Wondering what your company can do to keep employees happy? It’s time to set a goal to have employees that don’t just hit their goals but love their jobs. There has been a big shift since the pandemic regarding what

It’s cold and flu season, folks! Maybe you’ve already got a little tickle in your throat, but even if you’re feeling healthy, it’s important to know how to handle calling in sick even if you work from home. Learn why

The holiday season is almost here, and if you’re a manager of any kind, you’re probably brainstorming ways to tell your team how much you appreciate their hard work. Maybe you can’t toss around big bonuses, but there are other

Who are the people that are making up the great resignation? What are the reasons most people are leaving? In this week’s blog, we break down why the great resignation should probably be called the great reckoning.

Many companies are losing employees faster than ever before. If you’re losing employees, you’re probably trying to understand what is happening and why. In this week’s blog, I give you some insights on what companies can do to make sure

This week, I'm sharing an article from a brilliant friend of mine - Kathy Keating. In this article, she's talking about biased hiring. This is a must-read for anyone who hires (or plans on interviewing) soon. You can learn more

Is your company talking about requiring employees to get the COVID vaccine? Maybe you have mixed feelings about this. After all, do companies have the right to set mandates? Is it dangerous for them not to? We tackle the topic

The job search process can be overwhelming. Maybe you don’t know where to start and want to avoid spending time on jobs that aren't the right fit. Time is a precious resource and if you could use some help finding

Does a work-life balance really exist? You might be doing your best, but you’d probably love to know if there is a way to have perfect balance or get close. Check out this week’s blog to discover the truth and

Lately, we've all been feeling stressed - probably more than usual. You’re doing the best you can to survive a pandemic, keep your job, get the kids back in school safely and prevent the spread of disease. It's a lot.

Every company wants to hire and retain amazing employees. But what do you do when your company is considering having employees return to working in the office? What can you do to retain your amazing staff and still attract new

You never hope it’s going to happen, but sometimes, circumstances require you to take a big chunk of time off work. Whether you’re going through a crisis or caring for someone else, this week’s blog will show you got to

The term "candidate persona" gets thrown around in the hiring field a lot, and there’s good reason for that! If you’re at a loss, don’t worry! This week, I show you why a candidate persona is important and how to

Change is inevitable, and so is leaving a job. It’s almost guaranteed that you’ll put a two-week notice in at some point in your working career. But, how does one depart gracefully? In this week’s blog, I give you tips

In the current hiring market, you might want to rethink your company's interview process. Because the field is so competitive to get top talent, make sure you are giving candidates a great experience. This starts with training hiring managers.

Have you been wishing for a simple guide to write a brilliant job description? There are great candidates out there, but just because they stumbled across your job post, that doesn’t mean they’re clicking the apply button. How do you

You can be trained and certified, but that doesn’t mean that a job is going to fall into your lap. You need to know where to look and how to approach an opportunity. In this week’s blog, I tell you

If you’re a hiring manager, you may have noticed that it’s been tough getting employees to actually sign their offer letters. It’s an employee’s market right now, so you’ve got to step up your game if you want top talent.

6 months ago it seemed like COVID was never going to end, didn’t it? But now, times are changing so fast, and it seems like we are starting to get back to normal. But how will the pandemic permanently impact

If you’re new to recruiting, you might be wondering where to start? Hiring a new employee isn’t as straightforward as it seems, but this hiring 101 guide will make sure that you end up with the right fit.

Business boomed during COVID, and we now have a hiring market with more jobs than candidates. Before COVID, the hiring process was very different. Few companies struggled to get people to sign the offer letter, but now, it probably feels

If your company has been hiring like crazy, you’re not alone. You’ve probably never had a problem before attracting incredible talent, but lately, the competition for top-talent is fierce. So what do you do when your candidates don’t fit 100%

Working from home this past year may have opened your eyes to alternatives to the 9-5 office job life. What do you do if you’re thinking of leaving your job now that the pandemic is ending and office life is

Many companies are starting to transition back to working in the office again. Hopefully, you recognize that company culture has to become a priority during this shift. How can you help my team transition back to in-office work? And, how

Many offices are starting to go back to in-person work, and you may be torn about how to feel. On one hand, you might miss your team, but on the other hand, you’ve gotten pretty used to wearing sweatpants in

The saying goes that people don’t leave bad jobs, just bad managers. Across markets, turnover numbers have been high. It’s an employee's market, and you probably want to keep your top talent. In this week's blog my friend Lacy Schoen

Employee assessments are some of the best tools on your belt when it comes to evaluating job candidates. The right assessment can help you gauge skill, social dynamics, and cognitive ability. But what type of assessments are the best for

When you’re unemployed you can feel desperate to get back to work. If the first opportunity presented has you unsure, it can be incredibly tempting to continue to play the field even as you accept the initial position. This week’s

Recent studies have shown that 30 percent of job applicants decline job offers because of their experience during the recruiting and interview process. In this week’s blog, learn how to keep your talent pipeline from leaking your best candidates in

Last March when schools shut down for COVID-19, most parents had no idea they would be expected to work, parent, and teach simultaneously for over a year. It’s next to impossible to make it all work, but that doesn’t mean

I always say that employees are the most important asset in a company. Obviously, you want to make sure that you have the right people on your team. The hiring process can be long and tedious. Trust me, this is

CEOs usually had to learn a few lessons to get to where they currently are. One of those lessons is how to grow through feedback. Answer this: If you were to practice one skill deliberately every day of the year

When work from home started, living in sweats and having Friends on as we worked seemed like the dream. A year later, a part of us is also longing for those chats around the coffee machine and meetings without mute

The way you prepare for your interviews can truly change your success rate when it comes to landing the job. You may be shocked by how many people prepare “incorrectly” – as in not at all. In this week’s blog,

Money makes the world go ‘round. So, when you’re looking at a new job, it’s natural to be curious about the salary. In this week’s blog, we talk about when and how to ask about the money details.

If you know anything about recruiters, there's one for every industry. Think of any type of job out there. The odds are, there's a recruiting team for that. But staffing firms vary in size, deliverables, offerings, and price. So, what's the

You're thinking about bringing on a recruiter, but you don't know what to budget for it. We aren't fans of dancing around the topic of cost. You should know exactly what you'll pay when you hire a recruiter, and in

Let's face it, it will probably be a while until we’re back to work in an office. So, how do we make the most of this change and keep the culture your company worked so hard to establish? In other

Are you hiring? Whether you’re just beginning your search, or you have extended an offer, having a plan to follow-up with candidates that weren’t selected is incredibly important. I’ve told candidates not to ghost recruiters, and this week, I share

Have you always wondered what the Placed LLC experience is like? Whether you’re looking for some fresh talent or looking for a new job, I break down what you can expect when you let me be the matchmaker.

Navigating a toxic work environment sucks. In this week’s blog, I walk you through ways to identify if your workplace has a toxic culture and the options of what to do if you’re stuck in one. Spoiler alert: if you

Ever worked for a company that was really interested in maintaining (demanding) employee loyalty? These companies expect it, but usually aren’t great at giving it. In this week’s blog, learn about how companies can improve retention, encourage productivity, and EARN

Interviews are scary enough as is. If you add on the additional pressure of having to explain an unflattering blemish on your resume, they can become terrifying. In this week’s blog, I teach you how to take your lemon and

Recruiters can be your fairy godparent to career success. They can get you in front of the right people and make it easy to find your next role. It’s hard to believe some people ghost their recruiters or blow off

If you haven’t read the Wall Street Journal article “Is There a Doctor in the White House? Not if You Need an M.D.'' by Joseph Epstein, here’s a brief summary: a bitter old man calls our soon-to-be first lady, Dr.

The traditional management hierarchy is changing. Millennials are hungry for leadership roles - and they’re getting them. So, what happens when you’re old enough to be your manager's parent, or worse, grandparent? Find out how to navigate this challenging situation

Giving and receiving feedback can suck. Many people can’t handle receiving it, and most people are afraid to give honest feedback, which is a recipe for a terrible work culture. In this week’s blog, we try to fix them by

I’m not sure about you, but I cried my eyes out listening to Kamala’s VP speech after the election results were final. I felt so proud to have a woman in that kind of leadership role. And while it’s a

To stay, or not to stay? When you receive a tempting counter offer from your current employer, the choice becomes a tough one. If you’re wondering what to consider when you’re ready to quit, but your employer hands you a

Chances are you know someone who has been at the same company for 20+ years. Does the idea of being at the same place for that long give you an anxiety attack? If it does, I’ve got good news! Long

Remember when you could go out and drink from one of those tiny plastic cups and eat hors d’ oeuvres on toothpicks? Oh, how I miss the good old days. Find out how to make the most out of networking

Life feels like a Twilight Zone episode since March, and people are itching to get back to normal life. But what if normal work life, meaning your old office, won’t be there when the pandemic is over? More and more

I am really confused about what to do this election? I don’t need advice about which candidate to vote for. Instead, I feel completely discouraged about voting at all. Does it really matter? I’m just one person and I know

Is the pay gap a real thing? I got into a little debate with a co-worker who was telling me that the pay gap doesn’t exist anymore. I don’t think that’s true, and I’d love to hear your opinion. 

I’d like to start a diversity and inclusion committee at my company. The leadership team asked me to put together some points to prove that this is a worthwhile initiative. Can you share some key points I should include in

I am one of the only women in my department at work. I’m up for a promotion, but there is only one open position and I’m in the running against many men. I’m worried that I’m going to get overlooked

I have an interview that I’m really excited about, but I want to make sure I stand out (in a good way). What can I do to make the most out of this opportunity? What are some common mistakes people

Is it still worth applying for a job if I don’t have all of the desired skills and experience? Will I even have a shot if I can’t do everything they’re looking for? What’s the best strategy for applying, or

I've been told that I'm crazy for even thinking about job searching right now - in the middle of a global pandemic. Are companies even hiring? Where should I be looking for jobs? Any tips you want to share on

I have been searching for a job for a couple of months now and in the beginning, it was moving slowly

I recently received my CIS degree and am having hard time landing a job. I keep getting feedback that my salary