Employers Archive
The Ultimate Juggling Act: Family & Career
I am a working mom with an incredibly busy family. My spouse is in the military, I have three active kids, three German Shepherds, and to round it out, two cats. There is never a dull moment in our house, or a quiet one at that. My job in recruiting is equally busy...
The Culture Fit Challenge
The information technology job market has been challenging in recent years due to some traditional hiring norms changing. There are plenty of variables we have seen before that come and go in cycles such as high demand or scarcity of available talent.
Change is a Bundle of Joy!
Change. It’s a word that either elicits fear or excitement and, many times, a mixture of both. It’s also something that is talked about, a lot. In fact, you can find a few older blogs that colleagues of mine have written on change.
Did You Hear? We are Forging a New Path in Our Industry Once Again!
This year Aureus Group’s parent company C&A Industries, Inc., celebrated its 50th Anniversary. It was a milestone that marked not only five decades in business but the remarkable evolution of a company that grew from a one-employee business to one of the largest staffing and recruitment firms in the country.
Benefits of Interim Healthcare Leaders
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of interim healthcare leadership? Is it an expert leader? A transitional leader? For the CFOs reading this blog, is it cost? The purpose of this blog is to share my insights on the impact in which an interim leader can make.
Tips for Enhancing Your Face-to-Face Meetings with Your Recruiter
As a recruiter I talk with a lot of people on a daily basis, primarily over the phone. It’s no question though, that the most effective form of communication is when you are face-to-face. Although I work our remote market, I am lucky to be able to travel to Iowa frequently where I have the
Aureus Group – The “GO TO” for Talent
In today’s society, staffing and recruiting has become one of the most competitive job fields that one could enter. There are roughly 20,000 staffing companies that are located all around the globe, and as of April 2019 the U.S. unemployment rate was recorded at a low of 3.6 percent, worldwide.
Does Your Company Offer the Best Compensation to Get the Best IT Talent?
When people are looking for a new career opportunity, one of their most important considerations is the compensation. With the low unemployment rates in the Midwest markets we serve (2.6% – 3.5%) it’s harder than ever to find talent. And in the information technology field, the unemployment rate is closer to 1-2%.
Are You an “A” or “P” Leader?
Do you provide autonomy or define process? Autonomy types show appreciation, build approachability and drive accountability. Process leaders leverage principles, outline tactical steps by being prescriptive, and drive predictability.
Communication Skills for Leaders
Just how important are communication skills for leaders? If you ask former PepsiCo CEO, Indra Nooyi, communication is one of her “5 Cs” in her leadership model along with competency, courage & confidence, consistency, and compass.