Remote workers and Loneliness
While the advantages of remote workers have been well documented, you will not find much coverage on the negative aspect. It may seem that working remotely is a dream job …
Mental Health and the Workplace: The Trend of Mental Health Benefits Offerings
With the increased awareness of mental health disorders and the number of people seeking mental health treatment, it would stand to reason that employers are starting to take notice and …
Unlimited Vacation Time: Is it All It’s Cracked Up to Be?
One trend seen across the country in Human Resources and recruiting is the offering of unlimited vacation time. Promising a work-life balance that few other companies can, recruiters and employers …
Why Meaningful Work Should Matter
With the popularity of self-help books and the growing move toward volunteerism in America, it’s no wonder that many employees are remarking that they long to find jobs that are …
How to Attract More Women to Your Tech Team
For many years, tech roles have been synonymous with male-dominated jobs, just like numerous other careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). However, we’ve seen a tide shift in a …
Ghosting in the Workplace and How to Prevent It
A recent phenomenon in the world of recruiting is the practice of ghosting – where a new hire or candidate suddenly halts all communication with the company and the recruiter. …
Are Top Candidates Turned Off by Your Company Culture?
Company culture is important for retaining good employees and for finding new ones. When evaluating an opportunity, prospective candidates not only weigh the salary and benefits but work/life balance, commute, …
The Importance of Offering Work-Life Balance
“Work-life balance” refers to a worker’s ability to maintain a healthy balance among their responsibilities at work, family life, and personal obligations. In today’s times, employees all over the …
How to Fight Confirmation Bias in Your Hiring Process
We’ve all heard the saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” And while that’s true to some extent, many hiring managers take the principle to …
Preboarding: How to Stop New IT Hires From Walking Away From Offers They’ve Already Accepted
Just because you’ve made the hire doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve got a new employee. New IT hires are free to walk away at any moment before they actually sign your …