Were you one of the 467,000 who decided they were not going to miss out on a plum job in January? If so, congratulations on your workplace reentry! However, if you are one of the unemployed 6.5 million thinking about reentering the workforce, FOMO is here! But there is still time to beat the crowd, leverage your skills and talent, and snag that once-in-a-lifetime …
Stop, Think, and Plan Before Mandating a Coronavirus Vaccine!
Finally – the long-awaited fix for the devastating COVID-19 is here! Businesses large and small are breathing a collective sigh of relief with the hope that when all their employees are inoculated, everyone can get back to congregating and collaborating in person. You might be writing that company-wide memo even now, telling people how, when, and where to get …
The Best Way to Avoid the Consequences of Misclassifying Workers
Tempted to fill a labor gap with a contract worker? Here’s what you should know before you do: In 2019, California passed Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5 to) to reclassify freelance workers as employees rather than independent contractors. However, app companies, citizens, and many contract workers revolted, launching one of this year’s most expensive ballot measures – Proposition 22. Prop …
Partnership Employment
What if that perfect job ̶ you know, the one that launches you to corporate stardom ̶is out there, but it just can’t find you? LinkedIn®, the premier social media networking platform for workers and employers, heightens your visibility and helps you connect with businesses looking for your specific skills. It’s sort of like Facebook for the working world. If you aren’t maximizing this …
July’s Jobs Report Makes Hiring Help More Important Than Ever
If there was ever a time to focus on your recruiting or job-hunting strategies for fall, it’s now! As hiring ramps up and the labor pool continues to shrink in this record-breaking economic expansion, talented people are increasingly harder to find. And here is why: July’s jobs report released August 2 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), showed steady growth as the economy added …
