Workforce professionals are here with HR tips for employers and career advice for anyone looking to find a job, keep your job or get a better job.
After the 2001 recession, the national unemployment rate climbed to 5.8 percent in 2002, and peaked at 6.3 percent in 2003 before falling back to 4.6 percent for 2006 and 2007. Most economists agree that we may never see employment numbers this low again. Continue reading ‘Preparing for the New Normal’
When I grow up, I want to be…
I attend various career fairs throughout the year to source candidates and introduce others to Workforce Solutions. Quite often these career fairs draw job seekers who are on the verge of making the transition from college student to career professional. In one of my previous blogs, I affectionately referred to these types of candidates as “fresh meat.” Continue reading ‘Dream Big…Think Real’
Following directions will lead you to employment.
In a former life, I worked as a recruiter. Now, I supervise a wonderful team of people who recruit daily to help people get to work. What I hear about recruiting now is consistent with my experience as a recruiter. People who want to get hired know how to follow directions. Continue reading ‘The Job is in the Details’
Business is slow, profits are lean, and drastic measures seem necessary to keep going. Many businesses have laid off employees and are now operating down to the bone. Cutting hours or pay of essential staff may be necessary to survive? How do you pick? Ask the Magic 8 Ball or draw straws? Continue reading ‘Down to the Bone’
