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New FDIC Chair Approved by Senate

Date: 06.02.2018 | Posted by: Natalie Houstman

Last Thursday, the Senate confirmed Jelena McWilliams as the new chair of the FDIC. McWilliams will replace former chairman Martin Gruenberg. Jelena McWilliams was the executive vice president and chief legal officer for Fifth Third Bank. McWilliams confirmation comes at a pivotal time for the financial industry. The Federal Reserve is...

Employer Brand Strength and the Impact on the Job Offer

Date: 06.02.2018 | Posted by: Natalie Houstman

With the national unemployment rate hovering at just 3.9 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, it’s safe to say a version of the following phrase has been uttered with a tremendous amount of frequency lately: “You’re hired.” When candidates are formally given an offer to join your company,...

The Importance of Strong Employer Branding During the Interview Process

Date: 05.31.2018 | Posted by: Natalie Houstman

In today’s competitive hiring landscape, companies need a cohesive and well-defined brand to help them stand out from other businesses that are also hoping to attract top talent. Many companies spend considerable resources developing their corporate website and social media presence to reflect their brand. However, what some organizations don’t realize...

How to Create a Winning Personal Brand

Date: 05.22.2018 | Posted by: Natalie Houstman

With the unemployment rate below 4 percent for the first time in nearly two decades and joblessness among managerial-related professionals below 2 percent, it’s safe to say the current job market is candidate-driven. Given the pace at which companies are hiring — more than 750,000 new jobs so far this year...

Employment Summary for April 2018

Date: 05.11.2018 | Posted by: Natalie Houstman

Nonfarm payrolls in the U.S. added 164,000 jobs in April 2018, according to the latest release of the Employment Situation Summary from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While below expectations of just over 192,000 new jobs, this expansion of the labor force exceeded the previous month’s figures, even when accounting for...