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The culture of a firm is more important than many managers realize. From the candidate’s perspective, company culture is often one of the chief reasons talented individuals decide to build a career at a firm, or resign and move onward. While culture is difficult to define, it generally relates to the tone, relationships, and dynamics … Continued
Being a consultant in the finance, technology, or human resources industries is an undeniably attractive opportunity. In addition to using their skills in a high-value way at a firm that needs their specific expertise, consultants have the benefit of working on a variety of projects and initiatives over the course of their careers. You’ll never … Continued
The professional world is experiencing a confluence of societal shifts that are having a major impact on the behaviors and expectations of employees and candidates. As we find ourselves in a candidate’s market in which there are more jobs available than people seeking them, it’s important to tap into prevailing attitudes and demands in the … Continued
Automation has become a key term in a variety of industries in recent years. Simply signifying the digitization of information and transfer of certain human tasks to machines, automation holds serious implications for recruiting as well. Integrating the technological capabilities of software with the guidance and expertise of recruiters will inevitably shape the way candidates … Continued
Parental leave remains strangely controversial in corporate circles, but has gained considerable traction as a trending topic of discussion in recent years. Readers and business leaders might be surprised to know that the United States is behind the curve when it comes to policies that relate to providing paid leave to new parents. In a … Continued
It seems that the workforce and the unspoken laws that govern it changes dramatically with each passing year. In the not-too-distant past, buzzwords like “company culture” were all but nonexistent in the corporate vocabulary. The flexibility and work-life balance that current workers not only prefer, but demand, were extremely rare. Nowadays, with a huge swath … Continued
Believe it or not, Human Resources was not always a vital and established part of the corporate world. The burden of hiring, managing internal dynamics, and training largely rested on the shoulders of current employees who had other responsibilities as well. But as the landscape changed and more seats at the table were designed, HR … Continued
Just a few decades ago, Human Resources as we know it today didn’t really exist. Managers themselves were largely responsible for hiring, resolving interpersonal issues, training their team with the necessary skills to succeed, and more. Obviously, these pursuits interfered with the ability to perform their vocational responsibilities, and firms began to hire professionals specifically … Continued
Finding (and landing) your dream job is not an easy task. From navigating the seemingly endless job listings, to liaising with HR coordinators and black box online application portals, it can add up to a flurry of confusing activities and dozens of your precious hours. Here’s where an experienced recruiter comes in. The right … Continued
You’ve done the difficult work of landing a job and have made it through the search, application, interviewing, and onboarding processes. You might be exhausted after it all. However, your journey at the company is just beginning. As the firm’s most recent hire, your first impression will be paramount in determining your success and enjoyment … Continued
