Right now might be the best hiring window we’ve seen in years—yes, even amid economic uncertainty. That may sound counterintuitive. News headlines paint a picture of market caution: slower job growth, softening CEO confidence, and global turbulence. But for forward-thinking organizations, this moment presents a powerful opportunity. While others freeze...
It’s no secret that retaining and recruiting talent are two of the biggest HR challenges businesses face today, especially with shifting employee expectations and high turnover rates. When in a bind, some managers might feel the urge to settle for a less qualified candidate or leave the position vacant, pushing the extra work onto the […]
As we progress through the second half of 2024, business owners face a changing labor market that requires careful navigation. With subtle shifts in unemployment, labor force participation, and economic conditions, understanding the latest trends is crucial for making smart decisions about your team, keeping your best employees, and hiring the right people....
The pandemic’s good news is we have learned a lot about how to keep ourselves healthy. The bad news is we are not doing a very good job at it! Over the past year, dodging the virus was the only priority for most of us. As a result, many of us became too stressed, tired, and overwhelmed […]
While that extra $600 bucks a week in your unemployment check is sweet, you could be mistiming the job market by not jumping back in NOW! Just like investing in an upswing, waiting to see if the CARES Act expires on July 31st before approaching your old or a new employer for a job could cost you. Here is why: […]
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...
As another year draws to a close, it’s a good idea to reflect on the ways social movements have impacted how we do business, especially in areas like wages, benefits, and procedures. If you’ve been a regular reader of our Partnership Employment blog page, you’ll know we have touched on many key issues that have challenged […]
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...
When Ben Franklin said, “Lost time is never found again,†he hadn’t had the pleasure of applying for jobs in 2018! Lengthy hiring processes should be yesterday’s news. Employers have no time to waste with the current job market tighter than a college graduate’s necktie. Now is a good time for your company to take […]
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