9.29.2020

Building a Diverse & Inclusive Workforce, Capital Region Employment, and More!

Alaant Advisor Building a Diverse & Inclusive Workforce Capital Region Employment

by Miranda March

The Alaant Advisor is our column focused on all things going on in the world of recruiting, job placement, and search. Think of it as your weekly briefing—a handy, quick guide to what's going on.

Here's what's happening this week:

Recapping the 2020 Talent and Inclusion Summit

via Facebook

Alaant Workforce Solutions, Managing Partner, Miriam Dushane shares her key takeaways from the Capital Region Chamber's Talent and Inclusion Summit and the power in building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

The Power of Building a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce

By: Miriam Dushane via Alaant Blogs

In the challenging world of business – to say nothing of an environment made more difficult by the COVID-19 pandemic – employers should be squarely focused on building a workforce that provides a true competitive advantage. One of the best ways to do that is to make the principles of diversity and inclusion a central focus of your recruiting, employee engagement, and retention efforts…

Survey Shows Capital Region Employment Bounced Back Some In August

By: Dave Lucas via WAMC.org

The pandemic has left a sizable mark on work and the workplace, but there are some relatively positive signs in New York’s Capital Region. While coronavirus forced many businesses to close offices and storefronts, some employees worked from home, some who got furloughed found freelance work (at home) or started their own home-based businesses. Miriam Dushane is with Alaant…

Time is Running Out to Register for WERC’s Constellation Building Event on 10/6

via CDWERC.org

We are proud to be a book sponsor for CDWERC’s virtual event Grow Highly-Rewarding Connections with Character Strengths with Jane S. Anderson and to support WERC on its mission of advancing women's success in the workplace. Ahead of the event, the Alaant team will be taking the VIA Character Strengths assessment and we look forward to learning more about our strengths and igniting our best selves. We hope you’ll join us, Register Now!

Hot Candidate of the Week!

This is one of the best candidates we've seen this week. If you would like more information on this great candidate or want to see more Top Talent, click here.

Kat – Administrative Assistant

Albany, NY

Professional and personable!
Recent grad with a bachelor’s degree
Experience managing documentation and creating large mailings
Identified discrepancies in contact information
Responsible for reviewing student essays and assignments and identifying small details/working through solutions
Strong attention to detail
Experience maintaining/updating paper and electronic records
Tracked progress of department over time via Excel
Looking for a position that continues to challenge her and is fast paced!

About the Author

Miranda March Digital Strategist for Alaant Workforce Solutions

Miranda March, Digital Communications Specialist

Miranda has a real knack for connecting the dots between employers and job seekers. She prides herself on keeping a pulse on the national and local hiring markets. In her downtime, she enjoys cooking new foods and spending time with her family. A little-known fact about Miranda is her love of video games, new and old.

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