9.29.2021

Raging Resignations, Return to the Office, And More!

Alaant Advisor Raging Resignations Return to the Office

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:

The Question of the Week

via Alaant

Each week we invite you to answer our Quick Poll on all things workforce & recruiting!

Q: Now more than ever, are you ready to entertain new elements for your recruiting process?

Click here to answer the Question of the Week!

Thank you for weighing in. Check back next week for the results!

WATCH: Bring Employees Back to the Office the Right Way

via Facebook

Alaant’s Tom Schin shares top tips on how to bring employees back to the office the right way.

How To Reduce Stress In The Workplace: 16 Effective Ways Leaders and Employees Can Thrive

via Forbes

According to the World Health Organization, work-related stress can be caused by poor work organization, poor work design, poor management, unsatisfactory working conditions and lack of support from colleagues and supervisors...

The Big Question: Should We Bring Employees Back to the Office?

By: Miriam Dushane via Alaant Blogs

Should employees return to the office, or is it better to retain a virtual and/or hybrid schedule? With apologies to William Shakespeare, that is the question being batted around by organizations of all sizes, and across all industries, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the workplace.

Who Is Driving the Great Resignation?

By: Ian Cook Via Harvard Business Review

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4 million Americans quit their jobs in July 2021. Resignations peaked in April and have remained abnormally high for the last several months, with a record-breaking 10.9 million open jobs at the end of July...

Last Week’s Poll Results:

Q: Has the labor shortage directly impacted your organization?

Yes – 57% & No – 43%

Entry-level service industries (retail, hospitality) have been impacted the most by the labor shortage. Other organizations are facing a skills gap for qualified hires. This article provides BLS Stats showing which industries have the most job openings, check it out!

Are you running into challenges? Let the experts at Alaant be your guide. There are many aspects to recruiting where we can help. Call us today!

Community Events:

Building Resilience in Times of Change - Presented by the Capital District Women’s Employment & Resource Center (WERC) on Tuesday, October 5, 11:30am-1:30pm. Register, here!

The Talent, Diversity and Inclusion Summit 2021 - via the Capital Region Chamber on Wednesday, October 6, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm. Details, here.

Join CanCode for a Virtual Student & Employer Celebration! – via zoom on Thursday, October 14 at 4pm. RSVP now, here!

Discover Your Next Hire with Alaant’s Top Talent!

The Alaant Top Talent network is a portfolio of some of the best professionals around. These candidates are recently screened and offer a variety of skill levels across many industries. Browse profiles with no obligation; if you see a candidate you like, contact us and we’ll make a connection. New profiles are added regularly, so be sure to visit often. Check it out now, here.

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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