In times of economic downturn, many businesses instinctively tighten their belts, opting to streamline operations and cut costs. However, astute companies recognize that such challenging periods also present unique opportunities for strategic growth. One of the most compelling strategies during a downturn is to invest in top talent acquisition.
Read MoreThe global automotive industry's intricate supply chain, just-in-time manufacturing practices, interconnected supplier networks, and economic significance make it susceptible to disruptions from strikes or other labor disputes at major U.S. automakers. These disruptions can have far-reaching effects on production, supply chains, and economic activities beyond the United States.
Read MoreOver these past few months, I’ve heard from many clients that they need to make a hire but can not afford (or aren’t allowed due to budget restraints) to use an outside recruiter for the search. Cost savings and making wise financial choices is a focus for all companies right now. The problem is that they don’t have the talent internally who can find the people that the hiring managers need for the job. If their talent acquisition team and or HR department had all of the skills, connections, market insight, etc. then they probably wouldn’t be using an external recruitment firm in the first place. Right?
Read MoreIf you've never worked for a private equity firm, in my experience they don't mind spending money, but they demand results, which is where I came into the picture. I'll spare you the details, but suffice to say the sales team they'd recruited, trained and compensated was selling booths and as such earning healthy commissions, but the throughput of high margin solution sales was not following.
Read MoreMarch 31, 2020 marked this year's observance of a specific inequality that the National Committee on Pay Equity hopes to elevate in awareness. The date represents 'how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year' according to their website. However, their metrics are taken from a broader diagnostic of the complete US labor market, whereas Small World specializes in the world of logistics and supply chain management.
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