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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our August newsletter was written by guest contributor, Jim Fox. Jim is the principal of Fox Operating Partners, a fractional/interim COO service for West Michigan family-owned businesses which have challenges growing and managing through change. His insight and knowledge of small- to mid-sized businesses makes Jim the perfect resource to help you analyze what is […]
The market is hot right now with opportunities, and this can be tempting for your current employees to start looking elsewhere if they don’t feel properly engaged in their current environment. Read these helpful tips from executive recruiter Bill Benson on how you can engage and retain the people who make up your organization. July Newsletter […]
This month’s newsletter is quite pressing in regards to current hiring trends. There’s no question that there’s not a shortage of available jobs right now; everybody is hiring. But there is a shortage of quality candidates. Read on below to find out six ways you can compete in this market. June Newsletter
The continuance of the pandemic has us still scratching our heads on what our next steps are in terms of our workplace and office space. It’s clear that change is happening now, but this can still be overwhelming. In our April newsletter, Bill Benson contemplates this issue and presents questions you can ask yourself on how […]
Our March newsletter comes to you from guest writer Jeff Kortes with his insight on the future of the workforce once the threat of COVID-19 is gone. Read on to see his industry expert opinion on how this wave could effect your organization. March Newsletter
In our February newsletter, we focus on how once the recruitment process is over, the real work begins. Building an onboarding plan can be tricky at best, and to build a great one requires a strategic plan in place. Seems overwhelming? Don’t worry. We outlined the proper steps to get you started. February Newsletter