Maximizing Efficiency and Flexibility with Strategic Staffing Plans

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What’s Inside? Working with Experts Adapting to Changing Business Demands Optimizing Expenses through Strategic Staffing  Identifying Skill Gaps and Training Needs Within Your Organization Empowering Your Organization with a Comprehensive Staffing Plan In a world where innovation and economic shifts occur at warp speed, having a solid plan is your way of preparing for whatever… Read More »

The big pivot: how in-person, remote or hybrid work impacts your workforce

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For the workforce, the excitement or trepidation that comes with returning to in-person work also varies by person. A January 2022 survey of more than 6,000 U.S. adults reports 67% of workers who currently work in-person prefer that it remains that way. Combining those who are both currently working in the office and those who are remote, 44% also preferred to return to in-person work. As the pandemic eases up, workplace leaders are losing sleep over the decision of whether it’s time to ask employees to return to the physical office space again.… Read More »

In annual salary guide, Morgan Hunter reports up to 30 percent pay increase for entry-level employees

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Kansas City, Mo. — In its annually published salary guide, local employment agency Morgan Hunter has reported significant salary upticks for employees in Kansas City following the Great Resignation, including up to a 30% increase in various industries. The average reported increase across all reported roles was 6.41%.  … Read More »

The rules of the road: navigating a candidate-driven job market for both employers and job seekers

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Unlike the streets of downtown Kansas City, roadblocks and detours to the perfect role are a thing of the past for many job candidates (well… somewhat). Essentially, today there are more jobs available than candidates applying for them. So, it’s important that we arm both candidates and employers with the information they need to be successful in their next search.… Read More »

Tips for negotiating your next job offer

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It’s exciting to take on a new role but things can quickly become stressful when it comes time for negotiations. Many candidates are afraid asking for a higher salary or better employee perks will lose them the offer they worked so hard to receive in the first place. The reality of it is most companies expect you to negotiate your job offer in some capacity.… Read More »

Three 2021 job market trends that could stay around for a while

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Our team of experienced recruiters have witnessed the ebbs and flows of the Midwest’s job market for more than 35 years and worked to help local businesses and candidates navigate the changes that 2021 brought. Here are three of the biggest trends we saw last year, and what they could mean for the 2022 job market.   … Read More »

Comparing today’s housing and job markets: How to navigate a candidate’s market to get the talent you need

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A good home sells quickly, and so does a well qualified job candidate. Morgan Hunter recruiters and talent experts Adam Loewen and Harry Brewer give their advice for landing top talent in this competitive market.… Read More »