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Global Hiring
July 29, 2022 Read time: 6 minutes

The way we hire has changed so drastically in recent years that it is almost unrecognizable. Since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted nearly every facet of the working world, we have learned how to embrace flexibility, remote and hybrid working, and communication through screens. Meanwhile, the disruption of our personal lives has led many of us…

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Diverse Talent Pool of Skilled Workers
June 29, 2022 Read time: 5 minutes

Hiring and recruitment experts have warned of a looming skilled talent shortage for years. First, the resounding chorus was that robots would take over jobs, but when that didn’t come to pass and employers still couldn’t find the right talent, it turned into a new refrain: No one wants to work. Just like the fear of automation, however,…

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Diverse Group of people in business setting
June 28, 2022 Read time: 4 minutes

The last few years have taught invaluable lessons, and one of the most important of them was that of a diverse workforce. Diversity, equity, and inclusion went from being an abstract concept to a wake-up call, forcing companies to rethink their personnel operations. Businesses are now taking hard looks at their hiring practices and understanding…

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March 25, 2022 Read time: 4 minutes

When it comes to finding talent for your company, you have high expectations. You dream of filling your workplace with the most intelligent, driven, and passionate people — people who understand your ethos and share your values. With a team full of people like this, you know you could level up your business goals and…

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Digital Map being held up
December 8, 2021 Read time: 4 minutes

In September 2021, 4.4 million people in the United States quit their jobs. That record-shattering number was simply one in a line of staggering numbers that soon became known, collectively, as the “Great Resignation.” Initially thought to be a temporary blip brought on by the unique conditions of the pandemic, many experts now believe this…

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Map desk with people writing on notes
November 23, 2021 Read time: 1 minutes

With global business creation exploding, now could be the perfect time to onboard talented contingent workers. If necessity is the mother of invention, then innovation is the child of adversity. Perhaps that’s why we saw an explosion of new businesses in 2020 despite a global pandemic and coronavirus-induced recession. After an initial decrease in new…

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Group of people holding a puzzle
November 1, 2021 Read time: 9 minutes

In the early days of pandemic lockdowns, there was a lot of talk about what work would look like post-pandemic. Although some businesses believed that everything would eventually go back to the way things were, many others thought employees could forget about going back to the office altogether. As the pandemic wore on, workers began…

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Global Workforce
July 9, 2021 Read time: 3 minutes

As a result of the pandemic, many businesses are realizing that they can hire teams that work from anywhere and still get the job done. This is a game-changer, as it greatly expands the talent pool when companies need to fill core positions with candidates who have specialized skill sets. Understanding the costs associated with…

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Global Workforce Graphic on a tablet
June 29, 2021 Read time: 1 minutes

COVID-19 was a catalyst for workplace transformation and the changing nature of how we work. It impacted employers and HR professionals across the world, creating new challenges and opportunities around innovative global workforce solutions. Almost overnight, the talent pool for skilled positions expanded across the globe as physical work sites closed and nearly everyone started working…

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June 7, 2021 Read time: 2 minutes

The speed and scale of the COVID-19 pandemic forced companies to act quickly and decisively. In a matter of days or weeks, cross-functional teams from HR to IT and facilities made a massive shift to remote work possible. They put plans and policies in place, built communication and collaboration networks, and ensured that workflows remained…

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