Addressing wage compression has proven to be one of the most pressing difficulties facing businesses in today’s volatile labor market. Otherwise known as pay compression, this term has presented challenges to companies of all shapes, sizes, and industries. So what are the underlying causes of wage compression, how can it be rectified, and what can…
Businesses never want to make a bad hire. Hiring an employee that isn’t a long-term fit for your organization is counterproductive to your overall success. Not only can time spent on functions like screening, recruiting, and interviewing add up in a hurry, but onboarding and training costs bring additional—and unnecessary—costs into the fold. The Secret…
As COVID-19 restrictions ease and vaccination rates rise, employees are asking when and how they will return to the office. As organizations explore the shift away from a fully remote work environment, they need to recognize that the pandemic had a permanent effect on how their employees want to work. Before 2020, remote work was…
Modern-day job postings have become less about recruiting and more about marketing. Due to such a competitive labor market, organizations need to view their job postings as a valuable opportunity to strategically advertise. Ultimately, how are your HR, recruiting, and talent acquisition teams going to sell prospective candidates on their open job? Here are five…
Ontario lawmakers are set to introduce new legislation that will require temporary staffing agencies and recruiters to be licensed to conduct business in the province. The law is designed to ensure that all talent acquisition firms and recruitment specialists operate morally and ethically while placing temporary workers on assignment. Why Use Temporary Staffing Services? Here’s…
Throughout my 10+ years of recruiting for Acara Solutions, I’ve seen it all when dealing with candidates and clients alike. From painfully awkward conversations to moments when I was left utterly speechless, I’ve tucked many of these recruiting horror stories away in my memory bank. As Halloween is just around the corner, I thought I’d…
Ready to begin your next job search? Making a suitable first impression on prospective employers with your resume, during your interview, and throughout the hiring process is critical to your overall success. Looking For a New Job? Here Are 10 Tips to Fix Your Resume To improve job search results and land the employment offer…
Is disclosing your vaccination status on your resume a wise move—or is it a risky proposition? As employer vaccine mandates are becoming increasingly common across the United States, recent studies—like the one conducted by Gartner—revealed that 46 percent of employers are planning to mandate vaccinations for all employees. Other data from Indeed showed that the…
It’s no secret that the United States is heavily dependent on its healthcare system. As the largest healthcare spender in the world, experts estimate that America spends more than twice as much as other countries on healthcare-related costs. As such, it should come as no surprise to learn that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that…
In such a tight talent market, it has become increasingly difficult for TA and HR professionals to find—let alone hire—qualified workers. Due to the enormous struggle that businesses currently face in connecting with employees who are willing to work, it’s not uncommon to find positions that have gone unfilled for months on end. While aligning…
