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LinkedIn recently released their latest Veteran Opportunity Report, which highlights the current state of veteran employment and possible challenges veterans face when trying to find a rewarding career that utilizes all of the skills and talents that they received in the military.

How would you like to land the right candidate every time? In a competitive job market, it may seem impossible to find and hire the perfect candidate from a limited talent pool, especially when scores of recruiters are trying to place that same talent with your competitors.

Turnover happens. Whether workers feel unappreciated, desire better pay and benefits, or are simply looking for better career opportunities elsewhere, staff turnover is bad for business.

The word is out. Military leaders make excellent employees and quickly rise through the ranks at civilian companies. Their experience, leadership, and commitment are unparalleled, making them a hot commodity on the job market.

We blinked, and 2022 is almost over. It has been a turbulent year filled with the Great Resignation, growing skill gaps, Quiet Quitting, a renewed focus on diversity, and other unique talent challenges.

Seventy-nine percent of CEOs say a shortage of skilled talent is one of their top three worries. But these business leaders need not stress about the talent gap if they leverage strategic workforce planning.

A diverse workforce with a variety of talents, skills, ideas, and perspectives will outperform its competitors and stand out as an employer of choice. Neurodiversity is one component of that competitive edge.

Sometimes, in order to make progress in a certain area, you have to go back to the basics and reassess your goals. This concept was recently explored in Orion Talent’s webinar, Back to the Basics - The Building Blocks of an Authentic DEI Strategy, when three business leaders discussed the state of DEI in America and how to align corporate efforts.

Thanksgiving is here, and this season of gratitude should translate directly into the workplace. Employees that feel respected and heard stay longer in their jobs while morale improves. Below you’ll see nine ways to thank your team of passionate employees for their hard work as we close out the year.

Workforce capacity planning is an essential part of maximizing productivity and efficiency in any organization. It involves assessing current staff capabilities and resources, analyzing future needs, and developing strategies to meet them.

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