The Essential End-of-Year Checklist for Job Seekers It’s that time of year again when the holiday season is in full swing. As people step away from their work to celebrate with family and friends, it can seem like the hiring process gets put on hold. Our executive recruiters, however, say it’s an optimal time for candidates to continue the search and leverage […] CATEGORIES Career Advice PUBLISHED December 19, 2021 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
‘Culture Fit’ Is a Myth and Here’s Why The Great Resignation has caused a major disruption in the workforce. But perhaps the silver lining to this ‘Great Reshuffle‘ is that it’s encouraged us to reconsider what matters most to us when it comes to working. As it turns out, money can only go so far. Who we work with and where we work […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED December 17, 2021 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
These Are the 29 Big Ideas That Will Change Our World in 2022 Each year, professional networking platform LinkedIn releases a list of big ideas that will shape the new year. Last year’s list predicted that 2021 would be the year we returned to the office, focused our leadership style on character, and designated more C-suite seats to women, among other thoughts. So what does 2022 have in […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED December 12, 2021 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
This Is How Many Desks Will Remain Empty in the Post-Pandemic Workplace Currently, there are 125 million full-time jobs across the U.S. Nearly half of those jobs can be done remotely. To get more clarity on what the workplace will look like after the pandemic, analytics and advisory company Gallup decided to investigate. Through their research, they determined that a stagging 30 percent of the 60 million […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED December 7, 2021 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
Inside The Great Reshuffle and What It Means for the Future of Work The pandemic has shaken up the workplace in many different ways. This great reshuffling was challenging at first, but it helped us discover new, innovative ways to collaborate, communicate, and even grow. It also helped new sectors of the economy flourish, offering various job opportunities along the way. All of this occurred as workers developed […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED December 5, 2021 AUTHOR ForceBrands
Do You Have a Side Hustle? Here’s What You Had to Say Side hustles have become overwhelmingly popular, with perhaps more employees than ever before choosing to explore their professional interests and passions outside of their full-time work. Now, in a new LinkedIn poll, ForceBrands discovers just how popular side hustles have become, and what people are saying about them. Nearly half of surveyed LinkedIn audience have […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED November 19, 2021 AUTHOR Melanie Haniph
What Do Employees Want Most From Their Jobs? Here’s What You Had to Say How are employees feeling amid the pandemic? Through a series of LinkedIn polls, we set out to find some answers. As it turns out, there are a lot of changes happening in the workforce, particularly when it comes to the demands of employees. With unemployment numbers shrinking, employees are in the driver’s seat in this […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED November 16, 2021 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
Demystifying the Side Hustle Side hustles, also commonly referred to as side gigs or moonlighting jobs, can comprise a broad range of activities employees undertake outside of their normal work hours. Using their evenings, weekends, and vacations to engage in paid jobs, consulting, and freelancing, employees are pursuing side hustles in increasing numbers these days. A side hustle often […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED November 13, 2021 AUTHOR Melanie Haniph
The Haunting Reality of Ghosting in the Workplace For better or worse, the economy has been undergoing some unusual changes for some time now. One of the most noticeable changes gaining steam in the workplace is professional ghosting. This comes as the demand for workers continues to rise and employees become more aware of the surprising benefits of the gig economy. Add to […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED November 12, 2021 AUTHOR ForceBrands
Company We Keep: How Springdale Ventures Is Unique in the World of CPG VCs The consumer brand universe is dynamic and ever-evolving. Each day, new emerging businesses enter the market fueled by visionary founders and disruptive products. And with every early-stage venture, comes the inevitable need for funding. So where do today’s early-stage consumer businesses look for the “smart money” financial support they need to grow and scale? And […] CATEGORIES Company Culture PUBLISHED November 1, 2021 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
Everything You Need to Know About Gen Z and the Job Search Gen Zers were born into a world dominated by technology. This has impacted everything from their work ethic to how they communicate with employers and coworkers. Digitally savvy and ambitious, they are motivated by different factors than older generations and expect things like more flexible work environments and growth opportunities. If these expectations aren’t met, […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED October 10, 2021 AUTHOR ForceBrands
Here’s What Gen Zers Really Want From the Workplace To keep your business functioning at optimal levels, you need to hire the best talent. Today’s youngest members of the workforce are Gen Zers, born between 1995 and 2010. Currently, 89 percent of Gen Zers are active job searchers, with 63 percent of them on the lookout for a business-related role. However, to effectively recruit […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED October 7, 2021 AUTHOR ForceBrands