We’re all busy, so I’m going to get right to the point: ATR is growing, and we need to hire great people! Are you looking for a job? If so, have you thought about working in the staffing industry? Or are you already an experienced recruiter who feels a little stuck at your current firm […]
The pandemic has piled change and upheaval atop all of our lives, which at times can feel scary and frustrating. We humans do not like uncertainty or unpredictability! Everything lately seems different, heightened, and moving rather quickly. That is certainly true when it comes to the world of work. Like me, you are probably inundated […]
Are candidates ghosting you? Failing to show up for an interview, even dropping out after an offer is made? If it seems like it’s happening more often, you’re not alone. Data shows a nearly 10% increase in 2021 compared to 2019. Want to know why? For starters, candidates have been experiencing ghosting for a long […]
The holiday season is a great opportunity to support minority business enterprises—commonly known as MBEs. Whether you want to show your employees and clients you appreciate them, or purchase a few extra goodies for yourself, if you’re buying it, there is likely a great diverse-owned supplier offering it. And if it’s not right in your […]
The Great Resignation. You may be sick of the term, but you’re feeling the effects, whether it’s as a business owner, an HR professional, or anyone who hires people to do a job. Even as an average consumer, you’re affected by ongoing supply chain issues due to a lack of workers. The numbers don’t lie, […]
Recently, I had a really interesting conversation with Jim Hogan, an author, fellow diversity professional, and self-described autism activist, and my ATR colleagues Laura Curtin (VP of Sales) and Patrick Barnsley (Client Account Executive). Our conversation with Jim happened when he accepted Laura’s invitation to be part of one of our first podcast episodes. Yes! […]
Your job is an important part of your life. You want to choose the company you work for carefully. It’s hard to be happy in a place that doesn’t provide the work environment you want or share values that are important to you. The difference between a start-up and an established firm, or a non-profit […]
As you may have heard, I love golf! There are many reasons, but a big one is because I meet amazing people through golf. One example? Christina Seelye, the Founder and CEO of Maximum Games. Since its start in 2009, Christina has grown Maximum into a top 20 video game publisher. I was fortunate to […]
I don’t have any siblings, so I’ve never been the middle child. I’ve heard about middle child syndrome though, and I can relate to the feeling because my company is a “middle company.” We aren’t a global, Fortune 1000 business, a startup, or “mom and pop” kind of organization. When you’re a middle child, […]