Thanks to our clients, team members, the Melbourne Regional Chamber, and the Brevard County community for your warm welcome as we celebrated the opening of our brand new office in Melbourne on November 13. Our move to Melbourne from Palm Bay will expand our service capabilities and make us more accessible to many of our…
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….
The Buffalo-Niagara economy is entering an era of significant opportunity, as evidenced by the area’s 3.8% unemployment rate posted in September—the lowest it has been since October 2001. With a growing economy comes new challenges and stress points, however. Scott Stenclik, CEO of Acara and Aleron Shared Resources, recently shared his insights with Buffalo Business…
Recruiting is all about building relationships—we need to be warm and consistent in our approach. In anticipation of Halloween, here are seven sins to steer clear of. 1. Left in the Lurch. Three people are submitted for a job opening. One receives an offer; the other two do not. In the excitement of filling the…
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…
We are proud to share that Acara was ranked among Staffing Industry Analysts’ 100 Largest Global Staffing Firms for 2018. The U.S. alone is home to approximately 20,000 staffing and recruiting companies. The hundred firms on SIA’s list accounted for $203 billion in global staffing revenue during 2017, representing 44% of the total market. SIA…
Earlier this month, Staffing Industry Analysts’ CWS Summit brought together over one thousand contingent workforce leaders, industry experts, and suppliers to discuss the latest trends impacting our organizations and the clients we serve. Throughout the week, the Acara and Broadleaf teams spoke with and heard from a myriad of attendees who—like us—are determining the best…
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…
Disruptive technologies are changing how consumers approach every day activities, from socializing and shopping, to traveling and exercise. Similarly, forward-thinking companies are adopting new data-driven tools to operate more efficiently. Within the human resources industry, technology aimed at streamlining talent acquisition processes and improving employee engagement is on the rise, with no signs of…
Acara Account Executive, Carrie Calamel, illustrates the reasons why technology will never replace the personal touch a recruiter brings to the modern job market. To celebrate my recent 20-year anniversary as a recruitment industry veteran, I treated myself to a craft beer while reflecting on my career. Technology has progressed from the dark ages of resume…
