Three Reasons to Consider Return-to-Work Parents When Hiring

Three Reasons to Consider Return-to-Work Parents When Hiring In January 2020, Tiger Recruitment hosted a roundtable discussion with an intimate group of HR professionals to discuss the reintegration of parents into the workplace. Further to that discussion, we produced a report that highlights best practices, stigmas and the future of return-to-work (RTW) policies. It also details why attracting RTW parents should be an immediate priority for businesses. There has also never been a better time for your clients to do so. For example, according to ONS figures released in February 2020, women are increasingly returning to the workplace, with 150, 000 more women in full-time work between October-December 2019 than the previous quarter. The previous quarter saw a record-number 15.58 million women in the workplace, evidence of an upwards trend. While this is in part due to the retirement age for women being raised from 60 to 65, BBC reported the number “was also boosted by fewer women remaining economically inactive to care for children and other relatives”. The increased number means there are more women looking for a job that your clients can attract and harness their potential. While RTW policies will mostly affect women returning after maternity leave, we believe RTW policies should aim to attract all parents â€" below are three reasons why you should raise this issue with your clients when discussing their hiring strategy: Overcome the skills shortage The UK is currently experiencing its lowest unemployment rate since 1974, at 3.8%. The unemployment rate has been on the decline since September 2018, which has caused severe skills shortages in some businesses and sectors. As of April-June 2019, however, 24.9% of mothers and 7.4% of fathers with dependent children weren’t working in the UK. Recruiters and employers can aim to attract this segment of the population through better return-to-work (RTW) policies and practices. So, if your client hasn’t considered this segment of the population up ‘til now, it’s worth looking at alternative ways to attract them, such as improving flexibility and implementing other family-friendly benefits.   Improve diversity quotas Improved RTW policies could also impact diversity quotas for some companies. We’re seeing a stark lack of diversity in IT, engineering and construction. Tech giants in the US such as Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Facebook have published their diversity statistics since 2014, but have only increased their female workforce by a small percentage. While it’s not easy for women to enter these fields due to inherent biases, it may also be due to a lack of considerations for RTW mothers throughout the hiring process. For example, Facebook has only managed to increase its female workforce from 15% to 23% over a five-year period, while Apple and Microsoft’s female workforces increased by just 3%. If we encourage our clients to eliminate biases against RTW parents in the hiring process, they should, in turn, see their diversity numbers rise. Retain intellectual property The average age of first-time mums is 31 in the UK. That means that, if a woman starts her career in her early 20’s and leaves when she has her first child, the company will lose ten years of intellectual property per person. So, it’s imperative for a business to attract these women back into the workplace following their maternity leave. This is a particular problem for certain industries where the working hours aren’t flexible enough for mothers, such as the finance and banking sectors in the City. One of our roundtable attendees, when talking about her experience with mothers returning from leave, said she saw a half of them choosing not to return to the busy finance company because of the long hours. If your clients are open to offering flexible working to these returning employees, this may curb the number of women forced to leave their roles.

Nursing Resume Writing - Get Your Career Off to a Great Start

Nursing Resume Writing - Get Your Career Off to a Great StartThere are many different sources of nursing resume writing information available to a potential nurse, and not all of them are good for you. If you are using nursing resume writing information that has been written by an online resource, it may not be as reliable as information that is written by a traditional career counselor or a career services specialist. The reason is that these resources are trained professionals who have extensive experience in the industry, so they will know what questions to ask in order to find the right answer for your specific needs.Before you start creating your own resume, you should first consider what exactly you want to get out of this process. Do you just want a basic listing of your education and experience? Or do you need to get something more detailed? There are some job skills and certifications that are simply worthless to you, while others can give you a leg up in getting a better jo b.You can take advantage of the Internet and try to find an employer who is willing to pay you a quality wage. Alternatively, if you are still stuck in school, you may be looking for work that requires training and educational credentials. If this is the case, then there are many nursing resume writing groups and online communities where you can get help. This can be quite beneficial if you want to stay in school as well.However, if you are serious about your career, and you want to find employers that are willing to pay good college counselor and nursing resume writing groups, then you should start doing some research into local agencies and online forums. There are many reputable nursing resumes writing groups in the world, but there are also many groups that are far from reputable. The best thing you can do for yourself is to never try to obtain help from these groups. This is especially true if you are not a skilled writer yourself.You can ask around at an online group for other people who are in the same situation as you are. You will probably get a number of helpful suggestions and opinions. And, of course, if you find one person who is willing to offer their resume writing service, then you can begin your search for the best possible one.Look for a paid service that provides quality nursing resume writing and editing services. There are many services that offer professional assistance, but not all of them are good. They will often charge exorbitant fees, and it will be difficult to determine whether they are worth the cost or not. That is why it is best to stick with reputable, legitimate, affordable nursing resume writing group services.There are many online groups and forums where skilled writer and editors can make you the best results for your needs. These professional organizations will help you find a professional resume writing company in your area, and then they will help you prepare your resume for submission. Most of these professional groups and sites do not charge you any fees, but you will pay a small membership fee if you want unlimited access to their database of information.When you find the best resume writing group, you will be able to find great, affordable resume writing services that can help you construct a career friendly nursing resume. These resume writing services can help you look at the larger picture of your career options, and they can help you build your confidence as a professional in the field. If you are serious about your future as a nursing professional, then you should seriously consider hiring an experienced, reputable resume writing group to help you create a professional looking resume.

This Is What It Takes to Get Your Start-Up Off the Ground

This Is What It Takes to Get Your Start-Up Off the Ground Starting your own business â€" it’s a goal many have. In fact, more than half of Americans (66 percent to be exact) have dreams of being an entrepreneur. Unfortunately, many hold back due to financial security and commitment, as well as the fear of failure. All are valid reasons, but none of them reason enough to forego your entrepreneurial goals and settle into the traditional 9-to-5 career. If you are a young mind with big dreams, goals, and a work ethic to boot, these tips should help get your start-up off the ground. Start With Your Passion Do what you love. It seems like such a cliché statement, but according to Inc.com, “If you want to start doing what you love, pursuing your passion should be at the heart of that decision.” Why? Entrepreneurs who do so tend to be happier and more successful. To pinpoint your passion and find a feasible business venture, list your strengths. Perhaps you’ve never held a leadership role, but your communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are all key ingredients of a leader. Once you’ve made a list, determine how each strength or skill can work to your benefit. Focusing on a vision helps too. There is no cookie cutter mold for becoming an entrepreneur, so the mold is yours to create and change. Know Your Target Researching your target market might not seem like such a big deal, but according to research cited by Quick Sprout, 42 percent of startups fail because there wasn’t any market need. Determining your target market first means that if you discover the market isn’t there, you can start again without your time and money taking a hit. To identify your market, start broad and general with gender, age, and location before getting detailed. Validate your assumptions by conducting research via focus groups, interviews, and surveys to test the waters. Don’t forget to do your homework on the competition as well. You can get an idea of what you are up against, as well as take notes on their target market and methods of success. Start Saving Now Financial security and commitment were two of the reasons many people shied away from starting their own business. Set yourself up for success and start saving now. Get serious about paying down your debt to build/improve your credit, avoid discretionary spending, and consider automating your savings. Find ways to fund your business. Many of the tips you see will suggest three routes: angel investors, crowdfunding, and venture capitalists (VC). Finding an angel investor is rare, crowdfunding isn’t effective for B2C services, and VC funding requires a long process that ends in most being rejected. Entrepreneur suggests alternative funding such as microloans, peer-to-peer lending, and CVC funding. Build an Online Presence Even if your entrepreneurial dream includes a brick-and-mortar store, an online business is the best place to start and touts several benefits. For one, starting an online business requires very little startup cost. Your website, blog, and/or social media become your storefront, and you can tweak and alter these at ease, oftentimes for free. An online business can be automated as well, enabling you to outsource or simplify tasks you aren’t familiar with or don’t enjoy doing. For example, you can utilize e-commerce tools such as dropshipping in which a supplier handles your inventory and shipping, meaning you don’t have to deal with merchandise directly. Dropshipping is one of many e-commerce tools available, putting you in a situation where you can focus your attention elsewhere. One such focus should be your website. As it was pointed out before, as a young entrepreneur just getting your feet wet and with limited income, an online presence is crucial to get your business noticed and off the ground. Build an eye-catching website that is easy to navigate and mobile-friendly.   Stay active and engage customers on social media.   And encourage customers to leave reviews. Starting your own business can be scary. However, if it scares you, it might be worth doing. Start mapping out your dream, set goals, and take that step forward! This guest post was authored by Jasmine Dyoco

Getting the Right Outfit for a Friends Wedding on a Budget

Getting the Right Outfit for a Friends Wedding on a Budget Everybody loves a wedding. They are a great chance to get together with friends, see a couple cement their love, and, if that stuff is all a bit too schmaltzy for you, enjoy a great party! With wedding season right around the corner, it can sometimes seem like everyone you know is getting married, and while you want to be there to celebrate with them all, it can get a little heavy on the budget going to a wedding every weekend throughout the summer! The Cost of Being a Guest Of course, one of the biggest costs apart from travel and accommodation when you go to a wedding (if it isnt near you) is what you wear. No matter how formal or informal the event, it is still a special occasion and you want to look good. Also, you never know who you might meet there! When it comes to your outfit, you may want to wear old favourites for weddings of co-workers or distant cousins, but really want to find something special to wear when it is a good friend whose nuptials you are planning to go to. Luckily, there are some easy ways to save money and still look great, and like you have made an effort for your friends big day. Discounts! The easiest way to get a good deal on a nice dress, suit or other outfit for a friends wedding is naturally to look in sales, however because most weddings are in summer and sales where you can get really good bargains tend to fall at the ends of seasons, you may not find any hugely reduced, spectacular dresses or accessories in the stores in time. Instead, hunt online. You can use coupon sites like CoupoRando to find really good discounts for all kinds of popular fashion stores, so you may well be able to find the perfect party dress at a discount without the disappointment of a mid-season trawl around the stores. Thrifting Going to the charity shop to find great outfits is all the rage these days, and there are even branches of chains like Oxfam dedicated to formal wear and designer labels. Dont expect to find a red carpet style Versace gown for 50p â€" the days of those kinds of finds are gone now that shoppers are more savvy â€" but you may well get an outfit you will love for much less than it would cost new, and for formal wear, many things tend to last longer without looking worn out as the previous owners may only have worn them a couple of times. While there is loads of advice for brides on a budget, not many consider the cost of attending a wedding for their guests. Look for online discounts or raid charity shops to try and find a great outfit that will help you look the part and enjoy the day without breaking the bank (especially if you have another wedding to go to next weekend!).

Flight Attendant Resume Writing

Flight Attendant Resume WritingThe flight attendant resume is a crucial component in your effort to get hired as a flight attendant. The number one question most people ask is what to include in it. But first things first, get that resume written. Here are some tips to get you started on your flight attendant resume writing.If you have a good idea about what type of person you want to be on a flight, then the structure of your flight attendant resume should reflect that. The best way to do this is to identify three key elements that should make up your flight attendant resume. Each key element should be well stated and clearly defined. Once you know what each element is, you can write a well-structured flight attendant resume with a more concise description of your skills.The first key element to your flight attendant resume is to have your qualifications stated. Your job interview will have to be set up on this topic. Make sure you have all the correct details about your experience, skills, certifications, and education up front. Explain your training from an accredited institution and describe any awards or certificates you have earned that will help to make you an even better flight attendant.The second key element to include is your skills. The skills you have listed should be those that are required for a flight attendant position. In addition to the listed skills, make sure you list any additional skills that are necessary for your position. If you have specific certifications or training that must be received, list them here as well.After your skills, list your certifications. Also include any additional training or certifications that are not listed on your resume. If you have any other special training or certifications, list them here as well. Remember, these are not a substitute for your skills. They are a means to give potential employers an idea of your qualifications and training.The third and final key element to include is your title. Your title should be short and concise. Again, this is an area where you may have to explain what it is that is needed on a flight attendant resume. Don't include a long title; do include enough information to let them know what they need to know.The final key element to include is your company. You must state the name of the company where you intend to work. While you don't want to give too much information about your company, it should include an email address, phone number, or physical address. If you have any additional information that will make you a valuable employee, then include it here.Following these few guidelines should help you start your flight attendant resume writing on the right foot. These are the main components to include in your flight attendant resume.

Salary Negotiate Or Not

Salary Negotiate Or Not Salary: Negotiate Or Not? Salary Do you accept the first salary offered or do you negotiate? In my 9 to 5 years, working for small firms, nonprofits, and international corporations, I always accepted the first salary I was offered. I didn’t try to negotiate. Not even once. This was a big mistake on my part. I most assuredly left money on the table. But, I’m not alone. It turns out 73% of employers say they are willing to negotiate but 55% of candidates don’t even ask according to research done by CareerBuilder. There are several reasons why candidates don’t try to negotiate a higher starting salary. 53% don’t feel comfortable asking for more money 48% are afraid the employer will rescind the offer 38% don’t want to appear greedy Somewhat surprisingly, the number of men who said they attempt to negotiate is not significantly higher than the percentage of women, 48% vs. 42%. In my experience as a recruiter, I rarely say employers dramatically raise their opening offer. For example, if the salary range for a position is $125K to $150K it’s unlikely they will increase their offer to $200K. Typically, salaries at the higher range will be offered to candidates with all or almost all, of the company’s requirements. Candidates with fewer years of experience or less education or background in another industry will be offered less. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to negotiate. If an employer cannot meet your target salary, you may be able to negotiate additional perks like vacation time, flexible work schedule, tuition reimbursement, a better title, etc. Whatever would be most beneficial to you. I never tried to negotiate a higher salary because I was afraid of losing the job before I had it. Based on CareerBuilder’s survey, it seems my fear was unfounded. I probably left money on the table. Whether or not you negotiate salary during the job offer process is a personal decision. Deciding on a number that works for you before the offer comes will make it easier. Knowing what will make you happy in lieu of a higher salary makes it easier still. Think you can dodge the salary question during the interview process? Here’s why you can’t.

Social Media Professional - CareerAlley

Social Media Professional - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. You probably already use social media sites in your day-to-day life. There really arent too many people left that dont have a social media profile and use social media as a resource, whether thats in their personal life or in their business life. However, social media isnt just for staying in touch with friends that live out of state or promoting a product or service that youre trying to sell to customers. social media can actually be a whole business in its own right if you know how to make it profitable. If you like using sites like Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter and are willing to put in the work and time, you may be able to make some real money doing something you like. Build Your Brand Before you can start to make money from your blog, you need to build your brand. It doesnt matter if youre giving away free content about cooking, baseball or womens shoes. The principles are all pretty much the same, though your client base and target audience will certainly be different. You need to treat your blog or website like a brick and mortar business not some fly-by-night operation that you work on when you have a few spare minutes. While you may have to do something to support yourself until it takes off, you need to treat your business like one that you expect to work. Create Your Blog Once you know what type of content youre going to work with and how you want it to look, you need to create a blog that you can drive traffic to through social media. Sites like WordPress and other free blog generators are great for starting your first blog since they take care of most of the technical stuff for you, allowing you to focus on creating excellent content and promoting it instead. After creating your blog, you need to develop a presence on social media sites like Twitter, Google+, Pinterest and Facebook. You can do that by creating a profile and finding people in your target audience that would be interested in your blog. You can also take out advertisements on websites like Facebook to market your blog to the right audience. Charging for Links Once you have a bit of a following on your blog built up through social media, you can get people that work in SEO or other bloggers to contribute guest posts to your site, which you can actually charge for if the content contains links to a product or service. Most people are willing to pay for this service if your blog is generating a good deal of traffic since it helps them build a base for their own business. Selling a Product By including links to products in your content and using sites like Twitter to let people know about a new product that you are selling, you can make a considerable amount of money if you have a built-up audience. You might be surprised at how many people would be willing to take a look at a product that youre selling if they like the free content that you provide them. You dont have to sell a product on your own, though. In fact, most bloggers that are successful dont actually have a product to sell, but are paid by people who do to help them sell their product via a successful blog. If you go this route, you wont actually be selling the product, only providing a link. If youre running a blog about cooking, a company that sells cooking utensils might pay you to help them promote a new product on your blog. AdSense You can also make money through a blog by using AdSense. AdSense is a program that pays bloggers to place small ads on their page. AdSense works to make money for you based on how many people look at your blog. While the amount of money you get might not be much of anything for one page visit, it can add up to real money if you start getting thousands and thousands of page views each day, which should be your ultimate goal. Advertisements If your blog is successful, you may be able to switch from a service like AdSense to simply selling advertisements to businesses on your own. Some companies will pay hundreds of dollars to put a banner ad on your blog, even for a short period of time. Of course, youll need to get a lot of people to your blog in order to get advertisers to pay you good money. Using social media sites to promote your blog can help you do exactly that. Author Bio: Marcela De Vivo is a freelance writer in the Los Angeles area. Her articles focus on building better blogs, explaining jquery coverflow, and tips on successful SEO. This is a Guest post. If you would like to submit a guest post to CareerAlley, please follow these guest post guidelines. Good luck in your search. 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