May
24
Bill Benson Wins the NPA Worldwide Chairman’s Award
Read the press release here! Crain’s Grand Rapids Business
March
21
Hiring for Culture Fit in 2023
Hiring for Culture Fit in 2023 by Bill Benson Are you struggling to find people who will stay with you long term? Do you have an intentional process to evaluate fit? We still see companies screening and measuring candidates against largely tangible requirements. Most companies see the importance of culture fit, but it hasn’t translated […]
December
16
The Great Renegotiation – Are You Ready for 2023?
The Great Renegotiation – Are You Ready For 2023? By Bill Benson Wow – loaded question? If you have been on your heels reacting to recruiting and retention challenges, you are not alone. Let’s look at six major factors as we roll into the new year. Candidate Short Market – Increased Competition – This isn’t […]
September
23
Are You Getting An ROI On Developing Your Talent?
We hope you enjoy this article from our guest writers. Tony Cortese retired from Herman Miller in 2019 where he had been SVP of Human Resources and currently leads ARIA Leadership Coaching & Consulting. David Keegin is currently the President of Anderson Keegin & Associates. Together they have founded INSIGHT Action Learning Group. They are […]
March
30
March 2022 Newsletter: 2022 Survival Guide: Navigating the Next Phase
This is our attempt to take a step back and try to see the forest for the trees. The world of work has been in the midst of unprecedented change and upheaval. Three factors to set the stage: First, we are experiencing a historic period of technological advancement. Technology has obviously been advancing steadily for […]
February
25
February 2022 Newsletter: Compensation is Rising – 7 Contributing Factors
It is hard to believe that we have been talking about the war for talent for the last 20 years. We had a reprieve in demand for talent during the great recession. Companies were of course hiring less and often cutting their workforce between 2008-2011 and many workers delayed their retirement due to losing part […]
January
25
January 2022 Newsletter: Culture – Walk the Talk
Culture: Walk the Talk Our first newsletter of 2022! This month, we discuss culture. Sure, company swag and free snacks are great perks, but how does that contribute to your company’s culture? If the idea is to “win” and retain your employees, making these changes now will help your organization in the long-run. January Newsletter […]
December
22
December Newsletter: 8 Ways to Increase Your Hiring Fitness in the New Year
Planning to Hire in 2022? I think we can all agree that we have been in a “react mode” since March of 2020. It is time to start being proactive to set yourself up for greater success. Staying in a “ready to hire” position will help you recover quickly when you have a position to […]
November
30
November Newsletter: Hiring Tips for the Great Reshuffle
Hiring Tips for the Great Reshuffle How to win talent in a candidate-driven market BY BILL BENSON This is not about remote work… in case you are tired of that topic! The “great resignation” or “great reshuffle” is causing many employers to venture into the hiring market to find new people or refill positions. How […]
October
28
October Newsletter: The Great Reshuffle – Who will win and when will it end?
The Great Reshuffle — Who will win and when will it end? BY BILL BENSON I’m fully giving credit for this article name to LinkedIn and my astute marketer-researcher who handles our social media. The historic movement of employees that is taking place now is somewhat understandable. Let’s break down a few macro trends to […]