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There’s a lot of talk about the recent legalization of recreational marijuana use in New York State— for adults age 21 and older—and the impact on employers. TalentRise’s Managing Director Peter Petrella—along with A.J. Baynes, President and CEO of the Amherst Chamber of Commerce—was recently interviewed by WIVB News 4 Buffalo’s Kayla Green on the…

Employee resignations are becoming a top concern of company executives. According to a recent survey done by Prudential, nearly half of all workers are contemplating or actively searching for a new job. The reasons cited for leaving or looking include compensation, lack of growth opportunities, and burnout. For some, the pandemic has triggered a work…

If there’s one thing my experience in executive search has taught me, it’s that data has power. Nowhere is that more evident than in the executive search process when leveraging behavioral and cognitive assessments. Using people data to make smarter, more efficient hires presents a game-changing scenario for any business—regardless of industry. Why Do Companies…

The notion of gender nonconformity has become one of the most sensitive and misunderstood subjects not just in the workplace, but in our collective society. In today’s world, many people shy away from discussing “taboo” topics like sexual orientation and gender identity for fear of saying or doing the wrong thing. This is especially true…

Financial budgets are tighter than ever before. Cybersecurity risks loom large. Regulatory requirements are becoming more stringent by the day. In today’s changing business environment, companies have been forced to overcome these various challenges to keep themselves out of harm’s way. Regardless of whether your organization has a dedicated compliance officer on staff, there are…

Ready for the million-dollar question that’s been on the minds of the collective working world for the past several months? “What is the future of the workplace really going to look like?” The prevalence—and overall acceptance—of remote work has grown tenfold over the past year. We’ve reached the point where some companies have implemented fully…

According to a recent post-COVID study conducted by The Predictive Index, 97% of survey respondents—all of whom were CEOs—stated that their organizations will embrace some degree of remote work in the future. As workforces have acclimated to the work-from-home environment, several reports point to improvements in overall workplace productivity and performance. But if remote working…

2020 has been a year of rapid change and heightened uncertainty for both business and HR leaders. Some organizations were proactive and timely in their decision-making and successfully managed to adapt their people strategies, systems, and processes almost overnight. This flexibility enabled them to seamlessly support their employees and customers in an effective manner. Others…

In the months immediately preceding the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. gig economy was stronger than ever. Beyond your typical Uber driver or Instacart deliverer, millions of Americans relied on freelance work to support their families and generate stable sources of income. From marketers and graphic designers to software developers and engineers, these talented resources utilized…