if you’ve recently faced a layoff. In this blog, we’ll delve into the […]

Apr 8, 2024-6 min read

Artificial intelligence (AI) has shaken things up, especially in fields like recruitment. But even with all its fancy tech, there are some solid reasons why human recruiters aren’t going anywhere, particularly when you are searching for critical needs, specialty, or executive positions. Artificial Intelligence (AI), or machine intelligence, encompasses...

Mar 19, 2024-5 min read

Are you contemplating where to focus your tech skills for growth? Or, perhaps you’re eyeing a career in the tech industry, but news about hiring slowdowns in 2023 has given you pause. There is good news on the horizon! Despite the sector leveling off in 2023, Computerworld, CompTIA, and CIO.com are optimistic about hiring in […]

Jan 26, 2024-5 min read

Monday workday blues have been a long-standing challenge, but the rise of Gen Z and TikTok has turned ‘Bare Minimum Monday’s into a viral trend that has caught managers’ attention. Like the concept of quiet quitting, low performance on Mondays might go unnoticed initially, but as deadlines slip and workloads accumulate, addressing this phenomenon becomes […]