Employers (Page 8)

Mar 27, 2019-5 min read

I recently hired a young man named Bud, and he worked hard to deserve the name. On day one, Bud was friendly, enthusiastic, and integrated easily with the rest of the staff. He impressed me with his aptitude, and I was excited about his potential. However, soon I started noticing Bud was unusually low key in the mornings […]

Mar 20, 2019-5 min read

#1 The Fluid Labor Pool With unemployment still at record lows and roughly 7 million jobs available, finding, hiring, and retaining, the best talent is proving to be a challenge for hiring managers. Job seekers have the upper hand in this market depending on skillsets and industry demand. What does this mean for hiring, at least in the short […]

Mar 9, 2019-4 min read

You never get a second chance to make agreat first impression. That goes for your resume, too. Even though you know you’ll dazzle the recruiter and hiring manager with your story, if you can’t get your foot in the door, you are wasting yours and your recruiter’s time. Your marketing documents must match your presence; if not, you’ve […]

Feb 13, 2019-4 min read

“Thanks for asking me out, but I got a better offer!” In the dating world, putting a person on standby is a reputation killer. Most of us know people who fly by the seat of their pants, make last-minute decisions, and have commitment issues. When it’s convenient or in their interest, they’ll seize the moment, only to renege […]

Jan 4, 2019-4 min read

As another year draws to a close, it’s a good idea to reflect on the ways social movements have impacted how we do business, especially in areas like wages, benefits, and procedures. If you’ve been a regular reader of our Partnership Employment blog page, you’ll know we have touched on many key issues that have challenged […]

Nov 28, 2018-4 min read

Why it’s important to combat incivility in the workplace Most of America cringed when SNL’s Pete Davidson said that newly elected Texas Republican Dan Crenshaw, the decorated former Navy SEAL who lost an eye in an IED explosion in Afghanistan, looked like a “hit man from a porno movie.” Helped by a humorous, but a […]

Oct 10, 2018-5 min read

There’s nothing like voter fear to get politicians moving! In an unusual show of bipartisanship, the Mass legislature quickly came together in June and produced Bill H.4640, commonly called the “Grand Bargain.” Signed immediately by governor Charlie Baker, the public-private collaboration places Massachusetts in the company of seven other states that have...

Sep 28, 2018-4 min read

With Labor Day behind us and the kids back to school, now is the time for companies and potential employees to connect. As hiring managers hurry to place people ASAPin unfilled positions from the dog days of summer, job seekers will be happy to know that September and October are two of the hottest months in the […]

Jul 18, 2018-5 min read

It’s what Americans have been waiting for: Personal and disposable income is trending up .04 percent in May, allowing people to feel more comfortable spending on goods and services. Consumer sentiment is at a 3-month high, led by optimism about job growth and retention. Claims for unemployment benefits continue to drop to near-record lows. […]

Jun 21, 2018-5 min read

When Ben Franklin said, “Lost time is never found again,” he hadn’t had the pleasure of applying for jobs in 2018! Lengthy hiring processes should be yesterday’s news. Employers have no time to waste with the current job market tighter than a college graduate’s necktie. Now is a good time for your company to take […]