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Event Recap: Recruit-adelphia 2022
A recruiter, hiring manager, and DEI strategist walk into a club… Okay, maybe it was the Fitler Club, nearly 100 business professionals joined them, and this probably isn’t the punch line you were hoping for. But it got your attention, right? Good, because we’ve got a lot to share.
DEI Recruiting Tips
As the Ultimate Connectors, we value our ability to bring many different perspectives to the table in order to enhance teams. And in everything we do, we encourage the businesses we work with to do the same. We gathered tips from our DEI-certified recruiters to support your DEI recruiting practices better.
Why Culture Matters
One of the biggest, and often forgotten, factors of a company’s success is its culture. Sarah Herrmann shares some key reasons you might want to re-take a look at yours.
12 Tips for a Successful First Day on the Job
Gearing up for your first day at the new job? Whether fully remote, hybrid, or in-office, you want to make a good first impression. Check out these 12 tips Kevin Haines shared for a successful first day.
Guest Blog: How I’m Using My Past Mental Health Struggles to Change the World Today
In honor of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, our Health & Wellness ERG tapped Jessica Sikora of SUPERBANDS to explore the importance of recognizing mental health struggles and offer a way to support young adults with these struggles in their formative years.
How employers can stay competitive in the current job market
Hiring began to soar in mid-2021 and companies were finding themselves in a war for talent. Candidates were actively interviewing with multiple organizations, receiving multiple offers at a time and the competition became fierce. Now if your company isn’t offering the best of anything, you are going to find yourself in a troubling situation.
You got a counter offer. Now what?
You accepted a new job offer, give your 2 weeks’ notice, and next thing you know, your current manager tells you “you’re too valuable and we can’t afford to lose you. We’re prepared to give you a promotion & a salary increase.” Now what happens? Theresa Savage walks through some things to consider before making your next move. #JunoTips
What NOT to Include on Your Resume
There are many things you can add to your resume to highlight your skills and how you could be an asset to a new organization. But have you thought about the things you should avoid adding? Take a few moments to review our tips on what NOT to add to your resume this year in order to land that interview.
Guest Blog: How to Have a Voice in a Typically Male-Dominated Workforce
During Women’s History Month, Laura Pierce, Vice President - Global Human Resources at SP Industries, Inc. took some time to think about what #breakingthebias means and shares the tactics that work for her as a leader, especially as the only female on an all-male executive team.
Guest Blog: 3 Ways to Support Black-Owned Businesses
A truly holistic diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy includes taking the work outside your organization to impact local communities. Kaela Blanks, M.S., SHRM-SCP, offers 3 ways to support Black-owned businesses in honor of Black History Month.
Executive Hiring Trends of 2022
Hiring high-impact Senior Leadership & Executives still remains critical across organizations and in the midst of the current candidate landscape, it is making this harder - read: more interesting - than ever before. Samantha Yanczak gives an overview of the strategies, best practices, and trends for Executive Search in 2022.
Guest Blog: 5 Tips to Recognize Black History Month at Work
As we kick off Black History Month, guest blogger Bridgit Burton Brown, SPHR offers tips to help you enhance awareness of the Black history and culture in your company.
5 Tips for Choosing Your Next Employer
In a highly competitive, fast-paced labor market, it’s of paramount importance for candidates to slow down and truly assess the organizations that they are interviewing with. Here are some important tips from the candidate’s perspective as you navigate your career search.
7 Tips to Engage and Recruit Passive Candidates
Recruiting passive candidates is not an easy feat. We spend the better part of our days trying to engage passive candidates and the struggle is real. But now, more than ever, is a great time for passive candidates to understand opportunities that are out there.
The Do's & Don'ts of Working with a Recruiter
First time working with a recruiter? Here are some tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your experience! Be yourself, stay professional, and remember that we are here to help connect with you with an opportunity that allows you to shine!
Guest Blog: How Employers Can Improve Onboarding and Training for Employees with Learning Disabilities and Other Health Impairments
When people think about Learning Disabilities, it conjures thoughts of children struggling in a classroom. What is not often thought about are adults in the workplace that have Learning Disabilities or Other Health Impairments who might also be struggling. In this guest blog, Kirsten Bronkovic, CEO, EmpathED dives deeper into ways employers can better support all employees.
Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile for Recruiters
You’re not fully leveraging the power of LinkedIn with an incomplete profile. In an even more competitive labor market, you’ll want to do everything in your power to cultivate a personal brand and stand out from your peers.
Guest Blog: How Employers Can Better Ensure Inclusivity in Their Hiring Process
In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we asked Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist Mia Zafarino to share her best tips for employers to better ensure inclusivity and avoid unconscious bias in their hiring process.
How to Catch a Recruiter’s Attention: Tips for a Job Seeker
While having a solid resume and LinkedIn presence can help you land a great gig, let’s try pairing that with something else… connection.
Clear is Kind, and so is Staying Flexible: Advice to Employers for Managing Workplace Expectations
If you are pushing a 5 day a week in the office agenda, get ready for a lot of turnover… Stay flexible and as with many things in life, a little less talking and a little more listening will go a long way. Your employees are telling you what they need/want.