As the coronavirus pandemic (also known as COVID-19) continues to spread throughout the world, more companies are turning to technology to support internal operations for the foreseeable future. Few industries have remained untouched by the effects of this devastating virus, so it’s no surprise companies are having to re-evaluate their
LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner is asking the site’s 645 million members, who represent predominantly professional knowledge workers, to reach out and connect with someone beyond their peer group to expand career opportunities for those with weaker networks or no network at all. Weiner outlined the company’s initiative to help
Sometimes, Austin folks feel like they’re living in the shadow of America’s major metro areas. But a new ranking of the best U.S. cities for startups flips the script by putting all of the nation’s largest cities in our shadow. In the ranking, produced by commercial real estate platform CommercialCafé, Austin
Mental Health Awareness Week May 13th-19th marks a special week that helps facilitate much-needed conversations about mental health. As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, it’s especially important to discuss stress and how to deal with it using the most productive and efficient means. Staffing professionals deal with stress from
As Austin, Texas continues to draw new residents in masses, the job market continues to get tighter. With new positions getting filled by local candidates everyday, it may seem tough to make your experience stand out against the competition. If you are one of the many considering relocating to
We’d like to start out by thanking our own awesome team of administrators who help us all with tasks both big and small! You are all appreciated beyond measure! If you’ve ever wondered how the administrative professionals holiday came into inception, we’ve got the full scoop for you. Three people
Employee engagement is a concept often ignored by organizations. After hiring a candidate, companies do not plan any strategies or policies which can keep the employee enthusiastic about work. This is an essential aspect of employee retention and promotes stability among employees for a more extended stay in the
Questions About the Position 1. “How will you measure the success of the person in this position?” This gets right to the crux of what you need to know about the job: What does it mean to do well, and what will you need to achieve in order for the
The hot labor market hasn’t resulted in a pay boost for the majority of Americans. A new Bankrate survey finds that among employed Americans, 62 percent report not getting a pay raise or better paying job in the past year. That’s up from last year, when 52 percent said they had
Over 150 million workers in the U.S. have LinkedIn profiles; over 20,000 companies in the U.S. use LinkedIn to recruit; over 3 million jobs are posted on LinkedIn in the U.S. every month; and members can add over 50,000 skills to their profiles to showcase their professional brands. That gives
Check out these four tricks from Forbes on how to ace your next job interview! Practice Hands-Free Confidence Curb nervous fidgeting such as tapping your fingers, shaking your leg or twirling your hair during the interview. Instead, pay close attention to keeping your hands relaxed. Face an open palm