In our 4-part blog series, “America at Work,” we’re taking a look at workforce trends and perspectives across the United States. Have you ever heard of the Center for American Progress? It’s an independent, nonpartisan policy institute that is “dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans.” In a recent article, authors Olugbenga Ajilore…
In our 4-part blog series, “America at Work,” we’re taking a look at workforce trends and perspectives across the United States. In May, Money published this article about America’s 2020 presidential candidates, citing their various stances on certain workplace issues. We recapped the first batch of candidates for you last week, and now it’s time…
In our 4-part blog series, “America at Work,” we’re taking a look at workforce trends and perspectives across the United States. In May, Money published this article about America’s 2020 presidential candidates, citing each politician’s stance on certain workplace issues. Given our position in the talent and recruitment industry, we thought we’d recap that…
In our 4-part blog series, America at Work, we’re taking a look at workforce trends and perspectives across the United States. Last month, The Brookings Institute released a report entitled, Where jobs are concentrating and why it matters to cities and regions. Today, we’re analyzing the report from the perspective of recruiters and job candidates…
We’ve all seen or heard pop culture references about artificial intelligence (AI). You know the drill: Man builds robot; robot comes to life; robot betrays man. This is the stuff of science fiction, of course. Or is it? Like it or not, AI is making the move from our bookshelves to our businesses. Who among…
It’s cold outside, but the Buffalo job market is hot! Acara Account Executive Shannon Callahan recently spoke with WKBW’s Ali Touhey about the industries heating up this winter. Manufacturers and call centers, in particular, are ramping up their hiring efforts ahead of the new year. These days, candidates have quite a bit of leverage over…
Most of us have had the displeasure of working with an overly negative colleague. An employee with a consistently poor attitude can be toxic, bringing down morale and hurting productivity. While we all have bad days, it’s a major red flag if someone is only in the interview phase and already showing signs of negativity….
Acara Senior Recruitment Specialist, Kim Schultz, recently spent time with our client, Arbeit Software, to share her recommendations on what businesses, fellow recruiters, and jobseekers can do to improve the talent acquisition process for everyone involved. For Businesses and Organizations Creating an office space that people don’t mind working in every day is essential, especially…
Shannon Callahan, an Account Executive in our downtown Buffalo branch, shares tips that create comfort and success with networking. To some people—introverts especially—networking feels synonymous with asking for favors, but in today’s world, networking is a necessity. Maintaining a professional network leads to more business opportunities, industry knowledge, and an improved ability to innovate and…
Francesca Mesiti, a Recruitment Specialist in our Clifton Park, NY office, shares her tips on how to personify healthy confidence within an interview setting. Congratulations! You’ve mastered your phone interview. A hiring manager wants to speak in person regarding an exciting job opportunity. As you prepare, remember that while confidence is a selling point, humility…
