In today’s job market, a new term has quietly defined the state of talent mobility: job hugging. Coined to reflect employees’ growing reluctance to leave their current roles, in reality, job…
AI is everywhere. It’s in our inboxes, our calendars, our coffee makers (maybe not yet, but it’s coming), and it’s definitely making waves in recruiting. We’re not mad about it.…
The Gallup organization recently released a global leadership report which our team found fascinating. The report entitled, “What Followers Want” shares research-backed data that provides a unique look into what our colleagues and teammates need and…
While embracing my Swedish heritage, I learned about the Swedish practice of fika, which really intrigued me. So, what exactly is fika? It’s taking a break from work with friends…
In today’s tight talent market, employee retention is a powerful tool that too often gets overlooked in talent acquisition strategies. Instead of constantly seeking new hires, a focus on keeping…
It comes around in the office every so often: an uncomfortable topic of conversation that makes hard-core debaters flex with talking points, conflict avoiders run for their offices, and leaves…
We know this is the case for many companies. Before you stop reading the rest of this newsletter, walk with us through some paradigm shifts with regard to the way…
So much has been said about the Detroit Lions’ historic playoff run this season. It was truly remarkable. We believe there are some unique lessons inherent in their grit So…
It’s an often-repeated phrase in the search industry, “All candidates lie – even the good ones.” Ouch. We have come to accept candidates “embellish”, and we need to be on…
Michigan has experienced significant demographic shifts in recent years. What does this mean for those of us seeking to fill open positions and plan for our future workforce? Let’s delve…
In our last newsletter, we talked about the real reason we can’t fill all of our open positions – demographics. While it’s a tough problem to tackle (How DO we…
Who’s NOT struggling to find talent and fill open positions right now? It’s a constant challenge we are all getting weary of. If you’re like me, you’re searching for answers…