Insights

For early career professionals, kickstarting their professional journey can be both exhilarating and challenging. As they navigate the complexities of the professional world, they need support and guidance to unlock their full potential – such as a meaningful mentorship experience and opportunities for continued learning. The guidance of experienced mentors provides invaluable insights, wisdom, and encouragement to those just embarking on their career journeys, while ongoing learning opportunities equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their fields.

Embarking on a new professional journey can be both thrilling and nerve-wracking for early career professionals. To support students and new grads as they kickstart their careers, it’s crucial that employers provide interns and entry-level hires with a solid foundation for success.

Compensation plays a significant role in attracting and retaining top talent, and it is essential for early career talent teams and campus recruiting teams to have a clear understanding of what Gen Z candidates expect in terms of salary today. Neglecting to do so can lead to your organization missing out on top talent to your competitors, and can leave your team at risk for reneges. To help you better understand what entry-level job seekers are expecting in terms of compensation in 2023, we collected data from nearly 3,000 candidates about what they want to see in their future employers. Read on to learn why it's increasingly important to discuss salary with candidates today, what they expect in terms of their starting salaries, and whether employers today are meeting those expectations.

One prevailing misconception surrounding Gen Z is their reputation as job hoppers, or that they don't intend to remain with a single company for an extended period of time. However, while it's true that attention spans have decreased across generations, this perception doesn't necessarily apply to Gen Z at work. In other words, despite the prevalent notion that this generation consists of restless individuals constantly seeking the next best opportunity, Gen Z doesn't have a significantly higher inclination to quickly move from one job to another compared to the generations that came before it. Or at the very least, they don't intend to.

GPAs have historically been thought of as one of the best ways to measure a candidate’s readiness and potential to excel in the workforce, oftentimes serving as an initial screening criterion for internships and job applications. However, forward-thinking employers today are recognizing that academic prestige alone does not necessarily guarantee success in the workplace. In fact, many companies are shifting their focus toward a more holistic approach to recruitment, placing less emphasis on GPAs and instead valuing diverse candidates who bring a wide range of skills, experiences, and perspectives to the table.

Juneteenth, also referred to as Freedom Day, holds great significance as it commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. This celebration provides an opportunity to recognize and honor the accomplishments, culture, and resilience of the Black community. As an inclusive workplace, it is crucial to acknowledge and embrace the spirit of Juneteenth. At RippleMatch, for example, we aim to prioritize DE&I at the highest level, and are closed in observance of this historic day. In this blog post, we will explore five additional ways to help your employees celebrate Juneteenth in the workplace, fostering a culture of inclusivity and equality.

The early career recruitment landscape is always evolving, and if recruiters and employers want to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to attracting the best Gen Z talent, they need to keep up with the latest campus recruiting trends related to the newest crop of workers.

It's no secret that employers today recognize the importance of nurturing a diverse pool of internship and entry-level talent to future-proof their organizations. However, the current economic climate has forced talent teams to get creative to reach ambitious diversity hiring goals, and do more with less in terms of staffing and budget.

As a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), I've seen firsthand the incredible impact that inclusive language can have on the LGBTQIA+ community. Inclusive language not only promotes acceptance and understanding, but also creates a safe and welcoming environment for all employees. In this blog post, I'm excited to share some valuable tips on how we can help our colleagues use more inclusive language and make our workplace LGBTQIA+ inclusive.