With 45 states now relaxing business restrictions, employees and employers alike are looking at how best to respond to plans for potential state re-openings. Certain areas, like Kansas City, have launched ‘soft’ re-openings, with the 10/10/10 rule stating that businesses can only have 10% of staff or ten staff in the office at any given…
The rapid spread of coronavirus around the world has had a profound impact on economies, to say the least. Some businesses have even found themselves struggling to continue operations. But despite all of the challenges that are coming with this pandemic, many companies are still able to operate, and still others have found ways to…
Back in January, very few people could have guessed that by March and April, most of the world would be in lockdown situations due to a global pandemic. The rapid spread of coronavirus that we’ve witnessed over the past month or so has impacted all areas of day to day life—business included. If you’re currently…
Many businesses are beginning to recognize the importance of having a diverse workforce. Companies are under more scrutiny than ever to show that their hiring and promotion processes are fair. Unfortunately, women are still often underrepresented at every level, and women of color are the least represented of all. If you’re getting all male applicants,…
World news in 2020 is dominated by one topic: the coronavirus. COVID-19 is a global pandemic that has affected virtually every aspect of our society. The world of business and economics has been hit harder than most, and the impacts have already been felt across the United States and overseas. But how will the outbreak…
The American workforce has changed a lot in recent years. These changes are driving big changes in the way companies hire new talent, with a new focus on automated hiring tools. These tools are helpful to both employers and applicants and have a huge impact on workforce trends as a whole. Here are 5 digital…
Did you know up to 85% of applicants lie on their resumes? So if you’re an employer asking yourself if pre-employment screenings are really necessary, the answer is likely yes. A pre-employment screening verifies information that job candidates have given your business via their application or resume. As well as identifying qualifications, this screening can…
As an employer, it is imperative to perform background checks to ensure that your employees meet the requirements or qualifications you’ve set. Background checks ensure you can properly vet your staff as well as maintain a safe and functional work environment. Unfortunately, the cost and time of a background check can be excessive, which sometimes…
Big cities can create a competitive job market, with a wealth of companies for job seekers to choose from. But what makes your company stand out? Every new hire can cost you multiple weeks worth of selecting, interviewing, and reviewing candidates, but the best and the brightest might still be passing you by. Here are…
A top priority for businesses nationwide during 2020 will undoubtedly be to build more diverse and inclusive environments within their workplaces. A diverse staff leads to greater innovation and stronger collaboration. However, the task of creating a more diverse workplace may bring up questions that you’re not always sure how to answer. To help, we’ve…