The hiring market in early 2026 is operating under a specific kind of tension. On the employer side, many organizations are holding headcount steady, waiting for clearer economic signals before committing to new hires. On the candidate side, workers are clinging to their current roles, hesitant to make a move when the ground feels unstable. […]
The senior accountant you need is not refreshing Indeed. The HR director who could reshape your team is not polishing a resume. They are sitting at their current desks, doing their current jobs, and telling themselves this is not the right time to make a move. That hesitation is the defining feature of the 2026 […]
December is often seen as a time to relax and enjoy the holidays, but did you know it can also be an excellent time to look for a new job? Whether you want to advance your career, change your industry, or find a better work-life balance, there’s a job waiting for you. Many employers are […]
In the dynamic world of business, success is not a matter of chance; it’s an investment in your strengths and talents. Just as astute investors carefully select stocks with promising growth potential, so hiring managers and recruiters actively seek talent to grow their business and add cachet to their portfolio. That’s why it’s more important […]
The “Great Reshuffle” Continues Reality checks are never pleasant, but thousands of tech workers, some enviably the recipients of sky-high salaries, free lattes, and even massages, are among the nearly 100,000 caught up in mass layoffs so far in 2023. And it is not just the tech sector in downsizing mode. Intelligenz reports that as […]
Gen Zers are constantly learning. But not necessarily by earning the traditional college degree. Through the pandemic years, college enrollments actually dropped 6.6%. That’s 1,025,600 students! Associate degrees fell by 6.2%. But that doesn’t mean Gen Zs aren’t motivated to learn. A recent study showed 56% of Gen Z teens prefer skills-based jobs in fields...
Savvy hiring managers have long known that the best source of high-level, well-trained employees is employed referrals, not sifting for graduated individuals in the desired field. For one, new graduates often don’t have real-world experience. It’s one thing to learn about accounting from a textbook and another to put it immediately to use in a […]
One of the biggest trends of 2021-2022? Workplace relocation! It’s hardly surprising. Work-at-home mandates and workers’ long-simmering desires for more flexible or remote work have resulted in cities filled with echoing office chambers. Additionally, some companies are fleeing expensive and high-tax cities like San Francisco, Chicago, and New York for...
It’s time to get everyone back to work. But for employees who are among the 34,000,000 who had COVID, returning might look like this: Complete recovery and happy to head back to the office, or worry and performance anxiety because after several weeks of debilitating illness, they are among the 10-30% who will suffer persistent symptoms such […]
America’s economy is at a strange tipping point where unemployment is low at 3.6%, help wanted ads abound, and talented candidates call the shots. Yet, simultaneously, rising interest rates, business costs, record inflation, and sinking consumer confidence are signaling the potential for a hiring slowdown. So how should businesses approach near-term hiring...
Have you ever looked at your company website career page and wondered why it wasn’t doing its job attracting quality candidates? Could it be because your employee value proposition is missing, and you are not communicating your unique edge in today’s competitive hiring market? Marketing is not just for customers A foundational principle of marketing is the...
Let’s not beat around the bush. Admit it; you can’t seem to get back your pre-pandemic mojo at work. The electricity you once felt tackling new projects is now just a sizzle and dwindling each day. As a result, even getting ready for work is stressful. While there is no magic wand to erase job dissatisfaction, there are strategies that […]
Nearly everyone has worked with an agency to find a job at one time or another. But did you ever think about recruiting as a career? If you are an enthusiastic and motivated person and into helping others toward new and exciting opportunities, then recruitment might be the rewarding and fulfilling career for you! Committed recruiters change […]
The best advice I ever received from my mentor, a seasoned CEO with decades of corporate storytelling under his belt, was “choose, don’t settle.” At the time, I was trying to decide between accepting an “okay” job offer or continuing to pursue a more intimidating management position that nevertheless, I was qualified. By taking his advice and choosing not...
#1 The Fluid Labor Pool With unemployment still at record lows and roughly 7 million jobs available, finding, hiring, and retaining, the best talent is proving to be a challenge for hiring managers. Job seekers have the upper hand in this market depending on skillsets and industry demand. What does this mean for hiring, at least in the short […]
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...
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 […]
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...
At the risk of being in the hot seat as readers try to discover errors in this blog, it is important to remind job seekers, particularly recent graduates, that writing proficiency is ‘top of the list’ for most recruiters. Well, that’s good, you say because I am writing all the time. Yes, written communication has […]
The Minimum Wage Conundrum Jon is excited to hit that $15.00 per hour wage increase at his next employee review. At a starting wage of $12.50, he knew with time and a great work ethic, his salary would rise so he could stay at a job he loved. However, word has come down that the […]
What are the Most Common Traits of People that Rise to the Top and Get Promoted? Are you hoping to move your career forward with a promotion this summer? Moving up the corporate ladder at work isn’t just a matter of luck, people who get promoted have certain key traits in common, and they […]
Earlier this month, Automation: Preparing for a Next Generation Workforce outlined some of the advantages and disadvantages of the increased focus and reliance on mechanical and software automation technologies to replace routine tasks. When a company is considering investing in automation or AI (artificial intelligence) technology, what are some...
