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
The Rage Applier
So, you’re employed and in a job where you feel underappreciated, overworked and undervalued. According to Tik Tok, the trendy thing to do is Rage
Changing Comp Plans
Over-Compensating for Compensation Plans Employees understand and expect that comp goals will change. They also understand they don’t have much input into the process. But