Participate in ForceBrands’ Upcoming Talent Market Report In a survey actively fielding now, hundreds of talent management decisions makers in CPG are weighing in on their recruitment and retention strategies in today’s war for talent. ForceBrands is conducting a comprehensive industry survey using the leading research and experience software platform Qualtrics. The survey will go to HR decision makers (including CEO/Founders for emerging brands who […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED November 13, 2018 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
5 Reasons to Attend ForceBrands’ HR Collective ForceBrands will host its second HR Collective on November 14 in an intimate event that will bring together HR professionals in the CPG industry. The invitation-only event will be hosted at Pier A Harbor House in lower Manhattan and will feature a speaker panel and breakout sessions with HR executives from leading CPG brands including Shiseido Americas, […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED November 8, 2018 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
Office Hours: Get to Know ForceBrands’ Operations and Finance Division Director Tina Paresi As ForceBrands’ Division Director of Operations and Finance and one of the company’s first recruiters, Tina Paresi was instrumental in launching this specialized team. Leveraging her 15 years of recruiting experience, she’s placed candidates in roles from manager level to C-Suite at some of the most innovative CPG companies. We caught up with her to learn […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED November 8, 2018 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
4 In-Demand Workplace Perks That You’ll See More of in 2019 As 2018 winds down, workers and employers alike are reflecting on the past year and planning ahead for 2019. Some people are searching for a new employer that can provide them with better opportunities, while companies are actively reviewing and revamping everything from office design to benefit packages. With more job openings than eligible job […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED October 29, 2018 AUTHOR Jane Harkness
3 Biggest Mistakes Job Seekers Make During the Hiring Process Sometimes, finding the right position at a new company can feel like a job itself. If you’ve been sending out job applications every day, going to the occasional interview, and letting everyone in your LinkedIn network know that you’re open to new opportunities, you might be wondering if there’s anything else you can do to […] CATEGORIES Career Advice PUBLISHED October 22, 2018 AUTHOR Jane Harkness
10 Most In-Demand Skills Hiring Managers Will Want in 2020 Earlier this year, Forbes reported that 90 percent of all jobs have been lost to technology, automation, and robots. That number alone is enough to make any working individual worry about job security. Will there be any work left in the future of the workplace? The short answer is yes. While there’s no denying that the […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED October 15, 2018 AUTHOR Madison Troyer
5 Consumer Companies That ‘Think Pink’ for Breast Cancer Awareness October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and many companies are encouraging consumers to “think pink” with awareness campaigns and fundraising initiatives. Approximately 1 in 8 American women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer during her lifetime, and researchers estimate that more than 300,000 women will be diagnosed with some form of breast cancer in […] CATEGORIES Company Culture PUBLISHED October 10, 2018 AUTHOR Jane Harkness
4 Things to Look for in an Offer Letter Before You Accept a Job According to a recent study by business publication Money, the average job search takes 43 days. For many, the process can — and often does — feel like an eternity, especially when you consider the time it takes to write and submit a résumé with a cover letter and schedule multiple rounds of interviews. Anyone who’s […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED October 10, 2018 AUTHOR Madison Troyer
Holiday Hiring: 3 Things Freelancers Need to Know About Field Marketing With the holiday season fast approaching, many freelancers are wondering how to balance family gatherings, road trips to see their relatives, and taking on enough work to give their budgets a little wiggle room for holiday shopping. When it comes to holiday freelance jobs, it’s best to start your search early and be proactive — […] CATEGORIES Career Advice PUBLISHED October 8, 2018 AUTHOR Jane Harkness
3 Ways Gen Z Workers Are Different Than Millennials According to the Pew Research Center, more than 1 in 3 of the laborers currently in the workforce are millennials (those born between 1981 and 1996), making them the largest working generation. But not for long. The year 2016 marked the first year that Gen Zers (those born between 1997 and 2010) entered the workforce, […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED October 1, 2018 AUTHOR Madison Troyer
Here Are the 100 Cannabis Leaders of 2018 Ready to meet the movers, shakers, and bakers of 2018? The inaugural Cannabis 100 list, produced by Green Entrepreneur and PRØHBTD, has arrived and it’s confirmation that cannabis is the industry to watch. The industry generated an estimated $6 billion in revenue in 2017 and experts predict that number will reach $22 billion by 2022. In other words, […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED September 28, 2018 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
4 Things Gen Zers Don’t Want From the Workplace With 61 million Gen Zers about to enter the U.S. workforce, it’s important for employers to understand that this generation isn’t a younger cohort of millennials. Generation Z saw millennials experience the financial struggles of the recession, they use technology for both entertainment and education, and many of them would rather run a business from their […] CATEGORIES Career Advice PUBLISHED September 26, 2018 AUTHOR Jane Harkness