If we asked you what success looked like when the COVID-19 pandemic began, you may have said something like changing out of your pajamas into proper work attire, or making it through a Zoom call without a technical glitch. But now that functioning in a pandemic workplace has become the norm, our perspectives have shifted, and with that so have our views on what constitutes ...
In an ongoing study of hiring managers leading in the COVID workplace, a new set of essential soft skills is emerging. The open survey finds that communication, initiative, time management, self-discipline, and professionalism are highly prized characteristics of talent today. With most employees still working remotely some or all of the time, it’s logical that hiring manag...
Many managers are directing distributed employees for the first time – seemingly overnight. Connected, yet disconnected. Stressed out like never before. Blurred work/life boundaries. Isolated Gen Zers. Working-from-home parents, sharing space and time with kids, partners, pets. All this plus establishing structure and maintaining morale.The very concept of company culture is...
While working from home has become second nature for many employees, we know staying motivated throughout the day can sometimes be a challenge. Increased distractions at home and a more flexible schedule can make it difficult to get into a groove each day. With this in mind, our expert recruiters are sharing 10 ways to help you stay productive throughout the entire day whil...
The leaves may have just started to turn autumnal in the Northern parts of the country, but thanks to the global health pandemic, it’s not too early to start thinking about Holiday 2020 and your in-store retail and digital talent bench.Christmas in OctoberForecasters are predicting that consumers will begin shopping for the holidays in October. With Halloween another possibl...
