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Upskilling the Supply Chain

While critical to many companies, the supply chain and logistics industry suffers from an ongoing talent gap, one that not only makes it difficult to source new talent, but also makes it more important than ever to retain and up-level existing talent.

How to Advance Your Supply Chain Through Mentorship

When people think of a mentorship program, they often think of one-on-one mentoring, but that’s not the only option available.

Logistics Labor 2020: Filling the void

We began 2020 with an unemployment rate of only 3.5%, and our nation’s logistics, warehouse and distribution center operations—as well as our carrier partners—were experiencing one of the tightest labor markets in a generation.

4 Tips to Motivate Your Employees in 2019

If you're looking for fresh ways to motivate your employees this upcoming year, try these four tips.

Your Career Plan Must Include These 5 Things

There are endless career development plan templates on the internet. Pick a style you like, but make sure it includes these key elements.

Women in the Supply Chain: How far have we come?

Look around at any supply chain- or logistics-oriented trade show these days and women still remain largely outnumbered on the expo floor, in educational sessions and at networking events. Even so, Gartner’s third-annual "Women in Supply Chain Survey" reveals sustained representation of women in the senior-most ranks of supply chain organizations, with more supply chain leaders spearheading their own initiatives to attract, retain and advance women.

So many workers are either leaving jobs or looking for new ones

Our survey of 1,000 professionals found that more than 80% of workers are either actively look for, or are open to, a new job opportunity. President David Alexander discusses our findings with Dori Zinn.

5 Questions You Need to Ask Your Best Employees If You Want Them to Stay

It's hard to know what your employees want, but once they decide to leave, it'll be too late. Micheal Schneider discusses our survey data and insights so you can better understand the current talent landscape.

Most American Workers Are Willing to Consider a New Job

Our recent survey found that 80% of U.S. professionals will at least listen if opportunity comes calling. Daniel Kline discusses our findings in his article via The Motley Fool.

Here are six signs that it's time to quit your job

We conducted a recent survey and found that 80% of people are passively or actively looking for new job opportunities. Finding new work can be terrifying, but here's how to know when it's time to pull the trigger and quit.

Most Workers Actively Seek or are Passively Open to a New Job

We surveyed 1,000 professionals to provide valuable insights for today's employers around the current talent landscape and job seeker attitudes. President David Alexander discusses these findings in regards to the current labor market.

In Case You Forgot: Your Employees Are Job-Hunting

Our research shows that most employees are probably on the hunt for a better job. We surveyed 1,000 professionals to find out the latest workplace trends.

More than a quarter of workers are on the hunt for a new job

We surveyed 1,000 professionals to find out what workers want. Find out what would make these industry professionals stay, and what would make them start the job hunt.

How New Grads Can Land a Career in Supply Chain

VP Tisha Danehl discusses how recent grads can land jobs in the supply chain industry with Robert Bowman at SupplyChainBrain. Tune in to listen to Tisha’s informative tips on how to break into this changing industry.

Over Eighty Percent of Full-time Workers are Actively Seeking or Passively Open to New Job Opportunities

Supercharging Your Supply Chain and Logistics Career

Our vice president, Tisha Danehl, discusses how exciting career opportunities within the global supply chain are being created through the adoption of new technologies and emerging business models.

Transportation Infrastructure: The Roads to the White House

Ajilon Vice President, Tisha Danehl, provides insights into hiring and retaining supply chain and logistics professionals. Ajilon is devoting more resources to meeting the increased demand for supply chain professionals, such as resume writing and interview workshops for college seniors as well as the Salary Guide.

Why Succession Planning Is So Crucial

A Census Bureau report reveals that by 2029, when all Baby Boomers turn 65 years or older, they will represent 20 percent of the U.S. population. With more and more Baby Boomers reaching and even surpassing retirement age, organizations need to focus on creating a succession plan to recruit and train top talent.

Put Me In, Coach!

C-suite mentoring especially can be broad based since there are so many different skills necessary to run a company from the top. The types of employees that are ripe for C-suite mentorship are what Tisha Danehl, vice president at Ajilon Professional Staffing, refers to as high potentials.

More Supply Chain Management Jobs for Women in Forecast

Tisha Danehl, Vice President of Ajilon Professional Staffing in Chicago, says that a recent survey done by her firm indicates that demand for supply chain professionals have "gone through the roof." Furthermore, she says, women are finally breaking into the top echelons of what had been a male-dominated industry.

How To Recruit Top Supply Chain And Logistics Professionals

The war for talent in the supply chain and logistics industry has reshaped strategies for hiring, recruiting, training and maintaining top talent management.

These are some of the fastest growing jobs in health care

Love health and wellness but loathe the sight of blood? Though we often think of doctors and nurses when it comes to health care, there are many desk jobs that require an interest in health and medicine but not an M.D.

While overall U.S. job growth weakens, demand for supply chain managers remains strong

When the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its most recent report on the employment situation, the news was not promising. Job growth had slowed, and wage growth had stalled.

Tips To Advance Your Supply Chain And Logistics Career

For many supply chain and logistics professionals, the change in seasons is the perfect time to evaluate their current employment situation and assess whether a career change is necessary.

The Cost of a Bad Hire

A company is only as good as its employees, and staffing or hiring the wrong ones play a large part in a company's success.

Grooming the New Generation of Supply Chain Managers

In compiling the annual "Salary Survey" for our sister publication – Logistics Management – we discovered some significant new trends in the search for new talent.

International Women's Day in logistics management

One of our most closely read magazine features is next month's Annual Salary Survey, which examines the compensation and rewards given to the nation's leading logistics managers.