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The post-pandemic world is changing, things are slowly going back to the way it was before covid struck. But are employees being sent to work in the office again? The answer is yes and it is bringing a lot of controversies. If you haven't heard about this, you are going to want to listen! An email written by Elon Musk was leaked which captured nationwide attention. Pete and Ricky discuss it in this episode of The Hire Calling Podcast, leading them to create a list of pros and cons of sending employees back to the office. Businesses are making touch decisions now, post-pandemic, whether it is coming back to the workplace, going hybrid, or staying strictly remote. Tesla is one of those companies in the spotlight that suddenly broke the internet after Elon Musk made the announcement that he is terminating the opportunity to work remotely. Now many people are arguing how unfair this is for Teslas employees, but is that true?Although Pete and Ricky understand that it is not their place to say whether this is wrong or not, they do believe that the employer has a say when it comes to their business. Going back to the office isn't meant to harm employees, but could it possibly be that there is more enrichment when it comes to having this primary space? Sending an email might not be the perfect way to announce that kind of message, Pete & Ricky believe that leaders have to make tough decisions. If an employee is upset with a change in the workplace, then the concern needs to be brought up to the leader. Ask those important questions that might give you closure, like why it is happening? Doing so can help one find the rationale behind it. Will Elon's decision impact other smaller businesses to make this same choice? It could possibly set them up for failure, causing employees to leave in search of remote positions. But for the workers who stay, there might be a more positive outcome because they will be back in a setting where they will be able to develop more training and be surrounded by deep interactions with peers or other employees with experience; something that lacks in the remote setting. Could it be that trust and accessibility is the main cause of bringing employees back? Tune in if you are curious about Pete and Ricky's list of pros and cons. 

Great leaders will empower their employees and make a difference in their workplace.  Looking to become a better leader? In this episode of the Hire Calling Podcast, special guests Rick Simmons and Tony Alvarez from Holiday Inn Vacations join host Pete Newsome to share their unique experiences that completely changed their views on leadership. What could this experience be? The RLF program (Regional Leadership Forum) is a nationally renowned set of workshops designed to evoke creativity, innovation, and critical thinking skills.  Who were Rich Simmons and Tony Alvarez before they started this program? After 1 month, they transcended into more than just vice presidents. Maybe it was their experience, getting to know other leaders, reading books they never thought to read, gaining insightful knowledge, and channeling their inner selves.   Sometimes leaders lose touch, and the workplace becomes grey. But there is an opportunity to bring back that color as evidenced by the emotional train that Rich and Tony rode on. Perhaps it might even touch upon your life outside of the workplace as well.   Did the RLF program work and what impact did it have on their workplace? Listen to this episode of The Hiring Calling Podcast to find out.  Additional Resources  Leadership in the Workplace: Advice for Employees and Managers How To Be A Leader In The Workplace Strategies for Culture Change Management that Works What Is Culture Add And How To Hire For It

Should you rehire previous employees? There are reasons as to why employees are leaving their jobs and there are ways to prevent it. But what happens when they decide to come back?  Check out this episode of The Hire Calling Podcast, where Pete and Ricky discuss the advantages and disadvantages of boomerang hires.  Wondering what a boomerang employee is? It is exactly how it sounds, an employee that leaves and then comes back to the job they had previously left. Pete and Ricky use "players" to identify the different types of employee scenarios when it comes to considering who to bring back. Players A, B, C, D, E, & F are different from each other but not all of them have a lucky outcome when it comes to the decision to rehire.   It is one of the toughest positions you can find yourself in as a business owner. Do you have to interview that employee again? Ricky mentions that sometimes the employee might come back with different negative behavior that they picked up on from the job they left for.  If you are an employer trying to make a rehiring decision or an employee that is trying to make their way back in, tune into this episode of The Hire Calling Podcast.    Additional resources Reasons Employees Are Leaving Their Jobs & How To Prevent It Costly Hiring Mistakes and How To Avoid Them How To Write An Employee Offer Letter With Sample and Template Hiring & Salary Guide

In this episode of the Hire Calling Podcast, Pete and Ricky discuss how an increasing amount of employers are implementing pre-employment social media screening practices. What does this mean for candidates? Is this tactic invasive or insightful? Listen to find out!As always, we welcome your suggestions for future topics!  Please email us: hirecalling@4cornerresources.com

What should employees take into consideration before making the decision to leave their job? In this episode of the Hire Calling Podcast, Pete and Ricky discuss the great resignation and why it is still gaining speed. As always, we welcome your suggestions for future topics!  Please email us: hirecalling@4cornerresources.com

In this episode, Ricky challenges Pete to answer questions from the recent Disrupt HR meeting that took place in Orlando, FL.  Listen to find out how Pete responds to topics including:-Maintaining candidate engagement during the recruiting process-Reducing employee retention in the current candidate's market-Keeping in touch with strong candidates who weren't selected for a current job opening-Leadership traits required for employee communication-How to handle hostile callersAs always, we welcome your suggestions for future topics!  Please email us: hirecalling@4cornerresources.com

Patrick Sirmeyer is a staffing company owner who decided to travel throughout the US for a year with his family of four while actively running his business. Patrick joins Pete to share the parenting, business, and life lessons that he and his wife Annanlee have learned during their adventure on the road.This is the perfect episode for anyone who is thinking about working remotely in a new geography! As always, we welcome your feedback and suggestions. Please email us: hirecalling@4cornerresources.com.

Pete is joined by Adam Conrad, Founder and CXO of Great Recruiters.   The Great Recruiters platform is the top experience and reputation management solution for the recruiting industry; allowing staffing firms of all sizes to increase trust and transparency through every candidate interaction.  Pete and Adam share discuss the rapidly evolving labor market, the state of the staffing industry, and what employers and employees alkie can expect throughout 2022.Please rate and review our show, and email us your thoughts, feedback, and suggestions: hirecalling@4cornerresources.com 

Happy New Year!!Ricky is back to debate and discuss Pete's predictions for the workplace in 2022. Listen to learn what Pete expects to take place in a number of key areas, including: The labor market  The gig economy The remote work trend As always, we welcome  your feedback and suggestions.  Please email us your thoughts: hirecalling@4cornerresources.com

James Lund is a VP and partner with ProFocus, a top rated IT staffing and consulting firm based in Portland, OR.  James sits down with Pete to discuss a broad range of topics related to the evolving market, and why ProFocus continues to stand apart as a staffing leader, including: The unique and personal approach ProFocus takes when it comes to creating exceptional experiences for their clients, candidates, and internal employees.   The four core strategies that guide their approach to business Changes, adaptations, and improvements brought about the pandemic As always, we welcome your feedback and suggestions for future topics!  Please email your thoughts or ideas to: hirecalling@4cornerresources.com

Jason Gamel, President and CEO of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) joins Hire Calling to discuss challenges and opportunities faced by the timeshare industry due to the pandemic.Jason and Pete discuss how the world's premier vacation ownership companies have adapted to create new and improved experiences in a safe environment for the industry's 10 million owners and more than 500,000 employees. ARDA is the trade association for the timeshare industry, with more than 400 members consisting of both privately held and publicly traded corporations, including Disney Vacation Club, Hilton Grand Vacations, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Marriott Vacations Worldwide, and Travel & Leisure.As always, we welcome your feedback and suggestions for new topics. Please email us with  your thoughts and ideas: hirecalling@4cornerresources.com

This episode is all about the wealth of content available on our newly designed 4cornerresources.com website and our 2022 Hiring & Salary Guide.  Pete is joined by the  Peter Porebski, 4 Corner's Director of Operations and  Hayley Horvath, 4CR's Community Manager. Peter and Hayley have worked tirelessly to turn the vision of creating the best hiring and staffing content on the web into reality.  Both the site and the guide have dedicated sections for:-HR professionals-Hiring Managers-Recruiters-Job SeekersDownload our guide, browse our site, and please let us know what you would like to see next in the world of hiring, staffing, and recruiting content.  Email us:  hirecalling@4cornerresources.com. 

In this episode, Pete and Ricky cover a broad range of topics, including:-Showing gratitude in the workplace-How to assess employee satisfaction-Speaking your mind at work-The impact a virtual workforce has on company cultureThey also talk a little bit about Pete's recent blog article, How to Measure Employee Satisfaction

In this episode, Pete is joined by a special guest who has worked for the same Fortune 50 company for more than 28 years.  The company is regularly recognized as a top employer, which begs the question: Is it due to their culture, or because of managers like today's guest?We cover a range of topics: managing a virtual team, the impact of Covid, career motivation, the importance of enthusiasm in the workplace, and how to succeed over time.  As always, we welcome your feedback and suggestions! Emails us here: hirecalling@4cornerresoruces.com

Leadership comes naturally for some, but for others it requires an extra level of effort and focus. Fortunately, everyone has the opportunity to develop great leadership traits that will allow them thrive and stand out at work.In this episode of Hire Calling, we discuss the strategies included in our recent article, How to be a Leader in the Workplace, plus a few additional tips and suggestions that you can apply today!

There's a lot of talk these days about artificial intelligence in recruiting, but what does that mean, really?  In this episode, Pete and Ricky discuss the good and bad of AI and automation solutions for candidate sourcing.

It's time for more audience questions! In this episode Pete and Ricky respond to emails from hiring managers who are looking for answers in advice in today's rapidly evolving marketplace. Listen now if you want to hear how to tackle: Anticipating and preventing employee burnout Candidate and new hire no-shows / ghosting Forcing employees back into the office (spoiler alert: don't do that!) We love questions and suggestions, so please keep them coming: hirecalling@4cornerresources.com

Pete and Ricky discuss 5 of the tips included in our recent blog: 20 Unique Employee Recognition Ideas.  Listen to hear their thoughts on the various ways you can show your staff their hard work and efforts are appreciated, including: Public Recognition Cold hard cash! Gifts Time off from work Throw a virtual  party Thank you for listening! As always, we welcome your feedback and suggestions. Emails us here: hirecalling@4cornerresoruces.com

In this episode Pete and Ricky offer six tips that human resources managers can apply to give every new hire a smooth and positive onboarding experience: Create a structed plan and follow it consistently Communicate early and often with your new hire leading up to their start date Anticipate first-day needs in advance Give your new employees a roadmap / set expectations for their first 90 days Check in regularly with your new hire Ask for feedback  Please also see our recent onboarding articles here: New Hire Checklist For Easy Onboarding  How to Conduct Virtual Onboarding Thank you for listening! As always, we welcome your feedback and suggestions. Emails us here: hirecalling@4cornerresoruces.com

In this episode Pete shares the latest data included in the Open Jobs and Unemployment Reports produced by the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics, and talks about what it might mean for those in and outside of the job market, including: Current job openings have surpassed 10.9 million  Current unemployment is less than 8.4 million (5.2%) As always, we welcome your feedback and any suggestions for future topics!Please email us here: hirecalling@4cornerresources.com