A positive company culture is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent, boosting employee engagement, and fostering a productive work environment. However, building and maintaining a strong company culture...

As employers seek new ways to support employee health and well-being, a growing trend is emerging: coverage for anti-obesity medication like Ozempic and Wegovy. Once considered a niche medical...

Social media can be a powerful tool for employers in the hiring process. Platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram provide a wealth of information that can help companies make more informed hiring decisions. They allow employers to gain deeper insights into a candidate's personality, interests, and values beyond what is included in a resume or cover letter.

The hiring landscape is shifting again, and companies wanting to secure top talent in 2025 must learn to adapt. While the labor market slowed a bit in 2024, talent shortages are still a big challenge, and hiring decisions are taking longer than ever.

The hiring landscape is shifting again, and companies wanting to secure top talent in 2025 must learn to adapt. While the labor market slowed a bit in 2024, talent shortages are still a big challenge, and hiring decisions are taking longer than ever.

Return to office (RTO) mandates are among the hottest topics in 2025 as companies strive to balance in-office work and remote presence. The ongoing debate revolves around productivity, collaboration, and employee well-being. In this article, we’ll explore current return to office trends.

Employee performance reviews often fall short of expectations, leaving both employees and managers frustrated. Employees frequently perceive them as biased or demotivating.

Skills based hiring methods are becoming increasingly popular as this approach prioritizes a candidate's specific skills and competencies over traditional credentials.

At ATHENA HR Talent, we are proud to be women-owned and managed, with great diversity among our staff. This is reflected in the work we do to provide excellent...

Finding, attracting, and retaining top talent doesn’t have to feel like an impossible task. Full Life Cycle Recruiting offers a strategic way to improve your hiring practices and make...

As a staffing organization with decades of expertise in employee management, at ATHENA HR Talent, we emphasize the critical role of goal setting in driving success. Setting clear, actionable...

If you want to attract top talent, it requires more than just a competitive salary and benefits package. Employees are increasingly looking for companies with whom their values align....

Contract staffing has become a more common – and practical – solution for employers looking to navigate periods of transition, seeking specialized expertise, or needing additional support on projects....

Employee Benefit Trends Understanding emerging patterns in employee benefit trends is crucial in today’s competitive job market if you want to attract and retain top talent. Knowing what benefits...

Gallup defines employee engagement as the involvement and enthusiasm of employees in their work. For instance, whether employees are actively engaged or merely going through the motions. In recent...

No matter if you’re a recent graduate or just looking for a change, navigating today’s job market can be daunting. Leveraging staffing agencies can be a strategic and effective...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded beyond theoretical concepts and debate to become a fundamental component of our work lives. AI uses algorithms and data input to learn from experiences...

Resumes are one of the first steps that employers take to learn more about the candidates and determine who is the right fit for each open position. An effective...

Social workers provide guidance and advocacy to some of the most vulnerable demographics in the United States. They serve as allies to those facing homelessness, poverty, unemployment and more....

Staffing trends are constantly changing, becoming more innovative and centered around changing technology. As staffing trends continue to rise, so is the opportunity to create strong and adaptable work...

In this competitive job market securing an interview is a significant first step. The interview is a way to set yourself apart and make a lasting impression on an...

A new study released by SHRM researchers has identified employee experience as an important element to truly optimize the hiring, onboarding, and offboarding processes, as well as increase employee...

Fostering an inclusive work environment is imperative to success in today’s business world. Inclusion in the workforce creates an environment where employees feel valued and engaged. An inclusive workforce...

Creating leadership goals for the new year can be crucial for self-reflection and improvement. The new year is the perfect time to take the initial steps that can set...

With the new year approaching, the end of the year is the perfect time to create new business goals and strategies. Many businesses are considering outsourcing staffing as a...

Companies looking to gain a competitive edge and optimize operations can look towards outsourcing hiring as an effective business strategy. Entrusting talent acquisition to recruitment agencies that specialize in...

Outsourcing has become an integral part of the global business landscape, and its significance has only continued to grow in 2023. To stay competitive, businesses are increasingly looking to...

While women have made significant strides in the workplace, they still face many barriers in the workforce such as persistent wage gaps. Recent research has revealed women receive less...

Recruitment is one of the most crucial undertakings for a business’ success. However, it can be a time-consuming and resource-intensive process without the proper tools. Outsourcing recruitment can be...

Based upon both client and employee surveys, ATHENA Consulting rated an excellent staffing company. We are delighted to report that our current Net Promoter Score (NPS) score is 51...

The ATHENA Fitness Challenge has come to an end, and it was a huge success! Employees from all levels of the company participated, and everyone showed incredible commitment and...

The New York based research group, The Conference Board, has released a new survey highlighting the current struggle between turnover concerns and efforts for a fully in-person work schedule....

Many companies have made pledges towards diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in recent years but have found it difficult to achieve meaningful change. DEI isn’t just a corporate buzzword...

With the potential to streamline the hiring process as well as increased availability, the use of AI hiring tools and technologies has skyrocketed and garnered national attention. While these...

Covid-19 altered the way we work, with pandemic restrictions forcing millions of office workers to stay home and out of the office, juggling a new normal of remote and...

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries and secure its place in the workforce. The speed in which it has evolved should be a guide to how employers must...

Diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) has emerged as a pivotal force shaping the way businesses operate and teams collaborate as many companies and institutions have made commitments to DEI....