workforce Archives

Veterans are an untapped talent for workforce

By Robyn Grable, founder, Veterans ASCEND Job Hunt Challenges Every company wants to find candidates who have leadership skills, a strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work…

Management

The war on retention in the Upstate

There is no denying that, across the country, the war on talent for IT and engineering jobs is forcing companies to rethink their hiring and recruiting strategies.

Management

What to consider when job candidates disclose a DUI on their applications

DUIs are like a broken glass — they splinter, and the effects are far reaching — especially employment.

Profiles

Scott Green finds unreached labor pool to fill local job market

The idea Upstate entrepreneur Scott Green ran a successful staffing agency for about five years. Eventually, Green sold his agency and brainstormed for his next business endeavor. “I started the…

Manufacturing

Not your father’s workforce

After the drawn-out demise of textile industries in the United States, shell-shocked baby boomers have been reluctant to encourage their children to pursue jobs they deemed unstable, instead ushering them to more concrete college degrees — to become doctors, nurses or experts in computer science.

Management

4 tips to help you ace your video interview

Video job interviews are quickly becoming a widespread practice in the business world today.

Management

Hiring veterans can be beneficial for employers, too

In addition to the multitude of skills, dedication, and work ethics each veteran brings to your organization, your company may qualify for several tax credit/incentive programs.

Economic Development

Legislature overrides governor’s veto of expungement bill business leaders say will expand workforce

The Greenville Chamber of Commerce fought for the bill, as did the Upstate Chamber Coalition, an alliance of 11 chambers to which it belongs, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, and the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce.

Management

A whole new world of hiring: it’s a candidate’s market

It’s a candidate’s market. They are in control. If they want more, they’re fighting for more. They know the ball is in their court.

Economic Development

The small-business impact on employability in Greenville

While the big news goes to big businesses, it’s small businesses that are making some of the biggest impacts on employment, and more specifically, on the lives of employees.