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How Work Culture Has Changed Over the Years

JazzHR

If an office worker from 2008 were to suddenly find themselves in an office in 2018, they would experience very different environment. In 2008, the iPhone was only a year old! Let’s take a look at how work culture has changed over the years. But that’s the only way work culture has changed for the better.

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Five Ways to Utilize Contingent Labor During an Economic Downturn

Acara Solutions

However, this recession is expected to differ from the ones experienced in 2001 and 2008 in that it could be quieter, slower, and longer, making flexibility in talent strategy even more critical. In 2008, many companies were forced to make difficult decisions about their workforce to reduce costs and maintain profitability.

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3 Ways Millennials Have Changed Candidate Engagement Strategy

JazzHR

In the succeeding two decades, millennials have made a significant impact on American work culture. In 2008, you might have texted someone for a specific purpose. When the oldest millennials entered the workforce at the turn of the century, they found an environment dominated by baby boomers and Gen Xer’s.

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Building Your Company's Culture

Recruiting Blogs

Culture comes from the top. In fact, when we heard the term "Chief Culture Officers" we immediately thought how apt this was to describe anyone in a leadership position within a company. I have been a self-employed business owner since 2008. I also write regularly for a variety of publications on leadership and culture.

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Talent As A Critical Resource

ExactHire Recruiting

Through The Great Recession of 2008-2009 and the slow recovery that followed, the vast majority of organizations were trimming their workforce, attempting to do more with less, and trying to just keep their businesses solvent. Their impact on an organization’s culture must be considered. Did we fall asleep? Times they are a changin’.

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Today’s Talent Mindset: What’s Changed & What’s Changing 

Recruiting Daily

This is not 2008. An emphasis on values, culture, team, and opportunity are all strong openers. Sadly, I do not own a crystal ball, nor do I pretend to possess some seer ability. Rather, when it comes to figuring out the market, I tend to abide by the following advice: Don’t look back. Don’t panic. So, what does that look like?

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How to Hire and Retain Top Tech Talent

JazzHR

According to the Wall Street Journal , the technology skills gap is the highest it has been since the 2008 recession and technology recruiting challenges continue to hamper IT modernization efforts. A goal-oriented culture focused on small-wins can lead to innovative solutions for customers. Why Top Tech Talent is Important.

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