Pay for New Hires Is Shriveling

After years of salary increases, businesses across the economy say they’re reducing starting salaries for recruits By Te-Ping Chen Aug. 21, 2023 9:00 pm ET ) Pay for new hires is starting to shrivel after years of hefty salary bumps, requiring workers to reset what financial gains to expect from switching to a new job.Read More

How to Spot and Support First-Generation College Talent

May 31, 2023 First-generation college graduates can lag behind their peers in educational and professional outcomes, despite comparable skills. Ryan Secard First-generation college graduates—that is, people who are the first in their close or extended family to graduate from college—can fly under the radar during recruitment. Despite having suitable skills to enter the workforce onRead More

How company benefits can motivate you to remain engaged

Did you know that 75 percent of employees prefer increased benefits rather than a raise? If you're someone who finds more value and motivation in things like employee development, tuition reimbursement and even wellness programs, these figures from the Employment Confidence Survey probably don't come as a surprise. However, if you are someone principally drivenRead More

Have you modernized your employee review practices?

Traditional business practices are being shaken up. Many companies are reviewing their long-held traditions in favor of more agile, responsive ways of managing workers.  Some of these changes include providing employees with flexibility to work from home more often, and leveraging technology like Skype for Business or Yammer to better communicate and share information amongRead More

5 Things to Look for in Your Future Leaders

Feb. 7, 2023 Bosses tend to be more about the power of their position, while a good leader looks at the influence of their position. Jay Richards One of the main reasons employees leave their companies is because of their boss. Note that there is a difference between a “boss” and a leader. When youRead More

For Remote Workers, These U.S. Cities Are Great Places to Live

The Wall Street Journal identifies cities with the attributes that people say they want most when working remotely. Use our tool to find the best city for you.   Springfield, Mo., topped The Wall Street Journal’s list of places to work remotely. The area has a relatively low cost of living and access to high-speedRead More

Need Workers? Hiring Job Seekers With a Criminal Record Can Be the Right Move

In a tight labor market, more companies are seeing the benefit of giving every candidate a fair chance. Any experienced hiring manager knows that sometimes the best talent comes from unexpected places. And as businesses navigate a persistently tight job market, they’re turning to traditionally overlooked talent pools—including job seekers with a criminal record, suchRead More

5 Things to Look for in Your Future Leaders

Feb. 7, 2023   Bosses tend to be more about the power of their position, while a good leader looks at the influence of their position. Jay Richards One of the main reasons employees leave their companies is because of their boss. Note that there is a difference between a “boss” and a leader. WhenRead More

Bosses Are Back in Charge

America’s bosses are starting to feel bossy again. Many executives say that they are no longer scrambling to retain workers, after several years of doing whatever it took to keep people on staff. Pay increases are slowing. For some jobs, hiring is getting easier. Executives are seizing on this moment to streamline operations or cutRead More