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At times, searching for a job can seem harder than peaking Everest. Writing an exceptionally articulate cover letter, polishing your resume so that it demonstrates that you are the most outstanding employee in existence, and hoping when you click “submit” your resume actually reaches a human bein...

Working from home, once a rare perk, has become commonplace in the wake of the COVID pandemic. Employees at the best work-from-home companies also enjoy many advantages.

Employees are realizing they have the power. It’s a job seeker’s market, and recruiters are eager to snatch them up. Read on to learn how to entice employees to stay!

Finding a new job is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions. It’s up there with eating healthier, losing weight, and saving money. Like those other resolutions, its continual popularity signals how demanding it can be, and December’s best intentions don’t necessarily translate to success....

It’s hard to navigate the swamp when there’s an alligator on your tail. So how do you shake the alligators off? The trick is having RIGHT performance management.

Not long ago, it was rare for hiring managers to see former employees applying for new positions at the company. But today, it’s a common occurrence—so common, in fact, the trend has even been given a catchy name, “boomerang employees.” This has lead many hiring managers to wonder: Is it appropri...

In an effort to get the best talent, hiring managers are in a unique position to help their companies get noticed. Here are a few ideas to help you get creative in order to get discovered.

You mastered the entry-level position, impressed your boss and worked your way up to a management role within three years. Here are the steps you need to take after that..

Washington, D.C., is a dynamic area to work in with plenty of opportunities. According to a spring 2015 survey conducted, Washington placed tenth in its top 25 cities for jobs. At that time there were 116,770 job openings in the District.

Employee engagement has been shown to increase profitability, work quality and productivity of employees, and it helps retain top talent.

From ground-breaking laws to a statistical tide that’s turning toward workers, 2019 has seen significant changes in the job market. Here are nine employment trends we believe are important, with many just now gathering steam as we head into 2020.

More and more companies nowadays have committed themselves to increasing diversity within the workplace. Read on for how to raise concerns to the higher ups, as well as ways you can help on an individual level.

It’s been a year of change, adjustment, and innovation. And as 2018 winds down to a close, it’s time to take a look back at the challenges, opportunities, and major trends that helped shape the recruitment landscape this year—and may just linger into 2019.

It's gentler than a firing, yet stings more than a layoff. So what do you do if your position is eliminated? No matter how hopeless it might seem at first, you do have options.

How’s the hiring outlook for college graduates this year? There’s still no cause for worry. The Class of 2018 is leaving campus at a particularly fortunate time. Even if you started late, it doesn’t mean you can’t start smart. Begin devoting time now—on a daily basis—to your search. Here are some...

You may think you know what employers are looking for. But there is more beneath the surface than you may be aware of. Employers really want employees who…

Anyone who has been to the grocery store or filled up their gas tank knows your paycheck does not go as far as it used to. How are employers reacting to the collision between the Great Resignation and the highest inflation rates in 40 years?

It’s time to dig the blazers out of your closet and head back to the office. What should you expect from your employer and your coworkers in the new hybrid office environment?

Looking at mid-size businesses in this sector before, during, and after the pandemic helps provide essential insights. Read on to learn more!

Let's face it: turning down a candidate isn't the most pleasant task in the world. And increasingly, businesses avoid it. Job seekers used to joke about papering the walls with rejection letters but these days, the rejection letter, call, or email is facing extinction. It’s vital, though, to comm...