What Are Your Concrete Company’s Plans for 2025?
This was my final article for Concrete Facts Magazine for the Concrete Foundations Association in December 2024. In the article, we discussed the value of Proper Goal Setting to create a plan for the coming year. As the leading Talent Attraction Consultant, one of my questions is, “What are your hiring goals for the next…
Read MoreLaid-Off Federal Workers – Would YOU Like an Inside Track to a New Position?
My father was a dedicated federal employee, serving as an Auditor for the GAO and later for the Bureau of the Mint. I grew up near New Hampshire Avenue and have fond memories of attending Washington Senators baseball games at Griffith Stadium and RFK. I graduated from DeMatha Catholic High School, where many of my…
Read MoreYou’ve Been Laid Off from a Job You Love—What’s Next?
As a Talent Attraction Consultant, I frequently hear from job seekers navigating the uncertainty of a sudden layoff. The initial reaction? Grief. Many people enter the grieving process, sometimes blaming themselves for losing their job—even when it wasn’t their fault. Interestingly, consultants tend to handle job transitions more smoothly because they know their roles are…
Read MoreIs Ghosting a Recruiter a Wise Choice?
Human nature constantly seeks ways to avoid uncomfortable situations, and job searching is no exception. How you handle these challenges speaks volumes about your character and professionalism. Once a professional recruiter identifies you as a strong candidate for a position, they invest time, energy, and expertise into helping you succeed. A good recruiter doesn’t just…
Read MoreWhy Retention Is Critical to Your Company’s Success
Why Retention Is Critical to Your Company’s Success When I was the Recruiting Manager for a pre-IPO company, I posed a question to the VP of Sales: Why is your team “pouring through salespeople in small towns like water down a drain?” His response? “Why is a Recruiter asking me business questions?” I replied with…
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