Workplace Culture

October 1, 2019 Julie Shenkman

Bringing Your Baby to Work: A New Work Perk

The pressure of having a career and a family has become a difficult balancing act for most families. In fact, in 2018, 63 percent of family households with children had two working parents. For that reason, perks for new parents

September 17, 2019 Julie Shenkman

The Hidden Costs of Hiring

Hiring skilled employees results in the company making more money, right? Perhaps in the long run, but throughout the hiring process you’ll need to be prepared for some hidden costs that can really add up. Let’s go over some recruitment

July 30, 2019 Julie Shenkman

How AI Will Impact Who You Hire

Nowadays, the workplace is changing. Jobs are changing, some even becoming “obsolete.” A large part of this flux is due to artificial intelligence being the new normal, increasing productivity and altering traditional job roles. More than ever, hiring managers have

July 9, 2019 Julie Shenkman

5 Things Interviewers Do That Candidates Can’t Stand

Finding the best possible candidates for a role in your company is incredibly important, and of course, interviews are crucial for this. And while understanding who to hire lies heavily on the head of the person being interviewed, there are

May 9, 2019 Emily McKinney

Why Giving Your Employees Flexibility Improves Morale and Productivity

In a job market like today’s, where skilled workers are in high demand and employers are having a hard time filling positions, offering workplace flexibility is something to consider in order to attract top talent. The idea that flexibility invokes laziness is an old school one and has since been proven untrue. Employees are far more likely to rate their job positively and use their hours productively when they have some control over their schedule. Here are some easy ways you can give your employees the flexibility they want.

March 7, 2019 Emily McKinney

Gen Z Rising: How This New Generation Will Transform the Workplace

Generation Z is the first generation that can barely remember a time before smartphones and the internet. They hold many qualities in common with millennials, but have been greatly influenced by coming of age during the Great Recession. Understanding how these factors make them unique is the first step to understanding how they will change the workplace.

February 1, 2019 Julie Shenkman

5 Ways to Discourage Your Staff from Calling in Sick After the Super Bowl

Monday mornings are hard enough, but factor in a night of indulging, watching football (and commercials) and you have a recipe for disaster. With Super Bowl Sunday on the horizon, employers around the country should be bracing themselves for a

78% of People Plan to Look for New Job in 2019

January 17, 2019 Emily McKinney

78% of People Plan to Look for a New Job in 2019 – Which is Why You Need to Focus on Improving Employee Engagement

The new year is starting out with some headlines that undoubtedly have employers on edge. Half of DC-area Workers Would Jump Ship for Amazon, Why More Employers May Be Checking in With Talent Every Day, or even Employee Experience Rarely

January 3, 2019 Emily McKinney

New Year, New Corporate Wellness Programs

In years past, workplace wellness programs meant discounted gym memberships and awkward office-wide weight loss competitions. And while we love a good discount, across the board, corporate wellness is diversifying and modernizing for the better. From a focus on meditation

November 12, 2018 Emily McKinney

Nexxt is Proud to Combine Forces with Bridging The Gap to Help Veterans Transition to Civilian Careers

Nexxt is excited to announce our latest partnership with Bridging The Gap, which will support military members in finding career opportunities in the civilian job market. “We recognize the growing demand for veteran services and are committed to serving this