Chicago Jobs (Page 2)

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 […]

Sep 12, 2018-4 min read

A consultant, who works out of her home office, used a software security service as part of her internet package. After upgrading to a fiber optic system, the software wouldn’t work.  As the problem repeatedly recurred even after reinstalling, she called her internet company’s helpline. While she shouldn’t have been too surprised given the technical...

Aug 3, 2018-8 min read

According to a report by the National Institute on Retirement Security, if you are between the ages of 21 and 32, you are probably among 66% who have nothing saved for retirement. This fact is so alarming that in a rare act of bipartisanship, Congress introduced the Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2018 designed […]

Jul 18, 2018-5 min read

It’s what Americans have been waiting for: Great news, right? Unfortunately, not for everyone… For hiring managers with increasingly urgent personnel needs, positive jobs growth means a shrinking labor pool of permanent and temporary workers, leaving many small and large businesses desperate for help. Despite this positive economic news, could the...

Jun 27, 2018-5 min read

No, wait! Don’t X this tab! Your blood pressure is probably soaring at the thought of yet another article on “workplace wellness.” I get it. But this isn’t just another nag about that second donut you ate in the break room. In fact, a minute ago I consumed a chocolate brownie while imagining how to […]

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 […]

May 30, 2018-5 min read

If you’ve ever needed another reason to quit smoking, it’s this: Depending on your profession and where you live, you might not get hired. Don’t even think about applying at UMass Memorial Marlborough Hospital, WellSpan Health in Pennsylvania and Maryland, or Cleveland Clinic and The MetroHealth System in Ohio if you are in healthcare and […]

May 24, 2018-5 min read

Tips for Hiring and Engaging Gen Z Workers In last month’s blog, Generation Y and Z. What’s Different? we explored some generalized contrasts between Gen Y workers and the rising Post-Millennials, or Gen Z. [Click Chart] Most of today’s managers are Boomers and Gen Xers, responsible for hiring, retaining, and most importantly, positioning the organization...

May 17, 2018-3 min read

Generation Y and Z. What’s Different? Just as you were getting the hang of managing Millennials (Gen Y), now you are faced with the complexities of hiring and training the new Gen Z! Partnership Employment is here to help with a two-part series that will help you: The Next Workforce As we know, the experienced […]

Apr 19, 2018-5 min read

Arguably, the most fascinating Washington hearings lately have been the Mark Zuckerberg grillings by Congress. They revealed key takeaways for social media platforms and ISPs regarding privacy protections, but more valuable on a personal level were the reminders that once you are online, you are EVERYWHERE! There may be consequences for what we post every...

Apr 4, 2018-3 min read

If you are a Massachusetts small business with at least six, full or part-time employees whose non-disabled employees are on a state subsidized healthcare plan like the ConnectorCare program OR MassHealth, then get ready for your first quarterly fine due by April 30, 2018! Bill H.3822 passes on August 1, 2017 Massachusetts is not alone […]

Mar 14, 2018-4 min read

Everyone wants to oversee something, even if it is only controlling their own environment. In the workplace, being in charge signifies that you’ve “arrived.” That your efforts have been noted and found worthy of advancement. Therefore, it is frustrating when you get passed over every time an opportunity to supervise presents itself. If this happens […]