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. […]
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 […]
You might be asking yourself: What difference does it make which staffing partner I choose? Aren’t they all just resume wranglers? Job search junkies? Mindless CV collectors? That’s a hard “no” from all of us at ATR International. Not all recruiters are created equal. But the differences that matter most to candidates and companies aren’t […]
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 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 […]
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 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, […]
Have you heard the term “The Great Resignation” yet? Texas A&M Professor Anthony Klotz used the phrase in an interview, and it has caught on quickly as a convenient term for what statistics, surveys, and gut instincts have been telling us for a while about the workplace. Specifically, it refers to the idea that a […]