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Bridging the Skills Gap: Training Programs for Overcoming the Sansdemic

The current sansdemic means companies are broadly battling skill gaps. In years past, missing capabilities were addressed by hiring candidates with the needed abilities or knowledge. Today that isn’t a reliable solution, as a labor shortage means many skills are increasingly hard to secure. As a result, employers need to explore alternative solutions. Often, the [...] Read More

The Long-Term Impact of the Sansdemic on Bend, OR Businesses

During a sansdemic like the one that’s occurring, companies in nearly any industry typically struggle to secure the talent they need to maintain a right-sized workforce. The existing situation is the product of a variety of conditions. Older workers retired in droves during the pandemic, with many choosing never to return to the workforce. Some [...] Read More

Why Temporary Staffing Is a Vital Resource in the Sansdemic Era

The current sansdemic makes securing the talent companies need to thrive challenging. Fortunately, employers do have options available that can assist with their hiring needs, all while ensuring they can maintain exceptional workforce agility and adapt to shifting conditions. By partnering with a recruitment agency, companies can access temporary employees who can boost their workforce. [...] Read More

The Key To Embracing Diversity and Inclusion in Las Vegas Workplaces

  • September 22, 2023
  • Posted in News
Your Las Vegas company isn’t very diverse. While you realize this isn’t ideal, you’re not convinced it’s actually that big of a deal — but in reality, it’s a huge problem. It’s time to embrace diversity and inclusion at your workplace, and the key to that is to truly understanding its importance. Here’s four benefits [...] Read More

Should You Consider a Candidate With an Online Degree?

  • August 3, 2023
  • Posted in News
Close to two million students are taking at least one online course offered by a college or university. Between 2002 and 2012, there was an increase of nearly 30 percent in academic institutions that offered online degree programs. Today, the percentage is about 65 percent of all schools. So clearly, online studies are a force [...] Read More

Which Industries Are Being Hurt Most By the Sansdemic

Currently, many companies are struggling to hire. In many industries, there simply aren’t enough candidates to go around, a situation that’s referred to as a sansdemic. While every sector is feeling the pain of the labor shortage, some are harder hit than others. Here’s a look at the industries being hurt most by the sansdemic. [...] Read More

Where Have All the Hard Workers Gone?

Today, many companies are facing unprecedented workforce challenges. Finding skilled candidates is increasingly difficult, and once job seekers are brought on board, some aren’t performing in the way that employers hoped. As a result, many company leaders are beginning to wonder if there are simply no hard workers anymore. Are There Really No More Hard [...] Read More