What Employers Need to Know in a Changing Market

As fall 2024 unfolds, the job market is experiencing notable shifts that can either benefit or challenge employers. This season brings hiring surges in specific industries and evolving candidate expectations, particularly around flexible work options. Employers who stay attuned to these changes and adapt their strategies accordingly can secure top talent before the year’s end. […]

This Is Every Manager’s Biggest Responsibility for the New Year

Due to the pandemic, job seekers have new views on employers. Their priorities have shifted, putting a stronger emphasis on company culture, values, and mission and how the employer supports their staff during difficult times. Ultimately, every manager’s biggest responsibility for the new year is to answer the critical questions on job seekers’ minds. As […]

Use These Tips to Measure Remote Employees’ Productivity

One of the biggest reasons that remote work wasn’t more widely embraced prior to the pandemic was concerns over employee productivity. It wasn’t uncommon for managers to worry that workers wouldn’t accomplish as much or remain focused throughout the workday. Now that remote work is part of the post-COVID-19 new normal, managers are searching for […]

Is Networking Still Necessary in a Pandemic?

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many traditional networking options were no longer viable. Getting together en masse as a conference was, at a minimum, risky, if not outright banned in some states. As a result, many professionals began to wonder if networking should take a back seat. This was especially true for those who didn’t […]

Hiring New Employees to Work from Home? Here’s a Better Way to Stay Connected

For many managers, overseeing a remote workforce is still relatively new. Finding ways to support your work from home team isn’t easy, particularly since the paradigm can quickly leave employees feeling disconnected from their boss and each other. Luckily, there are things you can do to bolster relationships, enhance morale, and promote productivity through secure […]

A Better Way to Handle Employee Layoffs

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some companies seemingly have no other choice but to layoff portions of their workforces. While layoffs are never easy, the grave and fast-moving nature of the coronavirus situation led many businesses to handle the process hastily. In some cases, notice was given through an unexpected group video call or generic […]