Conversations related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace have significantly ramped up in recent years. Commitments have been made by organizations and business leaders in mission statements, advertisements, and internal memos. However, too often the promises made have not fully come to fruition. And that’s cause for concern for several important reaso...
Creative directors are in demand in all types of industries from advertising and marketing to fashion and beauty. Their skills and expertise are needed within both agencies and in-house creative departments. So, what is a creative director? Creative directors create the vision and strategy for key projects and campaigns. They typically develop and oversee initiatives at the ...
Customers may be familiar with your products through advertisements, brand awareness, and word-of-mouth recommendations, but once they physically walk into your store, the retail sales associates you have on the floor can make or break the overall experience.As such, it is important to make sure you are taking the proper steps to bring aboard retail sales associates that be...
What exactly is an exit interview? An exit interview is an interview held with an employee about to leave an organization, the objective being to better understand the employee’s reason for leaving and their experience working with the company. The insights gleaned can be used to help managers make improvements and bolster overall retention efforts.Talent with specialized sk...
The ability to work remotely is an increasingly popular employee retention driver. Respondents from our latest Talent Retention Report in the creative, marketing, digital, fashion, beauty, and retail sectors ranked remote work as third in importance just under compensation and health benefits. Further, 80% of those surveyed said that they would look for another job if the...
Onboarding is the first opportunity employers have to make a positive and lasting impression on new recruits. And because hiring highly skilled workers in creative, marketing, and digital sectors is no easy feat, it is in an organization's best interest to prioritize the onboarding experience so they can hold on to that valuable talent. Failing to focus on new employees’ o...
Now more than ever, companies of all sizes and in all industries are counting on digital platforms to attract (and keep) the attention of their target audiences. But it can be difficult to stand out. That’s where an SEO manager comes in to help. Simply put, this person can help ensure that you’re leading the pack in the organic search game, which remains one of the best wa...
Way to go! You’ve worked hard and now you’re on your way to officially becoming a leader. Maybe you’ve been promoted within your company or perhaps you’ve accepted a role as a manager with a new employer. You’re excited to hit the ground running but also a little nervous about how things are going to change and how you’ll adapt to those changes. We’ve got you covered! Here a...
Today’s labor market is still hot and the demand for talent continues to outweigh the current supply, particularly when it comes to those with specialized skills. This means that if top-performing team members leave, you could face great difficulty in replacing them. As such, employee retention should remain a front-and-center concern for companies of all shapes and sizes.I...
