Today I am going to answer the question about whether or not you can discriminate against somebody that holds a medical marijuana card and tests positive for cannabis in their system. Federally, it is not protected to have a medical marijuana card because marijuana is still prohibited under federal law.… Read more
Today, I have some thought-provoking points for you to consider regarding the employee shortage. Each day, 10,000 baby boomers retire from their careers, and many millennials are starting to join the workforce. However, coaching and teaching this new generation takes time, so they aren’t a direct replacement for those who… Read more
Today we just wanted to speak a little bit about the numbers we’re seeing in the marketplace. Right now, there are over 10,000 people leaving the workforce a day across all industries. That’s creating quite a challenge, especially in skilled nursing and senior housing. We have a growing demographic of… Read more
The Govig Biopharma team has recently noticed two significant gaps impacting our market. The first is the skill gap left by baby boomers who are retiring. The market as a whole is losing professionals at a rate of approximately 10,000 a day. This is expected to continue for about the next… Read more
Today, we’ll talk about how to approach a company that has a negative reputation both from the candidate’s and client’s perspective. If you are a candidate looking at a company that has a tougher reputation in the market, the first thing we recommend is working with a recruiter. Talk to… Read more
There are four important steps you need to follow in order to do your annual career inventory. First, look at your current career today and ask yourself: Are you challenged? Are there possibilities for promotion in the future and are you well-positioned in terms of having an advocate internally who… Read more
Over the past year, I have noticed a few trends related to mental and behavioral health. This area of healthcare has become more highly discussed in the United States recently. Mental disorders (e.g., bipolar disorder and schizophrenia) and behavioral disorders (e.g., addiction) have been making headlines with increasing frequency. Even… Read more
Today, I’d like to talk to you about three things that I recommend to hiring authorities when looking to attract and employ millennial talent in today’s workforce. As many of you may know, the millennial generation is currently the biggest generation in today’s workforce and will continue to be for… Read more
Today, I’m here to discuss LEED certification and how it can impact your organization. “Green building practices” is one of the most popular buzzwords in today’s market, and with good reason. Did you know that it’s estimated that over $200 billion is going to be spent on green projects in… Read more
I recently had a conversation with one of my clients about Can’t Ask salary laws which made me realize that many of you might not be aware of how they work. A few areas across the country have recently passed Can’t Ask salary laws. Like any new law, it can… Read more