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We're #hiring a new Accounting Manager in Kennesaw, Georgia. Apply today or share this post with your network.

Some encouraging news from Edelman: When it comes to their own healthcare, people trust their employers more than they trust their government, the media or the healthcare system itself. “Michael, that’s not entirely surprising, given the competition.” Okay, you may be right. Still. 15K people across 16 countries participated in this global survey, and when asked the specific question about trusting institutions to “do what is right in addressing my health needs and concerns,” they rated employers higher than their trust in business in general, non-government organizations, government or media. The pandemic may have played a part in this shift in trust to employers. With “contradictory expert advice” and “changing health recommendations” amok in the world, employers became one place to turn for solid information. Employers who lean into information-sharing have the biggest advantage here. Transparency is a big part of trust, and organizations that can answer healthcare-related questions clearly for their employees always seem more reliable and trustworthy. This is true beyond healthcare questions, in fact, but Edelman’s poll is an important reminder that communication and leadership are essential aspects of HR.

At last count, there were 8.5 million job openings in the US and only 6.5 million unemployed people. This 2-million-person gap presents a bit of a quandary for hiring managers, and it’s worse in some industries than others. The construction industry is faring particularly badly, and a recent report from the Associated Builders and Contractors trade association claims that we’ll need over a half million workers in that field alone in this calendar year. But even for information workers and professionals in other fields, hiring is a problem. To harness an advantage in hiring in this market requires partnering with outside resources. When hiring for higher-level jobs, a recruiter like those of us at Gables Search Group puts you at a distinct advantage. But for entry-level jobs, sometimes, you have to great creative — looking to local high schools, community colleges, trade schools, and workforce development organizations.

We're #hiring a new Customer Experience Manager - printing/advertising in Denver, Colorado. Apply today or share this post with your network.

We're #hiring a new Plant Manager in Fort Collins, Colorado. Apply today or share this post with your network.

We're #hiring a new MD/DO in Fairfax, South Carolina. Apply today or share this post with your network.

We're #hiring a new IBM i Systems Manager in Cypress, Texas. Apply today or share this post with your network.

Summertime is vacation time. So why aren’t your employees taking PTO? 80% of employees don’t take full advantage of their allotted paid time off. Maybe it’s because they’re actually “quiet vacationing” — the term for remote employees taking “hush trips” without actually claiming vacation days. They’re answering the phone and staying on top of email, but they’re doing it from Bora Bora or a campsite in a National Park. “Michael, what are they trying to get away with?” According to one Resume Builder survey, a lot of them are just too nervous to actually take time off. And Tiffany Slater, founder of St. Louis-based virtual HR services company HR TailorMade (in Inc.), says, "Leaders rarely take vacation. They work very long hours. So they're not demonstrating to their team members that taking time off is actually of value." Company culture starts at the top. If you’re in charge, the best thing you can do for your employees this summer is… take vacation!

We're #hiring a new Production Superintendent - 2nd Processing (2nd Shift) in Greenbush, Virginia. Apply today or share this post with your network.