Susan Isebrand, Author at Advent Talent Group

Advent Talent Group’s Equity Statement

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Susan Isebrand

Advent Talent Group believes in the value and power of equity, diversity, inclusion, antiracism, and anti-discrimination. We cherish diversity of thought, perspective, and experience and we recognize the beauty in equity, individualism, and belonging. Furthermore, we believe that activating these values across our organization is the right thing to do for our business, our employees, our… Read more »

Advent Creative Helps Global Tech Solutions Organization Build In-House Agency in Three Weeks

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Susan Isebrand

The Holiday Wishlist of a Global Marketing Team Hiring may slow down for many companies in the month of December, but not for Advent Creative. When our enterprise Technology Solutions client told us that an in-house agency was on their holiday wish list, Advent Creative delivered! Our client is a global organization with more than… Read more »

Our Favorite 2020 Holiday Gift Guides, All in One Place

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Susan Isebrand

Let’s get right to it. Time is running out to do your holiday shopping, especially if you are hoping to do most of it online, but – fear not – you still have more options than a stack of gift cards from the gas station! Advent’s done the leg work for you this year! Read on… Read more »

Are Your Job Postings Driving the Best Candidates Away?

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Susan Isebrand

Hiring is tough enough as it is; there’s no need to make your job harder. Here are four ways that companies are actually driving the best candidates AWAY from their job postings. How do your postings stack up? Lack of Mobile-Optimization If your job postings and applications aren’t mobile-optimized, many of your candidates are simply… Read more »

Survey Says! How Do Employees Really Feel About Returning to Work?

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Susan Isebrand

How do Americans really feel about returning to the workplace? Survey says…it’s complicated. A study conducted by Qualtrics of more than 2,000 Americans at the end of April asked people what needed to be true for them to feel confident returning to the workplace, dining at restaurants, and visiting other public establishments. What they found is… Read more »

At Home With Advent Talent Group

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Susan Isebrand

The Advent Talent Group team has been working from home since mid-March and we thought we’d share a little about our personal experiences, including what we’ve learned so far. We asked everyone to share their best WFH advice, along with what has been challenging and what has been great about working from home during the… Read more »

We’re Clearing a Path! Here are 4 Ways Advent Can Help Your Business Move Forward Now.

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Susan Isebrand

We’re Clearing a Path! At Advent, we’ve been clearing a path to help businesses move forward through this time of transition (including our own!). As you know, flexible and creative solutions are critical to successfully navigate unexpected change and to ensure a faster recovery down the road. The contract work model is one solution to… Read more »

Staffing Pricing Explained: What Goes Into a Staffing Company’s Bill Rate?

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Susan Isebrand

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“Wait – isn’t your profit simply the rate you charge companies minus the employee’s pay rate?” There are many misconceptions about how staffing agencies make their money and what goes into a bill rate – but this one is probably the most common. To be clear, what goes into a bill rate is not a… Read more »

Diversity’s Revolving Door: How to Engage & Retain Diverse Talent

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Susan Isebrand

When it comes to workplace diversity, attracting and recruiting diverse talent is often the primary focus. But what actually happens once diverse employees are hired? Based on the data, most organizations are driving their diverse talent right back out the door. On November 7, Advent Talent Group hosted the seminar, Diversity’s Revolving Door: How to Engage & Retain… Read more »

Advent Talent Selected as 2019 Honored Company by Minnesota Keystone Program

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Susan Isebrand

We are pleased to announce that Advent Talent Group has been chosen as a 2019 Minnesota Keystone Program honored company by the Minneapolis Regional Chamber! Advent Talent Group, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, and Liberty Diversified International were selected for recognition “based on their generous contributions to their communities and outstanding giving programs.” This year’s… Read more »

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