Staying Connected with a Remote Workforce, Benefits of Working with a Recruiting Agency and More!

At Alaant, we strongly believe that equality, diversity and inclusivity are vital to a thriving workforce. In recognition of Women’s History Month and the key roles women play in the workplace, we are shining a spotlight on women business leaders from across our region. These women have made a positive impact through success in their careers and service to their communities. Their stories offer important insights and perspectives to inspire and motivate others. This week’s spotlight: Andrea Crisafulli, Owner and President, Crisafulli Bros…

If you’re an employee who works from home or have been thinking about doing so, a challenge that often arises is how to stay connected with your colleagues and boss back in the office. It’s a valid concern, both for improving your own work experience and satisfying your boss and team. Karen O’Reilly, founder of flexible recruitment agency Employmum, noted in a recent LinkedIn article that one of employers’ biggest concerns about remote workers relates to interaction—specifically, how can managers and team members get to know an employee who works off-site…

There’s a good chance your company has an HR department. If so, a natural question might be, “Why should we work with a recruiting agency?” The reality is that a recruiting firm can help an organization find and hire better employees faster, and save them time and money in the process. In fact, a recruiting agency can be…

For a long time, companies shied away from remote work due to anxieties around productivity loss. However, the latest remote work statistics speak a different, more evolved story. In this article, we share five interesting remote work statistics for 2020. We also discuss actionable insights that you can draw from these findings. If you’re still on the fence about remote working, 2020 might be the year to take the leap…

Alaant Workforce Solutions, the leading professional workforce services firm in New York’s Capital Region, today announced it has acquired Capital Tech Search, one of the region’s premier technical placement firms for more than 20 years. The acquisition expands the services Alaant offers to help employers attract, engage and retain technology professionals – particularly to meet rising demand in the software development sector – while also providing full-service solutions to existing clients of Capital Tech Search…