Employer Blog Posts

So, word on the street is that there’s a storm brewing in the world of work—a mass employee exodus is on the horizon. Now, if you’re sitting in the big chair (yes, that’s you, the boss), this might have you wondering: How do I keep my team from hitting the eject button? The Great Escape [...]

Recently, I posed an intriguing question to the professional community on LinkedIn: "Do you think AI tools will be a crucial part of future hiring strategies?" The results, though expected, still held a few surprises. Breakdown of the Poll: Absolutely - 56% Maybe - 22% Not really - 0% Don't know yet - 22% [...]

I've been in the recruiting industry since before 9/11, a time when the US economy suffered a significant downturn. Many of my competitors lost their businesses during this period. Case in point: my best friend even lost his recruiting firm due to the housing crash and decided to join mine.  (Many years later, I [...]

So, you've noticed that job seekers are asking for higher pay, and you're wondering why? You're not alone. According to ZipRecruiter's Emerging Talent Trends, there's been a notable shift in the expectations of job seekers. What’s Important Now Job seekers today are looking for more than just a fat paycheck. Top of the list [...]

Job seekers are understandably anxious about their prospects, yet they are not backing down from their wage demands. A recent survey by ZipRecruiter showed that the average lowest wage acceptable to job seekers for a new job increased by 4.8% (ZipRecruiter). Furthermore, their top priorities included good pay, job security, low stress, and schedule [...]

Running a business is like playing a game. Sometimes, the rules change. In business, being able to change with the times, or being "flexible", is really important. Think about it. Every worker is different, and every job is different. If a business tries to make everyone follow the same strict rules all the time, [...]

Intricate issues often have the knack of generating further complex problems, often larger and trickier than the initial hiccup. The economic landscape is no exception. Consider the present economic climate. With recovery proceeding at a slow pace, companies are desperately seeking out talent, but their search strategies often leave much to be desired. Paradoxically, [...]

The current employment market is dominated by talented job seekers. Top-notch candidates are in high demand. Organizations that can swiftly identify and recruit them will prosper in the face of an impending labor crisis. Although you cannot control the number of applicants, you can indeed control something very important—time. Time to carefully evaluate candidates [...]