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…
With unemployment claims falling in recent weeks, the employment market has shown promising signs of making a comeback in the early stages of 2021. As the U.S. unemployment rate fell from 6.7% in December to 6.3% in January, candidates have slowly begun to find their footing in the new job market. Upon taking a closer…
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…
In today’s technologically advanced day-and-age, key phrases like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Business Intelligence (BI) have become increasingly common. Allow me to introduce a new buzzword that is sure to gain traction in the immediate future: conversational intelligence. Simply put, conversational intelligence is known as humans’ innate ability to connect and engage with others. According…
Social media has become an integral part of the staffing and recruiting industry over the past several years. Since the unfortunate start of the coronavirus pandemic, I’ve seen a dramatic uptick in social media utilization by staffing providers. Many talent acquisition professionals have witnessed the correlation between brand promotion and talent attraction. The prevalence of…
