ARE YOU PREPARED FOR A (POSSIBLE) RECESSION?

ARE YOU PREPARED FOR A (POSSIBLE) RECESSION? It’s hard to find an economic forecaster that does not predict a recession soon, although many disagree on when, how severe, and for how long. And while it may be dizzying to go from a tight labor market to significant layoffs, you want to be prepared in case […]

Prepare for the Great Sign-On

The start of the pandemic initiated many changes to our culture, our economy, and especially our job market. You have been aware of the Great Resignation or the Big Quit that’s been sweeping the nation since early 2021, but soon you will hear about (and experience) the Great Sign-On. Have your onboarding queues ready to […]

3 TYPES OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TO LOOK FOR IN A NEW JOB

3 TYPES OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TO LOOK FOR IN A NEW JOB According to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report, employee take-home pay makes up 69%of total compensation costs. There are opportunities to increase your overall direct compensation (and indirectly your work/life balance) by focusing on that order 31% of the benefits packages. Working […]

BRENDA’S STORY: DOING WHAT WE EACH DO BEST

Brenda had been conditionally promoted from her position as Compensation & Benefits Supervisor to Human Resources Manager for her 180-person IT company. After introducing herself to the Abel recruiter, Brenda explained that her success in having the position become finalized would rely heavily on how well she managed the recruiting side of human resources. Her […]

TEMP-TO-HIRE: THE BIG PICTURE

TEMP-TO-HIRE: THE BIG PICTURE James: Last time we talked, you were looking for a new job that would be a longer-term career step, right? Job Seeker: Good memory! I was tired of jumping to a new firm every year or two to advance and earn better pay. James: So, how’s the search? Job Seeker: Good […]

BEYOND FILLING SEATS WITH WARM BODIES

The unusual nature of this request warranted a snap meeting among the recruiters at Abel Personnel. The recruiter who had received the job order for a multitude of customer service representatives (CSRs), a veteran of over 12 years at Abel, presented the opportunity that was both promising and tricky: 50 CSRs Needed: The total need […]

Is your resume holding you back

5 TIPS FOR FINDING QUALITY JOBS IN HARRISBURG In preparing your resume, consider the resume as your brochure. It is a marketing tool to present you to a potential employer, and you always want to make a great first impression. Act as if your career depends on it (it does!). Need feedback on your resume? […]

Receptionist for back to the office

It is always great to hear from a client after two years of “no job orders anticipated for a while.” The pandemic had hit Marla’s company especially hard. The decision was made in March 2020 for all staff to move to entirely from-home operations and may have required some layoffs had it not been for […]

QUIETLY QUITTING

“Now that we’re hopefully passed ‘The Great Resignation,’ what is this ‘Quietly Quitting’ phenomenon I now need to worry about?” The client on the phone with her Abel Personnel recruiter wasn’t a big fan of small talk, and would typically start a phone call posing such a question without even a “hello, is this a […]

5 TIPS FOR FINDING QUALITY JOBS IN HARRISBURG

5 TIPS FOR FINDING QUALITY JOBS IN HARRISBURG Do Your Homework Find out as much as possible about the company before you apply, or certainly before your interview. Besides looking at their website and Facebook page, check out sites like Glassdoor. You knowledge about them will impress the company and you can be better prepared […]