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How to Job Search in Uncertain Times: 6 Tips for Success

By Kore1 on April 12, 2023 in Job Search

 

Job searching is a stressful and challenging process under any circumstances. But with recession talks ongoing, the banking crisis snowballing, and still-high inflation zapping purchase power (egg prices are up 55% from just a year ago!), adding finding a new job to your to-do list is downright daunting. Many companies are tightening their belts, cutting […]

 

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Hiring During a Recession? Adapt with Contract Employees

By Kore1 on January 19, 2023 in Hiring

 

Author: Tom Kenaley Historically, high inflation and low unemployment are both strong predictors of future economic downturn. Today, inflation is at 7.1% and unemployment is at 3.5%, suggesting a recession is on its way. As a leader in your organization, you benefit from preparing for continued uncertainty regardless. You can never truly predict the nature […]

 

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10 Transformative Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Women in Tech

By Kore1 on November 30, 2022 in recruiting

 

Only one in four technology workers is a woman. Yet, most Americans view technology jobs as attractive. Compared to other industries, jobs in tech typically offer higher pay, greater flexibility, and are well-respected. While there is a wide range of explanations for the limited diversity in tech, one of the most significant causes of women’s […]

 

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Triumph or Trouble? What Tech Industry Trends to Expect in 2023

By Kore1 on October 10, 2022 in Tech Trends

 

A chill runs through Silicon Valley as stock and cryptocurrency prices sink and anxiety rises. Each day brings news of tech giants like Tesla, Microsoft, Uber, Coinbase, Gemini, Robinhood, and Netflix announcing layoffs and hiring freezes—some even rescinding job offers—as top executives hunker down in the midst of a looming recession. Will this ice age […]

 

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Hiring Contract Vs. Full-Time Workers: What’s Right for Your Business?

By Kore1 on September 1, 2022 in Hiring

 

The Great Resignation and job-hopper economy are still in full swing, and it’s as difficult as ever to hire and retain the right people for your team. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in April 2022 alone, 4.4 million Americans signed letters of resignation, making it the 11th month in a row that […]

 

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Should You Leave a Full-Time Job for a Contract Position?

By Kore1 on June 21, 2022 in Hiring

 

When you think of contract work, do you consider it a last resort? A job you take when you can’t find full-time work? Or have you left that old stigma behind, viewing contract work as an opportunity for gaining a variety of new skills and having more control over your job stipulations? The concept of […]

 

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KORE1 Ranks Among Highest-Scoring Businesses on Inc. Magazine’s Annual List of Best Workplaces for 2022

By Kore1 on June 16, 2022 in Inc. Best Workplaces

 

KORE1 named among best workplaces in Workforce Planning & Recruiting Solutions Irvine, California – On May 10, 2022, KORE1 was included in Inc. magazine’s annual Best Workplaces list, proving their ability to foster a rich culture even during unprecedented change. The list is the result of a comprehensive measurement of American companies that have excelled […]

 

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Combating Hunger, One Hire at a Time

By Kore1 on April 6, 2022 in Charity

 

At KORE1, giving back to the communities in which we work and live is a major part of our company culture and mission. Not only do we aim to make a positive impact on the world around us, but we also see this commitment to charity as our social responsibility as a large corporation. We […]

 

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KORE1 Gives Back Through Partnership with Orangewood

By Kore1 on March 15, 2022 in Charity

 

KORE1 is excited to take on the Orangewood Challenge for the first time in support of Orange County youth on March 26, 2022! We’ve already covered our race costs, so your entire donation goes towards the Foundation’s youth.  Orangewood offers foster and community youth assistance with a variety of services including Health & Wellness, Housing, […]

 

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Help Kore1 Support Those in Need in Ukraine

By Kore1 on March 14, 2022 in Charity

 

As we watch the humanitarian crisis continue to unfold in Ukraine, our team at Kore1 focuses on this quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson: “I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new.” People helping people is a beautiful concept, one that is innate to human nature. As we’ve seen, […]

 

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