For many organizations, the misalignment of talent and business strategies can be a significant hindrance to achieving workforce objectives. While some companies maintain an internal HR department dedicated to discovering qualified candidates, others cannot afford these talent acquisition resources. Rather than devoting superfluous amounts of time, money, and manpower to accomplishing these talent-related tasks, why…
As advanced manufacturing has played a critical role in the economic vitality of our nation, talent acquisition strategies are top-of-mind for organizations when cultivating success and staying ahead of their competition. Many companies within this space are racing to transition to more advanced automation and energy-efficient technologies while incorporating sophisticated skillsets into each job description….
As one of Acara’s top salesmen, Director of Business Development Damian Scandiffio has a knack for connecting with customers to discover their workforce and talent needs. And even though he has become quite the staffing and recruiting expert, Damian didn’t begin his career in our industry. In the latest edition of our “All-In at Acara”…
Acara Solutions and Tronconi Segarra & Associates have partnered together to conduct a free webinar on January 27, 2021, at 10:00 AM EST. Titled “U.S. Expansion: Scaling Your U.S. Operations,” the event will shed light on how Canadian-based companies can establish their workforce and set up a physical presence in the United States. The webinar…
Since the earliest beginnings of my recruiting career, the start of the new year has always been a popular time to connect with dozens of candidates who are interested in searching for employment opportunities. It should come as no surprise to see a recent report from the American Staffing Association, which states that 80% of…
In today’s technologically advanced day-and-age, key phrases like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Business Intelligence (BI) have become increasingly common. Allow me to introduce a new buzzword that is sure to gain traction in the immediate future: conversational intelligence. Simply put, conversational intelligence is known as humans’ innate ability to connect and engage with others. According…
Ready for a new year? Us too. Our Acara team was hard at work in 2020, so let’s take a moment to reminisce on the news, tips, trends, and resources that we’ve put together over the past year. February: Acara CEO Scott Stenclik Named One of Buffalo’s Most Powerful Leaders Back in February, we learned…
Commercial office spaces: To lease or not to lease? A thought that has been ruminating in the minds of corporate executives for several months, this question has tremendous business implications for organizations across the world. While the query appears to be a simple one, its many complexities and nuances need to be fully unpacked. As…
Social media has become an integral part of the staffing and recruiting industry over the past several years. Since the unfortunate start of the coronavirus pandemic, I’ve seen a dramatic uptick in social media utilization by staffing providers. Many talent acquisition professionals have witnessed the correlation between brand promotion and talent attraction. The prevalence of…
Originally posted on Talentrise.com by Kristen Lampert, Senior Talent & Leadership Consultant December is here, and the holiday season is officially upon us! As companies eagerly look ahead to 2021, a recent report published by Gartner provides a glimpse of the top five priorities for HR leaders heading into the new year. Here’s my take on what matters most when…
