10.6.2021

Take the Employability Pledge, Vaccine Status on Resumes, And More!

Alaant Advisor Take the Employability Pledge Vaccine Status on Resumes

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: Are recent vaccine mandates affecting your organization's recruiting & retention?

Click here to answer the Question of the Week!

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

WATCH: Breaking Down the Benefits of Remote Work

via Facebook

Alaant’s Managing Partner, Miriam Dushane breaks down the benefits of remote work.

Vaccine Status on Resume Trend Opens Door to Hiring Bias

By: Erin Mulvaney via Bloomberg Law

Job seekers are touting their vaccine status on resumes or LinkedIn profiles, but what could be a boost for a candidate’s application puts employers at risk. While vaccine mandates are largely legal and increasingly common, employment lawyers warn that hiring managers…

Bringing Employees Back to the Office? Here’s How to Do it Right

By: Tom Schin via Alaant Blogs

You’ve weighed a host of factors, explored multiple options, and gathered essential input. Finally, a decision has been made – your organization is bringing employees back to the office. While the path forward has been established, another challenge is immediately upon you: the need to do it right.

Join Us in Taking the Employability Pledge for National Disability Employment Awareness Month

via OPWDD.NY.gov

The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) has long recognized National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) organized by the U.S. Department of Labor because employment is such a key component of our mission to help people with developmental disabilities live richer lives.

Take the pledge now, here!

Additional resources on disability employment:

Last Week’s Poll Results:

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

Yes – 71% & No – 29%

As the saying goes, the definition of insanity is doing the same thing while expecting different results. The market has shifted. Doing the same old “post and pray” doesn’t work anymore. Additionally, candidates aren’t willing to go through a lengthy process. Have you thought about what you’re able to change?

The experts at Alaant are here to help. We’re watching trends and creating new strategies in real-time. Call us today to start a discussion about what’s working and what’s not in your recruiting plan.

Community Events:

Indigenous Peoples' Day Ceremony in Great Barrington - Monday, October 11^th at 1AM - 2PM. Register, here.
SAVE the DATE: 518 Business Connect - Virtual Networking Event- Presented by Alaant & Groff Networks on Thursday, October 14, 11AM-12 PM. Registration opens soon!
Join CanCode for a Virtual Student & Employer Celebration! – via zoom on Thursday, October 14 at 4pm. RSVP now, here!
2021 Equity & Inclusion Virtual Conference - via the Early Care & Learning Council - Tuesday, November 9^th at 9AM - 3:30PM. Join the zoom, here.
CNYS Black Expo - Saturday, November 13^th at 10AM - 5PM. More detail, 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.

Please Note Our Upcoming Holiday Hours:

Our office will be closed on Monday 10/11 in honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday 10/12.

We want to acknowledge that we gather on traditional land of Mohawk People- past and present, and honor with gratitude the land itself and the people who have kept it throughout the generations. This calls us to commit to continuing to learn how to be better stewards of the land we inhabit as well. If you’d like to learn more, click 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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