Professional networking – the term usually conjures up images of in-person coffee meetings or conferences. Certainly, that was the case for years, but times have changed. Virtual options and schedules are all around us, but one element of networking hasn’t changed: it’s beneficial. Many positive outcomes in my career are a direct result of someone […]
This is a stressful time—in many different ways and for all of us. Our work lives have been profoundly changed, and there are other stressors on top of that. This matters because people are not at their best when they are stressed out, be it in their personal or professional lives. It’s important that we […]
To be more precise, Laura Munson, Angelique Solorio Alvarez, and I are each launching a podcast of our own on March 1st. Why, you ask? First, like so many of you, we’re hooked on listening to podcasts—few other formats can reproduce the intimacy and authenticity that comes from putting a microphone in front of a […]
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! […]