Connecting more than 645 million global professionals, networking platform LinkedIn just revealed its third annual ranking of top startups. The company’s editors and data scientists leveraged data from actions generated by millions of LinkedIn members to identify emerging companies that “are growing massively, scrambling industries, shifting talent flows around the world and, often, altering how […]
There’s never been a better time to find a great job. In April 2019, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 263,000 new jobs had been added in that month alone. The impressive number, combined with a healthy 3.6 percent unemployment rate — the lowest unemployment rate since 1969 — means that there’s no […]
The cannabis industry is showing impressive growth strides. In 2018 alone, sales of legal cannabis in the U.S. amounted to nearly $10 billion, according to FitSmallBusiness. The market is expected to continue growing at 21 percent per year and is anticipated to generate almost $23 billion by 2021. But even amid rapid growth, there remains a […]
No matter how vast it already seems to be, the food industry only keeps growing. According to a report by Grand View Research, the global food and grocery retail market size was valued at $8.77 trillion in 2015 and is expected to reach $12.24 trillion by 2020. That is a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) […]
Nowadays, more and more companies are stepping away from space-restricting cubicles and switching to open workplaces to encourage connectivity and creativity. Yet, with more freedom and space come various distractions that can often make being focused more complicated than it already is in the modern era of technology and social media. A recent Gallup report found […]
A company can offer stellar benefits and workplace perks, yet money is still the decisive factor in enticing top talent. Now more than ever, companies are aiming to provide competitive salaries and raises because, in contrast with the past years, it is now the candidate’s market. According to The Labor Department’s JOLTS report, for the […]
Interviewing can sometimes be a difficult process to navigate. Talking to hiring managers or recruiters can be stressful, especially when there is no established etiquette or rule book. You never quite know what can give your interviewers the wrong impression or make them proceed with another candidate. We asked ForceBrands’ Executive Recruiter Danielle Weiss and […]
When it comes to applying for jobs, there is an abundance of tips and articles advising candidates on everything from how to dress for interviews to how to ask recruiters questions. However, before you even reach that step, the initial and most important part is having a stellar résumé that gets you noticed in the […]
Several HR-related topics became the center of conversations in 2018. Mainstream news headlines prompted increased attention on topics that included discrimination, diversity, sexual harassment, and workplace culture. What’s in store for this year? In 2019, issues like fair and equal compensation, unions and worker representation, and better defenses against harassment will become increasingly important. In […]
New year, newly refreshed career? ForceBrands is offering a unique career-enhancing giveaway through the end of January. Whether you love your career and want to polish your skills, or are looking for a new role entirely, let’s put your career to work this year. One lucky winner will win the following prize package: Two (2) one-hour […]