As someone who founded my company more than 27 years ago, and has seen it grow from one office in New York City into a nationwide, award-winning talent acquisition and workforce solutions firm, I now have the privilege to watch another, even more rewarding and important part of my life, blossom. My son just graduated…
The past few years have taught many of us the importance of being able to pivot in response to a changing environment and it looks to me like it’s time for us to focus on “The Great Reshuffle!” Now is the perfect time for us to reap the benefits from moving ahead while concentrating on…
March 8 is International Women’s Day, a moment to celebrate the social, economic, and political achievements of women across the globe. Throughout my 27-year career at the helm of Atrium, I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to speak with and also advise many budding female entrepreneurs and team managers, as well as…
April 2020 Difficult Decision Making Our new workforce challenges did not come with a roadmap or a timeline. With so many unknowns, there are tough decisions to be made for successful business continuity. How we operate today determines our outcomes tomorrow. We must consider both the long- and short-term effects of our actions to keep…
When it comes to attracting and retaining talent, businesses face a growing challenge. It’s estimated by Work Institute that 33% of employees will leave their jobs by 2020 to go work somewhere else. With the current demand for skilled employees exceeding the amount of available workers, keeping your team engaged is vital to a successful…
Globally, companies of all sizes are struggling to meet an ever-increasing need for broad skill sets across nearly every industry and occupation. Today, positions are going unfilled due to a significant business challenge: the talent gap. Hiring managers are faced with a major divide between applicants’ skills and the qualifications demanded by the role. In…
The role of the Human Resources professional has long been considered highly transactional – one of policy development, paperwork and managing employee benefits. Today, the focus of this role is not so black and white. It has shifted from paperwork to people. HR leaders in today’s workforce are increasingly strategic. They now work alongside management to influence and…
With Black Friday just around the corner, ‘tis the season for retail shopping! Holiday teams are vital for your merchandising success, and now is the time for hiring. This season online sales are expected to hit $124 billion, a 15% increase year-over-year according to U.S. 2018 predictions. Despite recent trends of amplified e-shopping, brick-and-mortar stores are…
Perhaps you’re about to start working with independent contractors for the first time, or maybe you’ve hired them many times before. Either way, it’s important to understand how to manage independent contractors. And just like with your regular employees, you need to show your ICs that you appreciate them. The reason for this is simple: A…