This article was first published on Inc.com and was written by Peggy Shell, CEO of Creative Alignments. You may have experienced someone trying to fake their way through an interview. Perhaps they embellished skills and education, provided family members as references, or even faked a drug test. But have you heard about truly fake candidates? The phenomenon is…
Have you heard of fraudsters posing as real employers in order to lure unsuspecting candidates in to divulge sensitive data or become useful pawns in a larger scheme? This is a real thing, and so are the financial and reputational losses for both employers and job seekers. It’s not a new phenomenon, but the Covid…
At Creative Alignments, we are not alone when discussing what Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, or DEI, means to us. Regardless of where a company is in its journey to better understanding DEI, each company, each industry, and each community may answer this question in ways unique to their situation. In the tech industry, for instance,…
The human spirit is miraculous. Worldwide, people are coming up with creative ways to help people in Ukraine, from booking phantom Airbnb reservations to using Etsy to support artists. We’ve got another idea for you to consider: Choose to work with Ukrainian-based companies that are doing everything they can to keep their people employed remotely…
If you’re confused about how new state laws governing pay equity impact your business, you’re not alone. Even organizations committed to creating equitable compensation packages are struggling to navigate new legislation, which requires employers to pay people equally for “substantially similar” work, rather than for “equal” work. It’s important to recognize that, while not perfect,…
What is the common thread that runs through the long line of women who’ve changed the course of history? They were unapologetically themselves, using their voices and ideas to create change, often raising up others with them. As Rosalynn Carter said “A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people…
CEOs are worried right now: Demand for their products or services is up, but will they be able to find and keep the talent they need to turn opportunity into business? For entrepreneurs with small companies on the verge of a steep growth phase, this dilemma is particularly daunting. However, just because you can’t pay as much…
We’re inspired this holiday season and we’d like to spread the love. The transformation, innovation and forward momentum we’ve witnessed this year among our clients, communities, and our very own team, has been profound. Here are just a few highlights of what our amazing clients are doing to use their business as a force for…
“Hiring is a cinch right now,” said no one lately. Nearly every thriving business is having a hard time finding the new employees they desperately need and keeping the ones they already have. Regardless of the reasons, you can do things right now to attract and retain employees in this challenging labor market. Think of this…
Leaders know how important employees are to their business, but how many intentionally build people-centered cultures? People-first cultures are rooted in a philosophy that values people over profits. The ironic twist is that when employees are valued as whole individuals and provided the opportunity for well-being, connection, and fulfillment, companies are generally more innovative, resilient, and…
