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Browse thoughtful views and opinions about staffing topics from KBW’s perspective.
BANKW Staffing to Honor Juneteenth
BANKW Staffing is honoring Juneteenth, and will be closed for business on Monday, June 20th, in recognition of the historical end of slavery in the United States in 1865. We take this time to reflect upon the end of slavery, as well as the current struggles our...
8 Undeniable Reasons to Hire a Staffing Agency
Why hire a staffing agency if I already have a dedicated talent acquisition team? It’s a question that we get asked often, and the reasons to hire a staffing agency are plentiful, as are the pros and cons of using a staffing agency. Most of our clients have internal...
Volunteering: The Unexpected Rewards
At the start of my career one of my mentors gave me a crucial piece of advice on how to become truly successful that has become invaluable to me not only as a professional, but as a person. What was this bit of life-changing advice, you ask? Get involved in volunteer...
3 Zoom Interview Tips for Success
Originally launching all the way back in 2012, it was during the covid pandemic that Zoom would become a household name. Useful in a range of applications from virtual birthday parties to telemedicine to dating, Zoom allows people to connect with each other...
Thinking About Selling or Transitioning Your Business – with Ralph Hunter
Whether you are actively preparing for a liquidity event, driving your business in that direction, or just a fan of Shark Tank, mergers, acquisitions, and selling your business are hot topics in today’s market. Should you be looking outside venture capital? Is a...
4 Reasons Why “The Great Resignation” Is Not Stopping
Have you noticed an influx of ‘now hiring’ signs and recruiters in your inbox lately? You are not alone. Since COVID-19 there has been a massive shift in the job market across all industries. From restaurants to large marketing agencies, many companies spent the last...
HR Technology – Top Tips, Best Practices, and Go-To Solutions
No matter if you have 10 or 10,000 employees, it is critical that sound human resource principles are utilized when managing your employee experience. It is also important to consider the necessary technology tools to ensure your employees enjoy consistently managed...
State of the Market and Minds Through Q1
With a quarter-plus of 2022 in the books, the question on everyone’s mind is what the rest of the year will have in store for us – personally, professionally, and/or culturally. Although much has proven uncertain, the numbers show that this year has proven to be...
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The New Workplace Reality
In my humble opinion, there has never been a cooler or more innovative time to be in human resources than today. The status quo has died at our feet, and our workplace culture and employee experience, in many cases, require reinvention from the ground up. How do we...
How You Can Effectively Network in a Virtual World
Networking should not slow down when you are working remotely. Connecting with other professionals in your company and industry lets you meet new people and develop current relationships. Staying in touch keeps you top of mind with other professionals. Offering to...
New Year … New Career
5 Ways to Keep Your Job Search On Track in 2022 Now that the presents are unwrapped and the ball has dropped, it’s time to get serious about your New Year’s resolutions. Most of us have good intentions, but let’s face it…most resolutions get broken before the month of...
Key Steps to Take When Preparing Your Accounting Department for Maternity Leave
Managing maternity leave for your accounting team is challenging. The reality of having a team member gone is an even greater concern for a small business. Since roles tend to carry additional responsibilities and specialized knowledge, finding a temporary replacement...
3 Ways to Scrap the Boring Water Cooler Talk for Something More Meaningful
Since you spend a significant amount of time at work, part of each day, most likely, is spent talking with coworkers around the water cooler. Having conversations promotes intellectual curiosity and encourages learning, feeling challenged and exploring the world....
End of Year Self Assessments
It’s the end of the calendar year and in addition to the self-assessment your organization may have asked you to do, it’s also a time when we take stock of our personal goals – what we’re proud of, what we’re glad we tried, what worked and what didn’t. The act of...