5 Keys to Recruit and Keep Top Performers in Biotech

Many companies are struggling in this new era with the growing pains to find top performers who can fit unique and niche positions. According to a 2018 PWC Global CEO Study, just over 50% of CEO’s in biotech said finding, attracting, and keeping the right people was their biggest challenge. Companies are still struggling to keep…

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4 Easy Ways to Make Your LinkedIn Profile POP

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Put your best photo forward. Use this opportunity to throw your quarantine sweat suit in the laundry, don your favorite {work appropriate} outfit and snap a new photo. It doesn’t have to be a professional headshot. Simply stand in front of a neutral background that is well lit, channel your inner Tyra Banks, and flash…

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Why Empathy in Leadership is Non-Negotiable

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If you are thinking to yourself that this is a new trend, you would be right… well, kind of. There’s no question that empathy in leadership has always existed in some capacity, but the emphasis on its value to leading teams and the attention being given to it is new. With authors like Brene Brown…

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3 Benefits to Making Diversity a Priority in Interview Panels

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I propose considering diversity when developing your next interview panel as a way to provide your team with new opportunities, while creating a scenario that’s a win for all involved. (We have a whole certification course on this if you’re interested in learning more.) As someone who has received feedback from panels, debriefed with a panel…

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How to Recruit in Rural America

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In the past, the unemployment gap between rural and urban populations was large, resulting in an available workforce in rural areas. Lately, that gap has all but disappeared, leaving companies searching for employees. The struggle is compounded when looking for qualified candidates with specific skills. They’re either in urban areas, not inclined to relocate or…

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The Co-Op Recruiting Conundrum: Look At These 5 Tips To Increase Success

Cooperative businesses, or co-ops, are a great way for smaller companies or businesses to come together and compete in today’s global market. But they face some unique challenges that make finding top talent difficult. While co-ops are on the rise, as reported by Fast Company, and bringing more stability and wealth to smaller and rural communities,…

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How Cold Calling Can Breathe Life Into Your Healthcare Recruiting

According to a recent article, 92% of all sales interactions happen over the phone.  The phone is still a very valuable tool in sales and needs to be used regularly for sales success. The same is true in healthcare recruiting.  Even though it seems that technology has taken over the healthcare recruiting industry, there are still some “old…

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Hiring for Construction? Show Your Value

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Nationwide, the construction unemployment rate is hitting an all-time low.  This is great news if you’re a candidate in the construction industry, but worrisome if you’re part of a hiring team looking to fill positions that have been open for months. If you’re looking to lure top talent to your organization, the phrases below may be all…

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