In 2019, Texas A&M professor Anthony Klotz dubbed the phrase “The Great Resignation” to describe a voluntary, mass exodus from the workforce. When the labor market experienced record numbers of people leaving the market in 2020 and 2021, many began to use Klotz’s phrase to describe that phenomenon. But recent data indicates that “Great Resignation”...
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According to May 2022 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job openings for the month ended at 11.3 million, while the total hires sat at just 6.5 million. With a nearly 2-to-1 discrepancy, it’s no surprise that the job market is competitive right now—for employers, that is. While some sectors are hit harder than...
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Are you an operations expert looking for a new job? There are so many job titles in operations. Whether you are hoping to land a position as an operations coordinator, operations analyst, operations supervisor, or operations manager, we have some advice for how to stand out as an operations job candidate. As talent experts, we...
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The workforce has never been as varied as it is now. The current needs of our workforce are much different than they were a few short years ago. Between the COVID-19 pandemic, the Great Resignation, recent talent shortages, and other major changes in the way people work in America over the last few years, it...
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These days, due to inflation, high gas prices, and other factors, we can all use a little extra cash in our pockets. Did you know that there is an easy way to make money with our brightSHARE referral program? It’s true! You can share a candidate referral with us at Brightwing and earn up to...
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The Financial Benefits of Working With a Staffing Agency Looking for employment can be a full-time job in itself, and as a business, one of the top priorities is effectively managing expenses. A business needs to manage and sometimes cut costs to be successful and efficient. One of the best ways to reduce the expenses...
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When it comes to landing top talent, the stakes are high. According to Harvard Business Review, over 80% of employee turnover can be attributed to poor hiring choices. Similar research from the U.S. Department of Labor shows that the cost of a bad hire is 30% of the employee’s first-year earnings. Add to that the...
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Resume Tips From a Professional Recruiter If you are thinking about a job change, consider some resume tips from a professional recruiter. Putting yourself out there on the job market can be challenging. It requires patience, determination, and some humility. Submitting job applications can often put you in a vulnerable place, and no one likes...
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The Biggest Job Search Mistakes and How to Fix Them Job hunting is a stressful time. We have all been there: in the hunt for a new job and completely bungling it due to the stress and inexperience. Many of us only change jobs a few times in our lifetime, and so much can change...
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So you’re thinking about finding a new job. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last two years, you know you’re not the only one thinking that. There are a number of reasons why a record number of people are taking their careers into a new direction: Better pay More flexibility Expand your...
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