Jan 15, 2019
New Year’s Resolutions – NOT!
This time of year, many people make New Year's resolutions, and there are a ton of articles written about that. I'm NOT going to write about New Year's resolutions! Instead, I prefer to see what I accomplished in the past 12 months and determine what I'm going to do in the next year. It's more
Dec 20, 2018
Here’s Your List…Check it Twice!
There are a lot of moving parts when looking for employment. Here is a list of basics to keep in mind as you search. Following these simple suggestions could help keep you on any hiring manager’s nice list this holiday season.
Dec 18, 2018
A Leader’s 2019 New Year’s Resolutions
New Year’s resolutions are rarely ‘new,’ whether it’s weight loss, going to the gym, getting more exercise…it is likely areas that we know we should have been doing the entire time, yet did not find the time, other priorities took precedence, or we find ourselves exhausted from other people’s problems and demands.
Nov 29, 2018
Retain Your Employees in 2019
This is the perfect time of year to sit down with your employees and discuss how they’re doing and how they’re feeling. By investing your time you could significantly increase your employee retention.
Nov 20, 2018
‘Tis the Season…Tips for Preventing Stress during the Holidays
The holiday season is upon us and it is certainly one of my favorite times of the year. I love seeing the process of our neighborhood transform from the dull brown of late fall to a wintery wonderland with colorful lights and decorations.
Nov 13, 2018
What are Four Soft Skills that Employers Want?
According to Linkedin, 57 percent of the business leaders surveyed said they believe soft skills are most important. Skills and education can be obtained but translating these into influence and results requires more. The most sought after soft skills in 2018 are leadership, communication, collaboration, and time management.
Nov 13, 2018
What Does Your Interview Process Look Like?
In this extremely tight labor market you can increase the probability of acquiring top talent and elevating your brand by tweaking a few things.
Oct 31, 2018
Running and Recruiting Parallels
The number 13 is following me. I celebrated 13 years with Aureus Group back in August, and as of Friday, October 26th, I have been in this crazy recruiting industry for 4,822 days! In so many ways, I feel like I've grown up here. Aureus Group really took a chance on me. I had ZERO
Oct 24, 2018
I Never Believed in Ghosts….Until I Started Recruiting
Ghosted, by definition, is to end a relationship (personal or professional) with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication. My colleague, Monya, kicked off this blog series last week with her blog, Facing the Ghosts in Hiring, so I wanted to finish it off with my personal experiences and things I have
Oct 17, 2018
Facing the “Ghosts” in Hiring
The last few weeks we have all been surrounded by leaves changing colors, cool temperatures, and the spooky sights of Halloween. Along with the signs of the season, there has been a lot of conversation recently about "ghosting."