Jun 12, 2018
How Many Jobs Have You Had?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average worker has 10 different jobs before they turn forty years old. The average tenure is 4.4 years. Considering I've been at Aureus Group since 1994 these stats amaze me. That said, I have noticed this trend in all disciplines and business sectors.
Jun 12, 2018
What is Your PTO Policy?
Although there are no federal guidelines requiring employers to provide vacation days, it's a common and necessary business practice to attract and retain top talent. The top three criteria top talent is looking for in selecting their next employer is total compensation
Jun 06, 2018
There’s No Place like the Midwest
If you aren’t familiar with Aureus Group, we are a staffing firm that staffs for a variety of different professions including finance and accounting, information technology and systems, healthcare leadership, and executives. We are an affiliate to our parent company C&A Industries, which is headquartered in Omaha, NE - the heart of the Midwest.
May 30, 2018
Use Your Summer Wisely
Well, we are in the full thick of summer. The kids are out of school. The pools, golf courses, and kid’s baseball games are all in full swing. Maybe this will give you some time to brush up on some things to help advance your next career search.
May 23, 2018
Why to Know Your Why?
As another Mother’s Day comes and goes, I silently reflect on years gone by. Wow, they do go fast! I think everyone that is a mother wishes they could be warped back in time to either relive the great moments one more time or to get a redo on the things that that didn’t go
May 15, 2018
Little Things = BIG Impact
I love this time of year. We've survived the grey skies, the frigid temps, and the massive snow drifts. The sun seems to be shining more often than not and the grass is finally green. Last week, I had the opportunity to travel around the state, visiting several clients I've collaborated with on recruiting projects
May 08, 2018
Smart Compensation: Equal Pay, Internal & External Equity
Did you see the 60 Minute special reporting the $6 million spend by Salesforce to create equal pay for women? This bold, courageous, and significant investment in their workforce is already paying off. Beyond the free national press, building this type of employer brand is priceless when it comes to attracting and retaining top innovative
May 03, 2018
What Does Great Look Like?
Nothing in this world is written in stone. The beauty of this life is that every day is a chance to start anew. A chance to get better. Scott Frost, head football coach at Nebraska, recently said that he will never measure his team's success based on what the win-loss record is or by how
Apr 27, 2018
Adjusting to Change
Change can be very scary, exhilarating, powerful, humbling, uplifting…well, I think you get the point. Change has a way of bringing every single emotion known to mankind right to the surface and sometimes all at once. Yikes! It is inevitable. We are all going to experience many changes during the time we spend hurling through
Apr 18, 2018
Trust and Leadership – How Leaders Can Build and Sustain Trust
When you are a leader, you and your actions (or inactions) are observed, discussed, and often replicated. You are setting the standard for appropriate behavior. Are your actions truly reflecting how you want to be perceived and how you expect your team to perform and interact? Trust is not gained just by simply possessing a