As the shortage of skilled laborers continues to worsen for American companies, those applying for the open positions have a different kind of problem. With multiple offers on the table, job seekers often have the choice of several positions after interviewing with multiple companies. Turning down a job offer can be challenging, especially since it’s an uncomfortable situation for both the potential employer and the interviewee. Not to mention, what if the current job doesn’t work … [Read more...]
Asbe Foundation
Community involvement is an opportunity to provide life-changing opportunities to others and ourselves. There is a correlation between community involvement and employee retention, 60% of hiring managers consider volunteer work when hiring, 80 percent of hiring influencers agree that active volunteers are more likely to move into leadership roles. When choosing a charitable organization to support, it makes sense to focus on one in your industry. That’s why Step Up … [Read more...]
5 tips to make your resume copy stand out
Have you ever seen an Amphicar before? Part car and part boat, this is an amphibious vehicle that can drive right into the water! The Amphicar was built in Germany between 1961 and 1968. I had the opportunity to ride in one recently, and it sure does get a lot of attention! Anything different from the norm stands out. That’s precisely what you want to do with your resume; get attention. How can you make yourself stand out in a sea of resumes? Consider the ad copy for the … [Read more...]
How to Keep Your Best People Through a Company Restructure
Very few companies these days have managed to sidestep the corporate restructure. When there's a buyout, change in management, or a desire for more efficiency, the inevitable unrest results in loss of employees as they jump ship to another company they perceive as more stable. Then there's the loss of experienced workers via early retirement or buyouts. Corporate restructures (or reorgs) as a strategy to increase competitiveness or to change direction may happen multiple … [Read more...]
Retired but still want to work occasionally?
Are you retired but still want to work occasionally? If you’re a professional with a long career in your industry and lots of expertise, are enjoying a retired lifestyle but aren’t quite ready to give up work entirely, consider contract work. Earn an income for part of the year so you can travel for the rest of the year! Companies are offering more flexible work options creating opportunities for work to fit into your current retirement schedule. Work part-time all year, or for a … [Read more...]
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