Today, with the unemployment rate at historic lows, if you’re not cultivating the passive candidate, you’re not finding new employees. Passive candidates are those not actively searching for a new job. The statistics tell us that about 70% of everyone employed today falls into that category. Only 30% are actively looking for a new job.… Read More »
Most accountants recognize the value of money, which is why some of them decide to take on part-time or temporary work in the field. The freelance economy is booming, with statistics showing that up to 50% or more of Americans will work freelance in the next ten years. The way we work is changing and… Read More »
You’ve heard the expression “apples to apples.” It’s actually a recruiter’s worst enemy; when two candidates are neck-and-neck for a job and appear to be equally qualified for the role. It doesn’t happen very often but when it does, it creates a dilemma of sorts. What do you do? Risks of Picking One Over Another… Read More »
HR Dive says there is a huge demand for temporary workers, and it’s growing. Last year, more than 9,000 temp positions were filled in the second quarter alone. Why the influx of temp employees? The article said that workers have had a taste of the flexibility that comes with these contract roles—and they want more.… Read More »
We’re in the era of office culture, and IT talent—or any talent, for that matter—is attracted or repelled by the image you project. If you have a cubicle-entrenched office dripping with old-school harsh rules, Houston, you have a serious problem. Everyone knows how difficult it is to attract and retain top IT talent in a… Read More »
It’s a new day for IT teams seeking new talent. The traditional IT manager isn’t enough; around 77% of enterprise organizations now have at least one application in the cloud. Virtualization skills are now a necessity. How is today’s IT talent different? What new skills will they need to exist in the brave new world… Read More »
Sure, it’s who you know, but it’s also who knows you. Today, having a robust network of work colleagues, friends and professional connections can mean the difference between a long job hunt and an easy referral to a new position. Professional networks have opened a lot of doors for a lot of people over the… Read More »
According to all the statistics we’ve seen, about 70% of your workers are disengaged. Their demotivation and lack of enthusiasm for their jobs is costing you big money; Inc. says companies are losing $450 to $550 billion annually on employees that simply aren’t motivated. But today’s teams are highly diverse, so what motivates one employee… Read More »
Big data is big business and professionals that have skills in this field are expected to do well in the coming years. Job projections show a 12% growth through 2024, which is about double any other job. If this interests you (and it should), take a look at some of the most in-demand roles in… Read More »
If you’ve worked with a recruiting company in the past, you’re in good company. The American Staffing Association (ASA) says these firms hire nearly 17 million contract and temporary employees each year. If you’ve never worked with a recruiter, you may not know there are different types of candidate staffing firms as well as contractual… Read More »