For 30 years, Brian Christel has been integral to the growth and expansion of Acara Solutions. Beginning his career as a Branch Manager in Phoenix, Brian played a pivotal role in driving new business opportunities to support Acara’s west-coast operations. His pursuit of excellence and commitment to success has enabled his upward climb within our…

In the twenty-first century, Human Resources departments have become the propelling force responsible for driving businesses forward. As companies have continued to commit extensive amounts of time, money, and resources to improve their HR departments, we’ve witnessed tremendous improvements in workplace culture, diversity & inclusion, learning & development, and more. Whether you’re a passionate HR…

Over the past decade, LinkedIn has become the gold standard for professional networking platforms. With over 675 million members, its reputation as the premier professional social media site is well-deserved. From corporate executives and high-powered celebrities to young professionals and college students, LinkedIn is chock full of users from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds. While…

Whether you’re meeting face-to-face or conducting the interaction virtually, here are three ways you can tell if you’re being lied to in an interview. Your candidate can’t make eye contact. According to an article by Business Insider, “you can tell someone’s lying to you by watching their face.” This is true, especially regarding eye contact….

By Damian Scandiffio, Client Services Director Fall is officially upon us, and by now, your employer has most likely made its decision on work-from-home policies for the remainder of 2020. If su casa is anything like mi casa, the lines of separation between your work life and home life are beyond blurred. To provide valuable…

Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in mid-March, our country has been completely flipped on its head. Prior to the spread of COVID-19, the United States was riding high on record-breaking economic growth and historically low unemployment numbers. But since the virus made its way to America, our country has endured tremendous loss –…

By Damian Scandiffio, Client Services Director As businesses have roared back to life in recent weeks, is your organization ready to explore the possibility of bringing back your furloughed or laid-off employees? If you’re an Oregon company, here are some valuable resources to prepare for the road ahead. Question: What’s the difference between a furlough…

When Chris Bessko decided to hang up his apron from his years in the restaurant business, an unexpected fork in the road led him to the recruiting industry. As a Senior Engineering Recruitment Manager at Acara’s Denver office, Chris believes in making honest connections with every client and employee. In the latest edition of our…

With the heightened uncertainty surrounding the future of Uber and Lyft in California, I’m reminded of an article that I wrote late last year upon the enactment of AB5. The article detailed five steps that businesses could take to abide by this piece of California legislation. Now, almost a year later, companies are still experiencing…

By Jeanne Remik, Regional Manager As government unemployment payouts are set to decrease, a large percentage of America’s unemployed population will be looking to return to the workforce. Whether you’re a recent college graduate seeking an entry-level role, a laid-off tenured industry professional looking to get back in the saddle, or a currently-employed worker craving…