Lisa Sacchetti

One of the fastest-growing sectors in education is vocational training, with the market expected to reach $1.1trn by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 8.5% over that period. This robust growth points to the continued demand in the market for practical, career-oriented skills in an uncertain and … [Read more...] about Unpacking the Key Trends in Vocational Education

Corporate training is the backbone of continuous professional development for most of us. After secondary education and higher education have concluded, it is our employers who can have a huge impact and influence on our learning and career progression. Employer provided training has increased in … [Read more...] about Education and Technology Primer: Corporate Training

When you put extensive effort and resources into branding, awareness, advertising, and in-person recruitment, it can be devastating to see potential candidates dropping out of your hiring process entirely before you’ve had the chance to fully evaluate their viability. But still, 71% of candidates … [Read more...] about Why Are Candidates Dropping Out of Your Hiring Process?

It’s never been more difficult to find the right people to take your business to the next level. The unemployment rate in the USA was just 3.5% in late 2022, a record low that shows just how saturated the market is. This means that the hiring market is incredibly competitive, and with over 75% of … [Read more...] about 18 Ways to Increase Employee Retention

As we move into the new year, companies of all kinds are revisiting how they will staff their enterprises for the months and years to come. And you should be too. We’re still seeing very low unemployment figures, which haven’t shifted up, and these are creating a significant talent shortage, with … [Read more...] about 5 Hiring Trends to Keep an Eye On

EdTech Week is an annual education technology summit that discusses cutting-edge technology, trends, and thinking across the industry. It brings together a wide range of prominent companies and individuals who gather to engage with the community and plot the path forward for the EdTech sector. This … [Read more...] about 5 Key Takeaways From EdTech Week 2022

For growing EdTech organizations, maintaining appropriate staffing levels, and adding key skill sets is paramount. Because school districts, universities, and colleges made the difficult decisions to adopt or increase the use of distance learning technologies to mitigate the risks of COVID-19, … [Read more...] about Is Your Talent Acquisition Strategy Aligned With Your Business Plan?

According to CNBC, there are currently 11 million open positions in the workforce in the United States. There are about two jobs for every one job seeker. As a result, companies are struggling to find the right candidates to fill open positions. And when they find the right candidate to evaluate, … [Read more...] about 10 Counter-Intuitive Executive Interview Questions

One of the most severe consequences coming out of our current labor market is the threat of significant salary compression amidst the economic downturn. However, it seems to be something that almost no one talks about. Research from Pearl Meyer shows that 68% of companies do not address … [Read more...] about The 6 Causes of Salary Compression & 8 Ways to Retain Your Best Employees

If you’ve ever recruited a new talent to your team before you’ll know that the initial hiring is only the start of the journey. To fully integrate that promising new person into your company and get them delivering the value you hoped for requires intentional effort and the right processes so that … [Read more...] about 6 Ways To Set Up Your New Hire for Success