Are you interested in becoming a mentor? If so, then you're in the right place! 

On this episode of the Hire Calling Podcast, Pete and Ricky discuss everything you need to know about becoming a mentor and whether it's the right choice for you. Taking on a mentee is a huge commitment and comes with many responsibilities. You will be expected to share your advice and experience, while also encouraging, supporting, guiding your mentee throughout the relationship. As a mentor, your mentee will ultimately become a representative of you. 

If you're looking to learn more about mentorship or for tips on how to be a great mentor, tune into this episode for some excellent advice!

As long as people work together, conflict will be inevitable…and today’s episode of the Hire Calling Podcast, Pete and Ricky are here to talk about exactly that. Ricky runs through the necessary steps to be taken when handling employee complaints, as well as some key do’s and don’ts to remember and apply.

The majority of an HR professional’s responsibilities involve just simply listening to people, hearing them out, and helping them along the way. If you’re having a difficult time or just looking for some inspiration when it comes to employee complaints, tune in to this episode for some great advice! 

On today’s episode of the Hire Calling Podcast, Pete is joined by Elizabeth Eiss to discuss the value and importance of staffing agencies and their ability to deliver results. As founder and CEO of Results Resourcing, Elizabeth’s staffing platform speaks for itself. With a unique focus on finding, vetting, interviewing, and curating freelancers, they work with clients to determine what they need to make great matches for their businesses.

As the freelance and gig economy continue to grow, more businesses are discovering the benefits and looking to utilize it. Depending on the needs of your organization, it can be a great choice. As Pete always says, freelancing removes any of the bad from traditional employer-employee relationships.

If you’re wondering how a freelancer fits into your organization, tune in to this episode for some great insight and check out https://www.resultsresourcing.net/ for a free job consultation!

In today's episode of the Hire Calling Podcast, Pete and Ricky sit down to discuss a recent news article that listed phrases a Silicon Valley company wants to eliminate in workplace. They run through this list and are shocked and amused by some of the words considered violent language. Instead of saying, “Let’s not beat a dead horse,” the tech company suggests using, “Let’s not focus on that anymore” as a less offensive alternative. Both Pete and Ricky agree that this terminology is far from offensive, but what do you think?

They also explore the topic of employers bringing their teams back into the office. Pete and Ricky both feel there are pros and cons to this situation and talk about the difficulties of communicating remotely.

Join us for another entertaining and insightful discussion on the latest hot topics in the workplace!

Are we in good times or bad? Pete and Ricky are back again on today’s episode of the Hire Calling Podcast attempting to figure out exactly that! While the latest BLS data tells us one story, the weekly layoff announcements tell another. To make sense of it all, Pete believes there’s not a one-size-fits all answer, while Ricky is determined to do some research and report back on his findings. 

In addition to the job market discussion, Pete and Ricky also share their thoughts about leaders and their ability to acknowledge when they’ve made a mistake. Is the willingness to be vulnerable a necessary trait? Tune in to find out and hear about what’s happening in the job market! 

Are the bosses back in charge now?

On this episode of the Hire Calling Podcast, Pete and Ricky are inspired by an article from the Wall Street Journal to talk about the power struggle between business leaders and employees. The article explains how leaders are learning new ways to conduct business now that the pandemic is over. But Pete and Ricky agree there's a large contrast taking place right now between the companies choosing to make their employees come back into the office and those who aren't. 

Throughout the episode, the two discuss the pros and cons of each side, making it clear that there’s no perfect answer. They share some important considerations that all leaders should review before making this decision, and agree that finding a balance from both a production and retention standpoint is key. 

What’s best for your business? Tune into this episode and find out!

Are you worried about ChatGPT eliminating jobs? One of our listeners is, and we guarantee they aren't alone.

The Hire Calling Podcast this week is all about ChatGPT and artificial intelligence applications eliminating jobs. ChatGPT, a chatbot developed with supervised learning methods, was made available to the public in November by OpenAI. Join Pete and Ricky for an insightful discussion about this new technology, how it works, and the ethical dilemma it may cause. 

Will ChatGPT put your job at risk? Tune into this episode and get to know this technology, while learning how to embrace it rather than fear it. 

What lies ahead for 2023?

Join Pete and Ricky as they discuss the workforce trends hiring authorities and candidates should expect in the year ahead. They base their predictions on the data from the Bureau of Statics and articles from the Wall Street Journal. They believe the freelance market will continue to grow exponentially, and AI will be at the forefront of the workplace.

Prepare your business for what's to come by tuning into this episode and downloading our free  Hiring & Salary Guide for 2023!

On this episode of the Hire Calling Podcast, Pete asks for Ricky's opinion on a recent tweet from Bernie Sanders. As a big supporter of the freelance market, Pete was suggesting that Bernie’s ideas aren’t as good for workers as intended. As Ricky describes the history of unions and its importance, he offers his thoughts and beliefs regarding why these institutions will persist.

After discussing their perspectives and the existence of unions, Pete and Ricky can both agree that happy workers equate to a happy world. All in all, continually nurturing and promoting respect for employees should be an objective for every organization.

Tune in to today’s episode for a lesson on unions and a great conversation about the freelance market. Share your thoughts or ask a question at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

What goes up must come down. Issac Newton said this about gravity, but today's employment market seems to fit the phrase well.

On this episode of the Hire Calling Podcast, Pete and Ricky sit down to talk about the recent shift in work schedules. The past year has seen employers come up with new ways to attract and retain employees, with one of these new benefits being workweeks with fewer days and shorter hours. However, as the economy takes a turn, Pete and Ricky wonder how this will affect employers and whether these perks will remain in place.

How do you plan to handle salary cuts or the loss of benefits for your employees? Tune in as Pete and Ricky discuss the pros and cons and offer some advice for what's to come.