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The New Normal

Date: 09.25.2020 | Posted by: Nadeane Gillies

We’re all trying to wrap our brains around the post-COVID “new normal”, a term I dislike. While so much is still TBD, some things are emerging as likely certainties in the employment marketplace. Others remain a question mark. What are you seeing? Video interviews/meetings are here to stay Remote onboarding remains...

Four Ways to Strengthen Your Personal Brand

Date: 09.14.2020 | Posted by: Nadeane Gillies

Your personal brand has a significant impact on your career. However, many people overlook how they represent themselves online. While there are millions of professionals “on” platforms like LinkedIn, many neglect to proactively build their reputation and leverage it to boost and support their careers. So, how can you actively develop...

Employment Situation

Date: 09.08.2020 | Posted by: Nadeane Gillies

Employment Summary for August 2020 Showing signs that the U.S. economy is settling in for a slow and steady recovery after a three month stretch of a rapid rebound, the U.S. economy added 1.4 million non-farm jobs in August and unemployment fell to 8.4 percent in U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)...

How Companies Have Reacted to the Pandemic

Date: 09.04.2020 | Posted by: Nadeane Gillies

As a recruiter, it has been interesting to see what different companies have done over the last 6 months in response to the challenges of the pandemic. Back in late March, there was a tendency to put many positions and hiring in general on hold due to uncertainty. Some of my...

Why Interim Staffing Makes Even More Sense During Times of Crisis

Date: 08.31.2020 | Posted by: Nadeane Gillies

A brief review of the history of interim staffing throws light on the evolution of the industry. Three “black swan” events were major disruptors that contributed to the thriving business it is today, according to Tim Ozier, Sr. Director of Sales at MRINetwork: Y2K in 1999. “I guess this wasn’t a true ‘black...