In 2018, one would expect that women would fill just as many roles in the corporate world as men, particularly when it comes to top executives. But women are still outnumbered in corporate roles, with men far outranking them in these leadership positions. Women make up only 11% of the highest paid jobs in corporate [...]
Starting a second or a new career can be a difficult decision for any person to make. Making the choice of leaving a profession that you know and are comfortable with, to go into a completely new professional direction can be daunting. There are be many different roads that can lead an individual into making [...]
“Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds.” On this special occasion of Thanksgiving, Kane Partners remembers these precious words of President Teddy Roosevelt, and expresses its heartfelt [...]
As employers, an easy trap to fall into sometimes is falling in love with a prospective recruit based solely on their resume and experience. Experience on paper is one thing, the substance behind the resume is something else. A resume won’t necessarily provide employers with the individual’s motivation and drive, or even how they fit [...]
What do you do when the Recruits don’t come in? Finding top talent, or finding the right talent, for your open position can have its ups and downs in the market just like anything else. At some points, the recruiting talent level may be sky-high, and as an employer, you have your pick of the [...]
The US economy witnessed a 4.2% annualized growth in the second quarter of 2018, while the unemployment rate stood at 3.8% in May and 4% in June 2018, which are the lowest in almost 50 years. It is amazing what tax cuts can do and less regulations. We have not learned this lesson since the [...]
According to a survey conducted by the American Staffing Association Workforce Monitor, 80% of Americans think that applying for a job today seems like sending their resume into a black box, while 69% of the job aspirants believe or feel that the hiring process today is far too impersonal. With the emergence of computerized algorithms [...]
As the I.T. sector undergoes a metamorphosis with the emergence of new technologies such as blockchain, cloud computing, big data, AI, and IoT, the cyber security requirements of companies are changing too. IT security pros must stay one step ahead of the hackers and other potential system infiltrators at all times in order to keep [...]
It is important for employers in the manufacturing sector to take stock of the developing trends and technologies that impact their industries in order to determine their future recruitment priorities. Here are three key issues that will shape the employment agenda in the foreseeable future. Skills Shortage in a Booming Economy The US economy has [...]
Jobs for engineers continue to evolve rapidly as the technological landscape undergoes a massive change. While job profiles may vary among different industry verticals, the major underlying trends remain common across most industrial and engineering companies. Increased Focus on Process Optimization Backed by new technologies and systems, the engineering function has an increased focus [...]
