In this week’s Increase Diversity newsletter, Jenn Tardy shares “Hidden Obstacles and Biases: Key Red Flags That Turn Away Top Talent.” Based on a LinkedIn poll run by Tardy, 161 participants weighed in on “super red flags” in the hiring process and identified 4 obstacles turning them away from certain… Read more »

According to Randstad USA’s 2024 Randstad Employer Branding survey, “Compensation, equity among key factors driving US workers.” Compiling the data from 5,061 Americans aged 18 to 65, the general workforce is looking toward “long-term financial stability and benefits” when it comes to choosing employers. “The poll also noted significant disparities… Read more »

Congratulations to Chandra Pappas for being promoted to Chief Operating Officer of The Liberty Group. She brings her twenty years of experience to the role and arrives from her previous title of COO with Nelson Cos.  Here at MeeDerby, we seek to highlight women who elevate into leadership roles all… Read more »

Hunt Scanlon Media reports on Robert Half’s State of U.S. Hiring Survey finding “More Than Half of U.S. Companies Anticipate Adding New Positions in the Second Half of 2024.” Despite such a positive finding, “most employers (86 percent) report hiring challenges, and their major areas of concern include: Lack of… Read more »

Hunt Scanlon Media covered a recent DHR Global report from Keith Giarman, Christine Greybe, Mike Magsig, and Heather Smith seeking insight on “What Skills Do CEOs Need Today to Succeed” The skills are as follows: Digital Literacy Financial Acumen Critical Thinking Emotional Intelligence A Capable C-Suite An Experienced Board The… Read more »

In today’s LinkedIn Talent Solutions blog post, Laura Hilgers shares her piece on “Why Paternity Leave Is a Boon to Men and Women Alike.” Women’s participation in the workforce and presence in leadership positions have always been challenged by parenting but particularly by bearing a child. These numbers have recently… Read more »

According to the latest Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey, “U.S. Hiring Outlook Remains Positive for Remainder of 2024.” Based on 1,003 U.S. hiring decision-makers, 81% share a positive outlook on hiring opportunities for the rest of the year and 60% are reporting they plan to expand their workforce in the… Read more »

In this week’s Increase Diversity newsletter, Jenn Tardy covers Four Key Lessons from Amber Cabral’s “Say More About That.” Lesson 1: Speak Up and Push Back Lesson 2: Understand the Challenges and Tactics Lesson 3: Handle Difficult Conversations with Poise Lesson 4: Don’t Take the Ball if it Isn’t Yours… Read more »

Will you be attending American Staffing Association‘s Staffing World 2024? The MeeDerby team will not only be in attendance but also presenting on the final day! Join us for the “Workplace Family Feud Showdown: Insights on Inclusivity” breakout session hosted by Kim Whiteley, President of MeeDerby, Sue Jagan, Associate Director… Read more »

NEWS RELEASE – CORRECTION Labor Forecast Predicts 9.2% Decrease in Demand for Temporary Workers in 2024 Third Quarter — Industry Consulting Firm G. Palmer & Associates’ Quarterly Forecast Assists in Previewing Near-Term Hiring Patterns – Newport Beach, California, July 31, 2024 — Demand for temporary workers in the United States is expected… Read more »