Part 3 of our interview with Jennifer Tardy, Career Success Coach and Certified Diversity Executive and Practitioner TorchLight’s Stephanie Ranno recently sat down with Jennifer Tardy, Career Coach and Certified Diversity Executive and Practitioner, to discuss obstacles in the hiring system that impact job seekers—and how they can identify and overcome them. Stephanie: In our […]
Congratulations to Ashley Powdar, our January Contractor of the Month! Learn more about Ashley (she designs textiles in her “spare time”!) and what she likes about working for TorchLight Hire. Where did you grow up and where did you go to college? What did you study?My family and I moved several times for my dad’s […]
2020 threw many challenges our way, from a global health crisis and racial reckoning to job uncertainty, a chaotic presidential election, and everything in between. As the year comes to a close the TorchLight team reflects on key takeaways of 2020, looking ahead to a year with new opportunities and blessings all around. To start […]
By Sarah Wyland This unforgettable year has changed so many aspects of our lives—from education and social gatherings to our work environment, leisure and more. As a result, expectations are evolving, which requires organizations to consider new ways of marketing to and communicating with consumers. Whether you work for a B2B, B2C, non-profit or another […]
Like many of you, the TorchLight team held a virtual holiday party this year–and a great time was had by all! Read about our virtual event and view our photos…
Part 2 of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Series covers concrete ways employers can identify and address obstacles to diversity, equity and inclusion in their overall hiring system.
In part 1 of our series on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, TorchLight’s Stephanie Ranno recently sat down with Jennifer Tardy, Career Coach and Certified Diversity Executive and Practitioner, to discuss obstacles in the hiring system and how they impact diversity in the workplace.
Where did you grow up and where did you go to college? What did you study? I grew up in and around northern New Jersey, about 30 minutes from New York City. Throughout my years in school, I was fascinated by Eastern European history and aviation, so I deliberately searched for colleges with good programs in History and Russian Language. That landed […]
Remote work during the pandemic has blurred the boundaries between our professional and personal lives, making it harder than ever to maintain a good work-life balance. Family obligations, health issues, online schooling and a host of other issues present challenges to employees which often necessitate more flexibility than usual from managers. We’re interested in learning […]
If you plan to hire a social media manager, you need a job description that attracts candidates with the skills you need—and weeds out those who don’t. This can save you a lot of time screening unqualified candidates and help you find the right person for the job. What specific skills do they need? What […]