Pandemics have had a profound effect on global populations and their respective economies. Historically, we have seen this benefit disenfranchised groups. For example, during the Bubonic Plague of the 14th century, the feudal system collapsed, and the surviving peasants and artisans became more
In this episode, Brittany King interviews Greg Fontus about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Greg recently joined the Proactive Talent tribe and we are super excited to have him. Yay! Greg Fontus Bio Greg Fontus has over 10 years’ worth of knowledge and experience
We can’t let Women’s History Month go by without asking some important questions: Was 2018 the Year of the Woman? Or was 2021 the Year of the Woman? And if 2021 is, then where are all the female CEOs?
The uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has not stunted the growth of the agile recruitment processing outsourcing company – Proactive Talent who has made several key hires, launched new advisory services and acquired a multitude of new clients. With this growth comes the need to
The Year of the Woman was a popular label attached to 1992 after the election of a number of female Senators in the United States. The term has also been used with respect to the 2018 House elections, in which a record 103 women were elected, 90 of whom were Democrats. Some have proclaimed that
A diversity and inclusion statement is a company’s pledge to build an open-minded and receptive workplace welcoming to people of all backgrounds. Much like a mission and values statement, the diversity and inclusion statement should be more than lip service. It should guide all hiring, employee
New and amended employment laws seem to be constantly on the rise in the United States, and 2021 will be no different. Employers must stay current with these new regulations or possibly face substantial liability through employee lawsuits and agency charges. With this in mind, Jim Stroud
COVID-19 has forever changed how corporate America functions and the workplace will never be the same. A new research study from Barco, provides insight into what employees want in shaping the future workplace. People are aching to get back to the office. The numbers don’t lie: the initial
