What’s the difference between diversity and inclusion? It’s a question that people ask often, and I think it’s an understandable one – the terms are everywhere these days and often used interchangeably. One way to understand the difference is, of course, to look at the literal definitions: Diversity – the practice or quality of including […]
Could you run your company without your employees? Working conditions in manufacturing environments can be dangerous, placing workers at a higher risk of severe injury compared to other industries. If you fail to take the right precautions to protect your workers, then your company productivity will suffer quickly. A worker doesn’t even have to become […]
This year especially, I think we all have a greater appreciation for the things we’ve always been thankful for. I know I do. My family and friends have grown even dearer. Health, job, home – I am more appreciative of all the blessings I am fortunate to have. There are also new items on the […]
People, whether a recruiter or a candidate, have one very important thing in common – they don’t want to waste their time. Yet neither can easily escape their fate. Recruiters are destined to review thousands of resumes and job seekers must plod through hundreds of job postings. Neither have time or patience for nonsense, yet […]
Do you find yourself thinking, “How will conferences and other business events be replaced now?” Lately, I’ve been finding out, and it’s largely been a positive experience. ATR is a member and supporter of many organizations, and we attend everything from local networking events to national conferences. If you know me, you know I’m a […]
Six months into our giant work-from-home experiment, data is pouring in and analysts are attempting to make sense of and learn from what it shows. And whew, does it show a lot! Much of it is positive, some negative, and all of it enlightening. One attention-grabbing headline is that we are working more hours – […]
Before coronavirus transformed our lives so dramatically, the San Francisco 49s met the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl and I was inspired by Katie Sowers. That seems a lifetime ago now, but I wanted to share her inspiring story. In fact, a new football season has started. One could argue that this story […]
The right marketing professionals are the face and voice of your business. Having the wrong person driving your brand image can result in lost customers and debilitating drops in sales. But how can make sure you hire the right marketers? The interview is the most crucial part of the recruiting process. You’re going to encounter […]
Working remotely is not something new, obviously. It’s just incredibly more widespread, to say the least. While we are all dealing with unprecedented changes to every aspect of our lives, we also actually know a lot about how to work outside of the office and what it takes to be successful. Most companies have offered […]