Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) remains a relevant and important topic in the workplace. Surveys continue to reveal that a company’s efforts on DE&I issues matter to professionals. Often job seekers are encouraged to ask questions during their interviews, but it’s important that the conversation is a two-way street. Both the interviewer and interviewee should […]
The NBA Playoffs are starting this weekend! I, along with millions of other fans, am very excited, especially because my Golden State Warriors are back after missing the playoffs the last two seasons. Woo! If you know me at all, you know how much I love sports, both as a spectator and an athlete. If […]
April 11, 2022: ATR International is proud to announce the company is a Stevie® Awards silver recipient winner of the Sales Partnerships Ethics in Sales Award. The Sales Partnerships Ethics in Sales Award recognizes organizations for best practices and achievements in demonstrating the highest ethical standards in sales. Nominees submitted specific examples, case studies, and […]
Saturday, April 9th is National Unicorn Day, a time when people celebrate the mythical creature who has found a place in world culture for centuries. And why not? Hope, purity, power, freedom, healing, and happiness—the unicorn symbolizes all these concepts and more. It is a positive omen and a beloved creature. The Staffing Industry Definition […]
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 […]
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, […]