
Runners Understand Recruiters
The last quarter of the year is already upon us, and if your company has experienced a slowdown, it may feel like the last few

BLS Report – October 2023
Payroll Employment Rose by 150,000 in October; Unemployment Rate was Little Changed at 3.8 Percent Both the unemployment rate, at 3.9 percent, and the number

Hunting and Farming
It’s a truism among consultants: you can only eat what you hunt. In other words, you must constantly be on the hunt for new business

BLS Report – September 2023
Payroll Employment Rose by 336,000 in September; Unemployment Rate was Unchanged at 3.8 Percent The unemployment rate held at 3.8 percent in September, and the

Top Performers in a Troubled Economy
Well, that felt fast. The Great Resignation is over, and the Great Stay is in full force. While 2022 saw the highest number ever recorded

The Remote Relationship Problem
Remote relationships are hard. That’s true of work relationships as well. Most employees will tell you that they appreciate remote work models: no commute, less

BLS Report – August 2023
Payroll Employment Rises by 187,000 in August; Unemployment Rate Rose by 3.8 Percent The unemployment rate rose by 0.3 percentage point to 3.8 percent in

Rivalries and Competition in the Workplace
Let’s face it. There will always be competition in the workplace, whether by design or not. Whenever employees perceive a resource as scarce, they’ll compete

The I’s of Leadership
It’s an old joke: there is no “I” in team. But John Baldoni, writing for Smart Brief on Leadership, says that leadership should include three

Layoffs and Voluntary Departures Induce Turnover
A study published by the Academy of Management tested the Turnover Event Theory (TET) which seeks to evaluate the effects of dismissals, layoff announcements, and

BLS Report – July 2023
Payroll Employment Rises by 187,000 in July; Unemployment Rate Changed Little at 3.5 Percent Both the unemployment rate, at 3.5 percent, and the number of

Realizing the Purpose in Your Work
Great movies contain great dialogue – words that change the way we think about life. Sometimes, even not-so-great moves can do the same. Dave is

Giving the New Job a Chance
In the recruiting industry, they’re called fall-offs – people who quit a job within a designated period of time after starting. We don’t see many

Taken Hostage by Talent
We’ve written before about how hard it can be to take action when you have a toxic manager whose behavior is driving away talent. It

BLS Report – June 2023
Payroll Employment Rises by 209,000 in June; Unemployment Rate Changed Little at 3.6 Percent Both the unemployment rate, at 3.6 percent, and the number of

Depth Charts
Every football team has a depth chart, and every player knows exactly where he sits on that chart. The depth chart helps a coach evaluate

Money Can’t Buy You Happiness
As recruiters, we understand that people have different motivations for their careers. Some prioritize flexibility, others crave growth. Of course, money is part of the

BLS Report – May 2023
Payroll Employment Rises by 339,000 in May; Unemployment Rate Rises at 3.7 Percent The unemployment rate increased by 0.3 percentage point to 3.7 percent in

XPG Recruit Awarded One of the Best Places to Work in Jacksonville
Finding Our Smile “Sometimes you gotta create what you want to be a part of.” ― Geri Weitzman Starting a business is an act of faith

Hybrid Work Schedules Must Make Sense
Remote work, which the pandemic lockdowns required, seemed poised to become the new normal. But the trend has started to reverse itself as more and

BLS Report – April 2023
Payroll Employment Rises by 253,000 in April; Unemployment Rate Changed Little at 3.4 Percent Both the unemployment rate, at 3.4 percent, and the number of

Finding Our Smile
“Sometimes you gotta create what you want to be a part of.” ― Geri Weitzman Starting a business is an act of faith in any economy,

BLS Report – March 2023
Payroll Employment Rises by 236,000 in March; Unemployment Rate Changed Little at 3.5 Percent Both the unemployment rate, at 3.5 percent, and the number of

How to Stop Rage Appliers
Communicating is Better than Rage Applying. Also Harder. The latest TikTok trend from Gen Z workers is “Rage Applying”: sending off resumes to other employers