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

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

In the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, I ponder all of the lessons I’ve learn from this — and other, similar experiences, It has become clear to me that life is full of potential threats and it’s how we deal with … Continue Reading

This blog post concept developed as a result of a rather enlightening experience I had recently. Here’s the story …  Several weeks ago, I reached out to a prospective client by email. After a week or so, I sent a … Continue Reading

In this time of job uncertainty and doing more with less, there is once again a lot of chatter about work-life balance. What does it mean and how can we achieve it? Let’s explore! Balance is simply the sense that … Continue Reading

I recently met a very bright, personable and eager Yale graduate who was desperate for a chance to prove herself at a new, entry level opportunity. I was shocked that  she’s had no luck with her job search. She seemed … Continue Reading

Maria Schriver is “in transition”. Chaz Bono is “in transition”. Even tadpoles are “in transition”. But the 13.9 million Americans currently unemployed — are they “in transition”, too? Lately, I’ve been seeing these words on far too many resumes and … Continue Reading

Have you ever notice that the roles of high powered executives and successful business leaders are almost always depicted by tall and strikingly attractive actors, both in the movies and on TV? Well, a slew of recent studies and surveys … Continue Reading

Networking. What’s it all about? Growing your business? Making your sales quotas? Expanding your fundraising efforts? Finding your next job? Actually, no. Networking is not about YOU or YOUR goals. Networking is about Karma. It’s about giving and then getting … Continue Reading

Smart recruiters understand the value of marketing. In fact, much of their time is spent “selling” their company by crafting compelling job posts and targeting the distribution of those posts, developing a unique employment brand to promote their workplace and … Continue Reading