Employers
Gearing Up for a Robust Job Market in 2021
By Jeff Herzog, President, FPC National As we turn the page on 2020, employers and job seekers are entering the new year will a sense of renewed optimism and enthusiasm. Because of the pandemic, many companies had postponed their plans to expand their teams and fill in gaps in their workforces. Employees had also delayed…
Read MoreHow to Build, Nurture, Manage, and Retain a Superstar Team
By Steve Margalit, FPC National Developing a high-performing workforce doesn’t happen by accident. It is the result of careful planning, the right management approach, and a human-centered organizational culture. To develop a superstar team, you must begin with the understanding that your workforce is the single most important asset in your business; it is the…
Read MoreHow to Onboard New Hires Successfully
The Secret to Promoting Long-Term Employee Engagement & Retention By Steve Margalit, FPC National First impressions matter. Just as we experience initial feelings and reactions when meeting another person, we also have distinct impressions when we start a new job. These impressions are powerful, lasting, and often difficult to change. The good news is that…
Read MoreFPC National Survey: Job Seekers Attitudes’ During a Pandemic
By Jeff Herzog, President, FPC National Before the pandemic began, the employment market was robust. In January 2020, growth was in the forecast, as 225,000 new jobs were added to the payrolls nationally. Average private-sector employee earnings rose in January by .2%, and increased by 3.1% over the prior year. Anyone looking for a new…
Read MoreCollaboration: A Key to Recruiting Success
How a partnership model and a national “Exchange Program” lead to successful executive placements By, Jeff Herzog, President, FPC National Your company is about to initiate a search to fill a senior-level vacancy. You’ve assembled a search committee, defined the requirements of the role, and engaged the services of a professional recruiting firm. But how…
Read MoreHiring Top Talent is Hard: Why You Should Partner with a Recruiter
By Jeff Herzog, President, FPC National As most employers understand, the primary driver of business success is building and retaining a high-performing team. And while the pandemic has created a larger pool of talent, the critical task of identifying and selecting the right individuals has become more daunting and challenging than ever. Companies can eliminate…
Read MoreYou Think Hiring Someone Can Be Frustrating? Try Being a Candidate
Takeaways for the Hiring Manager to Sharpen Their Process By Steve Margalit, FPC National “We do not learn from experience; we learn from reflecting on experience.” – John Dewey. The hiring process, which is largely controlled by the whim of the hiring company (as it should be) does not always run as smoothly as it…
Read MoreRemote Working Challenges: How To Keep Current Staff Engaged and Integrate New Remote Employees Into Your Team?
By Jeff Herzog, President, FPC National Introduction In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, more companies than ever before are allowing their employees to work from home in compliance with government directives to help flatten the curve and protect the vulnerable. However, as more employers encourage people to work from home, they’re quickly finding out…
Read MoreStaying Vigilant in the War for Talent
Secrets from an Executive Recruiter By Steve Margalit, FPC National The more things change, the more they stay the same. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are still impacting how business is done in the United States and around the world. As the economy revs back up and the employment market regains its footing, one…
Read MoreThe Impact of Remote Working and Remote On-boarding on Businesses
By Jeff Herzog, President, FPC National The transition to remote working that’s been thrust upon Corporate America by the pandemic hasn’t been smooth for many employers. While for those companies still in a position to make new hires during this time, on-boarding new hires remotely while managing a newly remote workforce doesn’t make things any…
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