Benefits Trends You Need to Know Unemployment is at record low levels creating a highly competitive employment market. Employers are searching for options to attract and retain top talent like raising pay to introducing new benefits. From changes in healthcare options to student loan assistance, these are the most influential trends in employee benefits this […]
Gen Z and Work For years, Millennials have borne the brunt of criticism and scrutiny – whether deserved or not (avocado toast comes to mind). Oftentimes, those calls from frustrated Boomer employers were returned with memes and hashtags from the forlorn Millennials. However, as Millennials rise in ranks and age, they are assuming more of […]
Big Hiring Trends in 2018 In April of this year, the U.S. unemployment rate hit a low of 3.9 percent. A tight labor supply presents new hiring challenges. Technology continues to evolve and change the hiring and recruiting process. Follow along as we detail the biggest hiring trends of 2018 and its impact on staffing […]
Improve Your Health and Vacation Time Summer is upon us and with the sunny season comes visions of beach trips and flights to new places. Before you lose sight of your dream vacation and dismiss the idea as foolish, consider this. Taking your hard-earned vacation time is good for your mental and physical health. From […]
Unemployment is low, and employers are scrambling to find the right person to fill their open positions. Turnover is expensive, costing an estimated 6 to 9 months’ salary to replace a full time salaried employee. And finding top talent can really pay off for an employer. In fact, the productivity gap between average performers and […]
Congrats, Job Well Done! Believe it or not, the time to graduate has come! Early morning classes and nerve-racking presentations have led you to this moment. Now, it’s your time to shine. While the road ahead is still being paved, this is the time to celebrate all your accomplishments before the next phases. From graduation […]
Real talk here… Thanks to technology, we all know that it’s never been easier to apply for a job. In today’s social savvy world, it’s as simple as a few clicks and your resume is on its way. Employers literally receive thousands of online applications on a regular basis and put systems in place to […]
Finding the Right One: Are you an Informed Candidate? I’d like to say we all are, but are we? An Informed Candidate is as fully aware as possible of the company and the position they are interviewing for. This person has taken the time to obtain a basic overview of the company from reviewing their […]
Did you know, the much-anticipated Great American Total Solar Eclipse occurring on August 21st, will only take two minutes and forty seconds? Charleston, among other major cities in the path of totality, have been preparing for this once in a lifetime event for months, even years, and it will be over in less time than […]
When you think of summer trends, do shorter work hours come to mind? According to a recent survey, 42% of organizations will offer their employees “Summer Fridays” in 2017. Offering a flexible schedule is a great way to reward, and retain, your top talent. While some employers may be hesitant to get behind this trend, […]