Back to School Effects on Employers, COVID-19 and the Human & Machine Workforce, Advancing Your Career During the Pandemic, and More!

A new school year is just around the corner, but it’s not just students, parents and families that need to be preparing. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the start of school will place new and challenging burdens on employers…

Just a few months ago, I wrote an article about human and machine partnerships in the workforce. Hosts of companies, from CVS to McDonald’s, were already using AI to enhance their human workforce with superhuman new efficiencies while also delivering premium customer experiences and cost savings...

Join Alaant and Groff NetWorks on 9/2 for our bi-weekly 518 Business Connect - Virtual Networking Event. Catch up with fellow business colleagues to share stories, get a pulse on the current state of business affairs, and help each other by networking. Keeping our connections strong will help us all to move forward after COVID-19. Register Here!

The Workforce Development Institute has launched a website that makes it easier for job seekers to access specialized training and certification programs that can help them dive into new careers. The Future Skills Exchange site, or FutureSkillsX.org, has been in development since before the coronavirus pandemic hit, but the pandemic has forced many businesses to close or furlough workers in the Capital Region and across the state…

Alaant is pleased to be a presenting sponsor of the Capital Region Chamber’s Talent and Inclusion Summit on September 24, 2020 from 9am-12pm. This virtual event will provide an opportunity for you to learn new approaches and best practices to help elevate your organization's talent development and diversity and inclusion strategies. The day will include two keynote presentations & concurrent sessions. We hope you can attend, register now!

Advancing your career may be easier than you think during these strange times. With elaborate vacations out of the question for now, there’s never been a better moment to focus on your professional growth. “It can be challenging to find time to work on your career while you’re working on the job,” said Val Olson, a career adviser at Korn Ferry Advance. “Your summer vacation may be an ideal time to focus on your career without any competing demands.” Whether you’ve got vacation days to burn, reduced hours or are looking to jump-start your career after a layoff, here’s what you can do…