Just under half of the labor force in the US is made up of women (45.8%), but only a mere 11% are in the engineering field. In fact, jobs that are more geared towards science, technology, manufacturing, or engineering have historically been dominated by men. Even though women may have expressed interest in these particular [...]
Having to choose between two strong candidates is actually a problem most employers would like to have. However, if you have only one position to be filled, consider the following tips to make the best choice. Evaluate Your Requirements When faced with a dilemma between two seemingly equal candidates, you need to recall what your [...]
Hiring Warm Bodies or Talent? How does your organization stack up when it comes to staffing? Do you churn employees in-and-out through a revolving door, or does your organization invest in their staffing and recruiting process? If your answer is not the latter, it may be time to consider alternatives to your recruiting and hiring [...]
Women have steadily been increasing in numbers in a number of professions that have been traditionally dominated by men, and STEM-related fields are no exception. But much work is still left to do, as women are still far outnumbered by their male counterparts in STEM careers. Areas of work that involve science, technology, manufacturing, engineering, [...]
Statistics published by CoinDesk show that in 2017, the US market for blockchain and cryptocurrency jobs grew more than 200 percent. Blockchain jobs have attained the second position among the fastest growing US labor market segments, as reported by TechCrunch. With one blockchain developer available for 14 unfilled positions, the demand currently surpasses supply by [...]
Finding good help can certainly be a challenge, but a poor attitude during the recruiting process can definitely make it even more difficult. When interviewing potential candidates for your company, their attitude will likely play a role in your decision of whether or not to bring them aboard. After all, an employee with a poor [...]
When you’re preparing for an important job interview, it’s easy enough to go through all of the standard steps. Take the time to learn about the company in advance, get a friend or loved one to ask you a few questions to practice before you go in, pick out an appropriate outfit and be sure [...]
According to the Mid-Atlantic Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey, the manufacturing job index has risen by 5 points to a robust 23.8, making September of 2018 another month of solid job growth. The survey conducted by the Philadelphia Federal Reserve has now shown consistent growth for 14 consecutive months. Tax cuts and less regulations have augmented [...]
With rapid technological advancements and the emergence of new technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain, staffing agencies in Philadelphia report that the number of tech jobs in certain areas is outpacing the availability of skilled personnel. According to recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) figures, jobs in information technology (IT) are set to grow [...]
Partnering with Kane Partners in your Executive Search The process of searching for top executives is not a task for organizations to take too lightly. For obvious reasons, finding and hiring an executive is much different than filling any other hole in the organization. During the search for a new executive, organizations are looking for [...]
