The Importance of Vacation Time for Employees
Summer and vacation, the two are almost synonymous. But many workers opt to not take their allotted time off. And of those that do, a substantial number feel like they can’t completely unplug from work and truly unwind. In our experience, we can tell you that neither of these scenarios are good for employers or […]
Benefits of Neurodiversity in the Workplace
By Kimberly Kafafian Neurodiversity is oftentimes an overlooked and marginalized aspect of our workplace. It’s a subject I am passionate about; I’m also a resident expert. I am neurodiverse. My sons are neurodiverse. Our employees and clients are neurodiverse. I spent a large portion of my life feeling like a square peg getting shoved into […]
What to Look for When Reviewing a Resume
If you’re a recruiter, hiring manager or business owner, you know that time is a challenge when it comes to reviewing the resumes and job applications you’ve received. The sheer volume can be overwhelming. Whether you’re doing an initial quick scan of a resume or taking a deeper dive, it helps to know just exactly what you […]
How to Attract the Best Talent for Your Company
The applications are coming in. The resumes look promising. But when interviewing candidates, you’re just not finding the right fit. We hear this a lot from our clients, along with similar complaints that although the interviews went well, the new hires are not living up to expectations. While there is no magic wand you can […]
What Is a Great Candidate Experience?
As both a staffing / recruiting specialist and a career coach, we have a bird’s eye view of the candidate experience – and boy is it enlightening. Some of the application stories we hear from career transition clients are incredibly frustrating, but they do offer valuable learning experiences to share with my corporate clients. A bad candidate experience […]