THE REMOTE WORK PERK

Robert and Amy are siblings, born only about a year apart. They also proudly admit that they are best friends. This surprises many, given that Robert is such a pessimist and Amy is the quintessential optimist. It is perhaps these characteristics that add the balance to their relationship, reminding Robert that the cup is (at […]

10 Reasons You Didn’t Get The Job

You thought the Interview went well. They told you that they’d be in touch “real soon” Still, you didn’t get the job when they eventually got back to you… or you were ghosted. While the causes for this result may vary, here are the top ten reasons you may have been passed over: An Abel […]

Gen Z In The Workplace

GEN Z IN THE WORKPLACE Born after 1996, Gen Z grew up with technology, the internet, and social media By 2030, Gen Z will make up 30% of the total global workforce. 76% of Gen Z believe that learning is the key to a successful career. The top 3 reasons GenZ quits a job: Unsatisfactory […]

Who’s Behind the Mask

One thing Marion always loved about Halloween (since her children had become too old to trick-or-treat) was trying to guess who was the person behind that mask in responding to the doorbell. Also baffling were some of the choices that the children made for costumes. It was easy to imagine why the girl who lived […]

Dont Be A Ghost

DONT BE A GHOST! In considering your costume for this Halloween, you may not be planning to be a ghost. Unsurprisingly, the ghost was not in the top ten Halloween costumes for 2022 (Witch was #1). This advice also pertains to your business practices, and particularly your efforts to secure new employment. Abel Personnel suggests […]

Quick Quitting

“Most of our new clients are referred to us after being frustrated with trying to recruit staff on their own,” the Abel Personnel recruiter assured her caller. Kathy was the managing partner of an IT consulting firm, with a sad tale of the successful hiring and surprising resignations of three systems analysts in less than […]

That Dreaded Interview Question

THAT DREADED INTERVIEW QUESTION Whether you are interviewing for a job at a new company, interviewing for a promotion with your current employer, or having an exit interview, inevitably you will be asked, “Why are you leaving your job?” As much as you’d be tempted to rant about your terrible boss, the lack of opportunity […]

ECONOMICS TO MEET THE DEMAND FOR FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES

The Accounting Department Manager, Maureen, was sharing with an Abel Personnel recruiter what has become a common predicament in the business world. “We posted the position of staff accountant for four weeks to replace some recent departures plus meet growing demand. Those qualified wanted to work from home or have flexible hours; those willing to […]

What About The Next Pandemic?

WHAT ABOUT THE NEXT PANDEMIC? Maya: How long have you been back in the office? About a month?Abel: Just about. Since Labor Day. How about you? Maya: Yeah, we had to be back Labor Day Week. I’m feeling pretty comfortable. Still not sure who’s vaccinated or boosted, so doing a lot of first bumps rather […]

Visit Abel Personnel Today!

Abel Personnel is open Monday through Friday. Walk-ins are welcome! If you decide to visit an Abel Personnel location, we ask that you please bring along a copy of your resume to be shared with a recruiter as soon as possible. There is always a recruiter on-site, so they are available to speak with you […]