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Job Seekers Press Pause on Parenthood: Survey Highlights Work/Life Balance as Top Priority
A lack of work/life balance is impacting job seekers in a very personal way as one-third of employed U.S. job seekers (34%) report having to put starting a family on hold due to a lack of work/life balance. And nearly 3 in 5 (59%) say it’s essential that their future company prioritizes work/life balance as they look to start a family. This is according to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey. "From what I've seen, a generational focus shift is happening for many after
Companies Recognize the Power of Comprehensive Benefits in Attracting and Retaining Top Talent
Offering all the benefits employees want is seemingly impossible, according to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey. However, companies appear tuned in to the advantages benefits may provide — including attracting and retaining employees, as well as potentially easing turnover rates. Nearly half of U.S. hiring managers (48%) report more employees at their company have asked for better benefits this year, compared to last year, because of an increase in the cost of living. But
No April Fools' Prank: Interviews Heat Up with Outlandish Demands, Support Iguanas and Fistfights
Despite expecting professionalism in interviews, U.S. hiring managers say they’ve seen it all from candidates — and job seekers report they have a few wild stories to tell about recruiters, too. This is according to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey. Half of hiring managers say being rude during an interview (68%), late (55%) and/or wearing unprofessional dress (53%) would cause them to not hire a candidate. Additionally, being uninformed about the company