Overqualified for the Job You Want?
Jane had just moved to Austin and was working in retail while hunting for a position in her field of marketing communications. She had been out of school for only two years... read more
Valuable Job Benefits That Cost Next-to-Nothing
These days, providing employees with world-class benefits can practically put an employer out of business. But can you attract top talent without it? And what’s important... read more
Hate Open Office Spaces? Read This.
Are you an open office or closed-door type of worker? Do you work with earbuds in, or do you prefer to hang out at the water cooler? Determining your ideal work environment... read more
Austin’s Paid Sick Leave Mandate Is on Hold
Austin’s paid sick leave ordinance that was scheduled to go into effect on Oct. 1 has been put on hold. While Austin is the first Texas city to pass a paid sick-day mandate,... read more
Is Now the Best Time to Find a Job?
Ask any hiring manager, any recruiter, any warm body with a paycheck, and you’ll get different opinions about the best time to find a job. But what does the research say?... read more
Get Ready for Predictive Scheduling Laws
Whether you call it predictive scheduling or its other names (secure scheduling, fair scheduling, or fair work week), you’re about to be affected by it if you employ shift... read more
How to Decide Between Competing Job Offers
Congratulations, you got the job offer! But, wait: You got another one! In cities like Austin, competing job offers are increasingly common. That’s because Austin currently... read more
Culture Fit Versus Diversity: Where’s the Balance?
Culture fit is all the rage in hiring these days. And there’s good reason: It’s critically important. After all, employees who fit well with their organization’s culture... read more
Surprising Blockchain Jobs Outside of Bitcoin
With the rise of Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies, blockchain jobs are some of the most in-demand positions around. In fact, jobs that involve blockchain development... read more