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Making Touchpoints Count in a Virtual Environment

Our businesses have been capable of remote work for many years. But one reason companies failed to embrace remote work – until the pandemic forced

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BLS Report – October 2020

Total non-farm payroll employment rose by 638,000 in October, and the unemployment rate declined to 6.9 percent. These improvements in the labor market reflect the

BLS Report – September 2020

Employment rises as 660,000 million jobs added in September, unemployment rate falling to 7.9 percent. Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 661,000 in September, and

THE GREAT REHIRE – PART 3

With the COVID provoked economic shutdown, companies have hunkered down, reduced expenses or outright closed operations resulting in high levels of unemployment. But these are

BLS Report – August 2020

Employment rises as 1.4 million jobs added in August, unemployment rate falling to 8.4 percent. Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 1.4 million in August,

THE GREAT REHIRE – PART 2

With the COVID provoked economic shutdown, companies have hunkered down, reduced expenses or outright closed operations resulting in high levels of unemployment. But these are

BLS Report – July 2020

Employment rises as 1.8 million jobs added in July, unemployment rate falling to 10.2 percent. In July, the unemployment rate decreased .9 percent, from 11.1

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BLS Report – June 2020

Employment rose by 4.8 million in June, and the unemployment rate declined to 11.1 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Among the

The Great Rehire – Part 1

With the COVID provoked economic shutdown, companies have hunkered down, reduced expenses or outright closed operations. The result? The biggest jump in unemployment in history

BLS Report – May 2020

The unemployment rate declined by 1.4 percentage points to 13.3 percent in May, and the number of unemployed persons fell by 2.1 million to 21.0

Looking Confidently to the Future

Focus on Your HR Strategy Looking Forward About the only “good” thing about a downturn is that it forces some clarity. It makes you narrow

How to Hire for the Recovery

Key Considerations for the Future The labor market is about to be turned on its head. We realize that it’s already crazy, but it’s crazy

The Power of Genuine Leadership

Embracing Key Leadership Qualities When Rich Thompson was a young manager, he had a new branch where he thought he should get to know the

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THE NEW NORM?

Embracing the Shift to Telecommuting Who knew we would experience such a workforce change within the span of several weeks? That many of us would

Balancing Your Team

Hire the Right Mix of Diverse Talent Every team is made up of a group of individuals. The concept of team by definition means that

Measure Twice, Cut Once

The Number One Rule You Must Remember The topic of workforce reduction is never an easy one – especially when it is being used as

Press Release: XPG Recruit Announces Entry, Vision for Greatness in HR Staffing

Jacksonville, FL / May 12, 2020 XPG Recruit has announced its entrance into the staffing industry. This specialty staffing firm will focus on providing quality

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Defining Success Right Now

Build a Plan that is Future-Proof Think back to six months ago. How would you have defined and measured success? If you used those same

BLS Report – April 2020

Employment fell sharply in all major industry sectors, with particularly heavy job losses in leisure and hospitality. In April, the unemployment rate increased by 10.3