Offering new hires larger salaries for entry-level positions is a very bad idea when there is a labor shortage. By continuing to raise the salaries to attract talent creates a bidding war among all the businesses seeking talent. Agencies are reaping the benefits, but businesses are wasting time and money Read more…
Imagine spending marketing dollars to promote products or services in China when you know, for a fact, that they can’t use your product or service there. Essentially, that is what is happening when you have a site-based position posted on a job board, time and money are spent screening candidates Read more…
In my 20+ years of experience working with workforce development and education, I’ve seen the use of work-learn solutions as the most effective model in reducing the skills gap. The outcomes far exceed the investment for the company, the mentee, the mentor, and the community. Businesses and educators often look Read more…
Is your inability to find employees causing a crisis? Hiring managers, don’t panic, take a deep breath, and get back to the basics. Here are 4 tips to get your staffing levels back to normal; simplify the application process, hire local, collaborate in the community, and retain employees through quality-of-life Read more…
According to US News & World Report, people feel sad and hopeless when they read the news. This is having a huge impact on communities across the nation. When we feel depressed, we are not motivated to work. The consequences for businesses are less workers seeking employment, less workers showing Read more…
In the past, high school students had three choices; 1. go to college, 2. go into the workforce via the trades, or 3. go into the military. Today, these three options have evolved into countless options including badges, internships, co-ops, and certificates, just to name a few. According to Credential Read more…
Businesses are seeking talent for vacant positions. Why not consider hiring the person who is bagging your groceries or someone who holds the door for you? We come in contact with great people everyday, yet we turn to job boards to determine who we might employ. Instinctually, we know a Read more…
Here are a few reasons to consider investing in talent during this time of record low unemployment. Using education to attract and retain talent is cost-effective. Paying job boards to post an entry-level, site-base position to reach candidates across the nation, wastes time and resources. Because job boards are keyword Read more…
Dream2Career uses this workforce calendar, which includes National Career Recognition days to help businesses attract and retain talent. Bookmark this page and celebrate your employees’ hard work and dedication throughout the year. Help to inspire the workforce of tomorrow by teaming up with local learning providers on these dates. National Read more…
Businesses are trying new ways to attract and retain talent such as, offering huge sign-on bonuses or offering higher starting salaries for entry-level positions. However, the most innovative businesses are doubling down on their employee reimbursement program (ERP). According to SHRM’s 2018 study, 51% of employers offer tuition reimbursement programs Read more…