In an era of rapid change, automation, and hybrid work models, one truth remains: soft skills aren’t just “nice to have”—they’re essential. Technical ability might get your foot in the door, but it’s your communication, adaptability, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving skills that help you thrive once you’re in. And employers are paying attention....
The May jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates an economic recovery with strong employment figures. However, employers should note some key trends for workforce planning this summer. The US job market shows a low unemployment rate of 4%, with the addition of 272,000 nonfarm jobs, mainly in government, leisure and hospitality, and […]
It’s what Americans have been waiting for: Great news, right? Unfortunately, not for everyone… For hiring managers with increasingly urgent personnel needs, positive jobs growth means a shrinking labor pool of permanent and temporary workers, leaving many small and large businesses desperate for help. Despite this positive economic news, could the...
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 […]
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 […]
Everyone wants to oversee something, even if it is only controlling their own environment. In the workplace, being in charge signifies that you’ve “arrived.” That your efforts have been noted and found worthy of advancement. Therefore, it is frustrating when you get passed over every time an opportunity to supervise presents itself. If this happens […]
The holiday season is the best time of year to recognize and thank employees for their dedication and hard work. However, this year’s barrage of sexual harassment headlines may have some nervous employers contemplating going all Grinch on their staff and canceling the festivities. What happens if the combination of party buzz, mistletoe, and fancy […]
Congratulations, you’ve made it to the third-tier interviews, and the hiring manager wants to check your professional references. Have you ever wondered how the conversation goes when your potential employer calls your former supervisor to discuss…you? A reference follow-up call can happen anywhere – in an elevator in Seattle, or on vacation in the […]
If your company is in the process of transforming itself into a sustainability-oriented enterprise, you are not alone. According to a 2016 GreenBiz report, 51 percent of U.S. companies have disclosed greenhouse gas reduction targets (The State of Green Business, 2016). But part of sustainability management includes a human resource component, not just...
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 […]
Monday is going well, until your boss announces she wants you to head up a new project team. Memories of college team assignments flood your brain: you did all of the work, one did all of the complaining, and the others got a free ‘A’. Why me, you ask? Companies appoint teams because diverse skills and abilities […]
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