Posts by Leah Singer
The Financial Burden of Return to Office Orders
Over the past few months, many notable companies have charged forward with 5-day-a-week return to office orders. Yet, many of their workers have built their entire lives around working remotely. The have bought houses, altered childcare arrangements, and sold cars. Whether workers joined companies as remote workers or the remote work was a product of…
Read MoreHiring in 2025: New Laws Impact Job Seekers & Employers
The fourth quarter is well underway. The new year will sneak up quickly and that means new laws that will affect both job seekers and employers. From prenatal paid leave to paid sick leave increases, here is a list of some of the major upcoming changes. Prenatal Paid Leave – New York State (January 1)…
Read MoreAre Tech Tests the Right Interviewing Solution for Seasoned Talent?
A candidate with three decades of experience came to us for his next role. He had excellent qualifications, a proven track record of success, references, and code readily available to review. His job expectations and compensation were commensurate with his experience. Yet, he had one additional requirement – he wouldn’t entertain any job interviews that…
Read MoreHow Many Interviews Will Candidates Endure Before Calling it Quits?
Candidates have largely driven the hiring market over the past few years. However, in 2024, employers have lengthened the hiring process, ensuring that they are hiring the right person the first time around. Employer expectations are high. Candidates are enduring multiple rounds of interviews from junior level programmers to senior engineers. Yet, at what point…
Read MoreGen Z Employees Surpass Boomers in the Workforce
By the end of 2024, there will be more Gen Z employees in the workforce than Boomers according to the Wall Street Journal. This signals a labor shift as the last group of Boomers exit in the next few years. Now, employers and recruiters alike will need to find ways to engage Gen Z in…
Read MoreRestoring Job Seeker Confidence
The recruitment process is perceived as one-sided. The candidate is in the hotseat. They need to put their best foot forward, exude experience, and project confidence. Plus, they need to do it repeatedly in front of panels of co-workers, hiring managers, and the c-suite. Job seekers are bombarded with tips, tricks, and advice about how…
Read MoreBack to Basics: Simplify Your Recruitment Process
The AI recruitment revolution is underway. A resume can be read, written, and evaluated in a matter of seconds. An automated email or text is sent to pre-screened candidates to set up first round interviews. The perceived efficiency and the tedious tasks taken off the TA team’s plate is alluring. Yet, fundamentally, it lacks the…
Read MoreHelp or Hinderance: LinkedIn’s “Open-to-Work” Options
Whether you’ve lost your job or you’re ready to join the job market, it’s daunting to open yourself up to peers and potential employers. LinkedIn users have been able to make themselves “open to work” to recruiters with enterprise accounts for several years. However, the pandemic layoffs ushered in a new, public way for job…
Read MoreMassachusetts Mandates Salary Transparency in Job Postings
Though long awaited and expected, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has signed the Francis Perkins Workplace Equity Act. Massachusetts joins several states and municipalities that are mandating salary transparency in job postings. The MA law goes one step further, and also requires disclosing demographics and pay data to the state. Organizations that employ 25+ employees will…
Read MoreReflecting on The First Half of 2024
The first half of 2024 is over. It’s been a wild ride the past few years. We’re finally moving away from the post-pandemic right-sizing layoffs. This year has been a learning curve for everyone in staffing as we get back to a steadier flow of open jobs and candidates on the market. This doesn’t mean,…
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