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Understanding & Addressing Candidate Motivation
Actively searching for a new job, or considering an out of the blue opportunity, can be a very stressful (exciting, emotional) time in one’s life. The factors that surround deciding whether to accept a new position, or even consider looking for one, vary profoundly based on a candidates’ circumstances and motivation. To be a successful…
Read MorePlease Share Your Hiring Mangers – A Recruiter’s Plea
The unemployment rate in May fell to 3.8%, the lowest since April 2000, which means saying we are in a candidate driven market is an understatement. The talent shortage has led to a surge in companies seeking outside recruiting assistance. That’s good news for our industry of course, but with that comes an added responsibility…
Read MoreImpact of Salary History Laws on All States
What do the following cities and states all have in common? California Delaware Massachusetts Oregon New Orleans New York City Philadelphia Pittsburgh Puerto Rico San Francisco They all have, or will soon have, laws on the books preventing employers from asking about job candidate’s salary history. The laws state that companies are prohibited from questioning…
Read More2018 Employment Market Forecast is Looking Good
Good news for the employment market and recruiting industry moving into 2018 with employers in all US regions and industry sectors expected to increase staff. The manufacturing and construction industries in particular are experiencing a rejuvenation leading to a marked increase in job openings within those sectors. The overall unemployment rate is expected to continue…
Read MoreUnderstanding, Accepting and Embracing a Multinational Workplace (Part 1: The Pitfalls)
The likelihood of working in a multinational environment continues to increase as globalization extends its reach across numerous industries. Whether working for a small business or large corporation, it’s not uncommon these days in America to be exposed to more than one culture. Diverse international backgrounds and experiences can create a unique, even effective and…
Read MoreDecrease Turnover: Staying Ahead with Stay Interviews
Building on our article last month about Job Hoppers, companies have the opportunity to decrease turnover by implementing the valuable practice of the “Stay Interview” with current employees. This is certainly not a brand-new concept, but the current employment climate has forced companies to consider its relevance in the war for talent. Today, the average…
Read MoreJob Hoppers: Largely Unavoidable yet Surprisingly Embraceable
“Job Hopper” simply stated means a person who changes jobs frequently (typically every 2 – 3 years). Millennials in particular have been pegged as the noncommittal, wandering job-hoppers but a study by the Washington Post determined that millennials are changing jobs slightly less often than their boomer parents did at their age. Regardless of which…
Read MoreCultural Compatibility: Recruiting and Hiring for Good Fit
The Q Works Group has a unique background in that we have four team members born and raised in Europe. Each has spent their career learning the importance of understanding and embracing cultural differences in the workplace. They have seen first-hand the pitfalls that can occur when companies hire people based on resume material alone,…
Read More2017 Employment Market Update
We are already more than halfway through 2017. The unemployment rate remains low and companies continue to hire across most sectors with the exception of retail. Currently there are only 1.2 unemployed persons per job opening, leaving employers struggling to find candidates that fit their needs. A Few Observations We see a disconnect between candidates…
Read MoreDeutscher Firmenboss Richenhagen über Sex unter Kollegen
Dann muss einer gehen Martin Richenhagen, deutscher Chef des Landmaschinenkonzerns Agco, über Sex und weitere Berufs-Beziehungen in den USA. Immer noch missbrauchen Vorgesetzte in Deutschland ihre Macht für sexuelle Übergriffe. Doch sie leben damit gefährlicher denn je, wie das manager magazin in seiner Titelgeschichte der März-Ausgabe “Sex, Drugs & CEO” beschreibt. Im Interview erklärt Martin Richenhagen, 64…
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