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The coronavirus pandemic has forced companies across the globe to adopt the remote work environment as the new norm. A recent Gallup poll found that the percentage of U.S. employees who work from home doubled in just three short weeks, from 31% in mid-March to 62% in early April.
Thanks to today’s video conferencing technologies, there’s an easy way to prevent the whole world from seeing laundry piles and roving family members behind us as we do...
The coronavirus’ impact on American businesses has been sudden and dramatic. Restaurants with full reservations just weeks ago have been ordered to close their doors. Crowded offices have turned into empty rooms. Companies that were busy hiring are now busy trying to avoid layoffs.
Between 2005 and 2017, the number of remote workers in the U.S. increased by 159%, according to The 2017 State of Telecommuting in the U.S. Employee Workforce Report. Today, only a few months into 2020 and in the wake of a global pandemic, a vast number of employees will experience firsthand just what it’s like to be part of a remote workforce—and companies on what it’s like to run one.
If you’re worried about the impact the coronavirus will have on your workplace and business, you’re not alone: 91% of HR professionals say their employees are concerned about the effects of the coronavirus. Less than a third (29%) say their company is very prepared to deal with the impact of the virus, and more than a third (36%) fear layoffs due to business slowdown.
Software engineer Artin Boghosian loved his work, his team, and his company. But after six years at CareerArc, he started craving a new challenge.
We all know that when it comes to sourcing and recruiting top talent, it’s tough to compete in today’s job market. Not only are job seekers looking for fulfilling positions, but they are also looking for a company that has ideals that align to their own personal values. They’ll also likely look for long-term growth opportunities and employee benefits that are anything but standard.
Finding the right fit for an open role can be a real challenge in today’s job market. Companies are struggling with high turnover and niche positions are requiring more specialized skillsets. Not to mention, companies are investing more than ever in their employer brand, which only increases the level of competition for quality candidates. It’s undeniable—hiring is a complicated process that requires a fluid, ever-evolving strategy.
Today, diversity in the workplace is widely understood as not only being ethically important but also beneficial to the overall success of a company. A 2018 Boston Consulting Group study even suggests that increasing the diversity of leadership teams leads to more innovation and improved financial performance.
At some point within the application process when someone is looking to apply to a new company, they’ll likely land on the business’ career page. What’s displayed on that page will typically speak to the benefits of working at that particular company. Snacks at the office, corporate activities, pets sitting at desks, open work environments. All of these things could be considered job perks—and some people might even consider these “extras” to be part of a company’s culture. But do standardized office privileges really make up the ethos of a corporation?