Dave Esler

Are you a small disadvantaged business (SDB) navigating the complexities of federal contracts? 🤔 How can you leverage human capital solutions to foster growth, enhance team collaboration, and ensure success within this space? At PDG, we specialize in empowering SDBs with strategic talent management and optimized recruitment processes tailored for federal contract environments. Let’s discuss how we can help you scale! 🚀 #HumanCapital #FederalContracts #SDB #TalentManagement #GrowthOpportunities

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Sometimes a change in leadership is just what the doctor ordered. Take the Washington Redskins/Commanders for example.  (Yep, I am talking about them again.) For years they were plagued by nonsense. Cursed some might say. Then a solid change at the top  Makes room for a: - new Head Coach - new General Manager - new Offensive Coordinator Leading to: - a boost in morale - a positive shift in momentum - improved culture - renewed Fan enthusiasm  And dare I say a WINning 5-2 record? My husband doesn't want me saying these things out loud.  Nor do most superstitious Washington fans. But here's my point: Change at the top can do wonders for any struggling organization. I watch it unfold every day. People want a leader they can believe in. A proven performer with the energy to do it again. Someone who can create a positive culture on and off the field. If you plan to grow your Public Sector division, spare yourself the headache of hiring someone with limited Federal knowledge.  You will almost certainly be back to square one in 18 months. Want to see what I see? Let's talk. For now, I have a bandwagon to jump on... #hyrUP #hireUP #HAIL #FederalSalesLeaders #DMV #UMD Solid interview from Josh Harris below https://lnkd.in/eekKy-82

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In this post from Robert Half’s Managing in Uncertain Economic Times series, leaders offer guidance for capitalizing on the advantages brought by moments of change, including building resilience and cultivating future leaders with succession planning in mind. https://bit.ly/3XYbg4h

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Meet Joakim Kedbrant: Executive Interim Transformation Leader & Change Expert With a diverse background spanning listed companies, PE-owned firms, and state-owned entities, Joakim specializes in organizational development and change leadership. Starting at Ericsson, he mastered program and project leadership, then held leadership roles in the USA, overseeing large-scale projects. Venturing into startups, Joakim led Influence, a consultancy, and later led Indoor Energy through rapid expansion via acquisitions. Transitioning to Executive Interim Management, he led transformative projects at Karolinska Hospital, Swedavia AB, and PostNord, emphasizing transparent leadership and tangible results. Joakim's best advice for a transformation: • Understand the assignment and where you are heading – the direction • Be driven and take initiatives – but be humble and "musical" in getting to know the business • Build relationships • Establish a "now" picture of the business • Start working early with understanding what abilities (competences, behavior, etc.) you will need and how to build it. There is often resistance or uncertainty in the organization as the individual does not understand what will be needed tomorrow • Always show early successes and start follow-up on a few, but important, key figures   Read the whole interview with Joakim here: https://lnkd.in/dp4VwuWq.. #interimmanagement #projectmanagment #bestadvice

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Released today - May #ChallengerReport shows job cuts announced by US-based companies remained flat last month, with a 1.5% decrease from the cuts announced one month prior. “Job cuts remained flat in May as companies assess performance and make plans for Q3 and Q4. Meanwhile, hiring announcements are at their lowest levels in a decade. The typical churn in a healthy labor market appears to be stalling,” said Andrew Challenger, Senior Vice President of Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. https://lnkd.in/eTwynRh3 #layoffs #layoffs2024 #layoffsandjobreductions #economicoutlook #economictrends #costcutting #jobcuts⠀⠀

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Labor Report First Look The Labor Report First Look concisely views the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Employment Situation Summary. The tables and charts in the First Look offer a quick look at current and historical data and data constructed from the summary. Data in the First Look will be updated with each summary release, usually occurring on the first Friday of each month. Interesting charts regarding higher unemployment, lower labor participation, and lower wage growth. #sthrm

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The work readiness gap continues to expand, as new tech like AI continues to disrupt at a faster and faster pace. The days of going to school and doing one or two jobs for 45 years, then retiring are gone. If "59% of employees feel confident in their organization's ability to develop skills, compared to 88% of employers", what are you doing to close the skill gap? #skills #business #tech

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Long-Forgotten Beneficiary Form Gave An Ex-Wife More than $1Million Beneficiary forms are often completed upon a new hire, an open enrollment, or some other one-time change--- and then forgotten. How important is a beneficiary form?? Here’s a real-life story I read recently in the Wall Street Journal. A man and his girlfriend were dating some years ago, when he listed her as a sole beneficiary on a retirement account. The couple later broke up and married other people, but the beneficiary form was never updated. 40 years later the man died. As a result that the beneficiary form had never been updated, the old girlfriend was awarded the benefit of $1.15 million. Of course, the man’s estate is suing the former girlfriend, insurance carrier and the company in federal court. However, under federal law, employers and insurance companies are required to pay out retirement accounts, and life insurance policies to the last recorded beneficiary. The moral is that companies should be sure to have their employees offered a periodic opportunity to complete an updated beneficiary form. For more details, contact us at sigma6hr.com, [email protected], or 502-292-2980.

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The hot topic of 2023 and 2024? Retaliation. Why is this important? Because 70% of women who report an incident to HR are retaliated against, and the EEOC is taking notice, increasing the number of retaliation claims by 50% in 2023. Add to that the additional 50% they expect in 2024 and both employers and employees are at risk and they don’t even know it. Just this week the EEOC clarified that “participating in a complaint process is always protected from retaliation.” In this episode of #voicesofhr, I talk to Jacob Sitman, a leading employment lawyer on this topic and so many more. The more both employers and employees know, the better our workplace will be.   #retaliation #employmentlaw #leadership

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Another amazing and insightful interview with Zee done by Billy at Archer Bahari. Full of tips and advice for anyone hunting for their first job, a must watch. Also essential viewing for anyone who hires or manages Gen-Z talent as this series of interviews gives you invaluable understanding of the challenges faced, making every hire a success. From Billy: Hey Gen-Z Peeps, Thank you everyone for watching my first video, enjoyed hearing your comments about how it helped. I feel you - been there, done that and understand how tough it can be. Welcome back to my second bussin interview, giving you tips and advice on how to get your first job. Filled with more great insights with people who’ve successfully navigated the job market, bringing you their stories and advice. In this 2nd Episode I get to vibe with Zee. Zee is 27 years old and recently started in her first corporate job as a Social Media Executive in Kuala Lumpur. Many of you may know her from her social media channels. Zee faced a ton of challenges when job hunting but managed to break through with determination and smart moves. She’s here not only to cook but also to spill some tea on her journey helping you slay getting that first job. Don’t miss out on Zee’s inspiring story and practical advice. Check it out now and gain the confidence to kickstart your W career! Hey, almost forgot. More great interviews coming soon so be sure to follow us. If you are interested in being interviewed by me and sharing your experience of getting your first job, get in touch with me at [email protected] Looking forward to hearing from you, Billy @ ARCHER BAHARI ARCHER BAHARI - We Hunt, You Hire #archerbahari #genz #genzjobsearch #myfirstjob #jobsearchtips #jobsearch #recruitment #recruiting #recruitmentpartner #talentacquisition #executivesearch #vacancies #candidate #candidatessearching #candidates #candidateattraction #candidatesearch #headhunt #headhunter #vacancy #job #humancapital #humancapitalmanagement #humancapitalsolutions #humanresources #humanresource #humanresourcesdirector #talent #southeastasia

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Considering an IPO? MorganFranklin Consulting's IPO readiness assessment applies a structured methodology for analyzing and evaluating a company’s preparedness for going public, culminating with the delivery of an IPO Readiness Report. 📊 Click the link below to learn more. #IPO #IPOReadiness

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In this post from Robert Half’s Managing in Uncertain Economic Times series, leaders offer guidance on prioritizing employee engagement and investing in employee training and professional development opportunities. https://bit.ly/3ZEfDTe

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How does Impact’s expertise in talent acquisition support contingent workforce development? Vance Tiller — Chief Executive Officer at Impact Workforce Solutions — breaks down how our temporary staffing solutions deliver measurable success for manufacturers, distributors, and call centers. Vance shares the insights gained from decades of experience in industrial staffing and explains how reducing turnover and increasing stability leads to more predictable, sustainable outcomes. Discover how Impact Workforce Solutions can reduce turnover and increase productivity for your operations. Visit https://bit.ly/3ouNhdt #Staffing #TalentAcquisition #WorkforceManagement

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Job growth and labor market weaker than originally reported. > Actual job growth for the 12-month reporting period was reduced by 818k, nearly 30% less than initial government reporting. > Sectors with largest downward revisions included professional & business services and manufacturing. #jobs #hiring #economy #humanresources #layoffs #careers #employment

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With aging demographics and more executives leaving the workforce early, having a strategy in place to keep your key executives in their seats for as long as possible, is critical for business success. Read on for great retention strategies.

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Spent some time with a fantastic group of In Transition Finance leaders this morning, learning invaluable tips and trade secrets on creating a LinkedIn profile for job seekers. My longtime friend Jennifer Exum, MBA, SHRM-SCP, CIR, CDR led the session; she is truly a guru of all things LinkedIn! Her top 5 recommendations were incredibly insightful. One of the most challenging questions we discussed was whether to use the "Open to Work" green circle. Does it make you more searchable and available to recruiters, or does it appear desperate? I'm still on the fence. I see the benefits, but I also understand how it might be perceived differently by various leaders. #CFO #financeleaders #QualStaff #opentowork

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