Posts by AES Placement

It is no secret that both the hiring landscape and work environments have shifted dramatically over the past few years. Employers and employees are both going through significant cultural adjustments coming out of the COVID years. One of the latest phenomena is something known as Quiet Quitting. Quiet Quitting is when employees continue to show…

“You is smart. You is kind. You is important.” We all know our worth is so much more than a number. We are our experiences, thoughts, and wonderful personalities. However, today we’re going to discuss the number – because the others don’t pay the bills. With the rising cost of inflation, it’s more important than…

Hiring and training a new employee is a big under taking – one that is both an added financial expense and an added time expense for yourself and whoever is doing the training. Cut down on the expense by minimizing the number of times you have to repeat the process. Without establishing your office as…

We’ve said it before — it’s no secret that we’re presently existing in what is now being called “the Great Resignation.” We’ve walked you through how to attract top talent, we’ve discussed interviews and compensation. But according to SHRM.org:  “Toxic culture in the workplace is 10 times more meaningful than compensation when an employee decides to leave…

We’ve said it before here in “Resu-yay,” but it’s been a while since then and we’ve all experienced some pretty weird years in between. So, let’s update and discuss some thoughts on employment gaps and how to make yourself shine when the first interaction with a company isn’t YOU at all, but rather your resume. Our thoughts…

While not all compensation conversations are difficult, they oftentimes can be uncomfortable if you’re unprepared. Lucky for you, we’re here to help! We’ll help get those big questions and some “How Tos” out there so that you can reach a conclusion that that is fair to everyone at the table.  The Why Before we dig…

The past few years have been crazy times all-around. In our line of work, we’ve also seen huge changes in the hiring climate. Employers are running into new challenges and new opportunities to shine when it comes to bringing on new talent, but many don’t even know where to start. Let us help you. Here’s…

By advisorsexcel | January 24, 2022 Advisors Excel event raises funds for pediatric cancer research Topeka, Kansas, January 24, 2022 – Pediatric cancer research recently received a million dollar infusion during an Advisors Excel training event. The V Foundation for Cancer Research will administer the funds through an open grant process. The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded…

Your palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are hea — Wait. Wrong story. But you get the picture: It’s the day-of your phone interview and you’ve got performance jitters. You really want this job, and you don’t always interview well. You feel unprepared, nervous. When did Kathy say she was going to call? Or was it Karen?…

Do you find yourself dreading work? Experiencing decreased productivity in a job or career at which you once excelled? You may be suffering from workplace burnout – and you’re not alone. A record 4.3 million Americans quit their jobs in August, up 242,000 from just a month prior. What’s more, a recent Indeed.com report found…