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HMG Success on August 31, 2020

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Unemployed? Do These 3 Things Today!

HMG Success on August 28, 2020

When you’re unemployed, your first priority is often finding new opportunities. While a job search can certainly be a lot of work, that doesn’t mean it’s the only thing you should be doing with your time.

Certain other activities can be incredibly beneficial. If you’re unemployed and want to set yourself up for long-term success, here are three things you need to be doing.

1. Volunteering

When you volunteer strategically, you can accomplish several things. First, you can make sure that there isn’t a gap in your resume. By finding a position where you can put your professional skills to work, you are keeping your skills relevant and maintaining your capabilities, both of which play in your favor.

Second, volunteering can be incredibly rewarding. If you are supporting a cause you care about, there are intrinsic benefits. Feeling like you are making a difference can be a big morale booster. That can make it easier to keep your energy levels up while you look for a new job, and may make you more resilient if you encounter difficulties along the way.

2. Skill Building

A period of unemployment can be an ideal time for skill-building. You can focus on complicated coursework, increasing the odds that you can grow your capabilities relatively quickly.

Along the way, you also make yourself a stronger candidate. You can market your new skills and add them to your resume, which may qualify you for more opportunities, too.

Plus, if you sign up for college courses, boot camps, or other formal learning opportunities you can add to your resume, you are also preventing a gap. Hiring managers often view educational pursuits as being as valid as working, so the time away from the workforce won’t damage your prospects.

3. Brand Building

If you haven’t revamped your online brand recently, now is a perfect time. Along with refining your LinkedIn, Facebook, or other profiles you’ll use during your job search, you can spend time establishing your expertise.

For example, you can create blog posts that highlight your knowledge base. Additionally, you can engage with thought leaders, join professional groups, and otherwise engage with others who are interested in your niche.

With a little bit of time, you can enhance your online brand. Then, as you’re applying for jobs, it can work in your favor. Remember, many hiring managers research candidates online. By boosting your brand, you increase the odds that they’ll be impressed by what they find.

Plus, it may make you more attractive to recruiters. It’s a way to job search passively, as an intrigued recruiter may reach out to you about opportunities, instead of you having to initiate the first contact.

Ultimately, all three of the steps above are smart if you are unemployed. If you’d like to learn more, the staff at The Advance Group can help. Contact us to speak with one of our recruiters today and see how our job search and career advancement expertise can benefit you.

 

 

Pre-COVID Pay Rates Just Won’t Cut It…

HMG Success on August 25, 2020

While the COVID-19 pandemic led to widespread unemployment, that doesn’t mean employers shouldn’t consider raising their pay rates. Competitive salaries are critical for attracting top talent, and, today, employers don’t just have to outdo their competitors; they also have to outshine the government.

In response to COVID-19, unemployment compensation was boosted. Along with extending eligibility, allowing people to claim benefits for longer, funds were directed to provide unemployed individuals with more income. If you aren’t exceeding what people can receive without having to work, you might not capture attention from candidates.

Luckily, there are some simple moves you can make to ensure your post-COVID rates and benefits make sense. If you want to attract top talent, here’s what you need to know.

Reevaluate Starting Pay

Generally, entry-level or low-experience positions are most likely to need a pay boost in a post-COVID world. That way, they can exceed what a person gets through unemployment benefits, increasing interest in the position.

For example, your warehouse positions may need to start at $15 per hour. Since forklift jobs require a specific skill, begin those at $17 per hour. Then, if you operate beyond a single shift, consider a shift differential to make less desirable schedules enticing.

Stabilize Schedules

If a person can make ends meet on unemployment, they aren’t going to settle on just any job. Most professionals don’t like instability in their schedules, including changes to their start and end times or short-notice mandatory overtime.

While you may not be able to avoid some changes entirely, aim to stabilize employee work schedules as much as possible. Try to keep start and end times consistent. If overtime is an issue, consider having some contingent workers you can bring in or a part-time, weekend shift to cover it instead.

Offer Flexibility

COVID-19 is still an issue, creating a degree of uncertainty in daily life. Employers who can offer some flexibility, as a result, will be favored, as they support workers who may need to navigate something unexpected.

For example, have policies in place that help employees who may have trouble if a childcare center or school has to close unexpectedly due to the virus. Expand sick leave use options to cover more COVID-related scenarios, including the need to voluntarily quarantine after possible exposure.

Focus on Safety

Safety has been thrust into the spotlight due to COVID-19. Establish clear policies and strict procedures to ensure your workforce is as protected as possible. If you require PPE, try to make it available to your staff at no cost to them. Communicate openly about your efforts, as well as provide information should a situation develop at your workplace.

Update Screening Requirement

Reducing barriers to entry could increase your talent pool, allowing you to reach candidates who may have what it takes to thrive but would typically be screened out. Consider focusing on potential instead of existing hard skills, for example. If an employee has the right attitude, they can often be trained in a task, so keep that in mind when choosing candidates.

If you’d like to learn more about how to adapt your hiring practices to a post-COVID world, the team at The Advance Group can help. Contact us today.

 

 

This Hiring Secret Is Good News for Michigan Businesses

HMG Success on August 24, 2020

Many Michigan businesses have been struggling with hiring challenges. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, unemployment was low, especially in specific sectors like technology. If your goal was to secure in-demand talent, you ran the risk of positions remaining open for a period, a move that could result in a better quality higher put sacrificed productivity in the long-term.

Today, Michigan is facing new difficulties. The COVID-19 made specific traditional hiring mechanisms, mainly in-person interviews, highly undesirable. However, it also created a shift in the available workforce, leading to a unique opportunity.

If your Michigan company has had trouble hiring in the recent past, here’s a secret that spells good news for your business.

Many Talented Professionals Are on the Market

The COVID-19 pandemic created an unexpected situation. Stay-at-home orders and the elimination of operations for many non-essential businesses resulted in widespread layoffs. At times, companies had little choice but to let their entire staffs go, as they simply didn’t have the income or funds available to support their workforce.

Many of those who were laid off are exceptionally talented. They lost their jobs through no fault of their own, as their employers would have happily kept them on board if circumstances were different.

Additionally, a reasonable percentage of these professionals were passive candidates at best. Some of them actually had no intention of seeking out new opportunities until they were caught in a COVID-19 layoff.

As a result, there are skilled professionals actively seeking out positions today who typically wouldn’t be on the market. This creates a unique opportunity for employers, particularly those who need in-demand skillsets for their open positions.

How to Take Advantage of the Talent Influx

If your company has hiring needs and wants to take advantage of the increased availability of talent, you have to act quickly. Just as before, candidates with in-demand skills won’t stay on the market for long, even with the pandemic still creating concerns in the background. Companies are going to scoop them up fast, so you can’t afford to delay.

Additionally, you need to be reasonable. While high unemployment numbers may make it appear as if you can lower your salary offers and still land a great candidate, that isn’t actually the case. Many professionals were receiving a substantial amount of unemployment, so they aren’t forced to take a below-market-value offer. Plus, many employers are going to see the value these top performers bring to the table, so there’s a good chance your competition is going to make a firm offer if they get the chance.

Ultimately, the hiring landscape in Michigan is changed, at least for the time being. That’s good news for employers who need to fill vacancies, as you may be able to secure quality candidates that weren’t previously available.

If you want to access to some of Michigan’s most talented job seekers, the team at The Advance Group can help. Contact us to speak with one of our recruitment specialists today and see how our hiring services can make reaching top candidates easier than ever before.

 

 

These Job Skills Are More Valuable Than Ever

HMG Success on August 21, 2020

Many hiring managers figured out that technical prowess doesn’t guarantee an employee’s success. While foundational hard skills may be necessary for starting in the role, missing ones can also be taught with relative ease.

However, that isn’t always the case with soft skills. Typically, these traits are a bit innate, a reflection of a person’s personality, and how they navigate the workplace. They aren’t easily taught, as they are more frequently learned over time and through life experience.

As a result, hiring for soft skills has become increasingly commonplace. That has made specific skills increasingly valuable for candidates. If you are wondering which ones you need to bring to the table, here are a few worth developing.

Adaptability

If the COVID-19 pandemic taught employers one thing, it’s the value of adaptability. Many companies had to embrace work-from-home approaches with little notice, and their workforce had to roll with this change, often without any training or prior telecommuting experience.

Professionals that adjusted quickly were coveted assets. They returned to full productivity faster, something that was a boon for employers. This has led many hiring managers to seek this trait out when screening candidates, increasing the odds that, if a sudden change happens again, their new hires can still thrive.

Problem-Solving

Another increasingly valuable soft skill is problem-solving capabilities. Employees who can think their way through issues, research potential approaches, identify new solutions, and implement their plan efficiently are often more effective in their jobs.

Plus, they may be more capable of solving complex problems without assistance, which is a bonus. This makes them more self-sufficient, something that most hiring managers appreciate.

Creativity

Creativity is incredibly valuable in the workplace. Not only can it bolster an employee’s problem-solving abilities, but it can also spur innovation. When a worker is creative, they are adept at examining situations from unique perspectives, identifying unconventional approaches, and embracing the unknown. All of this can work in an employer’s favor, which is why many hiring managers seek out this trait in candidates.

Emotional Intelligence

In the workplace, emotional intelligence can make it easier for an employee to thrive. Those who have it tend to be highly self-aware as well as in-tune with how others are thinking and feeling. They can adjust their approach based on the personalities around them and are skilled at reading between the lines. Generally, they tend to be understanding and empathetic, though they also understand how to set appropriate professional boundaries.

Ultimately, all of the job skills above are increasingly valuable in the eyes of hiring managers. If you would like to learn more about what today’s employers want to find and how you can showcase yourself as an ideal candidate, the skilled team at The Advance Group can help. Contact us to speak with one of our knowledgeable recruiters today and see how our skill development expertise can benefit your job search.

 

 

Planning to Go Back to Your Workplace? You’ll Need These Three Things First

HMG Success on August 17, 2020

Many states are well into their reopenings, and professionals are heading back to their workplaces in increasing numbers. While this can be a positive sign economically, it also means introducing a health risk into your life. If you are about to head back, being prepared is a must if you want to stay safe. Here are three things you need to do before your first day.

1. Know the Signs of Infection and What to Do

You can’t help stop the spread of COVID-19 if you don’t know how to recognize a possible infection. Learn about the outward signs and symptoms, as well as how the virus could make you feel. That way, you can spot a potential infection quickly, ensuring that the proper steps are taken if you or a colleague become ill.

Also, take a moment to review any procedures your company has in place regarding infections. This can include policies for when to stay home, who to notify if someone may be ill, how workplace disinfection will occur, and more. By learning them now, you’ll be able to act appropriately should you or anyone else get sick.

2. Understand PPE Needs and Availability

Before you go back to your workplace, you want to evaluate your personal protective equipment (PPE) needs. Each position may have different requirements, so it’s wise to consider any risks that may come with your role and how to protect yourself against them.

Additionally, you need to consider PPE needs for staying safe from the coronavirus while at work. For example, are mechanisms in place that allow for social distancing, or will you need to wear a mask all day because staying apart isn’t an option?

Finally, you need to know who is responsible for providing various kinds of PPE. Your employer may make certain types available, though they may not handle others. Ideally, you want to speak with your manager before you head back. That way, you’ll know what they will have on-hand and what you need to bring in yourself.

3. A Plan for Keeping Others Safe

When you head back to your workplace, your chances of being exposed to the virus are higher than if you remained at home. As a result, you could represent a risk for other household members.

Ideally, you want to have a plan that allows you to ensure the safety of other people in your life. This could include not just taking certain precautions at work – like frequent handwashing and mask-wearing – but also steps you handle while on your way home.

For example, changing clothes before coming inside the house may be part of it. You may also want to take a shower right away.

Exactly what steps you need to take could vary depending on your unique situation. However, it’s best to figure these out in advance. That way, you’ll know what to do once you head out on your first day back at your workplace.

If you’d like to learn more about how to return to your workplace safety, the team at The Advance Group can help. Contact us today.

 

 

Critical Soft Skills You Can Bring to Any Job

HMG Success on August 14, 2020

Landing a job requires more than hard skills. While your technical prowess is undoubtedly critical, without the right soft skills, you may not thrive in a work environment. And, since soft skills are so vital, hiring managers often seek certain ones out.

Luckily, soft skills are highly transferrable. Where you acquire and hone them matters less than having them. If you are wondering which soft skills you should bring to the table, and why they are so crucial to your career, here’s what you need to know.

Why Having the Right Soft Skills Matters

Often, your soft skills are a reflection of various personality traits. They outline how you navigate the professional world, making them critically important to your long-term success.

That’s why hiring managers prioritize soft skills when screening applicants. They understand that candidates who possess these characteristics are typically better equipped to flourish, so they favor these job seekers.

Additionally, hiring managers recognize that choosing a new hire with the right soft skills is a better approach. In most cases, training soft skills is especially challenging, as they can be a bit subjective and are more commonly learned through experience instead of direct instruction.

At times, hiring managers may explicitly list soft skills as must-haves in job ads. However, that doesn’t always happen. Sometimes, candidates need to read between the lines or do additional research to find out which ones are most valued. For example, reviewing the company’s mission and values statements can give you clues if there aren’t any soft skills including in the vacancy announcement.

Worst case, specific soft skills are universally desirable. By focusing on those, your odds of impressing the hiring manager go up substantially.

Critical Soft Skills You Can Bring to Any Job

Particular soft skills are almost always priorities in the eyes of hiring managers. They ensure you can collaborate with others, exceed expectations, and otherwise perform your duties with a reasonable amount of ease.

By having them, you check off many must-have boxes. If you want to make sure you’re on target, the following soft skills are usually considered crucial:

  • Honesty
  • Accountability
  • Teamwork
  • Positive attitude
  • Self-motivation
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Communication
  • Willingness to learn

When a candidate possesses all of the traits above, their odds of excelling in the workplace rise dramatically. Generally, they will be active collaborators, hold themselves to high standards, and strive to improve their capabilities at every opportunity. As a result, they learn and grow on the job, becoming a top performer over time.

When you apply for a position, make sure to showcase your capabilities in those areas. Highlight accomplishments where those traits ensured your success, and discuss their importance during your interview. Even if they aren’t explicit requirements, the hiring manager is likely looking for them, so it’s worth drawing attention to these capabilities.

If you would like to learn more about how soft skills can help you thrive, the team at The Advance Group wants to hear from you. Contact us today and see how our job search expertise can benefit you.

 

 

4 Tips for Hiring Remote

HMG Success on August 10, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic made traditional hiring approaches inappropriate, if not wholly impossible. As a result, companies often had to turn quickly to different methods, converting their usual process into a remote one.

Often, vetting candidates without getting together in-person is challenging. It may be harder to gauge culture fit, for example. Additionally, you can’t evaluate how the person interacts with a receptionist or any potential colleagues, as there aren’t any encounters.

However, that doesn’t mean you can’t hire successfully. If you are wondering how you can improve your processes and capture better results, here are four remote hiring tips that can help.

1. Create Instructions

Just as many companies had limited experience with remote interviewing when the COVID-19 pandemic made it the only option, the same can be said for candidates. Many professionals have only dabbled with online video conferencing, and they may not have used the same solution your company prefers at all.

Ideally, you want to make sure that candidates can present their best selves. One way to increase the odds of that happening is to create a set of instructions that can help them prepare for the experience.

Along with telling them how to download or access the client, including other helpful tips. Let them know how they can test their camera and microphone quality. Give them insights about perfecting the lighting in their interview space. Remind them to choose a quiet area that they can control.

These simple gestures improve the meeting for everyone. As a result, you’ll have an easier time evaluating the job seeker, and the candidate will have a better experience.

2. Adapt to a New Pace

Previously, not all candidates could come in for a short-notice interview. Arranging time away from the office or being able to take a phone call discretely was a common issue. At times, this led to process delays or having to bypass a candidate entirely because of the mismatch.

Today, many of those barriers aren’t an issue. Companies need to recognize this, ensuring they adjust the pace of their hiring process accordingly.

For example, make space for same- or next-day interviews. If you want to conduct quick screenings over the phone, be ready to handle that immediately if you call the candidate instead of emailing them, as they may have time right then.

Ultimately, this speeds everything up, which can be a positive. However, do recognize that not all candidates will move this quickly, so make more traditional timelines available as well.

3. Maintain Hiring Standards

Even if your hiring process is different, that doesn’t mean you should sacrifice new hire quality. Perform all of the standard vetting steps you usually would, tweaking your approach when necessary to fit the current paradigm.

Additionally, don’t just hire for today, but tomorrow as well. For example, while employees may not be communicating in-person now, they could be in the future. Make sure you find candidates that can thrive while working remotely but will also do well if there is a return to the office.

4. Showcase Your Culture

Culture fit is essential for hiring managers and candidates alike. Since this can be hard to assess during a remote interview, use other mechanisms to make it easier. Share links to your company’s social media pages. Create videos or slideshows showcasing the office. Get them in touch with their potential future teammates.

While adjusting to a remote process can be challenging, it is worth the effort. If you’d like to learn more about how you can be effective when hiring remotely, the team at The Advance Group can help. Contact us today.

 

 

Don’t Wait Any Longer to Find a New Job!

HMG Success on August 7, 2020

When the COVID-19 pandemic first led to widespread shelter-in-place orders, many businesses had to shutter their doors. Millions of Americans found themselves unemployed as a result, as many companies couldn’t afford to keep their employees on staff when they weren’t fully operational.

In the case of layoffs, the vast majority of impacted professionals qualify for unemployment. As a result, at least some will think that delaying their job search is a smart move. After all, they have access to this financial safety net.

However, waiting to find a new job isn’t typically a great decision. It introduces a range of risks, some of which can be financially devastating. If you are wondering why you shouldn’t wait any longer to find a new job, here’s what you need to know.

Hiring Processes Take Time

The biggest reason to launch your job search today is that hiring processes take time. While the CARES Act extends how long benefits are available, unemployment payments do come to an end after a period.

Before the pandemic, hiring processes took an average of about 24 days. That’s more than three weeks spent waiting to find out if you got one job, which you may not land.

Ultimately, by starting earlier, you are increasing your odds of finding a new position before your benefits run out. It gives you the space to make smart choices, instead of having to take the first thing that comes along so that you can maintain an income.

Competition Will Only Get Fiercer

Millions of Americans were laid off in rapid succession. This means many people triggered their unemployment benefits at the same time, or relatively close to one another.

As the clock ticks along and large groups get closer to the end of the benefits, this creates a greater sense of urgency. Competition for positions will become fiercer as professionals become concerned that they won’t find a job in time.

By starting a job search now, you may avoid some of the competition. You essentially get moving before that sense of urgency arrives, allowing you to miss the crowd.

Job Opportunities May Be Limited

Reopening efforts have been a bit stop-start in many parts of the country. Additionally, with new resurgences in some states and a possible second wave on the horizon, the end picture still isn’t abundantly clear.

As a result, many companies are being cautious. They are keeping their operations a bit scaled back and are only hiring when necessary. This means that new jobs aren’t coming available as fast as the old ones disappeared. Overall, opportunities may be fairly limited, especially in hard-hit niches.

Since there are fewer openings, starting your job search as soon as possible is a smart move. You’ll increase your odds of finding suitable options, as you’ll be keeping your eyes open earlier than some other professionals.

Ultimately, waiting to find a new job isn’t going to work in your favor. It’s best to get ahead of the curve, especially since the future is a bit uncertain. If you’d like to learn about opportunities in your area, the team at The Advance Group can help. Contact us to speak with a recruiter today and see how our services can benefit you.

 

 

Healthy Ways to Cope with COVID Stress

HMG Success on July 27, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a stressful event. For many people, their life changed fundamentally, practically overnight. Additionally, job losses were widespread, schools suddenly closed, and it isn’t clear when “normal” will once again be achieved.

Finding ways to deal with the uptick in stress is a must. Otherwise, there can be short- and long-term health repercussions. If you want to know what you can do to cope, here are some healthy ways to deal with your stress during the pandemic.

Have a Plan in Case You Fall Ill

Sometimes, simply having a plan in place can provide a degree of relief. This can include having medications available to lessen your symptoms, knowing how to reach a medical professional, or being able to quickly self-isolate to protect loved ones. It may give you a sense of control. Plus, be able to take action fast if you do get sick.

Practice Self-Care

Making time to unwind and practice self-care is a must. It will give you opportunities to relax and make sure your body and mind are being looked after.

Whether this involves a short daily meditation, making time for bubble baths, or anything else will depend on your needs and preferences. However, everyone should do their best to make time for quality sleep, as that is often the foundation of improved well-being.

Focus on Exercise and Nutrition

Eating right and getting enough exercise is critical for maintaining health. While it may be tempting to let this fall by the wayside during a pandemic, resist the urge. Well-balanced nutrition and physical activity help your body stay at its best, ensuring it has what it needs to thrive.

Disconnect from the News

Today, people are being bombarded with bad news. Whether it’s reporting on television or articles (or opinions) being shared on social media, repeatedly hearing that the situation is bad can be hard to bear.

If you find yourself struggling with all of the negative information, consider taking a break from television, social media, or websites that share news or opinions about the pandemic. While you don’t want to disconnect to the degree that you don’t know when rules or laws change and aren’t adequately informed about emergencies, taking a step back can be healthy.

Stay Connected to Loved Ones

Thanks to technology, staying in touch with loved ones is easier than ever before. By reaching out and having conversations with friends, family, and community members, you can limit feelings of isolation that many people are battling due to social distancing requirements and stay at home orders.

Video calls are particularly beneficial, as they allow you to hear and see the person to whom you’re speaking. However, any contact is better than none, so explore every option available and make use of them regularly.

If you’d like to learn more about how you can manage your physical, mental, and emotional well-being during the pandemic, the team at The Advance Group can help. Contact us today and see how our stress management expertise can benefit you.

 

 

Improve Internal Communication with These Tips

HMG Success on July 24, 2020

Internal communication is more critical now than ever. Many professionals are working remotely, a paradigm that can make disseminating information challenging and may limit opportunities for connecting. Luckily, by taking the right steps, internal communication can occur unimpeded. If you don’t know where to begin, here are some tips that can help you improve.

Be a Top Communicator

Many employees take their cues from company leaders. If their manager isn’t communicative, they may feel that reaching out is unnecessary or, in a worst-case scenario, discouraged. This can hinder the sharing of information, creating a culture where silos and secretiveness end up thriving.

However, if you step up and become a top communicator, you’re showcasing its importance. Other employees may be more likely to engage with each other as they understand that reaching out and sharing is the norm, not the exception.

When new details become available, disseminate the information quickly. Let your team know that they can ask questions or express their thoughts, encouraging the start of a dialog. In a relatively short amount of time, everyone will become more open to being communicative.

Use a Multi-Channel Approach

Critical information shouldn’t be shared through email alone. While email can be a great way to reach your entire workforce, the platform is regretfully flawed. New messages that come in push older ones down the list. As a result, an important update can incidentally get buried, which is less than ideal.

While you shouldn’t abandon email entirely, it’s wise to incorporate a multi-channel approach. Embrace collaboration software with messaging capabilities, use text messaging solutions, and pin critical updates on your internal website’s homepage. You may even want to make use of social media, such as by creating a closed Facebook group or something similar for sharing and discussing information. This increases the odds that your message will be seen promptly.

Focus on Timely, Constructive Feedback

Feedback is a powerful tool, mainly when employees aren’t working in an office together. Without it, your team may not know whether they are on target or if there is an issue they need to address, allowing problems to linger longer.

Ideally, managers should make regular feedback part of the paradigm. Make sure to reach out regularly to let employees know how they are doing, even when everything is going fine. This creates opportunities for conversation and shows that you are engaged in their performance.

If something isn’t right, speak up quickly. That way, the issue can be addressed before it has a chance to worsen, shortening correction times.

Additionally, request feedback from your team. Ask if there’s anything you can do to better meet their needs, giving them a chance to air their thoughts and get help if it’s needed.

Ultimately, by following the tips above, you can improve internal communication at your company. If you’d like to know more about how to enhance your operations, the staff at The Advance Group can help. Contact us to speak with a member of our highly skilled team today and see how our workplace communication expertise can benefit you.

 

 

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