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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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...