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TOP VIDEO POST: Listen in as Meghan demonstrates how pre-employment assessments can help you identify new administrative staff and assistants who are well-prepared to succeed. Uncover skill gaps, improve applicant engagement and minimize turnover. Watch now: https://hubs.ly/Q02vN_q70

Join us for our upcoming webinar, Intro to ADEN! Learn how the American Dream Employment Network (ADEN) can empower you to offer top-notch employment services. As an Employment Network, enjoy unparalleled technical assistance, cutting-edge tools and a secure portal for seamless case management—all without any upfront costs. Register at rebrand.ly/s2kigis. Image description: Square teal graphic with white text reading: Intro to the American Dream Employment Network. Learn how ADEN can empower you to offer top-notch employment services. August 7, 1:30 pm EST. There are transparent images of clouds in the background of the graphic. In the bottom right corner is a cutout photo of four colleagues talking and laughing. The NDI and ADEN logos are in the top right corner. 

Telecommunicators Week is wonderful but often feels like “one and done.” Telecommunicators need to be visible the other 51 weeks of the year. Recognition of their vital role will improve morale, to be sure. But enhanced visibility has a far more important purpose. It will convince lawmakers and public officials to think differently about them, which should lead to better compensation, which in turn should improve retention. It will establish in the minds of the public that this isn’t just a job, but a profession, which should improve recruitment, both in terms of candidate quantity and quality. At a time when the 911 community is suffering from an acute staffing shortage, improvements in recruitment and retention are sorely needed. I get telecommunicators, and I want to be their voice. 📢 Dive into our latest blog by Jenna Streeter, MCP's Communications Specialist: https://bit.ly/3JqdyB6

I’ve recently noticed a pattern of long-standing Civil Servants, particularly at a senior level, making a change either into the Private Sector or branching into contracting and/or consultancy services. Is it budget cutbacks making it difficult to deliver? Bureaucracy? Hitting a ceiling? Navigating the uncertain landscape in Government ahead of the election? I’m keen to know people’s thoughts on this but regardless of the reason, there’s a lot of uncertainty and doubt at all levels - which is why I want to help. Over the next couple of weeks, until the election, I will be blocking out my diary from 12 - 3pm on Friday afternoons for one-on-one sessions of “𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬” Feedback Fridays will be a chance to get recommendations on writing, updating and improving your CV, interview tips, gaining insights and general advice on how to market yourself in a competitive market. I’d like to promise everyone that I’ll secure their dream contract but unfortunately, that isn’t the world we live in. What I can promise you, is that I’ll do everything I can, working actively with you, giving you industry advice and tips to maximise your opportunities. If you’re interested in having a chat, comment or message me “FEEDBACK” and we can schedule a slot

Operational assets are complex. All seemingly vital for the delivery of public services. But can we be sure about that? Do we have the evidence? Let’s discuss …. 😏 See you there! Montagu Evans #publicestateadvisory Grant Thornton UK LLP Abintra Consulting #collaboration #thoughtleadership

Hybrid working options in roles that can feasibly allow it, should consider this as a norm to adverts. It supports a more inclusive environment and I think it can prove widely beneficial to the employee and employer. It is nice to see it becoming more widely accepted

In a world where DEI efforts are under unprecedented external scrutiny and facing internal hurdles such as budget constraints and staffing limitations, it's more crucial than ever to have the right strategies in place for success — especially in unpredictable recruitment landscapes. Teeona Mayberry, Kim Vu, and Amit Bhatia sat down to discuss tips and tactics that help promote DEI with restricted resources and competing priorities: https://hubs.li/Q02y9bdB0

Excellent reporting by Ray Smith about a study by ADP Research of trends in the young college grad job market. Along with Sam A., I'm a co-author of the study at the center of this article from The Wall Street Journal, and yet I still learned something by reading it. For example, to corroborate our findings about Austin, Smith spoke with the manager of education and workforce policy at the Austin Chamber of Commerce. And then Smith tied each point in the story to a perfect example from a real live young person. This a fine example of how public-facing research from the private sector combines with gumshoe detective work by a top-notch reporter to tell a compelling story grounded in the facts. And by the way: The whole study was Sam's idea, as were the radar plots comparing hiring, affordability, and wages within the same metro area. Thanks Sam, and for the rest of you, Sam and I have yet another timely article in the works, so stay tuned. Thanks, Ray! P.S. Remember, don't take these findings as a reason to count large coastal cities out. Instead, use these findings to understand the tradeoffs you face in each of the archetypal metros we discuss.

San Diego Business Development Center did a study this summer of the business environment. 55% of those surveyed noted recruiting and hiring qualified staff as their top challenge. 😪 The second biggest challenge noted? Navigating local rules and regulations. 🫣 As a CA based recruitment firm, we get it. Our teams focus each day, every day on solving these challenges. 💪 Have a question on workers comp changes? Need to understand the local talent pool for a particular skill? Local experts are here to serve. 🤝

The results are in! 📣 Our Independent Contractors in the Workforce Survey aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the contracting market dynamics. This continuous project has been instrumental in capturing key data to inform contractors, professionals considering contracting, recruiters, and clients about the realities of the current market. Want a copy? Comment below, and a member of our team will get in touch to send you the report!