As one of Acara’s most tenured Recruiting Managers, Sa Tanya Bowden knows what it takes to be successful in her role. The key to her success? Developing relationships with clients and candidates to ensure they have a positive experience throughout their entire hiring process. In the latest edition of our “All-In at Acara” series, learn…
The future of work lies in skills—not jobs. The demand for labor during the pandemic recovery is fierce and it’s becoming more difficult to attract workers. There’s an ongoing shift towards a skills-based approach to talent development and retention—through which organizations identify the talent they already have in place and fill in-demand roles internally with…
Are you wondering if it is too late to kickstart your new year’s resolution? It’s not, and it never is. We can all decide to improve our health, habits, and routines today. I committed to focusing on my health and well-being this year and have already witnessed an improvement in my work productivity, focus, and…
Since starting his professional career at Acara Solutions back in 1992, Shawn’s hard work and commitment have played a critical role in growing our Northwest presence. As a new college graduate, his work at the world’s largest aerospace company provided him with exposure to the fields of Engineering, IT, and Human Resources which led him…
You’ve made it past the resume selection process and on to the interview phase of the hiring process—the most stressful part of a job search. Unfortunately, too many job candidates squander their interview opportunity in one—or more—of ten ways. Minimize the chance of making a mistake during your interview by avoiding the pitfalls provided below….
In 2016, millennials—people born between 1981 and 1996—became the largest segment of the workforce. By 2025, 75 percent of the global workforce is expected to be comprised of millennials. The oldest millennials are now entering their 40s and moving into management roles. To attract and retain this generation, companies must foster a corporate culture formed…
Todd Weber has become a rockstar recruiter while supporting Acara’s retail sales team. But many might be surprised to know that Todd wasn’t always destined for the recruiting industry. So how did his career transition from technology salesman to talent acquisition specialist? In the latest edition of our “All-In at Acara” series, learn how Todd’s…
Salary negotiation can be one of the most stressful aspects of the job search process. It’s also one of the most important. As a job candidate, you can negatively affect your career earning potential by forgoing a salary negotiation. It’s been estimated that failing to negotiate salary can cost you up to $600,000 throughout your…
The Acara team is excited for 2022 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 2021. Let’s wrap up an amazing, content-packed year with a look at our greatest blog posts. January: The Best Ways to Get in…
Why are so many employees suddenly resigning from their jobs—even without new opportunities lined up? What can businesses do to better retain their talent without losing them to a competitor? Here are some strategies that HR professionals and managers can utilize to prepare for—and hopefully avoid—the turnover wave we are seeing during the Great Realignment….
