7 changes to help bring nurses back
The COVID-19 pandemic took a severe toll on our healthcare system, particularly on the nursing workforce. A particularly troubling trend is the number of early-career professionals leaving the profession. Read on for targeted strategies to help bring them back into the nursing workforce.
AI for hiring
AI continues to revolutionize various aspects of our professional lives, including the hiring process. From streamlining processes to enhancing decision-making, AI is proving to be a game-changer in how companies attract, evaluate, and hire talent. Here are some of my favorite use cases – so far!
The future of healthcare staffing looks bright
Over 500 middle and high school students came together recently to experience an Explore Your Future in Healthcare event by participating in hands-on experiences and meeting with funders, education partners, and employers ready to put them to work. Take a look.
The illusion of productivity
Once upon a time in an office not far away at all, we see the type of awareness, empathy, and flexibility we need in our leaders when it comes to companies and employees striking the right in-office/work-from-home balance.
Don’t prejudge Gen Z in the workforce
Gen Z tends to be the generation on everybody’s lips right now. As the generation enters the workforce, they are getting a bad rap. Here's why it's too soon to judge.
Navigating layoffs with employee care and future recruiting in mind
Layoffs are challenging for any organization, but how they’re handled can significantly impact departing employees and future recruitment efforts. Here are considerations for HR, recruiting, and communication teams facing this difficult task.
Tips for job seekers: How to navigate a work request as part of an interview
While a request for unpaid work during the interview process can be an opportunity to showcase your skills, it’s important to know your rights and set appropriate boundaries. Here are a few tips for job seekers..
What you need to know about work assignments during the interview process
Recently, I have heard from candidates about extensive work assignments being handed out as part of the interview process. This increasingly common practice of assigning unpaid work during interviews comes with significant legal and ethical risks. Read on for insights on how to protect your company.
Back-to-school: Supporting parents through each transition
As summer fades and the school year looms, parents face significant transitions that can impact work-life balance. For leaders, the most important thing is to think about those on your team who may have shifting responsibilities this fall and grant them grace as they find their new normal. For ideas on how to support parents from kindergarten through high school, explore these tips.
Unlocking Gen Z’s problem-solving potential
Gen Z students are tech-driven. But what happens when a general search doesn’t solve the problem? A longtime high school teacher shares insights about how to coach Gen Z employees to take the next step in problem-solving.
E-mail or call? A Gen Z perspective
I’m a teen who’d rather e-mail or text than call. I prefer these methods because the messages are always there. If the person is away from their computer or phone, just a quick scroll can reach what I sent. But that’s not the only reason I prefer an e-mail or text.
5 ways to spot ghost job postings
In the realm of job hunting, not all opportunities are as they seem. Ghost job postings, those spectral listings that lead nowhere, haunt the job market. Here’s your ghost-busting toolkit to identify these phantom positions:
The ghostly gambit: A recruiter’s regret
After reading that up to 40% of companies have posted fake job listings in the past year, with 30% of these companies currently promoting vacancies that do not exist, I’m concerned. Read on for a cautionary tale.
From comfort to courage: My journey into consulting
Two years ago, I made a decision that would change the trajectory of my career and life. I pivoted from a stable corporate role to the dynamic world of consulting. Many people ask me why I made this leap, how I found the courage, and what steps I took to make it happen. Today, I’m sharing my story in hopes it might inspire others contemplating a similar change.
AI in the interview: A new challenge for recruiters
In a recent conversation with a colleague, I learned about a candidate they had who was reading real-time AI-generated responses during their video interview. It sparked me to ask, is that a thing? It is. Here are a few tactics you can use to ensure you’re getting real responses.
Feeling uninspired at work? Get moving!
It’s no secret that many Americans are feeling unmotivated and unproductive at work these days. According to a recent survey, a whopping 38% of respondents have never felt more uninspired at work than they do now. The good news? The survey found that physical activity can be a game-changer. Read on for the details.
Flip the script: Embrace change
In my theater class, a new group of actors joins every year, and every year the group worries about the incoming members. How will they mesh with our group? How will the class change? What I’ve learned so far…when we let change happen, we gain new experiences, discoveries and improvements. Here are a few strategies that help me stay open to change and embrace the unknown.
The truth about weight stigma at work
Weight-related biases can affect an employee’s job opportunities, career development, and earnings. The good news recruiters are in a position to help organizations reduce weight stigma and expand the talent pool. Here are a few actions to take.
Time off pays off: 4 ways to help your team use their vacation time
It’s no secret that many Americans struggle to take their well-deserved vacation time. According to studies, millions of vacation days go unused each year, with employees leaving an average of 9.5 days on the table. Read on for a few ideas on how to help your team take their vacation time.
Text or call? How to bridge the generational gap
For those of us who predate smartphones, do you remember spending endless hours as a teen talking on the phone with your friends? Communication preferences have changed for today’s teens who prefer texting unless it’s an emergency. So, how can you bridge the generational communication gap?