In 2016, millennials—people born between 1981 and 1996—became the largest segment of the workforce. By 2025, 75 percent of the global workforce is expected to be comprised of millennials. The oldest millennials are now entering their 40s and moving into management roles. To attract and retain this generation, companies must foster a corporate culture formed…
Todd Weber has become a rockstar recruiter while supporting Acara’s retail sales team. But many might be surprised to know that Todd wasn’t always destined for the recruiting industry. So how did his career transition from technology salesman to talent acquisition specialist? In the latest edition of our “All-In at Acara” series, learn how Todd’s…
Salary negotiation can be one of the most stressful aspects of the job search process. It’s also one of the most important. As a job candidate, you can negatively affect your career earning potential by forgoing a salary negotiation. It’s been estimated that failing to negotiate salary can cost you up to $600,000 throughout your…
The Acara team is excited for 2022 and all that it has to offer. But before we get too far into the year, we want to reminisce on all that happened in 2021. Let’s wrap up an amazing, content-packed year with a look at our greatest blog posts. January: The Best Ways to Get in…
Why are so many employees suddenly resigning from their jobs—even without new opportunities lined up? What can businesses do to better retain their talent without losing them to a competitor? Here are some strategies that HR professionals and managers can utilize to prepare for—and hopefully avoid—the turnover wave we are seeing during the Great Realignment….
The coronavirus pandemic changed the way we view work. Being isolated in our homes during lockdowns allowed us to reflect on what we wanted out of a career. Employees are now realigning or reconfiguring what their career path looks like and many are leveraging the current hiring crisis to find a more suitable position that…
An organization’s employees are its most important asset. In today’s candidate-controlled job market, they are a priceless commodity that companies do not want or can afford to lose. In today’s market, companies are faced with talent acquisition challenges that have contributed to a blurring of workplace boundaries and increased employee burnout. When a manager consistently…
Addressing wage compression has proven to be one of the most pressing difficulties facing businesses in today’s volatile labor market. Otherwise known as pay compression, this term has presented challenges to companies of all shapes, sizes, and industries. So what are the underlying causes of wage compression, how can it be rectified, and what can…
Businesses never want to make a bad hire. Hiring an employee that isn’t a long-term fit for your organization is counterproductive to your overall success. Not only can time spent on functions like screening, recruiting, and interviewing add up in a hurry, but onboarding and training costs bring additional—and unnecessary—costs into the fold. The Secret…
As COVID-19 restrictions ease and vaccination rates rise, employees are asking when and how they will return to the office. As organizations explore the shift away from a fully remote work environment, they need to recognize that the pandemic had a permanent effect on how their employees want to work. Before 2020, remote work was…
