For procurement leaders, managing priorities can be a balancing act. With 20 to 30+ items on their annual agenda, they must select the most critical initiatives to focus on. Typically, they rank the top 10 priorities from their extensive list and then narrow them down to the top 5 strategic initiatives. Change is challenging for…
This month’s “All-In At Acara” employee spotlight features Megan Tomkins, our Director of Recruiting who works out of our Melbourne, Florida office. Megan started as a sales/development representative in 2018, and moved her way to Director of Recruiting. She’s always been driven to help people and enjoys the human element in her day-to-day interactions. Read…
The last few years have been challenging for the workforce. From the COVID-19 pandemic and worries about a recession, to return-to-office mandates and layoffs, it’s no surprise that employees today feel more disengaged from their work than they have in a decade. To help workers overcome these negative feelings and foster a sense of belonging…
Known for its rich history, cultural significance, academic institutions, and vibrant economy, Boston is a top destination for tourists and routinely ranks among the best places to live in the United States. There’s so much to like about Boston—and many of those things have contributed to its rightful reputation as a great place to work…
These days, the remote work arrangements that so many employers embraced and encouraged during the days of the pandemic have been replaced with calls to return to the office. Last year, 90 percent of companies reported that they’ll return to the office by the end of 2024, and just 2 percent of business leaders said…
The U.S. population is aging, with the number of Americans 65 and older projected to rise to 82 million by 2050—a nearly 50 percent increase from 2022. This shift is a global phenomenon that’s already impacting employers and how we work. For HR and talent acquisition professionals, understanding and addressing the implications of an aging…
This month’s “All-In At Acara” employee spotlight features Nicole Conklin, who works out of our headquarters in Buffalo, New York. Nicole started with the team in 2021 as a Staffing Coordinator and today serves as a Regional Operations Lead. Learn more about Nicole’s day-to-day at Acara, what she loves most about the job, and what…
Hosted by: Derrick Ryskamp, Director of Enterprise Sales In a recent webinar titled “Optimizing Contingent Labor: The Benefits of a Master Vendor Program,” hosted by Derrick Ryskamp, Director of Enterprise Sales at Acara, key strategies were discussed to improve contingent labor management. For anyone curious about whether a Master Vendor Program is right for you,…
The aerospace industry, known for its technological advancements and critical contributions to global connectivity and security, faces unique recruitment challenges. These challenges range from a shortage of skilled talent to lengthy hiring processes and stringent compliance requirements. Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) offers a strategic solution to these challenges, enabling aerospace companies to streamline their hiring…
Acara Solutions VP of Business Development and Delivery Nigel Hapuarachchi earned the esteemed honor of making the Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) 2024 40 Under 40 list! This is the eighth year SIA has published the list recognizing early-career professionals who are making major contributions within the staffing and workforce solutions ecosystem. Nigel joined Acara in 2019 and…
