For many businesses across the Hudson Valley, the hunt for critical skills has become an equally maddening scavenger hunt, with far higher stakes than a postponed dinner. Technological advancements, economic shifts, and regulatory changes are reshaping job requirements across our region’s key sectors. These forces demand new skills and adaptability from workers, often outpacing the […]
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Are you a recent graduate looking to start your career and searching for the right opportunities? Are you a job seeker trying to rejoin the workforce post-pandemic or a mid-career professional looking to make a career change? Earlier this year, we surveyed job seekers in the Hudson Valley to discover what matters most to […]
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First impressions are key when it comes to new employees – and not just from your perspective as the employer. How you treat your new hires during the onboarding process plays a significant role in how they view you as a manager and establishes how engaged they’ll feel regarding their contributions. Go beyond the standard […]
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Perception plays a major role in career advancement. Fair or not, your appearance can shape how others think of you in a professional sense. Dressing for the job you want, not necessarily the job you have, can help to change others’ perceptions of you and allow them to see you in that position. Start dressing […]
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Millennials (those born roughly between 1981 and 1997) are not only the largest living generation, but they also comprise the largest job demographic: more than one out of every three workers in the US is a Millennial. Their growing presence in the workplace means that their motivations must be taken into consideration if you want […]
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Team meetings are often planned with the best of intentions, but unfortunately, many fall short in terms of productivity. Attendees often find themselves having committed a significant chunk of time to sitting in meetings, only to leave with no clear takeaway. Use these tips to make your staff excited about your next team meeting. Be […]
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Employees crave a sense of stability in their leaders and want to know what to expect from them on any given day. Playing the guessing game of whether or not it’s okay to approach leadership, or if an action is acceptable or not, is a major hindrance to the productivity and innovation required for an […]
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Mapping out your career with 5, 10, or 20-year goals may seem like the ideal way to keep yourself on track professionally; however, having static objectives may not be the most effective way to conquer a dynamic, ever-changing job market. Since you don’t know what the future holds (perhaps your 20-year “dream job” won’t even […]
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Hiring employees with the skills your organization needs doesn’t mean you can be completely hands-off (even for technical specialties outside of your expertise). In order for your employees’ full potential to be realized, you must guide them and help them develop their strengths and improve their weaknesses. Set your employees up for success with these […]
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The hiring process should ideally be a two-way street, with both candidates and employers alike treating one another with respect and trying to present their most positive attributes. Employers who don’t consider the candidate experience put themselves at risk of losing out on attracting top talent. Create the best first impression with job candidates using […]
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