7.20.2022

Workplace Wellbeing, Subscribe to HR in the Car, and More!

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! (Please select 1 answer below.)

Q: What retention strategies are you implementing?

Take our quick poll now, here!

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

WATCH: Recruiting in Today’s Job Market

via Facebook

Miriam Dushane of Alaant shares what’s it like to be a recruiter in today’s job market. And be sure to subscribe to our new podcast, “HR in the Car” here: alaant.com/podcast.

Workplace Well-Being: The Team Sport We Win by Optimizing How We Work

By: Erica Gunn via Fast Company

Times and technologies may change, but the fundamental questions leaders face echo throughout history. What’s the link between workforce well-being and productivity? What role can an employer play in helping…

Subscribe Now to HR in the Car!

via Alaant

Be the first to know when a new HR in the Car podcast episode drops. Hosted by Alaant’s Miriam Dushane and Tom Schin, this exciting NEW podcast features HR professionals and business leaders sharing HR stories that you can relate to.... Subscribe here!

42% Of Us Want to Work at Diverse and Inclusive Companies

via VentureBeat

A recent poll by analytics and advisory company Gallup, asked 13,085 U.S. employees what was most important to them when deciding whether to accept a job offered by a new employer. Some answers were those you’d likely expect…

The Alaant Hiring Index: 5 Takeaways for Employers

By: Miriam Dushane via Alaant

We’re just over halfway through 2022, and if employers hoped the job market would improve by now, they have to be disappointed. Our latest Alaant Hiring Index, an exclusive survey of HR and hiring managers from companies across a variety of sizes and industries, shows the recruiting challenge is tougher than ever…

Last Week’s QOTW Poll Results:

Q: Do you have a formal retention strategy for employees?

Yes 35%

No 65%

There’s a saying, “if you don’t measure it, it won’t happen.” This theory applies to having a retention plan too. Even more pressing than ever, retaining your top talent is crucial in today’s era. If you’re still of the mindset that you’re doing enough, there’s a good chance you’re missing out on ensuring your people are where they want to be (and letting everyone on your team know it). Need help with your internal recruiting strategy? The experts at Alaant are here to help. Still unsure of what you could be doing? Read more from HR Morning, here.

Community Events:

518 Business Connect - Networking Event - LIVE & In-Person - Presented by Alaant & Groff Networks - Thursday, July 28 at 11:30am-1pm. Register, here!

2nd Annual Nine and Dine Charity Golf Scramble - Hosted by To Love A Child on Friday, July 22, 4-8pm at the Fairways of Halfmoon Golf Course. Register, here.

Light Up the Night at Saratoga National Golf Club - Hosted by the Albany Med Foundation on Friday July 22, 7-11:30pm at the Saratoga National Golf Club. Register, here.

Non-Profit Workshop: Expand Your Team: Attracting, Onboarding and Retaining the Best Staff - A part of The Community Foundation’s - 2022 Summer Workshop Series this session will be held via Zoom on August 4, 2022 @ 9-10:30am and is presented by Alaant. Register, here.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit 2022 - Presented by the Capital Region Chamber on Thursday, October 6, 2022 @ 8am-12pm at the Hilton Garden Inn Troy. Reserve your spot 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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