Ready for a new year? Us too. Our Acara team was hard at work in 2020, so let’s take a moment to reminisce on the news, tips, trends, and resources that we’ve put together over the past year. January: 7 Interview Tips to Offer Job Seekers Looking to refine your interview skills and improve…
By Christopher Beckage, Senior Vice President of Business Development Over the past several months, our patience and resolve have been tested like never before. Many have struggled to remain positive while doubt and uncertainty continue to overshadow our everyday lives. And as the second wave of the pandemic is officially upon us, it is evident…
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 Nigel Hapurarachchi Earlier this month, I was pleased to join a panel of talent and recruitment professionals to speak at an event called “Building Skilled Talent” in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Alive with workshops, a trade show, and a panel discussion among industry leaders, the event spoke to the emerging talent needs of manufacturers in…
Ready for a new year? Us, too. But before you celebrate an entirely new decade, let’s take a moment to reflect on the news, tips, trends, and resources we shared in 2019. January: 5 Recruiting Trends You Need to Know in 2019 Read ‘em and weep! In this blog, we compare the staffing and…
By Aleron Chief Technology Officer Frank Gullo This year’s HR Technology Conference & Exposition was a large-scale event focused on HR technology across all functional areas, including: Talent Acquisition Performance Management Employee Engagement Diversity and Inclusion Payroll People Analytics Attendees included: HR Tech Service Providers HR Tech Startups HR Practitioners Analyst and Research Firms…
Ahead of the holiday crunch, many U.S. employers are increasing pay to secure seasonal workers. The average hourly wage for seasonal retail, restaurant, and hospitality employees is expected to rise to $15.40 this year—a 30% increase from 2017. “You have to make it worthwhile to [seasonal employees],” Acara Senior Vice President Chris Beckage explained in…
There are many reasons why it makes sense to bring on temporary labor. Companies can “try out” temporary employees before making direct offers, on-board strong talent for short-term projects, reduce costs associated with benefits and HR administration, etc. Still, there are risks associated with contract labor use: namely, co-employment risks. We’ve all heard the phrase…
