In today’s competitive job market, it’s important to stay one step ahead of the crowd. While the tried and true methods of cold calling and sending cover letters still work, technology has made the process much more interesting. We now have access to personal websites, social media, and the ability to interview from anywhere […]
Employee benefits packages used to be standard and simple. Something like a coffee bar in the break room or a fridge filled with snacks were supposed to keep an employee happy at work. Unfortunately, that’s the problem. While there isn’t anything wrong with these office parks, they often serve an alternate purpose: Keeping employees […]
Workplace diversity has become a heated topic and a top priority for human resource departments. Today, companies are starting to realize that in order to truly attract top talent and run a business that appeals to the greatest amount of people, they need to be proactive about having a diverse talent acquisition plan. Some of […]
There are many entry points to developing diverse and inclusive companies and ideally, a company will pick the most important area to focus on first, based on a robust set of data about diversity and inclusion. Without the combination of diverse recruitment strategies and inclusive culture development, companies risk losing diverse candidates and their overall […]
Technology is transforming the way we communicate within the workplace by creating clear and honest lines of communication at work. The effects of such technologies have led to increased productivity of employees and, as a result, is beneficial to companies and employers alike. Employees who are nearing retirement age have been forced to adopt […]
There are a few ways to diversify your workforce. Starting from the hiring process, spanning through to your core values, check out our four tips for embracing diversity in your business. Be open minded when hiring Ensure you keep an open mind when hiring. As mentioned above, you risk shutting yourself off from some great […]
Long hours, overwhelming workloads, shared pressure, and frustrating tasks can cause serious employee burnout, especially in the fast-paced world of marketing and PR. Employees and owners may feel like they are always playing catch up and can never find a comfortable place with their duties, chasing trends and trying to innovate. This might lead to […]
By Steven Starks, Senior Career Counselor at University of Phoenix Throughout the course of a career, working professionals may experience brief or extended gaps of unemployment between positions. While hiring managers understand that these gaps can be caused by a variety of reasons – such as illness, family situations, travel or the inability to […]
Every employer wants to have a highly satisfied and happy workforce. It’s as integral to running a business as your mission, accounting practices, or company hours. Without satisfied employees, you’ll struggle to meet your bottom line, keep customers coming back, and earn recognition from industry experts. How your workforce feels equates to the image you […]
By Steven Starks, Senior Career Counselor at University of Phoenix Jobseekers beware. If you are not up-to-date on industry trends, you may hurt your prospects during the job hunt. With new disruptive technologies emerging and customer wants and needs constantly shifting, industry trends are in a constant state of flux. Keeping up to […]