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Exciting times for PWHL New York as they finalize their coaching staff for the 2024-2025 season! Lauren Williams joins head coach Greg Fargo as an assistant coach, bringing a wealth of experience and fresh perspectives to the team. This strategic hire demonstrates the growing recognition of diverse talent and the importance of building a robust support system to drive team success. In the recruitment industry, the emphasis on assembling skilled teams is equally critical. Williams' appointment reflects a broader trend toward inclusivity and the acknowledgment of varied experiences that enhance team dynamics. As recruiters, we should take a cue and prioritize diverse backgrounds and skill sets when sourcing candidates. What are your thoughts on the impact of strategic hiring in sports and business? How does your organization foster inclusivity in your hiring processes? Let's engage in a discussion on how strategic recruitment can drive success across industries. Share your insights!

Great piece from my friend and colleague Michelle Galey focused on Gen Z readiness for the workplace. My key three takeaways: 1) A significant number of employers believe Gen Z graduates are unprepared for the professional world, citing work ethic, communication skills, and technological skills as primary concerns. 𝘈𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳 - 𝘐 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘧. 2) To bridge this gap, the piece highlights two main strategies: apprenticeships and hands-on learning experiences. 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴! 𝘐 𝘢𝘮 𝘢 𝘩𝘶𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢 𝘩𝘶𝘨𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘬 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘰 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦. 3) The article talks about the need for continuous learning, highlighting the importance of equipping students with digital fluency and incorporating industry-recognized certifications into the curriculum to keep pace with evolving technologies and trends. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦. Mary Cooney, PhD - as an expert in building multigenerational teams - what are your thoughts? Anything to add? #GenZ #workforcedevelopment #handsonlearning #continuouslearning #bridgingthegap #skillsforsuccess #futureofwork

SPARTANS AMONG US This last weekend we had 4 of our #Bedminster #team members unite for a Spartan Race! John Paciga and Roger Barlow are no stranger to these events as they always seem to be #training for the next one. Joining our seasoned #veterans in running up the mountain were Maggie Rogers and Kyle O'Neil. John always tells me that his favorite aspect of the race is that you get to #achieve something as a team. There is a #pride he takes in ensuring the #success of others, be it their first race or their fifth race. This #mindset is evident throughout our office. The #willingness to #help lift someone up, to #achieve their #potential and push past what they thought #possible. The view from the top is made even better with the right #company! There is always room on our team for those who feel the same way. Bedminster Leadership Team: Managing Director - John Kozakis, CFP Growth & Development Director - Jonathan V. Brito College Unit Director - Sean Hingel District Operations Leader & Campus Recruiter - Daniella Almeida-Mendez Director of Recruitment & Marketing - Ryan Bailey #finance #financialadvisor #wealthmanagement #fulltimeopportunities #internshipopportunities #weregrowing #werehiring #careeropportunities #northwesternmutual #teamwork

This was a great panel event. Honest accounts of the highs and lows of juggling parenting with career progression, as well as tips to manage day-to-day. Key takeaways for me included: 🕵️Get to know your team - don't assume that just because someone is a parent that their circumstances will be the same as other parents in your team. 👨🏾🍼Parent out loud - being honest (and sometimes vulnerable) about your responsibilities at home can help you feel you can be yourself at work. Spending less energy on hiding what's happening in your personal life can help you to focus more on working efficiently and effectively. 🎯 Flexibility and empathy is key - lead with empathy and compassion to get the best out of people. Look after your people and your people will smash their goals/targets. It's great to know that our senior leaders are human and that they're willing to be brave and share their experiences so that the rest of us can benefit. I'm looking forward to the next one already! #parentoutloud #flexiblewaysofworking #empathy #rolemodellingvalues #seniorleadersarepeopletoo #careerprogression #inclusionandwellbeing #parentsandcarers

Ever wonder what Newfield grads are doing out in the world after they’ve completed the program? Check out the Newfield Grad Spotlight. In this spotlight, we’re shining the light on Ashish Kothari, who graduated from Newfield in 2019. Ashish is an executive coach, author, consultant, and founder of Happiness Squad. His mission is to “launch a happiness revolution touching a billion+ lives over the next 20 years and help them live with more joy, health, love, and meaning. Watch the full interview!

Thursday Thoughts for you all: What if you could gain the skills you need to shift into a more fulfilling career and earn more without compromising your current responsibilities? At Merit America, we're here to help working adults make that change. With the guidance of our career coaches and expert team, you don't have to do it alone. If you or anyone in your life is looking for #CareerGrowth, have them apply for Merit America’s program! Don't want to take my word for it? See what Justine has to say! 💫 👉 You can learn more here: https://ter.li/ofogel 👈 #NoDegreeJobs #Upskilling #BreakintoTech

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We come together from different backgrounds, perspectives and expertise, making Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) part of everything we do. Senior Consultant, Savannah Miller, recently spoke at University of Southern California, on how Qvest incorporates DEI into our culture. During the DEI Recruiting Panel, Savannah shared these key insights: ✊ Celebrating differences. Employees are encouraged to join pods and employee resource groups (ERG) aligned to their interests. Whether planning events through the culture pod or making a social impact through the pro bono pod, there is something for everyone. If not, we’re encouraged to start our own. ✍️ Combating socioeconomic disadvantages. Qvest addresses socioeconomic disparities through the New Hire Boot Camp. The new analyst class meets for a week of programming to prepare for life in consulting. This ranges from how to effectively present to conducting stakeholder interviews to pitching proposals. 🤝 Making mentorship multidimensional. Our mentorship program matches new hires with a mentor of similar background or interests. Our Black Leaders and Doers ERG, recently started another mentorship program to provide black employees with support from people with shared experiences. Learn more about upcoming campus events and open positions at https://lnkd.in/gmGKKptH. Applications close April 1st! #LifeatQvest #campusrecruitment #diversity

WHAT a first month it has been! I second everything Sarah Baker (Assoc CIPD) has said here and want to say a HUGE thank you to all those who have supported us and trusted us with their job search and recruitment. The whole team has been amazing and this wouldn't be possible without the support of Simon Smith Andrew Kennedy and Stephen Pearce! Here's to month 2! #recruitment #recruitmentagency #financejobs #financerecruitment

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