5 Interview Questions You Need To Ask

In every employment interview, there comes a time when the hiring firm asks, “So, what questions do you have for us?” Aside from questions about job responsibilities, career opportunities, compensation and benefits, the workplace responses to the shifts of the last few years suggest there are 5 other questions you might also want to consider […]

NOT TOO EARLY FOR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

Caroline, the head of her company’s staffing function, had met with her Abel Personnel recruiter for lunch in early December every year for the past seven years (at outdoor locations before Covid vaccinations were available). This tradition dates back to Caroline’s predecessor when company policy allowed vendors to take their clients out to lunch. Now […]

Daniel’s Story: Going “Above and Beyond” for a Navy Veteran

After a very brief phone call with Daniel, the Abel Personnel recruiter was surprised and pleased to receive his resume a short time later via email. The well-constructed accounting of his background was much more detailed than Daniel’s short answers to the recruiter’s prompts over the phone. His presentation of himself as a computer operator […]

A Change For 2023

A CHANGE FOR 2023 Just got the announcement for our company’s yearend Holiday Party. First time in person since 2019! Feels like the end-of-year cycle is back again. Agreed! The work environment here is more festive and we’re back to the annual planning cycle, preparing for 2023. Which reminds me: Three years ago, you were […]

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 […]

Veterans, How May We Be of Service?

Veterans Day offers an opportunity to recognize and thank our country’s past and present members of our military. Recognition includes parades, retail discounts, and restaurant freebies (for a list of these, see the link at the bottom of this article), plus “thank you for your service” responses, all to show appreciation for the heroes of […]

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 […]