
Research shows diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizations are better equipped to drive innovation and growth. Their teams bring different perspectives and backgrounds to the table, which leads to better decision-making and problem-solving.
Every week, I am asked by business leaders and executives where to find qualified workers. It seems companies everywhere are experiencing a talent shortage.

No matter the state of the economy or labor market, competitive employers are always on the lookout for new and effective ways to attract, engage, and retain more workers.
The new year is a great time to hit the refresh button and get back to basics. So, while an article about job postings may not sound flashy or groundbreaking, take a moment to reframe the purpose of a job posting.

After pay, employee benefits are the second largest contributor to an organization’s labor costs – and those costs are on the rise.

Given today’s political and financial climate, your employees may be feeling uneasy and uncertain about the future. Leaders have an opportunity to help employees better manage their worries and stress by increasing their organization’s efforts around their employee well-being programs.

Top performers are the backbone of your company. They sustain you during hard times, push your organization to greater achievements, and make sure you come out on top. Through the NorthCoast 99 program, we uncover what motivates and retains top performers in the Northeast Ohio region each year.

Two years of record-breaking employee turnover during the Great Resignation frustrates many employers that wonder where to find new hires who will stay and thrive at their organizations. Based on the results from our recent Recruitment Strategy Survey, the solution to your recruitment woes might be right in front of you. (Bonus: It might even save you time and money!)

Employee engagement is a hot topic for Northeast Ohio employers in today’s hyper-competitive labor market. In fact, 79 percent of respondents to ERC’s HR Priorities survey ranked Engagement and Culture as their top HR priority over the next 1 to 3 years.

Your emerging leaders are your rising managers and leaders in the making. But how do you spot an emerging leader and then develop them into a leadership role? Picking the right people and training them the right way is essential. That’s why we’ve provided five (5) qualities these talented employees usually embody plus 5 ways to develop them.