Since the devastating impact of COVID-19, we continue to see negative effects on the workforce. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it feels relevant to point out the women in the workforce statistics that we don’t want to define our future. Between August and September of last year, National Women’s Law Center analysis reports that 865,000…
In March 2020, the US workforce had to make a major transition from an in-person to remote workplace. The implementation of physical distancing regulations in response to the Coronavirus pandemic required much of the workforce to relocate and work from a safe distance. Pew Research Center determined that one-in-four U.S. workers, about 38.1 million people,…
“Tell me about yourself,” is a commonly used phrase in interview, networking and other event settings. It’s often used as a starting point for learning about someone’s career or passion. In traditional interviews, a candidate typically replies to this imperative statement with an abbreviated account of their work history, present job and future career goals to demonstrate that they are the “right,”…
Your job benefits when you tell a good story. Storytelling is one of the oldest forms of education. Because it’s effective! Many stories have been sung to safely and accurately deliver messages to warn of danger, share history lessons and honor legacies. Well before cloud storage, computers and even books, essential information could be passed…
Atrium’s President of Staffing, Adam Samples, recently collaborated with Bryan Berthold, Global Lead, Workplace Experience at Cushman & Wakefield and Ian Ferguson, Chief Operating Officer at Hayday/PINATA. Together, survey results aggregated from over 4 million data points across the globe were analyzed. Illustrating the relevance of these outcomes, the collaborators shared the challenges and motivators…
A growing number of companies are hiring independent contractors. One reason for this is that many ICs are skilled workers who can provide expertise that companies don’t possess in-house. Additionally, it allows companies to save time and money on hiring full-time employees. But if you’re interested in hiring independent contractors, how do you go about…
Financial wellness programs in the workplace benefit both employers and employees. In today’s workforce, over 70% of employees are living paycheck to paycheck. While this might seem like a new problem, it’s been a growing concern for corporate America over the last decade. Studies have found that financial stress can cause workplace issues like reduced…
Under the best of circumstances, emails and text lend themselves to being misinterpreted. We’re predisposed to be on the lookout for threats. It’s part of what allowed our ancestors to survive. It’s evolutionary. Communication in the workplace is essential to our productivity. So, while more of us are working from home and relying more than…
Technology is changing how companies manage people. Having a strong HR Tech stack has become increasingly imperative for organizations to compete for talent, as well as keep pace with the rate at which the industry is advancing. However, making strategic investments can be challenging without a clear understanding of the proper use for each product.…
The “ABC” factor test has made its way to the West Coast. California joins states such as Massachusetts and New Jersey, who are already using the “ABC” test to determine independent contractor vs. employee status. Following the Dynamex Operations v. Superior Court of California ruling, the Court’s broadened definition of “employee” will influence worker classification…