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 […]

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 […]