As a woman-owned business that partners with quickly-scaling tech companies to help them hire strong teams, Creative Alignments is well aware of the fact that barely 25% of workers in the technology sector are women. Yes, this is up from 8% in 1970, but there is a lot of progress yet to make, especially when…
What if you automatically rejected one-third of your job applicants before reviewing them? It would kind of be like tossing out one-third of your groceries before getting them home from the store. Unfortunately, this is what many employers do when they reject candidates based solely on their age, or perceived age. Age discrimination occurs at…
At Creative Alignments, we are not alone when discussing what Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, or DEI, means to us. Regardless of where a company is in its journey to better understanding DEI, each company, each industry, and each community may answer this question in ways unique to their situation. In the tech industry, for instance,…
What is the common thread that runs through the long line of women who’ve changed the course of history? They were unapologetically themselves, using their voices and ideas to create change, often raising up others with them. As Rosalynn Carter said “A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people…
Entrepreneurs with small companies on the verge of a steep growth phase often ask us how they can compete for talent when larger companies are able to offer more attractive comp and benefit packages. Just because you can’t pay as much as the biggies doesn’t mean you can’t attract the best talent. By understanding what…
“Hiring is a cinch right now,” said no one lately. Nearly every thriving business is having a hard time finding the new employees they desperately need and keeping the ones they already have. Regardless of the reasons, you can do things right now to attract and retain employees in this challenging labor market. Think of this…
Leaders know how important employees are to their business, but how many intentionally build people-centered cultures? People-first cultures are rooted in a philosophy that values people over profits. The ironic twist is that when employees are valued as whole individuals and provided the opportunity for well-being, connection, and fulfillment, companies are generally more innovative, resilient, and…
Recruiters at Creative Alignments come from all different backgrounds. Some have years of experience working as traditional contingency recruiters. Others have been in-house recruiters and many have deep industry experience in technology, food/CPG or professional services. Now working with Creative Alignments’ Time-Based Recruiting, they have one thing in common: an appreciation for the way this…
Have you ever wondered if your company’s ability to lead, innovate and realize better financial performance may be hampered by a lack of diversity among your employees? If so, you’re right. Research shows that having gender and racial diversity in your workforce, especially among leadership, can boost your bottom line. One reason is that diversity can trigger…
What do almond-flour pizza crust and bottled water have to do with each other, besides being compatible lunch items? In our story – the story of two sets of entrepreneurs who have never met – the common link is a vision and mission to create companies that make the world a better place. We’ve all…
