THE “QUIETLY QUITTING” PHENOMENON: WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT TO YOUR BUSINESS

An article printed by The New York Times on August 23, 2022 – “What is Quietly Quitting And What Is It For?”- caught my attention and the attention of quite…

Read more »

WAGE GROWTH FRENZY: WHAT’S HAPPENING AND WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR

Glassdoor’s newly published report* shows the highest wage growth in the nation is happening in my back yard. The San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward metro region shows a dramatic spike during the last…

Read more »

SHIFTS AND GAPS EMERGING TRENDS FOR SKILLS NEEDED BY COMPANIES

Working with clients to find the ideal talent for roles in businesses gives us a special perch on which to see trends and changes ahead. It’s a comfort to see…

Read more »

MANAGEMENT MINDFULNESS: NEW WAYS TO UNDERSTAND THE PEOPLE WE MANAGE

I find it interesting when management work is often referred to as either the hard science or the soft science. The hard science refers to deliverables, tasks,goals, and plans while…

Read more »

HEALTH SCIENCE, ANGELS AND EARTHLY TALENT

Among the thrills I experience in working in the health science industry are the amazing changes that happen. One of those is happening now. Let’s call it “angels on a…

Read more »

DON’T GET MARRIED AFTER THE FIRST INTERVIEW DATE: HOW ASSESSMENTS HELP YOU MAKE WISE CHOICES

Hiring has significant consequences for any organization.   If you make the right choice, performance improves, capability deepens and teams mature. If you make the wrong choice, morale and performance drops…

Read more »

PEOPLE AND THE PERFECT PLACE

While the title is not as endearing as is Harold and the Purple Crayon, there are similarities in the adventure of finding the ideal fit for professionals. It is one thing to…

Read more »

HIRING BY FORMULA, A DISASTER IN THE MAKING: THE TOP FIVE VALUES DELIVERED BY THE PROFESSIONAL RECRUITER

Computers and the internet have given us unparalleled productivity improvements. Anybody remember having to write obscure code for job requirements placed in newspapers? I do and I’m thankful for that…

Read more »

WHY RECRUITERS ARE STILL VALUABLE IN A SOCIAL MEDIA WORLD

I’m often asked if the rise of social media and professional networking sites like LinkedIn and such has impacted my job as a recruiter. My answer is “Certainly!” But not…

Read more »

THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN RECRUITING: EMPLOYERS

Previously, I wrote a post on what candidates should keep in mind regarding social media when pursuing a job search. The reason being that employers consult social media to learn more about…

Read more »