The Great Resignation Continues, and What HR Can Do About It

The Great Resignation Continues, and What HR Can Do About It

The consensus is that the Great Resignation is not over. Whether it is “quiet quitting” or simply employees seeking a higher salary, employee turnover is still an issue. This places a burden on HR to replace workers within shortened timelines. Furthermore, this affects the bottom line, as SHRM reported that on average it costs a … Continue reading The Great Resignation Continues, and What HR Can Do About It

SMB Guide to Success in the LGBTQ Market

SMB Guide to Success in the LGBTQ Market

If you own or manage a small or medium-sized business (SMB), this article is for you. With less resources to play around with, SMBs must pull on all available resources to effectively work with and market to a wide customer base focused on interests, not social demographics.

That’s why SMBs must begin building strategies to effectively market to and work in an LGBTQ-affirming world.

The LGBTQ market is one of the fastest-growing sectors out there, and it’s becoming an increasingly valuable customer base across all industries. In fact, according to GayStar News, a conservative estimate on the size of the global LGBTQ market is $3.7 trillion – that’s a huge market that could be left out of your customer base unless you take the right steps. This community is also particularly sensitive to social issues.

How to work with a recruiter

How to work with a recruiter

As a recruiting professional with over a dozen years experience, I’ve also had the opportunity to be on the other side of the fence. I can say with great certainty that trust is very important, and it’s a two way street. A huge value of working with a recruiter is that they provide guidance by … Continue reading How to work with a recruiter

How social media can help (or hurt) you in your job search

How social media can help (or hurt) you in your job search

Social media is a key player in the job search process today. Sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+ allow employers to get a glimpse of who you are outside the confines of a résumé, cover letter, or interview—while they offer job seekers the opportunity to learn about companies they’re interested in; connect with current … Continue reading How social media can help (or hurt) you in your job search

Do THIS before you accept that next job offer

Do THIS before you accept that next job offer

In A Christmas Carol, Ebeneezer Scrooge is visited by three spirits who share events from the past, present and near future. Wouldn’t it be nice if you had such insights before accepting your next job offer? Well, in a sense you do, because you have a resume. You can reflect on your professional past and … Continue reading Do THIS before you accept that next job offer

99 interview tips that will actually get you a job

99 interview tips that will actually get you a job

We all have to make a living somehow — and most of the time that process starts with a job interview. The only problem is that most job interview tips are either so basic that they aren’t useful or so ridiculous that they are just a waste of time. That’s why Passive Panda has put … Continue reading 99 interview tips that will actually get you a job

Resume writing advice

Resume writing advice

Resume Writing Tips A well-written resume is an invaluable tool that job seekers can use to attract the attention of potential employers. More than a formal interview or networking session, a resume offers employers the opportunity to quickly analyze the merits of a potential employee. Employers and personnel managers are very busy and tend to … Continue reading Resume writing advice