Employers
The Impact of Remote Working and Remote On-boarding on Businesses
By Jeff Herzog, President, FPC National The transition to remote working that’s been thrust upon Corporate America by the pandemic hasn’t been smooth for many employers. While for those companies still in a position to make new hires during this time, on-boarding new hires remotely while managing a newly remote workforce doesn’t make things any…
Read MoreHow to Build, Nurture, Manage, and Retain a Superstar Team
By Steve Margalit, FPC National Developing a high-performing workforce doesn’t happen by accident. It is the result of careful planning, the right management approach, and a human-centered organizational culture. To develop a superstar team, you must begin with the understanding that your workforce is the single most important asset in your business; it is the…
Read MoreHow Have Hiring Plans and Staffing Changed in Response to COVID-19?
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused turmoil with our work environments these last weeks and has had a major impact on how companies are recruiting new talent. Employers and their HR teams have had to use more innovative methods to hire and onboard new recruits while also simultaneously providing support for their employees as they transition…
Read MoreRecruiting During a Pandemic: Why Right Now is the Very Best Time to Acquire Talent
By Jeff Herzog, President, FPC National “Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.” ~ William Arthur Ward With so much turbulence in the economy, some companies are putting recruiting on the back burner, taking a wait-and-see approach to strengthening their teams as they emerge from this crisis. On the surface,…
Read MoreThe Impact of COVID-19 on Recruitment Activity Levels – Panel Debate
The effect the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the labor market has been eye-opening – and has generated significant media coverage given the impact on unemployment. While it has been devastating for many industries where companies have had to lay off or furlough a significant portion of their workers, other sectors are still actively hiring…
Read MoreStrengthening Your Business During a Crisis
By Jeff Herzog, President, FPC National “In the midst of every crisis, lies great opportunity.” ― Albert Einstein This is the age of coronavirus. Our businesses and our lives have been disrupted. Offices are empty, revenue streams have been interrupted, and employees are working remotely. This is anything but business as usual. People are frightened.…
Read MoreServant Leadership:
The Key to Building High-Performing Teams and Successful Companies by Jeff Herzog, President, FPC National “Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.” ~ Jack Welch Servant leadership is a people-centered management philosophy that focuses on the needs of employees. It…
Read MoreIt’s a New Year, Audit Your Hiring
By Steve Margalit It’s a new year. It’s time for a fresh start. It’s time to right your wrongs, and improve on the past. It’s a great time to create a vision for your company, set goals, and execute on your plan to achieve greater heights than the previous year. What worked? What didn’t work? …
Read MoreThe Benefits of Offering Flexible Working Arrangements
The workforce is changing and people are increasingly seeking more flexibility in their jobs. With advances in technology, it is now feasible for a large portion of the workforce to complete projects and maintain productivity away from the office. Does your company offer flexible working options? If not, you may be at risk of losing…
Read MoreCulture Counts: How to Optimize Employee Retention
As most recruiters and company leaders know, long-term employee retention is one of the key drivers of company productivity, growth, and overall profitability. With unemployment rates at historical lows, the effort to retain top talent has grown even more challenging. As you look around your company, you may not notice the signs of discontentment of…
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