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Employment Shortages and the Supply Chain

Published: Oct 27, 2022 1:36 PM
By Michael Neidle  |  Viewed: 1843
Category: Columns, Expert Advice, Productivity  |  Tags: Contingency, Staffing, Jobs

EMPLOYMENT SHORTAGES. Although the employment rate is at an all-time low, not seen in 70 years, the number of jobs added is at an all time high, other than the months following the months post Covid....

Succession Planning and More

Published: Sep 29, 2022 12:06 PM
By Michael Neidle  |  Viewed: 1812
Category: Columns, Expert Advice  |  Tags: Candidates, Recruiting, Law

Having just gotten back from London, after The Queen passing and seeing the new King Charles III and looking lost irritable and confused as described by The British Guardian and being woefully unprepa...

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS – PROS AND CONS

Published: Sep 29, 2022 12:11 PM
By Barb Bruno  |  Viewed: 2325
Category: Columns, Expert Advice  |  Tags: Interviewing, Candidates, Recruiting, Job Orders, LinkedIn, Clients, Hiring, Sales, Jobs

Cant find talent, hire or recruit candidates with valuable transferrable skills! Identifying and hiring individuals who have transferrable skills sounds like a great idea and seems like it would be a ...

What is the OOH?

Published: Sep 29, 2022 1:49 PM
By Frank Burtnett  |  Viewed: 1948
Category: Columns, Expert Advice  |  Tags: Candidates, Placement, Jobs

EMInfo Reader: A librarian in our community suggested that one of my candidates seeking a career change spend some time reading the U. S Labor Departments Occupation Outlook Handbook. What is it? Wher...

Decrease The Number Of Counteroffers That Fall Off

Published: Aug 23, 2022 12:43 PM
By Michael Gionta  |  Viewed: 1856
Category: Columns, Expert Advice, Productivity  |  Tags: Candidates, Recruiting, Placement, Retainer, Clients, Search

QUESTION: Mike, this year has been tough. More and more candidates are either turning down offers or taking counteroffers. Any quick tips, scripts, or methods to decrease the number of counteroffers t...

Credit Card (CC) Payments

Published: Aug 23, 2022 1:03 PM
By Judy Collins  |  Viewed: 2583
Category: Columns, Expert Advice, Productivity  |  Tags: Clients

Dear Just Ask Judy: I have a client that is asking about Credit Card (CC) payments. Do you have a way that I can offer this benefit to my client? Need Payment in Charlotte Dear Need Payment in Charl...

Learning about Salaries

Published: Aug 23, 2022 1:57 PM
By Frank Burtnett  |  Viewed: 2579
Category: Columns, Education, Expert Advice  |  Tags: Social Media, Candidates

EMInfo Reader: I get an occasional inquiry from candidates about the going salaries for their occupational specialty? Where might I refer them? Dr. Burtnett: While salaries can be influenced by a vari...

CREATE A MOTIVATING ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUR SALES TEAM

Published: Aug 23, 2022 2:23 PM
By Barb Bruno  |  Viewed: 1968
Category: Columns, Expert Advice  |  Tags: Clients, Sales

It is not the leader who works the hardest or the longest that is the most successful. It is the leader who develops consistent habits to build a team of high achievers who is most successful. Its cr...

Recruiters: Technology is the Lure - Not the Fight Nor the Fish 

Published: Jul 22, 2022 4:41 PM
By Michael Gionta  |  Viewed: 3694
Category: Columns, Education, Productivity, Recruiting  |  Tags: Candidates, Marketing, LinkedIn, Clients, Hiring, Sales

Question: I often use email and LinkedIn to communicate with candidates. Can I count these exchanges as recruit presentations in my metrics? -Jill, Las Vegas, NV. In short, no. And I will tell you wh...

The Multiple Forms of Unemployment

Published: Jul 20, 2022 4:40 PM
By Frank Burtnett  |  Viewed: 1961
Category: Columns, Expert Advice  |  Tags: Candidates, Staffing, Search

EMInfo Reader: Unemployed candidates appear to be coming at job seeking from different directions. How are some forms of unemployment different from others? Dr. Burtnett: The United States Department...

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