Within the last several weeks, stay-at-home measures have shut down normal life in California and much of the United States. Most reports indicate a dramatic increase in layoffs that is both historic in size and speed. The pandemic has impacted nearly every facet of life as we know it — from the way we grocery shop to...
dani villalobos2020 Q2 Accounting and Finance Employment Report
When it comes to job boards and finding new talent, LinkedIn remains the top resource for recruiters. After all, it's the world's largest professional network on the internet — with more than 30 million companies represented and 20 million-plus open jobs.
That's a lot of data to wade through. To get the attention of...
dani villalobos8 Proven Methods to Making Your LinkedIn Profile Recruiter-Ready
The hiring environment for job seekers has been favorable over the past couple of years — candidates know it, employers know it. But the past several weeks have brought life as we know it to a halt.
Still, that doesn't mean your job search has to. From working remotely and hiring freezes to industries experiencing new...
dani villalobosHow to Job Search During the Pandemic
Establishing a nine-to-five routine in the office comes with the territory. There's the morning coffee, lunch at your desk or out with colleagues, maybe a few meetings in the afternoon and a quick look at tomorrow's agenda before packing it up for the day. Wash, rinse, repeat.
But when working remotely, those well-set...
dani villalobos8 Productivity Tips for Working Remotely
This February, Century Group celebrates 30 years since first opening its doors on Century Boulevard in Los Angeles — launching a series of company-wide events to commemorate the anniversary year.
The staffing and recruiting firm has established a niche for itself for three decades, staying true to its singular focus...
dani villalobosCentury Group Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Nobody's perfect. And at this point in our lives, we've had to give and take our fair share of feedback.
But there is an art to its delivery and reception, especially at work. And developing effective ways to get your message across and handle criticism are key to keeping an open flow of communication between you and...
dani villalobos10 Best Practices for Handling Criticism at Work
The decade closed on a high note for the U.S. economy — capping off 11 years of consecutive job growth with the creation of more than 2.1 million jobs in 2019. In fact, employers added a solid 145,000 workers in December, while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at a record-low of 3.5%.
Economists expect the...
dani villalobos2020 Q1 Accounting and Finance Employment Report
No one likes to be the bearer of bad news, especially in the workplace. But when it comes to your career, tough decisions need to be made.
We say: accept that exciting job offer — your current employer will be OK.
There seems to be a misconception that handing in your resignation means severing important working...
dani villalobos4 Steps to Resign from Your Job Like a Pro
Q4 comes on the heels of record unemployment for September: 3.5% — the lowest it's been since December 1969.
Job growth continued to trend downwards, however, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting that employers added 136,000 jobs last month. This remains in-line with 2019's average pick-up of 160,000...
dani villalobosQ4 Accounting and Finance Employment Report
Competitive compensation is key to attracting and retaining top talent, right? Yes, but it's not always enough — especially with this new generation of workers.
In a tight labor market, companies must appeal to the candidate on multiple levels. And when it comes to giving millennial employees what they want, a focus...
dani villalobosWhy Your Company Should Invest in Professional Development
