1.12.2022

Spotlight on Dawn Oesch, Employee Pay & Benefits Up, And More!

Alaant Advisor Spotlight on Dawn Oesch Employee Pay & Benefits Up

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

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

Q: Do you have the resources in place to support your 2022 recruiting needs?

Click here to answer the Question of the Week!

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

WATCH: 6 Resolutions to SPRINT to a New Career in 2022

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SPRINT to a new career in 2022 with these 6 resolutions from Alaant’s, Miriam Dushane.

Welcome Christina Noeldechen to the Alaant Team!

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We are excited to be stepping into 2022 with our newest Talent Acquisition Specialist, Christina Noeldechen. Hailing from Siena College, she will be connecting Top Talent with some of the area's best employers. Learn more about Christina, here.

As Work Changed in 2021, Employee Pay and Benefits Stepped Up

By: Stephen Miller via SHRM

While compliance with COVID-19 vaccination policies and return-to-work decisions drew much of HR teams' attention in 2021, the pandemic also required benefits and compensation managers to up their game. As some workplaces reopened and others...

Alaant Spotlight: Dawn Oesch, Owner of Saratoga Candy Co.

via Alaant Blogs

The Alaant Spotlight features local leaders and businesses to highlight the great work they are doing in our community, sharing their career advice and/or secrets to success—in their own words. They are the people making a powerful impact for good across our region. Learn more about Dawn Oesch, Owner of Saratoga Candy Co…

4 Strategies for Upskilling and Reskilling Your Workforce

By: Deborah Waddill via HBR

The 21st-century workplace demands a new strategy for human resources (HR). “The novel coronavirus pandemic led to a reworking of the economy unlike any other since World War II,” according to The Wall Street Journal. This shift requires an innovative response from HR professionals...

5 New Year’s Resolutions for Recruiters: Take a ‘CAN DO’ Approach in 2022

By: Tom Schin via Alaant Blogs

The new year has dawned, and it offers a chance to start with a clean slate, often guided by New Year’s resolutions that aim to move us in a positive direction. From shedding a few pounds or stepping up an exercise program, to learning a new hobby or improving work-life balance, now is a time when many people have lofty goals for the year ahead…

Last Week’s Poll Results:

Q: Do you hire candidates with strong experience in lieu of a degree?

Yes – 81% & No – 19%

Requiring a degree in some fields is understandable, but it shouldn’t be universal. While degrees are important and valuable, smart and hardworking people are currently doing the job you need filled, some without the degree. How? On the job training and advancement. They have demonstrated over time that they have the aptitude, ability, and mental capacity to learn the tasks, produce results and continue to learn and grow in their professional career – just outside a typical classroom. Remember that doing things the way you’ve always done them isn’t always going to work. In an especially difficult recruiting market, here’s what HBR has to say about it, here.

Community Events:

518 Business Connect - Virtual Networking Event - Presented by Alaant & Groff Networks on Thursday, January 13, 11am-12pm. Register now, here!

Restorative Practice for Turbulent Times (Pandemic & Beyond): Being the "I" in the Storm – via the Early Care & Learning Council Thursday, January 13, @ 12-1pm via Zoom. Register for this free event, here.

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – A Facebook Live event Monday, January 17 @ 5pm, coordinated by the Albany County Central Federation of Labor, The Workforce Development Institute (WDI) and more! Details, 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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