Dear Jenny

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 like there is so much competition from other companies for the best talent. In this week’s blog, learn what you can do to get the best talent to pick your company.

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% of the job requirements? This week, I will show you how to find diamonds in the candidate pool.

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 starting back up? Find out in this week’s blog.

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 can you make sure that we keep our culture alive? Check out this week’s blog for the answers.

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 meetings. Plus, COVID is still a risk. In this week’s blog, I tell you how to make this transition back a little easier.

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 will share her top tips for being a leader that attracts and keeps a strong, productive team.

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 choosing the right candidate? Check out this week’s blog to see some of my favorites.

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 blog will teach you why this isn’t the best option and what to do if you’re stuck in this situation.

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 the interview process.

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 you can just quit your job or get rid of your kids. You’ve been dealt a tough hand, but I’ve got some good advice to make it a little easier.