Gender Bias Detector
Gender Bias in a job description will negatively affect your programmatic job performance. But, Appcast has created a super easy way for you to ensure that you don’t accidently introduce any language that could impact your posts. Just cut and paste you job description into their FREE on line tool – and it will give […]
The Big Question: Is the World of Work Forever Changed?
The NY Times just asked a group of professionals from around the world to envision what working will look like in 2022 and beyond….it’s not what you think. Here’s an excerpt — “…our personal lives has transformed our relationship with work. The results are reflected in both our actions and our intentions. Job resignations hit an all-time […]
Technology is to blame for the Great Resignation
In this fascinating article from Computer World – they take a clear eyed look at the current state of recruitment from a technological perspective. I was there when ATS’s first rolled out – now we have AI interacting with applicants. Strange times indeed…… https://www.computerworld.com/article/3643335/technology-is-to-blame-for-the-great-resignation.html
Why Millennial Managers are burned out.
Oh man. I’ve been there myself (early on in my career), and have seen it happening around me with Millennial co-workers being promoted into roles that increase the stress levels exponentially (and job dissatisfaction) – and am still seeing it today with my professional Millennial friends now struggling remotely to create a level of respect, […]
The Rebound – is still waiting for workers.
Despite school reopening’s and the end of some federal aid, many people are in no rush to land a job. Savings and health concerns are playing a role.
Winners never quit. But what if they do?
This is a great video from the New York Times – and commentary on today’s new focus away from jobs that people don’t like to their mental health. I’ve done it, and I’m guessing you’ve done it too. Sometimes the easier path is the one of least resistance to stick with a job you simply […]
Why is there a group of Disney Employees – that have been there since day 1? (over 50 years!)
I’ve been a fan of Walt Disney World (and Mr. Disney himself) since I’ve been a kid. But you have to respect a company that can create such loyalty – that folks are still working there – since day one (over 50 years.) When I started the The Gerson Agency, LLC – I had Mr. Disney’s famous […]
Companies are hiring – but no one is getting hired. WHY?
Here’s an excerpt from an excellent article from VOX media– There’s no single party to blame here. Corporate hiring practices can be convoluted and too reliant on machines, and many applicants aren’t being realistic or strategic enough in their work search efforts. For employers, job seekers, and the American economy in general, it’s worth figuring […]
What does GenZ want from an employer?
I met Danielle Farage , a workplace futurist, and Gen Z advocate, during a round table from the good folks at JobSync; and she and I ended up chatting on an off over the last few weeks about the challenges that Gen Z have faced – specifically coming of age professionally during the pandemic. But even taking that […]
30 Years in Recruitment Advertising
30 years. That’s a long time for anything – but it was 30 years ago this week – that my resume was chosen for an interview, and I walked into Bernard Hodes Advertising, on Madison Avenue. This day put me on a path in what would turn into a lifetime career in Recruitment Marketing spanning […]