Hiring is no easy task. But far too many businesses focus on the wrong aspects. Keeping your current employees happy is as important as hiring the right people for your company. Employee turnover and retention should be at the top of your employment programs. By creating good retention practices, you can create a competitive edge […]
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The business landscape feels vaguely uncertain. There are still many questions up in the air. Despite that, we’ve seen many leaders commit to increasing headcount over coming months. The fact is that to achieve organizational success and high performance in the face of uncertainty requires a fully-staffed workforce. We’ve found that hiring temporary workers […]
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At Ethan Allen Workforce Solutions, we pride ourselves on supporting individuals at all stages of their career paths, especially those just starting to follow their dreams. We are thrilled to announce the recipient of our annual $5,000 scholarship: Brandon Sherwood, a Hudson Valley high school graduate who will be attending the University of Maryland […]
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You’ve heard of workforces that run like a “well-oiled machine.” We wouldn’t be surprised if that phrase originated in the light industrial space, where having the right workers in place means maintaining productivity, meeting deadlines, and ultimately, staying competitive. But with high turnover rates and constant demand for new skills, securing reliable staff can be […]
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You can see it on the horizon. Summer will soon be here, which means there will be lawns to cut, pools to skim, and tickets to scan. For school-aged kids, this is the greatest news ever. But if you’re a business owner, meeting the impending demands of peak seasons can be a major source […]
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At Ethan Allen, it’s our goal to help Hudson Valley employers understand what employees want. This is especially important now amid a challenging job market in which there are more jobs available than there are people looking for them. With that goal in mind, we sent out surveys to more than 600 Hudson Valley […]
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Ethan Allen depends on the hardworking professional community of Hudson Valley to thrive. So whenever we get the chance, we try to give back by providing information that can help fuel your job search. It goes without saying that our ultimate goal is to support Hudson Valley job seekers. That’s why we send out […]
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The nursing profession is a noble one; however, it’s fraught with various challenges that could lead to burnout. As a leader or manager in your healthcare organization, it’s crucial that you recognize these challenges and proactively prevent nurse burnout, which has the potential to affect patient care and turnover rates. Below are four concrete […]
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At Ethan Allen Workforce Solutions, we make it our business to help people at all points in their respective career journeys—even those who are just beginning. We are pleased to announce the recipient of our annual $5,000 scholarship: Lillian Levesque, a Hudson Valley high school student who will be pursuing a nursing degree from […]
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Are you a high school senior considering your future career path? Or the parent of an industrious student who’s still figuring things out? Either way, you’re no doubt considering the possibility of applying to a traditional four-year college. But let’s consider that something might be drawing you towards the world of skilled trades. You […]
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