Aug 5, 2024 | Blog for Employers
Hiring the right talent is one of the most crucial aspects of running a successful small business. Yet, for many business owners, the hiring process can be daunting, time-consuming, and sometimes even frustrating. This is where Talents ASCEND comes in—a game-changing...
Jun 7, 2024 | Blog for Candidates, Blog for Employers
Robyn GrableFounder and CEO of Talents ASCEND In its list of top workplace predictions for 2023, consultancy firm Gartner said “skills-based hiring rather than degree requirements will dominate at successful companies.” According to McKinsey, “hiring for skills is...
May 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
May is the month of remembrance. This year is especially difficult for me as I’ve had personal family members pass away. One served in the Navy and died by suicide, and one was a long-time caretaker of a Vietnam veteran whose selfless service took her way too...
Apr 10, 2024 | NEWSLETTER
April showers…..as the saying goes. We are showered with blessings and truly grateful for the two SkillBridge interns who chose to spend their time with Talents ASCEND. Thank you to Tatiana and Rachelle. April is also the month to recognize and appreciate...
Mar 13, 2024 | NEWSLETTER
March is Women’s History Month and inspiring/expanding young women in science and engineering. My 14-year-old granddaughter aspires to be an astronaut and go to Mars by way of the Naval Academy or MIT. It is with her future in mind that I am...
Jan 10, 2024 | NEWSLETTER
January is the month of new. A new year and people making new resolutions, deciding to make new changes to hopefully better their lives. The sad news is that only 9% of people will actually keep their resolutions for the entire year. Why are we so resistant...
Dec 13, 2023 | NEWSLETTER
December is a month of many things. Religious holidays, the remembrance of the attack on Pearl Harbor, National Fruitcake Month and National Read a New Book Month. Universal Human Rights Month. The end of a past year and the wish for the new year to be merry and...
Oct 11, 2023 | NEWSLETTER
October 30 – November 3 is National Veteran Owned Business Week. Did you know that there are two million veteran owned businesses in the US. Those businesses employ over five million Americans and represent $1.3 trillion in sales. Veterans are 45% more likely to...
Sep 13, 2023 | NEWSLETTER
It’s National Self-Care Awareness Month. That could mean different things to different people. Whatever it means to you, give yourself permission to do self-care this month and build a self-care habit to make it a routine. The best self-care practice is the one...