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by Duffy Group Inc. |
Jun 14, 2024 8:03 am |
News
The workforce is at a crossroads, with historically low unemployment pushing the need for skills to be at the forefront of hiring strategies. Practice Leader and Senior Executive Recruiter, Kristin Pozen, discusses the shift in talent recognition from traditional degree requirements to a broader evaluation of skills and potential in...
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by Duffy Group Inc. |
May 29, 2024 12:47 am |
Blog
Every day, 10,000 people join the senior population, but the ranks of skilled senior living professionals aren’t keeping up. The perfect storm (a.k.a. lack of qualified candidates, the demanding nature of the work and greener pastures in other industries) means ads and job fairs are no longer the golden ticket...
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by Duffy Group Inc. |
Mar 26, 2024 1:44 am |
News
As Generation Z begins to make its mark in the workforce, businesses face the challenge of understanding and integrating this diverse and technologically savvy demographic. Kathleen Duffy, President and CEO of Duffy Group, shares her expertise with the Forbes Human Resources Council, emphasizing the essential shift in workplace dynamics and...
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by Duffy Group Inc. |
Mar 22, 2024 12:43 am |
News
The federal government grapples with the pressing challenge of attracting and retaining top talent. Melissa Barker, Vice President of Practice Development at Duffy Group, addresses this critical issue in her recent Government Executive article, highlighting the vital role of flexible work arrangements in modernizing public sector employment. Melissa explains how...
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by Duffy Group Inc. |
Feb 16, 2024 3:21 am |
News
Finding the right talent in the nonprofit world is a tightrope walk — blending skill with passion for the cause and doing so on a shoestring budget. This balancing act calls for a unique approach to recruitment, one that matches professional abilities with a deep commitment to the mission. In...
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by Duffy Group Inc. |
Jan 9, 2024 4:31 am |
Blog
How did the nation end the year relative to jobs and unemployment, and what does it mean for businesses and the workforce moving forward? It all depends on who you ask. Some experts called the December jobs data “startlingly strong” and the U.S. economy “one of the strongest in decades”...
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by Duffy Group Inc. |
Dec 8, 2023 8:13 am |
News
Arizona faces a pressing issue in its thriving manufacturing sector: a high demand for workers across all manufacturing roles coupled with significant workforce churn, highlighting the urgent need for a comprehensive talent acquisition and retention strategy. In a recent feature in the Phoenix Business Journal, John Fierro offers practical advice...
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by Duffy Group Inc. |
Jan 20, 2023 1:20 pm |
Hiring, Recruiting
Eggs, butter, maple syrup. These are among the staples that are taking a bite out of Americans’ budgets. While inflation slowed to 6.5% in December, down from 7.1% a month earlier, consumers are still feeling the pinch at the grocery store, restaurants and car repair shops. Businesses are...
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by Duffy Group Inc. |
Nov 4, 2022 12:45 pm |
Awards
PHOENIX (Nov. 1, 2022) – Duffy Group, an executive recruitment company whose winning Recruitment Research model helps employers fill critical roles on their teams at about half the cost of traditional recruitment, has been named one of the inaugural winners of Inc. Business Media’s Power Partner Awards. The awards...
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by Duffy Group Inc. |
Oct 18, 2022 11:38 am |
Blog, Hiring
Competition for Talent Remains Fierce, So Develop a Thoughtful Hiring Plan for 2023 Now America’s talent war continues, with an unemployment rate is 3.5% and an astounding 10.1 million job openings, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Although half of the employers surveyed...