In the dynamic landscape of workforce development, agencies have a unique opportunity to nurture talent and sustain growth. While challenges exist, these hurdles can be seen as chances for innovation and improvement. By focusing on clear strategies and leveraging recent advancements in the semiconductor industry, agencies can turn obstacles into opportunities for success. The Talent…
In the ever-evolving landscape of semiconductor technology, staying ahead of the curve is not just an option but a necessity. The recent SEMI Pacific Northwest Chapter Breakfast Forum held on April 25 and SEMI Arizona Chapter Breakfast Forum held on May 1 provided captivating insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the industry today. With…
The renewable energy sector is in the midst of rapid growth, projected to increase employment opportunities by 40% through 2030. This expansion is fueled by advancements in technology, and it’s creating a rising demand for specialized labor to address the industry’s skills gap, with staffing solutions playing a crucial role in meeting this need. Industry…
What is the cost of vacancy? Every position, from support to sales, has a revenue-contributing role to play in a business. And when positions stay vacant, the organization ends up paying the price. With Acara’s new Cost of Vacancy calculator, you can use the Simple Salary Multiplier formula to determine exactly how much your company’s…
The entertainment capital of the world, Los Angeles is the largest city in California and the second most populous city in the United States. The sprawling five-county area—comprised of Los Angeles, Riverside, Ventura, Orange, and San Bernardino counties—is home to a whopping 1.6 million people who hail from 140 countries and speak 224 different languages. …
As a result of the pandemic, the Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) role has grown exponentially in visibility and impact. The days of just overseeing compensation, benefits, and payroll processes are long gone. CHROs often report directly to the CEO and act as their trusted counsel on all things human resources. Their unique understanding of…
From early detection tools to lifesaving technologies, the medical device industry engineers and manufactures the critical devices and equipment used by healthcare professionals around the globe. These devices—including defibrillators, mobility and hearing aids, orthopedics, pacemakers, and catheters—prevent, diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate patient conditions. The medical device industry faced many obstacles during the COVID-19 pandemic, but…
For human resources, talent acquisition, and indirect procurement professionals, managing the day-to-day operations of a robust contingent workforce program can be quite a chore. While many companies spend hundreds of hours sourcing and recruiting top talent, temporary labor programs also require a long list of onboarding/offboarding tasks, maintaining compliance, ensuring invoicing accuracy, and more. Overseeing…
Each year, the SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium brings together leaders from around the globe to discuss the semiconductor industry’s performance, economic outlook, and strategies for achieving their goals. Damian Scandiffio and Derrick Ryskamp, Directors of Enterprise Sales for Acara Solutions, kicked off the new year hearing from industry experts and are sharing some of their…
2023 was a year of economic uncertainty in the United States, bringing talks of a recession while consumers continued to adjust to higher prices and rising interest rates. Ultimately, the recession that experts were predicting didn’t come—so what does this mean for the economy in 2024? And how will it impact the workforce? Experts Split…
