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…
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…
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 Job Seekers Can Boost Their Success in Interviews With over six decades of experience within the recruiting and talent acquisition industry, our team at Acara knows a thing or two about candidate interviews. Having conducted hundreds of interviews throughout their careers, our proven talent acquisition professionals have seen the good, the bad, and the…
Ways to Proactively Plan for Employee Exits Turnover is an inescapable element of any workforce. Regardless of company or industry, it’s simply going to happen. And with the end of the pandemic growing nearer by the day, it’s only a matter of time before employees begin exploring the job market in search of their new…
The transition of power in the White House has spurred a newfound commitment to green tech and renewable energy in the United States. During his first days in office, President Biden took action to foster a greener and more sustainable nation. Biden arranged for America to rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement, halted progress on the…
In what has become an increasingly prominent project management term in recent decades, the agile methodology has transformed how software development companies and technological innovators operate. At its core, agile’s basic tenets are rooted in frequent collaboration and continuous improvement, where contributors are encouraged to adapt and respond to changing demands or objectives in real-time….
For many organizations, the misalignment of talent and business strategies can be a significant hindrance to achieving workforce objectives. While some companies maintain an internal HR department dedicated to discovering qualified candidates, others cannot afford these talent acquisition resources. Rather than devoting superfluous amounts of time, money, and manpower to accomplishing these talent-related tasks, why…
As advanced manufacturing has played a critical role in the economic vitality of our nation, talent acquisition strategies are top-of-mind for organizations when cultivating success and staying ahead of their competition. Many companies within this space are racing to transition to more advanced automation and energy-efficient technologies while incorporating sophisticated skillsets into each job description….
Since the earliest beginnings of my recruiting career, the start of the new year has always been a popular time to connect with dozens of candidates who are interested in searching for employment opportunities. It should come as no surprise to see a recent report from the American Staffing Association, which states that 80% of…
