We’re excited to welcome Nathan Lee to the Partnership Employment team as Managing Partner of our Dallas, Texas office. With over 18 years of experience in recruiting and leadership, Nathan brings a passion for building strong teams, driving business performance, and helping people find purpose in their careers. His expertise spans full-cycle recruiting,...
Every leader makes a hiring mistake at some point. But not every leader fully grasps the real cost of a bad hire. Sure, there’s the wasted salary. But what about the productivity drag? The cultural fallout? The potential legal exposure? Hiring the wrong person doesn’t just hurt your bottom line—it damages your company’s momentum, morale, […]
On April 2, 2025, the U.S. job market felt a jolt. The Trump administration announced sweeping tariffs—including a 10% universal import duty and massive increases for imports from key trade partners like China (104%) and the EU (20%). While the headlines focus on stock market drops and global retaliation, one crucial angle often goes overlooked: […]
One constant in government is change. However, it is likely safe to say that never before have we seen human resource decisions of today’s magnitude, affecting so many employees simultaneously. Let’s break down what’s happening and explore your options. The President’s Offer: Key Points In an effort to shrink the federal workforce, approximately two million...
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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....
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 […]
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 […]
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...