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, she 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 would you think of automatically rejecting one-third of your job applicants before reviewing them? Kind of like tossing out a third of your groceries before even getting them home from the store. Unfortunately, this is what many employers do when they reject candidates based solely on their age, or perceived age. Age discrimination occurs…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Have you ever wondered if your company’s ability to lead, innovate and realize better financial performance may be hampered by a lack of diversity among your employees? If so, you’re right. Research shows that having gender and racial diversity in your workforce, especially among leadership, can boost your bottom line. One reason is that diversity can trigger…
As if hiring and interviewing were not hard enough. COVID-19 has necessitated additional layers of planning, safety precautions, technology needs and potentially awkward conversations for both employers and candidates. While many companies are able to conduct virtual interviews during these unusual times, and even start new employees in a virtual workplace, others need to conduct in-person interviews…
What is the best recruiting option for your business’s unique needs? See how Creative Alignments’ Time-Based Recruiting compares to other recruiting options to save you money and provide a better recruiting experience. Why work with Creative Alignments vs. a traditional contingency recruiter? With Time-Based Recruiting, you only pay for the time it takes to find…
