INSIGHTS

The U.S. economy is weak, or perhaps it isn’t. Our banking system is in trouble unless it’s not. Trade inequities hurt American companies but may also bolster them. The everyday news is full of contradictions, and it’s sometimes difficult to divine a situation's...

This headline is one that, if I’m not careful, could distract me from my task at hand, leading me down an internet rabbit hole of wasted time. The ability to focus is imperative in business and everyone has their own ways to nug down when they need to finish a report,...

February 11 is National Women & Girls in Science Day. In the midst of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, despite the growing demand for skilled professionals in the technological landscape, a significant gender gap persists in STEM fields. Despite progress in...

When pitching a job opportunity to a potential candidate, I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard, “Oh, I’m not qualified for that,” “I don’t have all the skills they’re looking for,” or “That job is a stretch.” At MRC, our goal is to connect each candidate with...

I know, I know, many consider new year’s resolutions passe, but at the outset of 2023, whether or not we actually commit to healthier eating, working out more, or reading more books, let’s take a moment to refresh our professional image. It isn’t difficult and can...

The holiday season starts with being thankful and ends with ESG.  The holidays are when many begin reflecting on things most important to us – family and friends, core values, and being grateful for what we have. Let’s also remember to value our work. To some, it’s...

The Gift That Keeps on Giving – Which Employee Benefits are Most Appreciated?While most of us spend the end of the year tying up financial documents, closing out projects and preparing for the holidays, it’s also open season in the employee benefits world. That means...

Quiet quitting is a hot-button topic right now. It isn’t a new phenomenon, but it’s getting more traction because employees are now publicly speaking out about it. In a word, quiet quitting is disengagement. It means employees are doing the bare minimum with no...

MRC partners with hiring managers (and companies) to help them build high-functioning, collaborative, and agile teams. Every position they aim to fill has a long list of required skills, and right now, it seems job-seekers hold all the cards. Every industry decries...