What we learned from Next Economy
Next Economy is a local nonprofit that focuses on increasing and enhancing the region’s five-year jobs plan. Although the entirety of Next Economy’s vision has been described as too vast and overambitious, the initial findings and implementation of its ideas really created the groundwork for many projects to begin flourishing. Farm-to-fork, career technical education programs […]
Holiday Season Positions
According to recent studies, two in five retailers plan to hire seasonal employees this year, which is an increase from last year’s 39 percent to 43 percent. A percentage of these companies will transition some seasonal employees into full-time, permanent positions. Though holiday season positions happen mostly in retail and shipping, other industries may have the need to bring on temporary employees through the end of […]
Quality Candidate Vs. Qualified Candidate: Can You Have Both?
We’ve all used the clichés… Life is a mirror. You get what you give. If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you. Phrases like these are commonly known because they are the reality that many people may find difficult to emulate. When looking for the right candidate, how can you tell if they live by […]
Successful Employee Training
Forty percent of HR leaders admit to not being able to provide adequate training for their employees. One of the most important tasks as a human resource professional is to provide training to make sure employees are all on a similar skill set level to help the company grow. You also want them to stay […]