While this article begins with discussing education and soft skills, businesses are increasingly placing value on soft skills for employee selection and development. Read the Article: http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/Op-Ed/2018/01/14/Schools-must-develop-whole-persons-They-must-remake-learning-gregg-behr-grable-foundation/stories/201801140008
Ideas of what makes a job “the best” vary from person to person, but there are some factors— such as salary and career potential—that we all consider. And in today’s hyperconnected world, there’s more data than ever on what makes a job good, great or “the best” as online tools help job seekers research where… Continue…
John Wooden, affectionately known as Coach, shares the values and life lessons he passed to his players, emphasizing success that’s about much more than winning (On TED.com!). View Video Here: The Difference Between Winning and Succeeding
Our Acuity office may boast a genius or two….based on this article! What does your desk look like? Check Out This Video for More: Having a Messy Desk is a Sign of Genius
One thing is certain under the new administration….change. Acuity HR and RPO recently presented an informative session on predictions for employment law, enforcement, and predicted trends that will affect business. Topics included FLSA Overtime Rule, Talent Acquisition, Minimum Wage, Paid Leaves, Dept of Labor Enforcement, and more. These interactive seminars are exclusive to Acuity clients… Continue…
It took several decades for the Industrial Revolution to impact the workforce in a dramatic way. Are we now beginning to feel the true effect of the Technological Revolution on the world’s workforce? Read More Here: Robots Take Over – The Apparel Production
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Our manufacturing clients are channeling their optimism and rolling up their sleeves to prepare their workforce. Acuity HR and Acuity Recruitment are assisting with strategic HR and business planning, along with recruiting the talent that will help propel their businesses into future prosperity. Read More: http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2017/02/28/manufacturing-leader-optimistic-for-industrys.html
The tightening labor market has some employers turning to recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), growing the market by 17 percent in 2015 over 2014, according to the Everest Group, a consulting and research firm. A majority of global RPO growth is attributed to new deal activity, which grew at a rate of more than 18 percent… Continue…
What does “top performance” mean to you? Different companies have different notions of what it means to be a top performer, but definitions are often centered around the specific traits managers believe yield strong performance in a particular role or field. But what if it’s simpler than that? Read More: http://blog.indeed.com/2016/12/13/top-performers-in-action/#.WFAlMFvbryo.facebook