Kate Perez never imagined entering into a career in recruiting. After receiving her undergraduate degree in Sociology and her Master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs, Kate thought she was destined to mentor young college students by helping them to attain their academic goals. But after spending years working at several different colleges and…
Managers are critical to fostering an effective workplace experience for their teams. Have a supportive and encouraging manager? You’re more likely to be satisfied with your role. But if your boss is constantly critical, condescending, or overbearing, the chances are higher that you’ll experience resentment about both your position and your company. Discover how managers…
Like many other industries in the United States, the cleantech sector took a significant hit in 2020. Not only did the pandemic cause widespread disruption and disarray, but the lingering effects of the Trump administration’s encouragement of fossil fuels threw a wrench in the growth of the cleantech industry. The Future of Green Tech in…
We held a contest and asked our LinkedIn community to tell us about the unique things they’ve done to keep their teams and colleagues engaged and upbeat while working remotely. We wanted to share some of our favorite submissions to help leaders maintain a positive environment, create strong team bonds, and bring more enjoyment to…
Workplace diversity has become top-of-mind for organizations across the country. According to SHRM, diversity hiring is defined as when companies recruit individuals with a collective mixture of differences and similarities that include individual characteristics, values and beliefs, experiences, and backgrounds. Four Benefits of Workplace Diversity—And How to Achieve It With more collaborative and team-oriented cultures,…
Recruiters are often compared to film and television casting directors. These are experts who select actors not only as the right “fit” in terms of versatility, talent, and charisma, but who also possess a pleasant off-screen personality sure to cause minimal drama.
Finding top-tier talent in a candidate-driven market requires the deployment of a proven recruitment strategy. Yet most growing companies have other demands that take precedent over searching for qualified candidates. As workloads continue to increase for HR teams, it can be difficult to adequately manage their day-to-day responsibilities. So how can your organization continue to…
Since beginning his professional career at Acara Solutions back in 1999, Chris Delaney’s hard work and commitment have enabled his rise through the ranks of our organization. After kicking off his tenure with Acara as an entry-level recruiter over two decades ago, Chris now works as Vice President of Major Account Development. In this role,…
What Employers Need to Know About New Marijuana Legislation In what has become an increasingly prevalent trend across the U.S., over a dozen states have officially legalized the recreational use of marijuana for individuals over the age of 21. While this new legislation will have a tremendous impact on strengthening local and state economies, it…
How Candidates Can Boost Their Odds of Landing A Job Are you not getting traction from the jobs that you’re are applying to? Not receiving any responses from job postings? As a tenured professional in the talent acquisition industry, I’ve got the inside scoop on what actually happens when you submit your resume to an…
