Month: July 2022

The Record High CPI and its Impact on Recruitment

Last week’s record high CPI (consumer pricing index) hit the headlines. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the CPI for all urban consumers rose this past year by 9.1% to an index level of 296.311. In other words, prices rose by 9.1%. This is the most significant increase year-over-year since 1981. For the […]

Written by on July 27, 2022

Recruiting for Transferable Skills

Some industries have emerged as winners during the coronavirus pandemic recovery, while others have been less fortunate. Luckily for talent acquisition pros, there’s a way to turn the underperforming industries into recruitment gold by scooping up the best of their former employees. The trick is hiring those with marketable skills that are easily transferable to […]

Written by on July 20, 2022

Recruiting Firms: How to Remain In Demand

Since the pandemic began, we’ve all read about the Great Resignation. The many cited reasons for it include early retirement, job losses and resignations by employees looking for a new way of living and working. As a result, the world of work continues to adapt, with current figures suggesting that hiring has slowed down as […]

Written by on July 7, 2022

Gas Prices and the Impact on Remote Work

Gas prices are in the headlines daily- and it isn’t hard to see why. According to the EIA’s gas price comparisons, costs in 2022 have spiked dramatically to the highest on record. There are multiple reasons why gas prices remain high: An increase in demand post-pandemic. A formal ban on Russian energy due to its invasion of Ukraine. […]

Written by on July 6, 2022

Show Me the Money: Pay Transparency Pros and Cons

Pay transparency is a hot topic in the HR world, but what exactly is it, and what factors should you consider as you determine the best approach for your business? What is Pay Transparency?   When a business practices pay transparency, their employees’ pay rates are visible to others internally, externally or both. There are […]

Written by on July 1, 2022

Proactive Steps to Prepare for New Pay Transparency Laws

The movement toward pay transparency is accelerating. For those who haven’t stumbled across the phrase, “pay transparency,” it refers to an employer’s choice/responsibility to display a salary range with their job postings. This openly informs candidates, employees and colleagues about their company’s stance on compensation. In the past, salaries were rarely advertised – especially in […]

Written by on July 1, 2022