Archive for August 2022
Growth Opportunities and Overworked Employees- Pain Points in Hiring
OUR NEW SERIES COVERS TWO NEW PAIN POINTS EACH MONTH AND SOLUTIONS TO MOVE FORWARD. Why are employers struggling to retain talent? Growth Opportunities The availability of growth opportunities keeps employees motivated and allows them to see a future within your company. Clearly defined career path. A clearly defined path of upward mobility for each…
Read MoreAre Job Interviews Getting Out of Hand?
Is it the fear of hiring the wrong candidate or the inorganization and lack of quality hiring practices that are causing interview fatigue in job seekers? You have just received another email invitation for your 5th virtual interview with the company you have been interviewing with for over a month. This time, they have asked…
Read MoreThe Impact of the CHIPS and Science Act
On August 9th, 2022, President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act, pushing for advancement in the manufacturing space. The Act was signed with the intentions of “investment to surge production of American-made semiconductors, tackle supply chain vulnerabilities to make more goods in America, revitalize America’s scientific research and technological leadership, and strengthens America’s economic…
Read MoreJazmyn Dennis’s Many Titles: Project Recruiter, Personal Trainer, and MBA Graduate
Running her own business, graduating with a master’s degree, and working full-time at MRT. We are here to celebrate our Project Recruiter, Jazmyn Dennis, and her impact on our team. Jazmyn Dennis, Project Recruiter, joined the team in January of 2021 and has worked hard ever since. Jazmyn started learning the ins and outs of…
Read MoreVolume 6 – From a Recruiter’s Desk – August 2022
U.S. Manufacturing Becoming Globally Competitive
Supply chain issues, inflation, and advanced automation are bringing manufacturing back to the states. 400,000 new jobs in the U.S. are predicted to be created due to reshoring, according to the Reshoring Initiative 2021 Data Report. The report also states that 1,800 companies are participating in the new wave of reshoring and the South, with…
Read MoreHow One Bad Hire Can Cost You Thousands
Why hire a professional plastics recruiter? A blog about the benefits of hiring a recruiter to filter resumes, screen candidates, and shortlist top talent to save your company thousands. We will start with some eye-opening data: A bad hire can cost a company 30% of the hire’s first-year salary, according to the U.S. Department of…
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