It’s become a truism in some circles that the road to success and fulfillment involves finding your “why.” Once you’ve found that “why,” the thinking goes, you are on your way to purpose and fulfillment. But perhaps latching onto your “why” actually involves discovering your “when.” Maybe “when” we exist on the continuum of our journey is what provides the key to … [More]
Labor Shortage? Could Be a Job for Our Military Veterans
As the economy continues to surge in a post-pandemic recovery, veterans are among those seeking opportunities for employment in a labor market desperate for experienced and dedicated workers. Labor experts say it’s a job-seekers market now with more opportunities available than people to fill the positions. Although the country is not at full employment, part of that is a … [More]
In Company Protocols, What about the 2.7 Billion Deskless Workers?
So much has changed in the last year, and the way businesses operate is no exception. The pandemic accelerated the pace of change for many companies as they were forced to abandon old ways of communicating with their workforces, especially the 2.7 billion deskless workers. Corporations had no choice but to say goodbye to notices on bulletin boards hanging by the time clock and … [More]
Beyond the Résumé
With the equivalent of 305 million full-time jobs being lost globally since COVID-19 hit, the future of the workforce is a complex topic these days as it has changed so quickly over the past 12-plus months. Now, as the world reopens, there are still 7.4 million job openings to be filled across industries, and experts continue to predict an increase in Americans moving on from … [More]
Corporate Social Responsibility Matters in Attracting Talent
To support global hiring efforts, Appcast recently announced findings from the 2021 “Decoding Global Talent” series. Compiled by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), The Network and Appcast, the report reveals the impact of social and COVID-19 crises on U.S. workers’ preferences and expectations. Nearly 209,000 workers in 190 countries — including more than 6,300 workers in the … [More]
Avoiding the Turnover Tsunami
Employee turnover is always a looming concern for businesses. But, as the pandemic slows down and the world begins to recover, employee turnover has started to emerge as one of the most pressing issues in the workforce; in fact, many experts are warning of a “turnover tsunami.” According to a recent report, more than half of employees surveyed in North America plan to look … [More]
Partnership Announced to Provide Cost-Effective, High-Quality Employee Benefit Solutions
VensureHR, the human resources consulting and support division of Vensure Employer Services, is proud to announce a partnership with Papaya Global, a cloud-based SaaS automation platform for payroll and workforce management. This partnership helps support VensureHR’s global initiative to streamline essential business tasks, minimize business-related threats, and provide … [More]
Arizona Workers’ Compensation Claim Frequencies are 42% Above US Average, Says Report
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., a global specialty property and casualty insurer, today released the AmTrust 2021 Contractor Risk Report, identifying common injuries and the resulting time off work for the specialized group. The report, based on 26,000 workers’ compensation claims over 10 years, found that companies in business less than four years make up 75 percent of … [More]
Feedback: August 2021
Q: How have you gotten the word out about, or marketed, your DEI policies and achievements? Larry Hofer VP of People Services Cox Communications’ Southwest Region Sector: Communication At Cox, we champion inclusion, reflect our diverse communities and empower our great people to build a better future together. This is our vision for Cox’s diversity, equity and … [More]
How Tech Companies Improve Sourcing New Talent
Contrary to popular belief, there is not a talent crunch in the tech industry. Rather, the real issue lies in how tech companies are sourcing and selecting technical talent. As a new group of graduates enters the workforce, companies should think outside the “normal” recruitment lifecycle box. One of those ways is to recruit outside of traditional campus talent … [More]
Employers Delay Promotions Due to Pandemic
The pandemic put a pause on everything, including raises. In a recent study by professional staffing firm Robert Half, more than half of U.S. employers (59%) revealed that they put off promoting top performers due to COVID-19. In addition, nearly four in 10 U.S. workers surveyed (38%) confirmed that their careers had stalled since the start of the pandemic. They report feeling … [More]
