Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in mid-March, our country has been completely flipped on its head. Prior to the spread of COVID-19, the United States was riding high on record-breaking economic growth and historically low unemployment numbers. But since the virus made its way to America, our country has endured tremendous loss –…
By Damian Scandiffio, Client Services Director As businesses have roared back to life in recent weeks, is your organization ready to explore the possibility of bringing back your furloughed or laid-off employees? If you’re an Oregon company, here are some valuable resources to prepare for the road ahead. Question: What’s the difference between a furlough…
When Chris Bessko decided to hang up his apron from his years in the restaurant business, an unexpected fork in the road led him to the recruiting industry. As a Senior Engineering Recruitment Manager at Acara’s Denver office, Chris believes in making honest connections with every client and employee. In the latest edition of our…
With the heightened uncertainty surrounding the future of Uber and Lyft in California, I’m reminded of an article that I wrote late last year upon the enactment of AB5. The article detailed five steps that businesses could take to abide by this piece of California legislation. Now, almost a year later, companies are still experiencing…
By Jeanne Remik, Regional Manager As government unemployment payouts are set to decrease, a large percentage of America’s unemployed population will be looking to return to the workforce. Whether you’re a recent college graduate seeking an entry-level role, a laid-off tenured industry professional looking to get back in the saddle, or a currently-employed worker craving…
What does the future of the job market hold? This question has been fresh in the minds of millions of Americans for quite some time. While our nation enters month six in the battle against COVID-19, the job market has shown significant signs of life in recent weeks. But as some companies have begun ramping…
By James Beyer, Associate Counsel In recent weeks, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has continued to guide employers on how to manage health concerns and maintain worker safety during a transition back to the workplace. In its latest publication, “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO…
By Nigel Hapuarachchi, Director of Business Development Let’s face it – no one wants to work for a bad boss. Yet not surprisingly, everyone seems to have had experience with one in the past. Whether you’ve dealt with a boss who is “too busy,” self-centered, or always looking over your shoulder, the negative aftereffects that…
Since the 1940s, Indian companies have considered the United States to be a promising investment opportunity. In the decades that followed, this pattern has continued to grow in both size and scope. Today, hundreds of companies with headquarters in India have established operational hubs in America and taken advantage of tremendous overseas business opportunities by…
Despite the outbreak of COVID-19, Acara Solutions has been working hard to implement our flexible and strategic recruiting plans for our customers. Through the careful construction of our clients’ workforces, our team has helped to boost overall productivity while generating significant cost savings. Partnering with companies across a wide range of industries, our customizable talent…
