Courtney Berger! Welcome to the Adecco Group North America family. Courtney was picked from a group of finalists who participated in a series of challenges during a leadership boot camp this week, to become our CEO for One Month. Berger was one of the six finalists selected from a competitive pool of more than 4,000 applicants. Applicants were […] Read Article “We have a winner! Our CEO for One Month is…”
Elite athletes spend countless hours over the course of years on the training necessary to develop their skills. The trophies, medals, awards and recognition help to define who they are. So we must wonder, what happens when an athlete decides to leave professional sports? How do you determine “what’s next? The Moment You Decide This […] Read Article “Redefining a Life: Transitioning out of professional sports”
Hiring and retaining diverse employees remains, even in this day and age, a challenge for many organizations. And finding great positions can be quite the task for job seekers as well. It is crucial for businesses to embrace diversity and tap into a workforce that is skilled, productive, creative and that can bring new ideas […] Read Article “How to Recruit for Diversity”
Meet the CEO for One Month Candidates We were looking high and low for North America’s CEO for One Month Candidates. Thousands of people applied and hundreds made it through our initial screening. People from all across the United Stated sent in essays, resumes and videos. We loved the responses! Our applicants are so talented, […] Read Article “We found them! Our CEO for One Month Candidates”
The Mentor Small businesses can’t always afford traditional training and development programs. Fortunately, hiring technically talented professional who are also gifted teachers, offsets training and development challenges. These internal teachers eliminate the need to spend money on outside resources and can convey valuable institutional knowledge. Mentors also educate new hires on company culture, processes and […] Read Article “5 People Every Small Business Needs Now”
We now live in a world where people are constantly sharing their thoughts and opinions about anything and everything. As a company, this can be a curse or a blessing. A few mentions on social media or some online reviews or blog posts about your company can greatly improve your image — or may very […] Read Article “How to Assess & Improve Your Company’s Online Reputation”
In today’s working world, people tend to throw around the term “corporate social responsibility” with no abandon. It makes you wonder if the words have lost their meaning. Or maybe they’ve just evolved? Does it come in the form of holiday charity drives or a walk for a cure? Or is it more about go-green […] Read Article “Enhance Your Company Culture With Corporate Social Responsibility”
2016. A new year that brings new resolutions. And can’t our resolutions be boiled down to new goals? Even if we aren’t the aspirational types, most of us need to define our professional goals for 2016 anyway. After all, performance evaluations often circle back to the goals we set in the beginning of each year. […] Read Article “How to Set Productive Goals in 2016”
In recent weeks, we’ve offered plenty of advice for finding work during the holidays…but a lot of our candidates want to know what to do once they’ve landed that gig. The question, “What can I do to stay sane during a high-tension, busy holiday season?” is a common one this time of year. No matter […] Read Article “7 Tips For Staying Positive During The Holiday Rush”
Finding the perfect candidate for a job isn’t an easy task. Chances are, hiring managers will have to meet and spend time with numerous candidates before finally finding a good match for a role. After a while, certain personality types start to stand out in the interviewing process — and some are more frustrating than […] Read Article “The Different Types of People You Encounter When Hiring”