The Truth About Professional Ghosting and What You Can Do About It Violet (name changed for privacy) had applied to more jobs than she could count before she decided to start keeping track. During her journey to finding full-time work, the creative professional started a spreadsheet of all the jobs she applied to. In it, she added a column for companies that offered an interview and another […] CATEGORIES Career Advice PUBLISHED November 17, 2019 AUTHOR Stacey Leasca
How to Get Recruited: You Submitted Your Résumé; Now What? The hiring process can be overwhelming. With interview preparation, résumé updates, follow up emails, and research, there are a lot of moving parts. In some instances, a recruiter may help the process run more smoothly. To see if an Executive Recruiter may be the right fit for you, it helps to have an understanding of the […] CATEGORIES Career Advice PUBLISHED November 15, 2019 AUTHOR Madison Troyer
Tips for Eliminating Disability Discrimination in the Workplace National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is a government campaign held annually in October that raises awareness about disability employment issues and celebrates the many contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. July also marks Disability Pride Month, which initially started as a day of celebration in 1990 — the year that the Americans with Disabilities […] CATEGORIES Career Advice PUBLISHED November 13, 2019 AUTHOR Polina Meshkova
3 Tips for Keeping Your Professional Wardrobe Consistent Whether you’ve been working at your job for numerous years or are a recent college graduate about to begin your first real job, we all have to make room in our closets for our professional clothing. Even if you’re a self-proclaimed fashionista, achieving a professional outfit that also shows off your personality can be difficult […] CATEGORIES Career Advice PUBLISHED November 12, 2019 AUTHOR ForceBrands Partner Content
ForceBrands Partners with Fast Company for Its 2019 Innovation Festival ForceBrands partnered with Fast Company for its fifth annual Innovation Festival in New York City. The five-day event took place from Nov. 4-8 and brought together thousands of innovators and thought leaders for inspired conversations, networking opportunities, and more. During the festival, ForceBrands powered a NOURISH station in the HUB arena from Nov. 5-7 where conference […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED November 11, 2019 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
The Surprising Benefits of Office Personality Tests Personality tests are nothing new (the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator was first copyrighted in 1943), but in recent years they’ve become an important workplace tool. New research led by BBC Worklife reveals that employee personality tests might offer some surprising benefits to the workforce. Alisa Cohn, a New York City executive coach, and Deborah Borg, an […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED November 5, 2019 AUTHOR Madison Troyer
Female CFOs Bring in Nearly $2 Trillion More Than Male Peers According to Bloomberg Business, women account for nearly half of the workforce but yet only hold about 5 percent of CEO positions. And while it’s not exactly news that women are underrepresented in managerial and C-suite roles, a new study reveals just how serious the consequences may be for companies that aren’t promoting women at […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED November 4, 2019 AUTHOR Madison Troyer
Virtual Interview Tips That Will Increase Your Chances of Landing an In-Person Meeting Technology plays an instrumental role in the workplace, particularly when it comes to HR. From how HR professionals connect with employees, to how they analyze employee performance and track hiring trends in recruitment and retention, technology is a powerful tool in the hiring sphere. When it comes to talent acquisition, virtual interviews are gaining in popularity, […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED October 29, 2019 AUTHOR Polina Meshkova
Study Reveals the Biggest Obstacle Working Women Face and Other Insights Women in the Workplace is the largest study on the state of women in corporate America. For the past five years, McKinsey & Company has compiled the annual report, which focuses on women’s representation across all levels of the corporate ladder and offers solutions for how to advance diversity in the workplace. The 2019 report […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED October 22, 2019 AUTHOR Madison Troyer
How Female Board Members Can Help CPG Companies Connect with Their Consumers The hiring landscape is changing when it comes to who’s filling executive-level positions and board seats. Women are leading in various senior roles and as board members — filling seats that have been traditionally and predominantly occupied by men. The gender dynamics of the workplace are shifting. This year, in particular, has seen many changes […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED October 16, 2019 AUTHOR Polina Meshkova
This Kind of Mentoring May Be the Key to Retaining Younger Talent According to the 2019 Deloitte Millennial Survey, 49 percent of millennials reported that they planned to quit their current jobs within the next two years. Additionally, 25 percent of those respondents also reported that they had left a previous job within the past two years. These statistics don’t bode well for companies that are looking […] CATEGORIES Company Culture PUBLISHED October 15, 2019 AUTHOR Madison Troyer
This Is the Best Day to Apply to a Job, According to LinkedIn It’s no secret that October is hiring season. As the year winds down, companies leverage the final quarter to budget and plan ahead for the next year. It’s during this time that employers look more closely at their growth strategy and at the talent needed to execute it. According to LinkedIn’s blog, there are more […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED October 9, 2019 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer