In the twenty-first century, Human Resources departments have become the propelling force responsible for driving businesses forward. As companies have continued to commit extensive amounts of time, money, and resources to improve their HR departments, we’ve witnessed tremendous improvements in workplace culture, diversity & inclusion, learning & development, and more. Whether you’re a passionate HR…

By Shannon Callahan, Account Executive Over the past decade, LinkedIn has become the gold standard for professional networking platforms. With over 675 million members, its reputation as the premier professional social media site is well-deserved. From corporate executives and high-powered celebrities to young professionals and college students, LinkedIn is chock full of users from diverse…

By Josh Coquillard, Account Executive It’s no secret that contract labor has been thrust into the spotlight since the outbreak of COVID-19. Not only has the gig economy boomed, but talent flexibility has proven to be a “must-have” for many organizations around the world. The ability to ramp-up or pare-down the size of your workforce…

By Rosanna Talese, Account Executive In my 8 years as an HR professional, I’ve seen it all in the interview room—for better or worse. Yet there’s one thing that, without fail, always makes me cringe—when a job candidate lies to me. Whether you’re meeting face-to-face or conducting the interaction virtually, here are three ways you…

By Damian Scandiffio, Client Services Director Fall is officially upon us, and by now, your employer has most likely made its decision on work-from-home policies for the remainder of 2020. If su casa is anything like mi casa, the lines of separation between your work life and home life are beyond blurred. To provide valuable…

By Ryan Stenvick, Vice President of Business Development Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in mid-March, our country has been completely flipped on its head. Prior to the spread of COVID-19, the United States was riding high on record-breaking economic growth and historically low unemployment numbers. But since the virus made its way to…

By Damian Scandiffio, Client Services Director As businesses have roared back to life in recent weeks, is your organization ready to explore the possibility of bringing back your furloughed or laid-off employees? If you’re an Oregon company, here are some valuable resources to prepare for the road ahead. Question: What’s the difference between a furlough…

When Chris Bessko decided to hang up his apron from his years in the restaurant business, an unexpected fork in the road led him to the recruiting industry. As a Senior Engineering Recruitment Manager at Acara’s Denver office, Chris believes in making honest connections with every client and employee. In the latest edition of our…

By Ryan Stenvick, Vice President of Business Development With the heightened uncertainty surrounding the future of Uber and Lyft in California, I’m reminded of an article that I wrote late last year upon the enactment of AB5. The article detailed five steps that businesses could take to abide by this piece of California legislation. Now,…

By Jason Zambito, Account Executive Is your company looking to hire viable job candidates? Then you already know the slew of challenges that accompany the task at hand. Unfilled job positions and lackluster hires can cost your organization thousands of dollars. To help you find the highest quality candidates that’ll boost your company’s performance, let’s…