Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Certification is one of the most widely recognized national certifications for women-owned businesses in the U.S. The certification is now considered the gold standard for women-owned business certifications and is accepted by more than 1,000 corporations. As long-time champions of the benefits of supplier diversity initiatives, Atrium has been…
Two jobs for every unemployed individual – that is the state of the job market in Massachusetts, according to the Harvard Business Review. This makes for a unique hiring landscape in its capital, Boston, which is facing an extremely tight labor market. Coupled with the challenge of returning to an office in a city with…
This year, America is expected to hit a significant milestone called “Peak 65,” or the “Silver Tsunami.” This is when more Americans than ever before, about 4.4 million people, will reach the traditional retirement age of 65 in the same year. This mass retirement can potentially lead to a substantial loss of valuable knowledge and experience.…
AtriumWORKSTM, our enterprise contingent workforce solutions and extended workforce management division, was recently recognized by the Front Game Changer Awards 2024 as a CSAT Leader for exceptional service and commitment to clients based on high CSAT survey scores combined with the number of responses received. The Front Game Changer Awards recognize companies that have met…
As workplace needs continue to shift and evolve over time, so do hiring practices, leading to a new desire for skill-based hiring when placing candidates in new roles. Skill-based hiring is a methodology focused on assessing and prioritizing candidates based on their skills rather than traditional qualifications alone. This approach brings with it many benefits…
The Rise of Direct Sourcing “As the modern workforce makeup evolves, the strategic use of contingent workers has steadily increased, and uncertainty only gives further momentum to this trend,” writes Atrium CEO Rebecca Cenni-Leventhal, “So, how do we manage, cultivate, and maximize the value of our strategic investment in the flexible, contingent workforce? Answer: create…
The future of recruitment is high-tech and thrilling. Artificial Intelligence is the buzzword on everyone’s lips, and it’s here to stay. Recruiters frequently use AI features to optimize their day-to-day tasks. AI helps quickly write blurbs for clients, create enticing job descriptions, and even sift through resumes efficiently. Integrating AI tools into the recruitment process…
The holiday season is more than just a time for festive decorations and warm cups of cocoa—it’s also an opportune moment for corporate teams to come together and strengthen their bonds. As the year draws to a close, investing in team building activities can foster a sense of unity, boost morale, and set the stage…
Halloween is the scariest time of the year – nothing haunts you quite like witches and vampires roaming around. Does anything else even compare? Well, maybe. If you’re an employer who doesn’t know how to handle difficult conversations at work, every day can be as scary as Halloween. Uncomfortable conversations can be intimidating on both…
Neurodiversity recognizes the diversity in human neurocognitive abilities. In essence, it acknowledges that each of us possesses a unique blend of strengths and challenges when it comes to our cognitive functioning. While this variation is inherent in all individuals, some people exhibit more pronounced differences, which can present both advantages and hurdles. For neurodiverse individuals,…