In this interview with The Newport Groups Executive Vice President, Tom Chaparro, we discuss the hiring optimism and initial forecast for hiring in The Newport Groups key areas of specialization. Those areas are Real Estate, Construction, and Upstream Oil and Gas sectors for 2021. Tom specializes in executive search in all classes of real estate […]
In the past ten years, a lot has changed regarding how recruiting professionals view their role of actively recruiting the best candidates for their organization. Here are ten things recruiters have learned. 1. The Most Effective Recruiters Are Extroverts. Expecting all recruiters to have an out-going personality is one of the industry’s biggest myths. What’s […]
Recently, a survey of working adults found that 46 percent of employees who work from home are under pressure to be more present. Visibility is essential to prove productivity. This adds to the existing feelings of anxiety and mental burnout. At The Newport Group, we would like to share five ways to make your employees […]
It seems as though the COVID-19 pandemic has made the world spin off of its axis. Besides affecting everyday life at home, almost every industry has seen undesirable challenges, including the construction sector. However, this industry has shown to be one of the most resilient. The construction sector contributes approximately $1.3 trillion to the economy. […]
Video interviewing is now the norm for HR departments as businesses embrace cost-effective and contactless executive search and onboarding. Having the skills to communicate your value, cultural fit, and past successes via Skype/Zoom is crucial. Here are the best ways you can ace your interview: Make a video for practice and it later Practice answering […]
A recent virtual round table session featured a panel of Accredited Land Consultants from the REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI). The purpose of their meeting was to discuss the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on the country’s land values and on land market trends. The panel was comprised of respected land agents from all over the […]
Demand for expansive and improved broadband services is creating urgency for a stronger, better, faster Telecommunications industry. But alongside high expectations and new post-COVID challenges, the need for a capable workforce has slowed efforts for ideal expansion throughout the U.S. Hiring efforts that were paused due to the pandemic have continued to strain companies looking […]
A need to stay ahead of the curve for Telecommunications and Utility Construction companies has increased as infrastructure investments are increasingly slow to materialize. The coronavirus funds from Congress is being used as a short-term response to COVID, but broadband expansion is a long-term goal. The growing demand for improved broadband service can be felt […]
Census data shows that most people who took a new job last year weren’t searching for one: Somebody came and got them. Hiring talent remains the number one concern of CEOs and equally, the top concern of the entire executive suite. However, like a wildfire, the market instability brought on by the coronavirus has swept […]
