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COVID-19’s Effect On the Sansdemic

During the pandemic, layoffs were pervasive, as many companies had little choice but to shut their doors or adjust operations during shelter-in-place orders and similar restrictions. Additionally, many professionals had to leave positions for other reasons, such as to take care of their children when schools went remote and childcare facilities closed. As the pandemic [...] Read More

Managing the Impact of COVID-19 on the Hospitality Industry in Las Vegas: A Guide for Hiring Managers (Part 1)

COVID-19 hit Las Vegas hard and fast. While the U.S. unemployment rate soared to 18.8% in April 2020, Las Vegas experienced nearly double that at 31.1%. Hopefully, things are looking up for your business now. However, you’re not alone if you’re having trouble finding qualified candidates to fill your open positions. This likely feels very [...] Read More

How Can You Incorporate Skills-Based Hiring?

The concept behind skills-based hiring is straightforward: hiring based on a candidate’s practical skills and performance, rather than their education and other formal qualifications. Not to disregard those qualifications, of course. But skills-based hiring can be more efficient than more traditional methods; namely, those referred to as “degree based” where candidates are automatically eliminated from [...] Read More

How to Recruit Top Talent Fast

Of all the reasons for marketing your business, and audiences to market it to, selling your strengths and unique brand to potential new hires is top priority - because without the right people on your team, there’s no hope for your product or service to succeed. So it needs to happen - and it needs [...] Read More

How to Optimize Your Staffing and Recruiting Process

In the second quarter of 2023, it continues to be a candidate-driven labor market, with employers facing stiff competition when it comes to finding and retaining desired candidates. Perfecting your staffing and recruiting process to meet this demand is critical. Keep your eye on the prize this spring and going forward, so you can continue [...] Read More