The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the hiring process has sparked important conversations among job seekers and recruiters alike. While some embrace the potential advantages of AI in streamlining the recruitment process, others express concerns about its impact on candidate selection and fairness. Recruiters appreciate AI’s efficiency, objectivity, and scalability, enabling them to sift…

If you’re ready to attract and retain the newest subset of the workforce—Generation Z—prepare to understand a new set of expectations they bring along with them to their job seeking. Many of the “green flags” they look for in potential employers align with their millennial predecessors—think flexible hours, mission-centered work, and the resources to learn…

Congratulations on your recent graduation! You are entering the job market during a time of economic uncertainty. In addition, student loan interest resumes in September, and payments are due starting in October, making finding a stable source of income a high priority for the class of 2023. Hiring has shifted from industries that highly recruited…

After starting her career as a receptionist at a staffing agency, Cindi Gonzalez’s passion and commitment to helping others drove her development and growth in the talent acquisition industry. She works as an Acara Senior Recruiter playing a pivotal role in managing a large client account. In the latest edition of our “All-in at Acara”…

In 1938, Dr. Robert Waldinger of Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, began the world’s longest scientific study in search of the true ingredients of happiness. Today, the study includes three generations of people, following participants starting as early as their teenage years. What did the happiest and healthiest study participants have in common? One…

A Master Vendor Program (MVP) and a Managed Services Program (MSP) are contingent workforce management programs with different approaches and objectives. An MVP focuses on consolidating your contingent workforce management through a single vendor, while an MSP aims to optimize workforce management across multiple vendors. The choice between these programs depends on your company’s specific…

Located on the Atlantic coast, Boca Raton, Florida, is 21 miles north of Fort Lauderdale, 27 miles south of West Palm Beach, and 50 miles north of Miami. With five miles of beaches, famous golf courses, 45+ parks, and winter temperatures in the 70s and 80s, the city is ideal for families and outdoor enthusiasts…

“Out-of-office hiring season” is a term used to describe times of the year when hiring activity may slow down or be more challenging, such as during the holidays and the summer. During these times, candidates may be more difficult to reach or less active in their job search, as they may be focused on other…

Economic forecasts show that the odds of a recession are 64 percent. However, this recession is expected to differ from the ones experienced in 2001 and 2008 in that it could be quieter, slower, and longer, making flexibility in talent strategy even more critical. Organizations in all industries are searching for ways to maximize their…

The terms “connection” and “engagement” appear frequently in business journals and blogs. What do these concepts refer to, and how do they influence a company’s success? 58 percent of American adults feel “lonely,” the effects of which can reduce lifespan, creativity, and work productivity, creating health issues that mimic the result of smoking 15 cigarettes…