5.22.2020

Managing Stress Through COVID-19, Preparing Your Workforce for Reopening, Memorial Day Weekend Update, and More!

Alaant Advisor Managing Stress Through COVID-19 Preparing Your Workforce for Reopening Memorial Day Weekend Update

by Miranda March

The Alaant Advisor is our column focused on all things going on in the world of recruiting, job placement, and search. Think of it as your weekly briefing—a handy, quick guide to what's going on.

Here's what's happening this week:

WATCH: Memorial Day Weekend Update from Alaant’s Miriam Dushane

via Facebook

Miriam delivers the weekly Alaant update on all things hiring & recruiting and well wishes ahead of the Memorial Day weekend.

Managing Your Stress and Mental Health Through the COVID-19 Pandemic

By: Denise Anderson via Alaant Blogs

As we continue with Mental Health Awareness Month, I wanted to share some helpful information regarding owning your feelings and dealing with stress. While some people may have adjusted ok to our new normal, many people are struggling with…

WATCH: Workers Afraid to Return to Work Risk Losing Unemployment

By: Briana Supardi via CBS6 Albany

After weeks of being closed due to the coronavirus, businesses across New York are eager to open their doors, but are their employees equally eager to return to work? Many New Yorkers say they’re not ready to go back to work due to the fear of being exposed to COVID-19…

Please Add Your Voice to the Spring 2020 - Alaant Hiring Index!

via Alaant.com

The Alaant Hiring Index: Spring 2020- Measuring the Albany, NY - Capital Region Workforce Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic. We know that hiring and HR managers have their hands full due to the coronavirus pandemic. For that reason, we are extending the deadline to participate in our exclusive survey measuring the impact on the workforce and assessing expectations for recovery. Responses will be accepted through Friday, May 29. Take the survey now!

Preparing Your Workforce as Business Reopens: 5 Things Every Employer Must Do

By: Nick Maciariello via Alaant Blogs

The easing of coronavirus-related restrictions and gradual re-starting of the economy is music to the ears of many employers. While the path forward remains uncertain – including how operations will be restructured, how quickly revenue will recover, and what the long-term future has in store – the success of every organization depends on how it engages and empowers its most critical resource: its workforce…

Join us on 5/28 for 518 Business Connect - Virtual Networking Event

via Eventbrite

Join Alaant and Groff NetWorks on 5/28 for our 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!

Hot Candidate of the Week!

This is one of the best candidates we've seen this week. If you would like more information on this great candidate or want to see more Top Talent, click here.

Taylor - Life Sciences Professional

Albany, NY

Very polished and professional with impressive experiences and skills
Masters of Science in Biophysics and Medical Physiology
- Bachelors of Science in Biology
Comfortable with many lab skills including cell culturing, western blot, PCR, protein purification, electrophoresis, and more
Served as a research assistant at the RNA Institute to study microRNAs and epigenetics
Performed statistical analysis and collected and documented data from research
Worked in a hospital to collect patient specimens and document patients health following standards and protocol
Achieved CITI training certificates for various realms including Biosafety

About the Author

Miranda March Digital Strategist for Alaant Workforce Solutions

Miranda March, Digital Communications Specialist

Miranda has a real knack for connecting the dots between employers and job seekers. She prides herself on keeping a pulse on the national and local hiring markets. In her downtime, she enjoys cooking new foods and spending time with her family. A little-known fact about Miranda is her love of video games, new and old.

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