Workforce development programs are an economic development approach aimed at enhancing the economic stability of an area by focusing on developing people, rather than businesses. It is a type of career development for a community as a whole, aiming to develop the careers of each individual person to raise the quality of life for specific…
Are you a doormat or an aggressive bully? Have you found the middle ground? There is a difference between being a doormat and being an aggressive bully, but many people find it difficult to find that balance, especially in the complex dynamics that exist in work relationships. We have all either witnessed, heard or read…
If you knew you could increase your profit margin returns by as much as 58% just by instituting employee recognition programs, wouldn’t you do it?* Although everyone wants to improve their bottom line, not everyone knows how to start employee recognition programs in New York. Some employers don’t know what elements to include in these…
According to the American Staffing Association (ASA), recruitment agencies put about 3 million jobseekers to work every week. Nevertheless, why should your company use a New York recruiting agency like Hureco Maverick? Are there any tangible benefits of using a recruitment agency? After all, you already have an HR department, right? Why put out more…
We have all been on an interview and many of us in our careers have been charged with interviewing for open positions. Whether you are a NYC jobseeker or located anywhere around the globe, a hiring manager or a recruiter, you have likely experienced “a behavioral interview” in the last decade. Most interviewees and interviewers…
The True Value of Human Capital “Human capital” is a term used to describe the economic value associated with an employee’s skill level. Aspects that influence labor value include education, experience and training – all items that help quantify an otherwise intangible, yet important, asset. Human capital is critical because it is the business, to…
Over the years, with the establishment of employment laws, companies have proactively fought against the existence of discrimination in their hiring practices. Despite these efforts, much still needs to be done to combat the less publicized instances of workplace discrimination and the biases that exist in the recruitment and selection process. The recruitment and selection process should be consistent with each candidate objectively assessed against the justifiable requirements of the job. Selection should be based on merit.
As just about anyone searching for a job in the past decade will tell you, finding a new job or changing a career is one of the toughest transitions you can make in your professional life. Entering or re-entering the workforce can be very tricky, as the business world is becoming more competitive than ever,…