10 Practical Ways to Build a Strong Business Team

The saying "Teamwork makes the dream work" is always true. When people work together, they can achieve amazing things. Using everyone's strengths in a united group allows for achievements that no one person could do alone. However, building a strong business team entails more than merely bringing people together; it requires a blend of creativity and perseverance.Teamwork

You Found Your Next Great Employee, Now Make Sure You Retain Them

In today's competitive job market, finding and hiring top talent is no easy feat. It requires significant investment in time, effort, and resources. However, the real challenge lies not just in recruiting great employees but in retaining them. Employee retention is crucial for organizational success, yet many companies struggle with high turnover rates, which can have

Having Trouble Hiring? You're Not Alone. How to Combat Common Hiring Challenges

The landscape of employment has seen significant shifts in recent years. From the era of the Great Resignation to a sudden surge in layoffs to a slowdown in hiring across large corporates — it’s not easy hiring these days. According to the background screening platform Checkr, 72% of business leaders felt they faced significant hiring challenges in 2023. That sentiment

The True Costs of Unfilled Positions

In recent years, the job market has experienced significant fluctuations in the unemployment rate, presenting challenges and opportunities for businesses. The impact of unfilled positions, whether due to a tight labor market or other factors, has far-reaching consequences that extend beyond immediate financial losses. 

In this article, we delve into the real and implied costs

Why Recruitment Guarantees Are Ineffective: Rethinking Trust in Hiring

Guarantees have become a comforting standard when it comes to most products and services. They provide a sense of security, assuring us that a product or service will meet our expectations. Recruitment, too, has adopted this practice, with guarantees often integrated into contracts between hiring companies and recruitment firms. However, the reality is that these guarantees

Unleashing Potential: Elevate and Empower the Women in Your Business

AEBetancourt CEO Art Betancourt and Executive Vice President of Talent Strategy Christa Bird sat down for an impactful webinar session overviewing AEB’s newest consultation service: ElevateHER. 

ElevateHER is a brand workshop led by Christa that highlights not only the profound impact of employment on individuals and communities but also the importance of empowering women in

AEBetancourt Makes 2023 Inc. 5000 List

AEBetancourt (AEB) was recently recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for the second consecutive year, proving "recruiting-as-a-service" as a valid alternative to traditional recruitment. The annual Inc. 5000 list is the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

AEB secured the #2440 position overall, and #106 in the Human Resources Companies

When Your Compensation Package Doesn’t Match Their Desired Salary

Creating a compensation package is the ultimate balancing act. You want to compensate your employees fairly while also considering affordability. Your package will likely provide earning opportunities that are market-based and reward results, along with excellent benefits to employees all while guaranteeing programs that make financial sense to your organization in the long

How to “Insure” Your Talent Needs are Covered

Hiring top talent in this day and age is a challenge. It will become a much more difficult challenge as recession looms, compensation rises, and business needs continue to change and evolve in a tight labor market. You’re not imagining these things and you’re certainly not alone in facing these hiring challenges. Economic uncertainty always prompts more cautious hiring

The Complete Guide to a Thriving Company Culture

Every organization has a culture, however not all company cultures are positive, add value to the individuals and organization, or are thriving. A healthy culture has direct benefits for your employees and customer base which provide indirect benefits for your business by way of prosperity, productivity, and profitability. 

There is one point we should clarify at the outset,