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 […]
This season reminds us to do the things that make our world a kinder and more beautiful place, including expressing our thanks and appreciation to employees, suppliers, contractors, and customers. But 2020 has really been a struggle for many American companies and workers. The pandemic is demanding that we rethink traditions like the annual holiday […]
Have you noticed that even-tempered Fred is arguing with callers, and sunny Nancy seems disengaged and snarky in Zoom meetings with clients? If so, you might have a service problem! Don’t overestimate the tolerance of your customers. Take these steps today to ensure that your clients and customers are customers for life! Step One: Review your customer...
The one thing we parents can all agree on is how much we will miss the rumble of the school bus as it whisks our kids away to school each Fall! With most states relying on local school districts to decide when they feel safe enough to open, parents are bracing for disruption. Even if your child’s school […]
Talking with a friend about the advantages and disadvantages of remote work, I was struck by his observation that what he missed most about working with colleagues in the office were the serendipitous ideas shared during face-to-face interactions. While isolation does not necessarily dampen creativity, smart companies have worked hard to create novel,...
With office buildings closed across America and work piling up, the need for experienced remote workers is high. If you are used to perusing resumes, then scheduling face-to-face interviews, hooking complete unknowns from a digital pond might feel like casting blind. So how do you go about sourcing and hiring top-notch remote workers – remotely? Start with...
For some, working away from the office is a new and disorientating phenomenon. Thrust suddenly into a home work environment can seem as distracting as toiling in front of a giant movie screen looping Tiger King all day! Between kids fighting, dog walking, isolation, and worries about the shutdown, your employees may find it all hard to […]
As governments figure out how to get people safely back to work, now is the perfect time for idled business owners to hit the reset button and begin considering their re-start strategies! Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of your pre-and post-COVID workforce will help you discover how changes in strategy and staffing could result in a […]
Humor is magical and can lighten even the toughest times. Like trying to work at home with bickering kids! When one poster in a community forum asked, “For those working from home, tell me something your kid(s) did today, but refer to them as co-workers,” she got some hilarious responses: “My co-workers fought over a Lego box. Then […]
From the Great Depression to 9/11, Americans have united to overcome the nation’s challenges. Ours is a country of generosity, creativity, and innovation, and it is often in stressful times that these traits epitomize our best version of America. It seems every age must confront its calamity. How people respond from each generation is noteworthy, and shared...
Not looking forward to Monday? According to a 2017 Gallop study, neither are nearly 70% of workers, including 60% of Millennials, who make up 38% of the workforce. Besides the obvious things: a perpetually cranky boss, low wages, long hours, and lack of opportunity, could the workplace environment deserve some of the blame? Aesthetics, functionality, […]
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