Every candidate knows they need hard skills. Most know they need experience. But very few realize that in this market, hiring managers are placing enormous value on something else entirely: Silent Skills. The traits that don’t show up on a résumé but determine whether someone becomes a high-impact hire. Partnership Employment tracks hiring behavior across...
The rules of the job hunt are not what they used to be. In today’s market, technology, remote work, and evolving employer expectations have reshaped how candidates stand out. Submitting résumés and waiting is no longer enough. Successful job seekers are approaching their search like a strategy, not a numbers game. Here are the four […]
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...
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 […]
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 […]
As we bid farewell to 2023, many of us wonder what the job market will look like in the early months of 2024. Unfortunately, we don’t have a crystal ball to predict the future, but we can make some educated guesses based on the current trends and data. Here are what the experts say are […]
Enjoying free time, getting reacquainted with your teenagers, or spending more time in the mountains and beaches – what’s not to love about a lazy summer, especially if you left your job last spring? However, with the certainty of summer’s end comes the realization that your career waits for no one. So do not let […]
With post-COVID recovery comes a new challenge facing some employers: how to get valued people back at their desks? The problem is not straightforward but multi-layered. While some unemployed appear to be timing enhanced benefit check extensions, many have no childcare. Others, working remotely, seem to suffer from pandemic-related Stockholm Syndrome and...
A small medical equipment manufacturer had a great deal riding on the completion of their next-gen medical device. Engineers, technicians, and marketers were stressed and exhausted from setbacks and long hours. Yet, no one dropped offline or stopped showing up for work. Why? Because this company had worked hard to develop a culture that resembled a family...
Are you one of the unsung heroes of the pandemic? You know, a mom who had to ditch a promising career so your kids would not be home alone? Have you spent the last year deciphering math mats with your child, wrangling the unemployment system, and soothing your stressed-out significant other? If it feels like you time-warped […]
The hardest work in the world is being out of work. So said Whitney M. Young, the civil rights leader who fought to end employment inequity. Today, 10.7 million Americans are experiencing this hard work because of COVID shutdowns and the slow economy. Fortunately, last year jobless workers received much-needed economic relief through the […]