Sep 11, 2024 | Newsletters
Celebrating the Social and Economic Achievements of American Workers: Hiring for Skills and the Power of Small Businesses As we navigate through an ever-evolving economic landscape, it’s essential to take a moment to celebrate the social and economic achievements of...
Sep 9, 2024 | Employer Blogs
When it comes to staffing solutions, small businesses often face unique challenges that differ significantly from those of large corporations. While large corporate staffing agencies might seem like a viable option due to their extensive resources and broad reach,...
Sep 3, 2024 | Employer Blogs
How It Can Make or Break Your Business In the competitive landscape of small businesses, hiring the right talent is not just important—it’s essential. The success or failure of a business often hinges on the quality of its employees. This makes the hiring...
Aug 26, 2024 | Employer Blogs
The Impact of Concierge Services in Skills-Based Talent Gardening In today’s competitive business environment, small businesses face a unique set of challenges when it comes to hiring and retaining top talent. With limited resources and time, traditional recruiting...
Aug 19, 2024 | Candidate Blogs, Employer Blogs
For decades, the resume has been the cornerstone of the job application process. It’s a snapshot of one’s career history, educational background, and a curated list of accomplishments. But as the job market evolves, the traditional resume is becoming an increasingly...
Aug 12, 2024 | Employer Blogs
Ever wonder how your hiring practices impact the community? A skills-based hiring model is often considered better for underserved talent pools for several reasons: Focus on Abilities Over Credentials: Traditional hiring practices often emphasize formal...
Aug 7, 2024 | Newsletters
How can skills simplify your business and your life? As a small business owner, I know the daily juggle of numerous responsibilities, streamlining operations and enhancing efficiencies are crucial. Adopting a skills-based hiring model can significantly simplify both...
Aug 5, 2024 | Employer Blogs
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 | Candidate Blogs, Employer Blogs
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 | Newsletters
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 | Newsletters
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 | Newsletters
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...
