HR BLOG

WORKPLACE TRENDS #9: WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY   Kirk Herring   HR Project Manager | Sr. Recruiter   In study after study, interview after interview, the topic that is most important to these workers is workplace flexibility. With the rise of new technology,...

WORKPLACE TRENDS #8: ENERGIZE YOUR WORKSPACE   Kirk Herring   HR Project Manager | Sr. Recruiter   As your talent pool begins to change with an influx of new generations of workers, it’s time to also examine your company’s workspace. Employees want flexible...

WORKPLACE TRENDS #7: MILLENNIALS TAKE THE LEAD   Kirk Herring   HR Project Manager | Sr. Recruiter   Millennials are here to stay. They started as interns and entry level workers, but with the breakneck retirement of baby boomers, employers are tasked with...

WORKPLACE TRENDS #6: CUT HEALTHCARE COSTS OR CUT EMPLOYEES?   Kirk Herring   HR Project Manager | Sr. Recruiter   Since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) (Obamacare), went into effect, employers, citizens, and health care providers began the long process of...

WORKPLACE TRENDS #5: CONSIDERING CONSULTANTS AND FREELANCERS   Kirk Herring   HR Project Manager | Sr. Recruiter   “What do you do for work?” Until recently, if you answered that question with “I am an independent consultant”, you might be viewed as unable to get...

WORKPLACE TRENDS #4: SOCIAL MEDIA – ENGAGE AND EXCHANGE   Kirk Herring   HR Project Manager | Sr. Recruiter   Want to hire and retain the best employees, and keep them all happy? Make sure you have a great social media reputation. In order to stand out as an...

WORKPLACE TRENDS #3: NOW HIRING – GENERATION Z    Kirk Herring    HR Project Manager | Sr. Recruiter   The oldest Gen Z graduated college in 2015, with many more to graduate over the next 5 years. Companies like Deloitte, Microsoft and Lockheed Martin are...

WORKPLACE TRENDS #2: CLOSING THE SKILLS GAP   Kirk Herring   HR Project Manager | Sr. Recruiter   The lack of a skills base in the workforce is a major concern to US competitiveness. This issue will progress until the college curriculum aligns with the current...

WORKPLACE TRENDS #1: MOBILE JOB SEEKERS    Kirk Herring   HR Project Manager | Sr. Recruiter   Amazingly, 89 percent of job seekers report that they use a mobile device to seek jobs. Moreover, nearly half (45%) say they use their mobile devices specifically to...