After Labor Day, many large employers asked people to return or implemented a hybrid of remote and in-person work. Google now has a mandatory three-day workweek in the office. But there is one glaring concern: exposure to COVID-19, which is still marching to a drumbeat of new infections as we head into colder weather when […]
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This is the best job market for American workers in my lifetime. The unemployment rate is very low at only 3.7%. There are more than 11 million job openings. And wages are rising at their fastest pace ever due to inflation. Amid this backdrop, as many as 88% of people recently polled would actually consider
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The U.S. economy couldn’t possibly be stranger than it is now. Employers are adding more jobs, but there are still tons of openings, especially in service industries, coupled with rising inflation and recession fears. Several trends leading us in this direction were already in motion prior to the pandemic, which exacerbated the situation when people
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Entrepreneurs serve as innovators who set up business processes or oversee commercial enterprises. Given the growing popularity of gig-work apps. More freelancers and independent contractors are becoming entrepreneurs. Participation in the growing gig economy is a great way to test whether you’re cut out for being in business just based on the quality of products
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While economists’ debate whether the U.S. can expect a recession, the job market remains incredibly strong. But how might a downturn along with inflation affect freelancers and independent contractors that fuel the growing gig economy? Our talent-coordinator teams regularly chat with these workers to gain insight and understanding into what they really are looking for
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Being an effective leader means knowing when to step out of the way and delegate responsibilities. There are several reasons why delegation is so important. One is that it allows managers, supervisors or executives to devote more energy to strategic tasks, things they’re really good at or just enjoy doing. It also provides opportunities for
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The traditional staffing business model doesn’t work in today’s world and is no longer feasible. Staffing companies do plenty of hard work sourcing, screening, testing and evaluating talent for roles that are transient or contingent and difficult to fill. But they don’t actually make any money doing all of that recruiting. Rather, their profits are
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I recently had to terminate a fairly new hire with whom I developed some trust, respect and fondness for. But there was a circumstance that arose where she was no longer able to continue working at our company. So my human resources department sent me a list of steps around very clear communication to pass
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The most exceptional business leaders use failure to fuel their greatness. Case in point: Elon Musk, who has discovered that the only way to learn how to launch a rocket into orbit faster and more efficiently is by literally blowing it up. His SpaceX team not only accepts failure, but actually expects it. This is
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As we mark National Small Business Week, I’m reminded of my roots as the descendant of entrepreneurs who were hardwired to embark on the journey of owning a business. I salute all those brave souls who eventually learn the enormous impact that it has on their lifestyle and how to best adapt. Being a small
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