Could new pay transparency laws lead to better pay equity for U.S. workers?
In the last two years across the talent landscape, we’ve seen disruptions in the economy like never before with wages up 4.5% which according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics is the biggest increase in 39 years. As companies had to compete for talent, they were paying higher starting wages while existing employee wages remained […]
What does the state of the economy have to do with recruiting? Everything.
In a speech on Monetary Policy and Price Stability, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell described the current labor market as lopsided. In July, the U.S. economy added 500,000 jobs and yet there are twice as many job vacancies as there are unemployed people. This is all to say that it’s still a strong candidate market […]
How employers can drive inclusivity through job descriptions
In 2022, there are five generations of workers in the U.S. labor market from Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials and Generation Z. Each new generation enters the workforce with different expectations, communication styles, and perspectives. The latest generation, Gen Z is no exception and one of their biggest expectations from employers is an inclusive […]
How to Leverage Social Media in Recruiting
Recruiters face many tasks when sourcing, engaging, interviewing, submitting and hiring talent. It can often be an exhausting task if you don’t have an organized plan of attack in a candidate driven market. Candidates have many avenues for their job search whether they are actively looking for new opportunities or passively engaging with a company’s […]
How to recruit, engage, and hire passive candidates
According to a new report out from Workable, 37% of American workers are described as passive job seekers. Passive candidates are not actively applying for jobs, updating their resumes or fretting over the dreaded cover letter. However, they are open to hearing more about what a new opportunity or change in their career could bring […]
How a global pandemic could transform our understanding and conversations around mental health
The entire globe is still reeling from the collective experience of the coronavirus pandemic. For two years, we were forced to adapt to many things extraordinary. More time at home. More time away from family and friends. Life came to a sudden halt and then lingered from uncertainty to cautiousness. For some, work continued but […]
Why Inclusion is the most important facet of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs have been in place since the 1960’s in the employment landscape. However, in the last few years, companies have begun implementing it as a core business function. According to a report from McKinsey, companies with diverse workforces have financially outperformed non diverse workforces by 36%. The business case for […]
Disabilities in the Workplace
March is National Disability Awareness Month. Did you know that 19% of the U.S. labor workforce identifies as disabled? The Americans with Disabilities Act defines disability as a physical or mental impairment that limits a person’s ability to complete one or more major life activities. What we may not realize is that many disabilities are […]