In order to get top talent interested in their open positions, manufacturers need to upgrade their image – or what we in the talent acquisition biz call “employer brand.”

There are a number of factors to consider when evaluating the right potential recruiting partner.

Here are 10 soft skills that anyone can learn, and that can pave the way to becoming a strong, effective, and successful leader – in any industry.

We’ve previously discussed the true cost of a bad hire, but let’s dive in to how you can avoid hiring candidates that are the wrong fit in the first place.

"Bad fit" employees can cost your company thousands. When you need everyone to contribute and positively impact your bottom line, hiring bad fits can disrupt your finances and your producing employees. This reality means bad hires need to be weeded out of your company, which can be an expensive process.

A resume and a candidate’s experience should be viewed in the whole context of who they are and how they’ve evolved over time, but these are some general red flags that may warrant a closer look and extra questioning.

Although the Federal Pandemic Unemployment benefits programs themselves are set to expire September 6, 2021, the last payable week for pandemic unemployment benefits in Iowa will be June 12, 2021.

3 industries where talent competition is aggressive, and how to gain an advantage over other applicants.

A short interview with Skywalk Group Partner Elizabeth Trcka on how she came to co-found Skywalk Group, and how it has evolved over the years.