It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted several facets of our personal and professional lives. From the rising prevalence of remote work to the expansion of contingent labor usage, the outbreak of the coronavirus has led to significant—and unexpected—change. But one of the most underreported aspects of the pandemic was its impact on…
A prevailing question on the minds of millions of business owners: when will this labor shortage finally subside? While recent numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics have shown considerable improvement—American employers have added 850,000 jobs in June 2021, well above each of the previous months—hiring managers are still fraught with the challenge of…
Employees are leaving their jobs in unprecedented numbers. Recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that four million Americans quit their jobs in July alone—leading many to peg this trend as “The Great Resignation.” It seems like almost every day, I have a conversation with a colleague or read an article about…
Blockchain has become one of the hottest topics in the world of talent acquisition. Not only do blockchain professionals have one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand skill sets in the world, but blockchain-related job posts have doubled in recent months. But what exactly is blockchain, and how can it help businesses optimize their recruiting…
The name Nigel Hapuarachchi has been synonymous with Acara’s success in not just the Mississauga region, but throughout Canada. Although Nigel has proven to be an exceptional leader since joining our organization—as validated by his recent promotion to Regional Director of Business Development—his career wasn’t always destined for the staffing and recruiting industry. In the…
The number of employers set to mandate a COVID-19 vaccination for their employees is set to increase in the coming months. Earlier this year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced that all workers physically present in the workplace could require employees to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. Bringing Workers Back to the Workplace According to…
When interviewing for a new job, the reference-checking step is one of the last stages of the recruiting process. It’s an important way for your prospective employer to contact former coworkers or managers to help them learn more about your personality and uncover more about your work ethic. But when asked by a recruiter or…
“Why aren’t more unemployed Americans seeking work?” A question that has been stirring in the minds of public officials and business owners for several months, this query still remains ambiguous. The problem? There is no one simple answer—instead, there are dozens of them. From concerns about the rising delta variant, to a severe shortage of…
Talent and employment experts from across the country argued that ceasing the distribution of federal unemployment benefits would inundate the job market with qualified candidates. So far, their predictions couldn’t be more wrong. A total of 26 states chose to end some—or all—of the expanded unemployment benefits in recent weeks. State and local leaders in…
Data scientists have quickly become one of the most in-demand jobs in the United States. These experts have a unique ability to gather disorderly data, analyze it, and transform it into a clearer and more comprehensible format. But as thousands of employers are currently competing for candidates with this niche skillset, a massive talent struggle…
