9.3.2020

Labor Day Weekend, Beware of Counteroffers, Supporting a WFH Workforce, and More!

Alaant Advisor Labor Day Weekend Beware of Counteroffers Supporting a WFH Workforce

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:

How Back to School Will Affect Employers: 5 Things to Keep in Mind

Labor Day Weekend Greetings & Update from Alaant

via Facebook

Alaant's Managing Partner, Miriam Dushane shares the latest Alaant updates as we head into the fall season and well wishes to everyone on this Labor Day weekend.

The Challenge of Counteroffers: Why Employers Need to Beware

By: Miriam Dushane via Alaant Blogs

It’s a situation nearly every employer has faced: they extend a job offer, it’s accepted, and then a short time later, the candidate gets back in touch to decline the position – deciding instead to take a counteroffer to remain in their current job. Whether it’s a case of receiving more money to stay, or a fear of change or concern about job security amid the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re seeing an increasing number of counteroffers being accepted of late…

Register Now for the Virtual Talent & Inclusion Summit on 9/24

via Capital Region Chamber

Alaant is pleased to be a presenting sponsor of the Capital Region Chamber’s Talent and Inclusion Summit on September 24, 2020 from 9am-12pm. This virtual event will provide an opportunity for you to learn new approaches and best practices to help elevate your organization's talent development and diversity and inclusion strategies. The day will include two keynote presentations & concurrent sessions. We hope you can attend, register now!

7 Ways to Support a WFH Workforce That's Also Homeschooling Kids

By: Marielle Leon via Glassdoor

Since March of 2020 when COVID-19 was officially categorized as a pandemic, parents have been performing an elaborate juggling act in an attempt to meet work deadlines while educating and keeping their kids safe. For parents lucky enough to be able to work from home, there is much to be grateful for in terms of being "present" (those are heavy air quotes) for their kids, but there is also much to navigate. Here are 7 ways employers can…

Alaant's Next Virtual Career Counseling Series to Assist Job Seekers Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic is on 9/29

via Eventbrite

Alaant’s next virtual career counseling series “Powering Your Career Search During COVID-19,” will be held Tuesday, September 29 via Zoom. This event is free & open to the public and is intended to assist individuals seeking job opportunities in a labor market upended by coronavirus. Register Now!

Join Us on 9/17 for 518 Business Connect - Virtual Networking Event

via Eventbrite

Join Alaant and Groff NetWorks on 9/2 for our bi-weekly 518 Business Connect - Virtual Networking Event. Catch up with fellow business colleagues to share stories, get a pulse on the current state of business affairs, and help each other by networking. Keeping our connections strong will help us all to move forward after COVID-19. Register Here!

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.

Kaylani - Administrative/Compliance Coordinator

Albany, NY

Professional, personable and enjoys working collaboratively with a team
Bachelor’s degree in Human Biology, minor in Business Administration
Coursework includes: Biomechanics, Biochemistry, Accounting, Business Administration, Management
Responsible for handling all cash auditing and verification for bank deposits
Cross-trained in all roles including Quality Assurance where she makes sure that the plates look exactly as how the order is supposed to go out
Experience handling/updating patient files with accurate procedure information and day to day changes accurately
Ensure CRM and Firm Database is compliant with each other and identify discrepancies
Coordinate scheduling with the Reception team
Strong data entry skills and attention to detail
Comfortable verifying and preparing documentation for review
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency test scores: Word: 100%, Outlook: 77%, Excel: 83%
Interested in a back-end administrative role

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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