06

Dec

You’ve probably heard the term speed networking and assumed that it’s similar to speed dating. Well, it is. And it isn’t. First, the similarities: Like speed dating, speed networking follows the round-robin approach to connecting with others. In both cases, … Continue Reading

28

Nov

As I look through promotional Black Friday emails clogging my inbox,I think of the throngs of holiday shoppers that will crowd the malls this weekend and how much they have in common with many of the millions of today’s unemployed. Think about … Continue Reading

21

Nov

From the US Presidency to Congress … From Penn State to the Catholic Church … From Enron to Haliburton… all of these powerful institutions and businesses have allegedly attempted to cover up shady practices, incompetence, gross misconduct and other shenanigans. … Continue Reading

04

Nov

I recently took a short break from an otherwise hectic business day to attend a “Lunch and Learn” seminar with a local working mother’s group. The discussion centered around Parenting For Busy Professionals. The conversation took on a life of … Continue Reading

26

Oct

As a hiring manager, you may not have the power or budget to provide new positions or financial incentives for your best talent — and that’s a serious dilemma. The inability to retain your key people is not only costly, … Continue Reading

20

Oct

A colleague friend and I grabbed a bite for lunch today. Our conversation, as usual, turned to the trials and tribulations of hiring in today’s job market. We shared war stories, funny anecdotes and pondered some of the more philosophical … Continue Reading

18

Oct

This Fall, my soccer-loving son is playing on two different teams. One is a fairly competitive, local travel team , the other is a highly competitive, regional club team. Needless to say, soccer has taken center stage in our lives, … Continue Reading

07

Oct

It seems like every employment-related blog or article I read these days features a troubling statistic: everything from under-appreciated workers to low workplace morale to increasing workloads has been measured and reported. When I sat down to write this blog, … Continue Reading

27

Sep

Age discrimination? Those of us in the staffing industry see our fair share. And although this bias is covert and unspoken, it is undeniable and certainly disconcerting. HR professionals, hiring managers, and the organizations they work for need to be … Continue Reading

15

Sep

It’s no secret. These days there’s an incredible amount of frustration amongst the unemployed. One of the most common complaints I hear … “ I send out dozens of resumes every week for jobs I am perfectly qualified for, and … Continue Reading