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Viewing Security as an Expense is Costing Companies More, But Investing in it Actually Improves Their Profitability
The intersection between security and financial acumen often gets overshadowed in a constantly changing economic landscape. While security is essential for safeguarding assets and ensuring continuity, its perceived monetary value is mired in misconceptions affecting company profitability. For many, security is viewed primarily as an expense rather than a potential cost-saver. However, understanding […]
Bart De Muynck on Navigating the Supply Chain
How is AI transforming the logistics industry, and what are the key trends shaping its future? Join Chris Torrence, Chief Strategy Officer at Optym, as he welcomes Bart De Muynck, a strategic advisor in logistics and technology. The dynamic conversation between the two industry veterans touches on various macro-level trends in the supply chain, […]
Healthy Habits Soundbite: Luke Johnson’s Evolving Fitness Goals
Transitioning from the grueling demands of collegiate football to nurturing a lifelong fitness journey, Luke Johnson, Co-Founder and CEO of CapExpert, unveils a shift in perspective towards physical well-being. As the rigors of youthful athleticism give way to the pursuit of a pain-free golf swing and the serenity of Denver’s hiking trails, a tale of […]
How Will Networking and Interpersonal Skills Help Job Seekers Find More Opportunities?
How often have you heard the word “networking,” especially in the digital age when LinkedIn allows job seekers to network with the click of a button? Networking is the main way some people end up receiving job offers. In fact, 85 percent of positions are filled with the help of networking, yet one in […]
Job Opportunities in Construction are Rising. What Can the Industry Do to Fill Them?
The number of job opportunities in construction are rising steadily. In what is being seen as a monthly trend, 25,000 new jobs were added in January 2023 alone. This data, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, also showed that total employment in this industry rose by nearly 300,000 between January 2022 and January […]
Why Hiring a Diversity Manager is Just Half the Battle in Today’s Market
With 11 million open jobs in the US today, companies are scrambling to fill positions. After investing time and financial resources, it should be seen as a success when a firm makes a hire, considering the competition there is for talent. This is especially true in the exploding market of the diversity manager, or more […]
Hire Education: Recruiting Rooted in Transparency and Honesty
Despite recession fears, the US job market is still advantageous for candidates. According to NBC, the great resignation is still in full swing, leaving many job openings. Recruiters are the liaison between clients and candidates. They help candidates navigate their needs and negotiate prospects. Ashli Zimmerman, National Account Manager and Senior Recruiter at Catapult Solutions, […]
Hiring in an Evolving Market
Tyler Kern interviewed Hannah Anderson and Chris Lester to discuss hiring in an evolving market and what to know for the current climate. Hannah Anderson is the Managing Director at Catapult Solutions and is joined by Chris Lester, Chief Revenue Officer at Catapult Solutions Group. There have been many readjustments over the years, and it […]
US Economy Adds 943,000 Jobs in July, Far Exceeding Expectations
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the encouraging data on Aug. 6. Economists had predicted an addition of 870,000 jobs in July. Data for June was also updated and showed gains with 938,000 jobs added in that month. Economists seem optimistic about the U.S. economy’s recovery. “I have yet to find a blemish in this […]
Hiring Picks Up the Pace Despite Lingering COVID Concerns
Even with parts of the country being hit hard by a wave of the Delta variant of COVID-19, the outlook for the jobs market appears to be on an upward swing. In July, nonfarm payrolls skyrocketed, increasing by more than 940,000 as the unemployment rate dipped to just under 5.5%, according to a recent report […]
Hiring and Recruiting in the Robotics Industry
The B2B job market faces a unique set of challenges and opportunities when it comes to hiring and recruiting. Technology continues to evolve and online career services now account for about 50 percent of hires worldwide. This can present a problem when filling many skilled labor positions that are either posted on the wrong […]
Bauer Built Job Opportunity: Where Co-Workers are Family and Friends
In a competitive marketplace, it’s hard for companies to maintain an edge over rivals, but one way to stand out is through exceptional people. On today’s podcast, Heather DeNamur, Talent Manager at Bauer Built Tire & Service, talks to us about the hardworking but friendly Midwestern people behind one of America’s largest commercial tire […]