In the wake of the Coronavirus, managers are spying on their remote workers. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? How should companies manage their remote workers, especially if this is a new experience for them? Jim Stroud has a suggestion. Tune in to hear what it is. | Special thanks to Proactive…

Earning a job after school is as exciting and true for people with cognitive impairment and other people with other disabilities or even with no disabilities.

If you look past down the years, people with cognitive disabilities were not given many preferences in the jobs world. Today, fortunately, the employment opportunities for such individuals are changing. Students who need special education can stay in school till the age of 21, according to a regulation that is part of the…

We do live in unprecedented times. If someone would tell me a month ago that the borders of my country would be closed I would have to laugh. It's a reality now. I had some discussions with some recruiters about possible impacts on the recruitment industry. This situation nudged me to think about a lot of things. An example could be how we as…

Within this unprecedented global crisis, our team @ Tri-Search is up and running (remotely) and putting together a full-court press on supporting businesses across the country who are on the frontlines fighting COVID-19.  We have a nationwide staff of outstanding Executives, Recruiters and Researchers, who are mobilized and focused on helping you hire. We have announced that our owners are taking zero salary during this…

Layoffs caused by coronavirus pandemic have already started. However, some companies are raising wages and hiring like crazy! 

The Coronavirus completely disrupted the job market!…

Design thinking is a human-centric and an action-oriented framework for problem-solving that first originated in the 1950s. If executed effectively, it can help lower business risks, gain employee confidence, nurture growth, and facilitate an increase in market share. The innovative HR tool makes the line go blur among the internal (employees) and external customers.

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The impact of the coronavirus on the job market and recruitment industry

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak appeared suddenly and it spread throughout the whole world in just a few weeks. 196 countries are affected, our daily lives have changed dramatically and no-one…

The Coronavirus has had a profound effect on the world of work. In some ways, the changes are immediately apparent and in others, only time will tell. And yet, this is not the first time a global pandemic has afflicted us. What can we learn from previous pandemics and what should we expect to happen soon? In this article,…

BPO sector that offers uncountable benefits to firms across industries in terms of optimizing process efficiency, providing expert assistance, and cutting costs had always been booming since its emergence. Benefits attained through raking in BPO support are unavoidable.

People working in the said domain are believed to be the most privileged compared to professionals working in other industries. The reason is the multiple benefits and perks BPO professionals enjoy…

In this extended episode of "The Jim Stroud Podcast," I examine previous pandemics and speculate on what we can expect to happen in the near future and beyond, as it relates to the world of work. I also make a few predictions concerning the world of work in general and recruiting specifically. Tune in for a very special…

IEEE or The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and is a professional association of the highest order.   However it can be tricky to source out of without paying. That said there is always a way and here is one. Simply reach into your bag of tricks and pull out an old tried and true tool, a simple xray…

Applying to university can be an exciting time — starting the next stage of your life and shaping your future so you can pursue a career you’re both interested in and good at. Some of us apply to university later in life, with a 15 per cent growth shown in UK students over the age of 35 last year. But what about those of us who’re not exactly sure what careers are out there or that are right for…

Over the weekend, we saw how the general public responded to the government advice concerning self-isolation and it wasn’t what the government had hoped for. Swathes of people headed to parks and beaches, stating the advice wasn’t clear enough. It doesn’t matter if it’s in business or politics, goals need to be communicated clearly from the top-down.…

The impact of the coronavirus is undeniable in our society and especially in the world of work. Layoffs and hiring freezes threaten our economy and cause concern for the future. Despite the worrisome outlook so many businesses are experiencing, there is a great opportunity for those enterprises willing to heed the advice herein.

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Did you know that it takes approximately seven seconds to make a lasting first impression? That’s not much time to make sure you get it right? It’s a common part of life and at the end of the day, we’ve all been there. For example, meeting your partner’s parents for the first time or attending a job interview are scenarios most of us can relate to. In short, getting off on the right foot is vital.

Here, we will walk you through just how you should make your perfect…

Every business needs an effective leader if they want to succeed. However, this is easier said than done. One of the best qualities of an effective leader is always looking for ways to improve. Here are five tips to help you develop into an effective leader.

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There are a number of different classes and seminars to help you learn how to be a great leader.…

With unprecedented numbers of people working from home, the one thing that has been highlighted is that the UK’s digital infrastructure is pretty robust. Companies who decide to invest in their employees in terms of trust and support will come out on top. But for companies who can’t or won’t invest, we are going to see a huge upswing in the candidate…

Is your HR team working remotely due to the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)?  Make sure employee files are accessible while staff are working from outside of the office.



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Many people are working from home for the first time due to the current situation, but this doesn’t mean it will affect your team's productivity or output. Having managed both national and international teams in previous roles, I’ve learnt that making sure your team have consistent goals, and the tools available to achieve them with is…

The contagious coronavirus has brought businesses to standstill, it has enforced organizations to take a stock of their outdated policies and prepare themselves for a battle against the deadly COVID-19 breakout.

HR professionals, world over are working or reworking the policies and experimenting with the work-from-home culture. While this has not been easy for numerous organizations, there…