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As the COVID-19 outbreak continues, many employers are left with questions about how to prepare for coronavirus while preparing for the possibility of remote work, quarantines, temporary business closures and/or other challenges. With many businesses forced planning for various contingency situations, AAIM Employers’ Association CEO, Phil Brandt facilitated a live-webinar on Wednesday, March 11, 2020… Read more »

“Where are all of the qualified candidates? Why does it take so long to fill my open roles?” If you’re responsible for hiring, you’re no stranger to these challenges. As unemployment continues to hover at record lows, staffing has become more frustrating than ever. A strong economy is great for organizational growth, but growth demands… Read more »

The rise of technology and the shift of the generational wants and needs in the workplace have likely caused your role in the workplace to change drastically in the past decade. These shifts in people and processes will probably continue for the foreseeable future. The good news is that we’re able to educate ourselves more… Read more »

Get to know the members of our AAIM Young Professionals Board. The AAIM Young Professionals program fosters career development, leadership proficiencies, and relationship-building of passionate and high-potential young professionals in the St. Louis area. Members of the AAIM Young Professionals Board meet regularly to ensure the success of this annual program. Name: Brittany Shine Company: National Cart Company Title: HR Generalist Tell us a little… Read more »

Get to know the members of our AAIM Young Professionals Board. The AAIM Young Professionals program fosters career development, leadership proficiencies, and relationship-building of passionate and high-potential young professionals in the St. Louis area. Members of the AAIM Young Professionals Board meet regularly to ensure the success of this annual program. Kaitlin Bearden Senior Benefits… Read more »

It’s the most wonderful time of year… but not for everyone. While many are filled with joy and excitement there are many individuals ridden with anxiety and sadness during the holiday season. From financial stress, family and relationship issues, to the pressure to find the perfect gift in a sea of crowds, the list of… Read more »

The ins and outs of background checks are often a source of confusion for employers. Can companies perform them in-house? What’s “the box” and why is it banned? To ensure you’re practicing fair hiring and avoiding critical mistakes, we sat down for an interview with Matt Wideman, Product Manager, Talent Technologies & Background Verification. Myth… Read more »

Great hires start with great interview feedback. When interviewing candidates, your hiring decisions rely on good communication between interviewers. And this involves documenting specific interview feedback and sharing it with your team in a consistent way. Why consistent interview feedback is important Taking the time to think through and document a structured process for interview… Read more »

Though many businesses are spending more money than ever before on cybersecurity, many continue to be woefully unprepared for physical security threats. This doesn’t just apply to the implementation of technology like security cameras or improving access control, either … Many of today’s inefficiencies are a simple result of the fact that businesses don’t speak… Read more »

What happens when a bunch of business experts, researchers, educators, and a psychologist walk into a room? Exactly what you’d expect: they nerd out on research. Such was the scene at the now-defunct CEB Leadership Academies faculty retreat for years. The retreats were a rare opportunity to connect with far-flung colleagues and share best practices… Read more »