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Is Now the Best Time for a Career Shift?

August 29, 2023

According to an unmudl.com article earlier this year, “the average person will switch careers 3-7 times over their working lives. 30% of the workforce will now change vocations or jobs every 12 months due to the ever-increasing variety of employment options.” This shows that the job market is ever-changing, providing new opportunities but also introducing…

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How Many Interviews?

August 29, 2023

When it comes to your interviews, how many should you genuinely need to go through before receiving an offer? This is a question that has multiple answers, but of course, time is money and initially, one might that filling a position as quickly as possible would be ideal. But that isn’t always the case.  Too…

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New Legislation Supports Workers’ Rights

August 29, 2023

The United States is the land of the free but for a free society to function effectively there must be guardrails that protect everyone’s rights.  Regulations are established by the Federal Government, state-by-state, and – in some cases – cover a particular metropolitan area. Laws that offer protections in one state might not do the…

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Fastest Growing Jobs

August 29, 2023

In an unpredictable job market, finding the right role can be a struggle. Today, there are 1.7 openings for every job candidate.  With so many opportunities out there, job seekers should consider how each role will enhance their skill sets, making them more marketable.  In particular, those most in demand today have a multitude of…

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Level Up: Increasing Diversity in the Higher Education Labor Force

June 29, 2023

Current trends in Higher Education show that there is uneven progress in increasing diversity in the labor force, particularly in fields such as computing and engineering. Historically marginalized Black and Hispanic workers remain underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) positions compared with number of total workers, according to Pew Research.   Furthermore, this representational disparity…

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The Widening Gap: Meeting the Demand for Digital Skills

June 29, 2023

In an already tight labor market, employers are requiring candidates to have skills that go beyond the traditional requirements of ability to work in a team, problem-solving, organization, and communication. Couple that with a universal shift to digital-first interactions such as remote work, online commerce, and virtual collaboration, and organizations now face unique challenges never…

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Evaluating the Employer Brand of Higher Education Institutions

June 29, 2023

Overall, universities and colleges have enjoyed a long-standing reputation as some of the most attractive places to work, offering prestige and job stability. However, the Covid pandemic accelerated emerging shifts in worker expectations, technology usage, cultural priorities, and worker demographics.   Higher Education has historically remained relatively unaffected by these market forces. However, economic uncertainty has…

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Hiring Challenges are Hurting Your Bottom Line 

June 29, 2023

Competition for talent is still one of the biggest challenges that companies face as we roll into the latter half of 2023. Today’s workforce is shaped by changing demographics, technological advancements, psychographic desires, and behavioral factors.   These are several elements that impact today’s workforce:   The trend for a tight labor market continues. Yes, we’re seeing…

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Why Contingent Labor Might Be Right for You

February 3, 2023

Contingent labor can help you develop professional development, work flexible hours, and even receive benefits. Learn more.

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Walking the Salary Discussion Tightrope 

February 2, 2023

Why previous salary discussion during an interview is more than taboo for U.S. employers and the legality of discussing salary history in your state.

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