Recruiting is always hard. It was certainly hard when the economy was booming. Ironically, it’s even harder when times are tough. Why do I say that? Well, in a recession, the volume of resumes from C players increases considerably while the volume of resumes from...
Video Interview Tips for Success
by Michael Neufeld | Articles
Many organizations have turned to work-from-home operations and traditional offices have congregated online, making video conferencing platforms a necessity of business. Certainly, it is no surprise that companies are using video conferencing platforms for hiring and...
Hiring Prediction for the Remainder of 2020
by Michael Neufeld | Articles
Over the past few weeks, I have tracked a new dynamic as I work with the best companies. While many are stuck at home, and job interviews have moved to Zoom video the question remains: "What happens to hiring once we can venture outside?" My prediction is that hiring...
The Engagement Recession
by Michael Neufeld | Articles
With many employees working in different environments from home to social distancing there is a lot of factors that are affecting our employee’s ability to perform. The looming uncertainty of the economy, lockdowns, and anxiety are leaving people exhausted and...
How to Hire During Coronavirus
by Michael Neufeld | Articles
Finally, some good news for your business: Some superstar talent is available. For the first time in 10 years. We've gone from 3.5% unemployment to 13.5% in a month. While it may not be raining candidates, there are candidates...
Interviews: A Touchy Situation During Coronavirus
by Michael Neufeld | Articles
Interviewing is nerve-wracking enough without a handshake or accidentally touching your own face potentially resulting in catching a virus. Now, during this time of coronavirus (COVID-19), it is reasonable that candidates stress levels increased, and your employees...
Covid-19 Resources & Tips
by Michael Neufeld | Articles, News
This document is a broad guide to the resources that businesses and their employees will need to access to survive, financially or otherwise.
7 Podcasts to Inspire Your Career
by Hunter Davis Group | Articles
Listening to podcasts that are career-orienting is a great way to gain knowledge rapidly while drawing from the successes and failures of the speakers. Podcasts are a great way to pass the time and still be productive when you are on the move. If you are looking to...
Covid-19: Good Leadership During Anxious Times
by Michael Neufeld | Articles
WOW, what a week! One minute we are thinking about March Madness and by the time we went to bed, the NCAA had cancelled the rest of the basketball season, President Trump announced a travel ban from Europe, Broadway was closing down for a month, and our kids have an...
The State of the Market 2020
by Michael Neufeld | Articles
The State of the Industrial Sales Market 2020 Sales talent has always been difficult to find and retain, but today it is tougher than ever before. Sales representatives are the second most in-demand candidates across all job functions reported by The Manpower...