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October 26, 2023 Uncategorized

Boise’s Flourishing Industries: Job Market Growth in Q4 2023

While the Idaho economy has seen its fair share of fluctuations in recent years, just like the rest of the country, it is remaining consistently healthy and growing steadier as time goes on. Boise jobs are readily available for new college graduates, executive-level candidates and those who are looking to change careers...

October 18, 2023 Uncategorized

Attracting Tech-Savvy Professionals in Idaho

Idaho is a state with stunning natural scenery, an abundance of outdoor recreation and a low cost of living. With how many jobs are available in technology here, many hiring managers are seeking skilled tech professionals. However, compared to larger tech hubs, they sometimes struggle to nab the right talent...

August 16, 2023 Blog

Is AI Taking Over Accounting?

Artificial intelligence and automation are transforming many industries and professions, including accounting. As professionals across the country grapple with the implications of the rise of automation, many of our candidates are starting to wonder, “Will AI replace accountants?” The short answer, much to your relief, is “No!” Human accountants remain essential...

August 8, 2023 Blog

Gain a Competitive Edge in Micron’s Expansion Efforts

Micron’s 2022 announcement of a massive $15 billion investment to expand its semiconductor manufacturing facility, right here in Boise, will be the first new memory manufacturing fab built in the United States in two decades. This investment is poised to be a historic, once-in-a-generation boon for our capital city, estimated to create more than 17,000 […]

July 20, 2023 Blog

What is in a Recruiter’s Tool Belt?

Why is recruitment an essential function for any organization? It brings value to a company; contributes to its collective talent; increases productivity; expands staff diversity and inclusion; and encourages wider professional perspective and development. Nobody knows these invaluable facets of recruitment better than professional recruiters...

June 29, 2023 Uncategorized

Does AI Pose a Threat to Finance Professionals?

Artificial intelligence (AI): a threat, or an asset? That’s the question financial professionals may find themselves asking more often than ever before, leaving many to consider their future career validity now that AI has made industry-wide waves. Some believe that this fast-growing AI revolution — with the potential to transform finance in untold ways through […]

June 9, 2023 Blog

Breaking Out of Your Hiring Comfort Zone

In 2017, Starbucks pledged to hire 10,000 refugees in the next five years (by 2022). Deloitte recently employed a school-blind hiring process, hiding the educational qualifications of candidates to help assuage unconscious hiring biases. And other companies of note, like Zappos, take part in diversity and inclusion initiatives when recruiting talent...

April 25, 2023 Blog

Why Boise is a Great Place to Attract Top Talent

To folks beyond the Gem State, Boise, Idaho may not immediately come to mind as a top talent destination, but our city attracts and retains top professionals in a variety of industries.

April 4, 2023 Hiring

3 Benefits of Bringing a Temp On Board

What are some of the key benefits of having a contract employee for a predetermined, short-term period? Here are three key advantages.