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The saying "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" is taking a whole new meaning when it comes to tech-giant Apple entering the health technology industry. According to CNBC, Apple has embarked on a (somewhat) secret mission to develop sensors that are able to non-invasively and continuously monitor...

With each generation, workers bring new skills, experiences and differing perspectives when it comes to the employee/ employer relationship. Millennials, individuals born between 1982-2004, are becoming a larger part of the employee population in the United States. Whether it is due to youth,...

In our last blog post, we discussed just a few of the legal considerations that come into play when hiring international employees (check out Part 1). Because hiring on the international level is of increasing concern to many global companies, we are going to share a bit more about what this type...

As a people - and as an economy - we are more connected to one another than ever. In fact, just reading this blog is an indicator of how connected we are. You could have clicked onto our site from literally anywhere in the world. The globalization of so many companies means that those companies...

By now, virtually every recruiter knows that social media, particularly LinkedIn, is essential to a successful recruiting strategy. In fact, more than 92% of recruiters use some kind of social media in their recruiting efforts.

With 450 million active users, it stands to reason that LinkedIn would...

Headhunter or recruiter? These terms are often used interchangeably in the hiring process in every industry including CPGs. But is there even a difference? The short answer is yes. Although headhunters and recruiters serve a very similar function, they are quite different in the way they work. It...

“Trends,” the inevitable word you see plastered on every fashion magazine or next gimmick. Instead of thinking about purses and catwalks consider how trends are affecting your CPG recruiting. The trends in hiring and how you anticipate them determine the future talent you hire in your business....

Having trouble bringing the right talent to your consumer products company? If you work with consumable goods, such as food and beverages, you are experiencing an industry-wide problem: the talent pool is drying up. If you are unable to find the right recruits to fill your open positions, you may...

Whether you have a CEO who is on her way out or you are a founder looking for assistance in a growing venture,finding a CEO can be a challenge. That’s because you are essentially handing the reins of your company over to a relative stranger in the hopes that they will be able to steer you in the...