If you could work from anywhere, where would it be? That question has become part of our workforce reality as new opportunities give rise to a noticeable trend in moving for remote work. Technology and advancements in communication tools have effectively shrunk distances. This allows working individuals to be fully productive from a work environment […]
While the job market for IT and STEM positions continues to experience growth, studies show that women in these fields continue to play a perpetual game of catch-up. From degree accessibility, retention, pandemic-influenced factors, and pay gaps, women have been historically under-represented in IT-related roles. We continue to hear of workplace culture concerns and gender […]
For years, we recognized that the job market favored the candidate: high demand, shortage in skill-set and a fight for top talent dictated our recruiting and hiring processes and goals. Then came COVID-19. Aside from the dramatic effects on our health and well-being, many industries suffered devastating business and employment losses, with many still working […]
It’s that time of year again – the weather changes to brighter, warmer days; we freshen up our homes, maybe clean out the attic or have a yard sale. Given that 2020 was a year like never before with the COVID-19 pandemic, we are looking forward to a new 2021 spring, where we are inching […]
With the drastic shift in work environments almost at the year mark as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s no wonder that feelings of stress and disconnect have reached a high among workforces. Mental health and the well-being of the workforce have taken center stage, and for good reason, considering the challenges working adults […]
A recent survey conducted among corporate leaders suggested that 82% of respondents plan to continue with a model of some form of remote work this year. Even industry giants like Facebook, Google, and Salesforce have adopted a remote work model for some time now, with Salesforce recently announcing that regular workday hours may even vary […]
We can all picture the setting: candidate anxiously awaiting their first employer interview, frantically rehearsing answers to the dreaded question: “Can you list your top 3 strengths AND your top 3 weaknesses?” (Wait, is that a trick question? Almost – but here are some tips to answer that one masterfully.) We’ve been there. But we’ve […]
