With so many people suddenly working from home, 2020 became the year of the home office. Many professionals scramble to claim any space and surface they had available in the early days of the pandemic, often assuming the arrangement would be short-lived. Today, with COVID-19 remaining a threat, it’s clear that remote work is here… Read more »
Due to COVID-19, more professionals are spending their workdays at home as part of the remote workforce. While this was initially thought to be short-term, it’s clear that it may extend for months more as time has passed. For some, it may even be permanent. Most professionals had little time to adjust to the idea… Read more »
For many professionals, working their way up into a management role is a primary goal. While it is possible to get there after acquiring ample experience and honing critical skills, there are instances where adding a certification to the mix is important. While not all employers require certifications to qualify for a management position, some… Read more »
Cybersecurity continues to be a priority for companies, particularly in a post-COVID-19 landscape. When employees work from home, it introduces vulnerabilities that may not exist in a worksite-based paradigm. As a result, businesses must continue to invest heavily to keep their assets safe, including by hiring skilled cybersecurity professionals. While there is technically a shortage… Read more »
The quality of your onboarding experience matters. When handled properly, it sets new employees up for success, giving them a strong foundation that propels them toward full productivity faster and increasing their comfort level with the organization. While many companies had robust in-person onboarding programs, those didn’t always translate well into the remote work paradigm.… Read more »
When candidates submit their resumes, there is a strong chance that it will not immediately go to the hiring manager. Instead, an automated screening process is typically the first step. Essentially, a machine reviews your resume’s content, compares it to the position, and decides whether you make it onto the shortlist, all without a person… Read more »
Due to COVID-19, many professionals had to adjust to working from home with little or no notice. While some flourished under these arrangements, others had a harder time adapting. Plus, over time, the stress of the pandemic became increasingly heavy. As a result, performance issues began to occur, leaving managers in a tough spot. Initially,… Read more »
Shifting priorities are normal in the world of business. As a result, employers may focus on candidates with different skill sets depending on their fluctuating needs. Recently, there’s been a catalyst that led many companies to re-examine their hiring. Due to COVID-19, many businesses had to make quick changes to support work-from-home models, a move… Read more »
While the pandemic has dramatically altered the hiring landscape, professionals are succeeding in finding new positions. Many companies are still looking for exceptional candidates, filling critical vacancies in a range of fields. However, COVID-19 has made finding a new position more complicated than it may have been previously. As a result, many professionals need to… Read more »
While it initially took time to adapt, most professionals are now somewhat comfortable with the new normal. Over time, people slowly accepted the limitations that states put in place, and the various mandates designed to keep people safe. However, while many had hoped for a reasonably quick recovery, that isn’t likely. Additionally, many are still… Read more »