Which Recruiting Model Helps You Find the Best Talent? What is your company’s competitive edge? If you did not answer “having the most talented team,” you are missing out on a huge opportunity to set your company apart from the competition. The people you hire today will define your company’s future. Every hiring decision impacts…
To delve into exceptional company cultures and find insights on workplace DNA, check out this article published on Inc.com by Peggy Shell, founder and CEO of Creative Alignments. After speaking with fellow leaders who have been honored for creating great places to work, Peggy shares their collective wisdom and perspectives.
If you’re hiring, you may have suddenly found yourself drowning in piles of resumes from primarily unqualified applicants. At the same time, finding and engaging with your top-tier candidates may be particularly challenging. Complicating an already confusing situation, our unpredictable economy may make it harder for you to commit to long-term plans. So how do…
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…
“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…
Recruiters at Creative Alignments come from all different backgrounds. Some have years of experience working as traditional contingency recruiters. Others have been in-house recruiters and many have deep industry experience in technology, food/CPG or professional services. Now working with Creative Alignments’ Time-Based Recruiting, they have one thing in common: an appreciation for the way this…
The Great Resignation of 2021 is real. Record numbers of employees are changing jobs, choosing new careers, starting their own businesses, or going back to school. It’s understandable after the disruption and introspection of the pandemic, which put a spotlight on what matters and gave many a taste of how things could be different. According to Prudential…
Though your college education may have helped you learn how to build a rocket engine, write a 50-page research paper, or design a software program, there’s a good chance that figuring out how to land that first job right after college is a new skill you could use some help with. That’s why we’re here.…
Facing your first professional interview can be intimidating. To help you prepare, we’ve collected important tips from our recruiters so that you stand out from the competition and increase your chances of getting hired. Remember, your goal in the first interview is to get the second interview. Do Your Research Before the Interview It’s never…
