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Ten years ago, on July 13, 2013, Green Key Resources opened its doors in Rockville, Maryland. Led by Judy Holt, a 35-year industry veteran who is now a Partner at Green Key and Head of Professional Services, the Rockville office – Green Key’s fourth – was established to introduce Green Key to the Washington, D.C. metro market. “Green Key was a complete unknown in this market at the time,” Ms. Holt recalls. “But over the last ten years, we’ve built a respected brand and a reputation for industry-leading client service.”  

Critical to Rockville’s success has been building a collaborative, supportive team. Sales leaders work closely with clients to identify their staffing needs and position profiles, while a team of experienced recruiters source outstanding candidates to match them to the best available positions for personal and professional growth. Green Key Rockville has an experienced team that can address a wide range of staffing needs and fill a variety of temporary and permanent positions.

Reflecting on the past 10 years

Over the past decade, the team in Rockville has celebrated many milestones together, both professionally and personally. “We’ve grown into an incredibly cohesive team,” says Nicole Rusnak, Principal at Green Key, who was promoted to leadership last year. “We truly support each other and celebrate each other’s successes, creating an atmosphere where everyone wants to do their best. We know that each team member is important and has a critical role.”

“We want to be the place people call first when contemplating their staffing needs. We didn’t get to where we are overnight,” adds Amy Raymond, Senior Recruiter, who has worked alongside Judy for nearly 15 years. Nicole chimes in, “We’ve invested a lot of time and effort to build the team and client list we have today, and we have to keep working hard to exceed the expectations of existing clients while growing our business.”

Initially, the team in Rockville worked strictly with clients in professional services and office support. Today, they have developed a broad clientele across various industries, filling varied roles in human resources, accounting, finance, marketing, legal support, and more. “In the past few years, the team has learned to adapt and change during the heat of the pandemic,” observes Amy.

Green Key Rockville is excited to continue growing their team and networking across their local community. If you’re interested in learning more about their team, or perhaps even joining them professionally, check out Green Key’s open jobs. Rockville is more than ready to take on the next decade!

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Survey: Half Of All Companies Expect to Hire This Year

Despite concerns the economy may be stalling, half of all companies still plan to add staff this year.

Global outplacement and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas says of the 150 companies it surveyed, 46% said they’ve been hiring throughout last year and intend to hire more workers in 2020.Another 5% of them said they expect to up their headcount “significantly.”

Tempering the news is that far fewer companies feel the economy is improving. In 2018, 65% of the companies in the Challenger survey said they felt the economy had improved. When that question was asked last month, only 38% said the economy had improved. Another 35% felt there had been no change in 2019.

“The fact that half of companies are hiring this year is a positive for job seekers and indicates companies are continuing to enjoy a solid economy. That said, we are seeing some indicators, such as slow-growing wages, an increase in job cuts, and an exodus of CEOs, that may portend rough waters ahead,” said Andrew Challenger, company VP.

According to Challenger, Gray & Christmas, 1,640 CEOs left their posts last year, the most since CEO tracking began in 2002. The firm also reported that employers at US-based companies last year announced plans to cut 592,556 jobs, a 10% increase over the cuts announced in 2018.

Photo by Clem Onojeghuo on Unsplash

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How to Provide Growth Opportunities

Encouraging growth opportunities in the workplace is crucial for employee retention. Providing professional development, training, and mentorship shouldn’t just start and end at onboarding. In a time when many are leaving careers for jobs more suited to their needs, it’s important to consider how you’re treating, and advancing, your employees.  

To guide you in the right direction, we’ve outlined a number of ways you can provide growth opportunities for your employees and maintain retention.  

Mentorship and coaching 

We recently posted an article stressing the importance of mentorship in the workplace, featuring a couple of Green Key’s own employees and their experience. Many professionals find that they respond better to open lines of communication, rather than demands. Being able to learn directly from someone who has years of experience, and build your goals and expectations together, helps both employees to grow from each other.  

Learning Management Systems (LMS) 

An LMS is an online training platform that aids professional development. Glassdoor describes the benefits by saying, “Rather than investing valuable time training new hires or working one-on-one on redundant training programs, businesses can utilize LMS software to move that training into an eLearning platform. Not only does LMS software streamline the employee training, but it allows the organization to deliver consistent material and uphold their quality assurance.” Essentially, an LMS enhances training by providing continuous resources and materials for employees throughout their time at the company.

Follow-ups and feedback  

Always remember to maintain check-ins with your employees. This allows them the opportunity to ask questions, determine room for improvement or goals, and discuss any concerns they may have. Indeed says, “Hearing constructive criticism is an important part of learning what areas you need to improve. Even getting positive feedback is beneficial, as it boosts your self-confidence and helps you realize what your strengths are.”  

Recognition and rewards 

Recognizing employees for their exceptional work can aid in motivation. During The Great Resignation, many professionals felt underappreciated, and their efforts went unnoticed. When employees feel valued in their roles, their loyalty to the company and work performance increases. Try to create an encouraging environment for your employees – they will surely notice, and reciprocate the respect. 

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