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Navigating Q4: Strategic Staffing for Success

October 17, 2023

 

As the final quarter of the year unfolds, it brings with it a flurry of activities and opportunities for businesses to wrap up the year on a high note. For many organizations, Q4 represents the busiest and most critical time of the year. To ensure a smooth sail through these demanding months, strategic staffing becomes […]

 

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Four Benefits of Staffing Agencies in a Hiring Deficit for Specialized Roles

August 17, 2023

 

Navigating a hiring deficit for professional roles can be challenging, but partnering with staffing agencies offers several key advantages: Access to Specialized Expertise: Staffing agencies have extensive networks and expertise in identifying top-tier professionals across various industries. They can quickly source candidates with the specific skills and qualifications needed for your professional roles, reducing the […]

 

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What is a Digital Interview?

May 11, 2023

 

On-demand digital interviews refer to a type of interview process where job candidates are given a set of pre-determined questions and asked to record their responses through a digital platform. This format allows for greater flexibility and convenience for both the candidate and the hiring team, as the interviews can be completed at any time […]

 

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The 2023 Workplace and What it Means for Jobseekers

March 16, 2023

 

The 2023 Workplace According to Forbes, the rising labor market trend to keep an eye out for in 2023 is flexibility. After working remotely for years individuals were provided with additional work/life balance. Professionals are now seeking flexibility when it comes to the criteria they look for in their future employers. More executives are also […]

 

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How do interest rate hikes weigh on the job market?

September 14, 2022

 

When the Federal Reserve raises interest rates, as it has multiple times since the beginning of the year, borrowing becomes more expensive for everyone, including businesses relying on credit financing to expand. When the cost to carry debt soars, businesses may decide to reduce operating costs to afford the higher interest burden. Steeper interest rates […]

 

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Virtual Career Fairs: Successfully Find a Job (Without Leaving Your Couch!)

February 10, 2021

 

A career fair is an event where representatives from companies connect with jobseekers and prospective employees. People can speak with these recruiters to learn more about the companies they represent and their job openings. These opportunities were traditionally in-person events held in large spaces, such as event halls or stadiums, but now, more and more […]

 

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Increasing Diversity and Removing Unconscious Bias in the Hiring Process

July 6, 2020

 

Types of Diversity in the Workforce The term diversity applies to all the qualities that make people different, including personality traits, education, skills, values, attitudes, gender, race, age, cognitive differences, etc. People perceive and process information differently and, according to Stephen Covey, author of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, “Strength lies in differences, not […]

 

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Tennessee’s unemployment system must improve for both job seeker and employer

June 29, 2020

 

Tennessee’s unemployment system continues to fail those who are unemployed through no fault of their own and who are actively seeking employment, as well as the business community that pays 100 percent of unemployment benefits. It’s not the fault of the good people who work within the Division of Employment Security—they’ve always been more than responsive and fair when it comes […]

 

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4 Things to Consider Before Changing Careers in 2020

May 29, 2020

 

For most people, there comes a time where their current career is not cutting it and a career change is in order. But should that career change be joining a new organization or making a total career shift? The events of 2020 — from COVID placing our occupations in perspective to the current economy shutting […]

 

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Commonly asked questions about TN unemployment

May 22, 2020

 

The U.S. unemployment rate had reached 14.7% — the highest rate since the Great Depression. Applying for unemployment can be frustrating with limited information and bandwidth through state ran sites. In this video, we discuss commonly asked questions about TN unemployment and provide answers to those seeking information. Additional resources: https://www.jobs4tn.gov/vosnet/registration/ind/uiclaim.aspx www.tn.gov/workforce/checkmyclaim https://tdhs.service-now.com/relief?id=relief_registration pua@tdlwd.zendesk.com 844-224-5818 […]

 

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