by Joseph Jaynes | Aug 10, 2023
While not everyone agrees on whether a skills gap actually exists, one thing is clear: the skills gap question is trending. Is it a myth or reality? A quick scan of Google and LinkedIn garners these headlines: “U.S. job openings hit a record high.” “Nearly half of...
by Joseph Jaynes | Aug 3, 2022
Successful organizations use competency models. They understand and emphasize the importance of putting processes in place for recruitment, training and career path planning for their employees. Not only do planned and maintained processes make the hiring process...
by Joseph Jaynes | Jun 27, 2022
Talent issues in SMB are quite similar to those of larger organizations. Here we outline five of the most common talent needs. Most of the SMBs we work with have two main objectives: Financial stability and growth. And like any organization, the collective,...
by Joseph Jaynes | Jun 8, 2022
What is a competency framework? What are the benefits? How do I get started creating one? Here are the answers to all your questions. Better management, employee retention, a more efficient workforce and even improvement on your company’s bottom line—what’s not to...
by Joseph Jaynes | May 24, 2022
If you’re in the throes of hiring or onboarding new college graduates, congratulations! You’re building your future workforce. You already know for the vast majority of new grads, there will be a skills gap between company expectations and university curricula. Since...