Have you heard of Imposter Syndrome? I attended a conference a few months ago where the topic was discussed, and I have been fascinated ever since. I’ve been asking everyone, especially other women, what they think (along with reading all about it). So, when I met Whitney Eichinger, Managing Director of Culture and Employee Engagement […]
I attended the WBENC National Conference last week and, as usual, the event was fantastic! Big thanks to the organizers, speakers, session leaders, and all the people that worked hard behind the scenes to produce a great experience for the rest of us. For me, the best part of the conference is always the people. […]
The dreaded resume gap. Traditionally this has a negative connotation, especially when the length is a year or more. Job seekers are sometimes counseled to de-emphasize dates to “hide” a gap, and be ready to explain, even defend it. Employers tend to see these seasons as indicative of unemployability, atrophied skills, or a lack of […]
If you’re a hiring manager for a financial organization, you know the industry is constantly evolving. You literally cannot afford to miss out on the latest trends affecting the world of dollars and cents. We’ve seen how demanding finance can be through our experience working with so many of you, which is why we’ve developed […]
Predicting something that is so intrinsically bound up in human behavior is a challenge. Add on top of that the economy and labor market are still deeply affected by pandemic-related changes – nothing is exactly predictable. Nevertheless, trends are appearing. And without a doubt, there are actions companies can take to improve hiring metrics and […]
Welcome to 2023 everyone! While I am certainly ready to make the new year one to remember, I’m going to hang on to 2022 for one more post. With so many interesting stories on diversity, I wish I could highlight them all! But since no one wants to read a blog a mile long, I […]
My husband and I live in the San Francisco Bay area and we are huge 49ers fans. If you follow the NFL, you may know about our team’s recent quarterback woes. Injuries have sidelined both our starting QB Trey Lance and our former starting QB and backup Jimmy Garoppolo, and rookie Brock Purdy has stepped […]
In a tough hiring market, there is no such thing as a minor advantage—if it can give you an edge in finding top talent, it’s worth considering. It’s long been established that employee referral programs are a great addition to your overall recruitment strategy, but have you thought about starting a corporate alumni program? Almost […]
We’re all prone to doomscrolling. With so much uncertainty and tumult in our newsfeeds, it can feel like 2022 is spiraling out of control. But there’s reason for optimism in the tech industry, and after reading ATR International’s 2022 Silicon Valley IT Salary Guide, you’ll understand why. All the latest salary figures you need are […]