Successful growth strategies require thoughtful planning. That’s why the last half of the year — particularly September through November — are especially important months for companies to assess their upcoming annual budgets, set goals, and build their team. Executive Director of Business Development at ForceBrands’ Impactful Search, Rhonda Taylor, discusses end-of-year hiring trends, how purpose-driven […]
How is consumer talent currently assessing their career, workplace, and confidence in the job market? In ForceBrands’ Consumer Talent Compensation and Job Market Confidence Trend Report, we uncover compensation and job market confidence trends and their impact on employee attraction, retention, and workplace attitudes. We surveyed more than 1,000 workers across various industries and demographics […]
The final quarter of the year is here and we’re taking a look at some of the most talked about trends and insights from today’s ever-evolving workplace. And, because it’s October, we’re highlighting some of the spookier themes haunting today’s workforce. From quiet quitting to overly compensated new hires, here’s what to expect this fall. […]
From Quiet Quitting to promising job market data amid layoff reports, it’s been a busy summer. Before we begin the fall season — one where many employers actively map out their growth strategies for the next year and assess their budgets — we wanted to take a moment to aggregate some of the major workplace […]
The past two years have proven the resiliency of the bev alc industry. Amid a global pandemic and sweeping changes in consumer habits, the sector has readily adapted to shifting market trends. Some might even say it has flourished. For a historically unchanged industry — one that’s remained largely the same since prohibition — the […]
The past two years have arguably been some of the most challenging ones that HR professionals have ever faced. This means that going into 2022, new trends will permeate how we think about people management. Simply put, the industry as we know it is evolving. HR professionals will have no choice but to change how […]
The 39th annual Natural Products Expo West, the world’s largest trade show for natural products, just wrapped up in Anaheim, Calif. The expo ran from March 5-9 and attracted 186,000 attendees from 136 countries. The show brought together 3,600 exhibiting companies, including 600 first-time brands. Hosted by New Hope Network, the expo aims to help […]
Several HR-related topics became the center of conversations in 2018. Mainstream news headlines prompted increased attention on topics that included discrimination, diversity, sexual harassment, and workplace culture. What’s in store for this year? In 2019, issues like fair and equal compensation, unions and worker representation, and better defenses against harassment will become increasingly important. In […]
With 2019 just a few weeks away, we’re starting to look ahead and anticipate the biggest trends that will define the future of the food industry. Last week, Business Insider reported that Whole Foods released a list of the 10 food trends they think will dominate restaurant menus, grocery store shelves, and mealtimes in 2019. From […]
Brand Builder brings you the people, stories, and lessons learned from the most innovative natural food and beverage brands in the world. Didn’t make it to Expo West this year? The Brand Builder podcast has you covered. SnackNation’s Clara Kim and George Youmans bring you the top trends and best new products from this year’s […]