Refresh Leadership sat down with a seasoned professional recruiter who specializes in skilled trades from all industries. Melissa Speakers of Express Employment Professionals in Pensacola, FL, has been in the industry for more than a decade and knows a thing or two about this hot job market.
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CANADA: Graduating Class of 2023 In Demand: Job Prospects for Grads at Highest Level in Years
Even those who haven’t graduated yet are in demand with 2 in 5 employers (38%) planning to hire college and university students this year, up from 36% last year and 33% in 2021. In terms of the positions employers are looking to fill with recent graduates, the most common are entry-level (53%) and mid-level […]
Understanding the Cost-Benefit of Staffing
In North America, there are estimated to be more than 25,000 staffing and recruiting agencies, with nearly 50,000 offices in the U.S. alone. After the ups and downs the workforce experienced the past few years, businesses are looking for solutions for future growth, but with cost-cutting solutions. This is where staffing services excel. (more…)
Making the Most of Your Skills as a Leader: Delegation
Every leader has specific traits and characteristics that help build a cohesive set of skills needed to successfully manage a team. And while no two leaders are alike, they do posses similar qualities that, when utilized effectively, help their employees flourish in their roles. From strong communication to empowering others to effective conflict management, each […]
Facing a Skills Gap, Employers Prefer to Reskill Current Employees on Company Dime
Companies on the hunt for new talent are turning to reskilling as a viable solution to labor and skills shortages as 70% of hiring managers say they would prefer to train their current employees for different roles before bringing on new workers, according to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. […]
The Results Are In: Would You Support a 4-Day Workweek?
Over the past few years, the workforce has changed drastically. While some embraced remote work and flexible hours, others have considered other options to remain competitive during a tight labor market. Recently, we asked our readers if they would support a four-day workweek, and the results are eye-opening! (more…)
Ernest Hemingway on Leadership
Known as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, Ernest Hemingway was one of the so-called “Lost Generation” of artists. After attending high school, Hemingway opted to forgo college and become a reporter for the Kansas City Star. His time as an ambulance driver in World War I created lasting effects on […]
Infographic: Designing Your Home Office for Productivity
Many workplaces are rethinking their organizational structures to allow employees more flexibility to work from home. However, for many workers, that means optimizing their home offices for productivity. Check out this infographic from EzLivingInteriors.co.uk for some great tips. (more…)
Ascendancy: Leading by Influence
Do you consider yourself an influencer? Maybe you’ve read Dale Carnegie’s classic sales book How to Win Friends and Influence People, but do you fully understand what type of influence you actually have on others? A study found that individuals have about 1,500 interactions on a given day and are expected to have nearly 5,000 […]
Making the Most of Your Skills as a Leader: Conflict Management
Every leader has specific traits and characteristics that help build a cohesive set of skills needed to successfully manage a team. And while no two leaders are alike, they do posses similar qualities that, when utilized effectively, help their employees flourish in their roles. From strong communication to empowering others to effective conflict management, each […]