The value of a college degree has been debated for years. Success stories of entrepreneurial endeavors paired with skyrocketing tuition and debt from higher education make a strong argument against the investment. Yet, a minimum of a bachelor’s degree is still required for most professional and salaried positions. So where does this leave the next…
So, you made it to the final round of the interview process. Congratulations! One of the best ways to demonstrate your enthusiasm for a company you hope to join is to arrive at the final interview stage full of curiosity. Your final interview is an opportunity to be proactive in understanding: The pathway to long-term…
The Acara team is excited for 2023 and all that it has to offer. But before we get too far into the year, we want to reminisce on all that happened in 2022. Let’s wrap up an amazing, content-packed year with a look at our greatest blog posts. January: What Millennials Want in the Workplace…
A new rule recently proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) could bring major changes for independent contractors and the employers that utilize them. Under the proposed rule, which was first published in October 2022, employers would likely need to reclassify at least some of their independent contractors as employees. Citing persisting concerns around…
When choosing a new job, 40 percent of professionals consider company culture a top priority. Given this high number, today’s business leaders realize that a human-centric approach to organizational thinking is the best way to ensure they deliver a company culture that attracts and retains top talent. In fact, 66 percent of executives believe culture…
With Employer of Record services—otherwise known as payrolling—the recruitment agency (like Acara) acts as a contract worker’s official employer while that worker performs services for you. As the payroller for your contract hires, the agency assumes all employee classification responsibilities, absorbs all relationship management and clerical duties, and protects you from sensitive co-employment risks. In…
We are excited to announce that Acara’s job board—formerly Superior Jobs —has moved to the Acara website at jobs.acarasolutions.com! Our goal is to streamline the experience for you as well as provide helpful insights such as interview tips, resume advice, and salary guides. How does this impact you? Already registered: If you’re already registered, you…
Between the transition and normalization of remote work, the economically uncertain “Great Resignation,” and the ongoing challenge that is the “war for talent,” the changes within today’s job market seem to be completely unpredictable. The newest change within the workforce? The way individuals in the job market are seeking out hiring opportunities. However, this method…
A long and versatile career in retail paired with her hard work ethic proved to be the perfect combination to achieving great success at Acara. The most interesting part of Cynthia’s journey to her position as Contractor Care Specialist? She never intended to make a permanent career switch to Acara. In the latest edition of…
Did you know that Portland—Oregon’s largest city with 653K people—is the most bike-friendly city in America with 350+ bike lanes and an advanced bike infrastructure? The city’s commitment to planet Earth along with the new infrastructure for cyclists and walkers earned its recognition as one of Time Magazine’s World’s Great Places of 2022. From Portland,…
