9 Reasons Flexible Staffing Is Key To Business Resilience
Diane Domeyer of The Creative Group explains that savvy managers are turning to interim professionals or freelancers to support their full-time staff, allowing firms to maintain business-critical...
View ArticleONE School For Black Creatives Expands To Four Markets
The One Club for Creativity is doubling the scope of its ONE School free portfolio program for Black creatives with expansion to Chicago and Atlanta; existing programs are in New York and Los Angeles.
View Article10 Tips For Success In Your Creative Career
Where do you want to be in five years? Professional advice for young graphic designers as they start their “career journey” from Diane Domeyer, Executive Director, The Creative Group.
View ArticleRetaining Your Top Creatives In Uncertain Times
At this challenging moment, Diane Domeyer of The Creative Group suggests 8 ways that companies can support top performers and keep top talent from jumping ship.
View ArticleAIGA Research Dives Deep Into Value Of Design In The Marketplace
AIGA's latest design POV installment explores the intrinsic value of design in the marketplace. The data breaks down market trends in income and career trajectories.
View Article5 Things To Consider If You’re Thinking Of A Career Change
There is new research from The Creative Group and AIGA suggesting that one in two creatives could be looking for a new job within the next 12 months. Here are several matters to consider before...
View ArticleLara: Rethinking Purposeless Meetings
Mary Lara on why designers need to break free from the false narrative that the more meetings you have, the more productive or valuable you are.
View ArticleUnlock Your Team’s Potential With A Learning Culture
Diane Domeyer, executive director of the creative and marketing practice at Robert Half, with insights on how creative leaders can help their team thrive by embracing a culture of continuous learning.
View ArticleU.S. Ranked Fourth For Creative Professionals
A new study of 50 countries suggests that Germany to be the best place to live as a creative professional, at least by one measure: percent of salary that remains after cost-of-living.
View ArticleCreative Talent In Short Supply. Here’s How To Find It
Diane Domeyer of Robert Half explains why, while you can’t control the red hot hiring market, you can tailor your recruitment strategy to the current landscpae and make your firm attractive to talented...
View ArticleNew Role With the Company? Here’s How to Ace the Transition
Paul Flaharty of Robert Half on how to ace an internal transfer, be it a move to a new department or managerial position. Paul is executive director of the marketing and creative practice at the global...
View ArticleHow To Build A Competitive Compensation Package
Building competitive compensation packages is critically important to attracting top talent. Paul Flaharty of Robert Half provides insights and advice on how to approach the challenge.
View ArticleHow To Ride Industry Trends To A New Creative Role
Interesting insights from Paul Flaharty of Robert Half on key trends driving creative and marketing recruitment strategies, and how job seekers can use them to propel their career to new heights in 2022.
View ArticleEmbracing A Flexible Work Model That Keeps Everybody Happy
Today, there are more options for new work arrangements – but also for friction. Paul Flaharty of Robert Half on how teams can successfully develop a flexible work model.
View ArticleThe In-house Design Dream Team
Paul Flaharty of leading talent solutions firm Robert Half – exclusive sponsor of GDUSA’s 2022 American Inhouse Design Awards – has interesting and useful observations on who and what makes a...
View Article4 Salary and Hiring Trends You Need to Watch
The new 2023 Salary Guide From Robert Half is available now for creative professionals. Drawing from this, Paul Flaharty details four key trends that hiring managers should consider when crafting a...
View ArticleNew Year, New Job? What Creatives Need to Know
Will 2023 be a hot job market for creatives and marketers? Talent solutions expert Paul Flaharty on why the new 2023 Salary Guide from Robert Half suggests that the New Year may be a great time to...
View ArticleCreative Talent: Go Global and Beyond!
David Fiore of Haddad & Partners on why the Star Trek USS Enterprise crew provides a role model for assembling a world-class remote, diverse and collaborative creative team.
View ArticleGDUSA Podcast #8: Paul Flaharty
How is 2023 shaping up for job seekers and hiring managers? Paul Flaharty, executive director of the marketing and creative practice at global talent solutions firm Robert Half, has insights and...
View Article7 Tips For Designing A Personal Brand
Paul Flaharty of Robert Half on the importance of developing an effective personal brand that creates a strong impression and tells prospective employers the essential things they need to know about...
View ArticleThe Hottest Design Roles and How to Recruit for Them
Paul Flaharty of Robert Half discusses the hot job market and what it takes to find and retain talent. While a competitive salary is important, he says, it’s not the only factor that counts: think...
View ArticleArticle 5: Designing For Good | Capturing Attention
Last winter, GDUSA introduced a ‘Designing For Good’ category as part of our annual Graphic Design Awards program. Here is the 5th in a series of articles that explore the winners, the creative...
View ArticleDesign Your Future: A Professional Development Plan for Creatives
Paul Flaharty of Robert Half with thoughts on how and why you should put some love and care into crafting your career path. Creating a personal plan, a roadmap for success and satisfaction, can surely...
View ArticleArticle 6: Designing For Good | It’s Personal
Last winter, GDUSA introduced a ‘Designing For Good’ category as part of our annual Graphic Design Awards program. Here is the 6th in a series of articles that explore the winners, the creative...
View ArticleShearer: Job Interview Advice For Creative Talent
Creative industry veteran Norm Shearer on seeking a job: “Good luck, stay persistent and remember that eagerness, resilience and respect usually can go farther than talent or connections when it comes...
View ArticleCreative Managers: How To Create A Concise Hiring Timeline (And Why)
How can you make sure your hiring process is fast and effective? Lucy Marino of global talent solutions firm Robert Half, a recruiting professional with more than 20 years experience, presents eight...
View ArticleDo What You Love For A Living
Author, illustrator and entrepreneur William Warren explores the paradox that envelops the lives of many creatives, sharing his insights to help provide a tangible roadmap for emerging and established...
View ArticleDesigning for Good: Celebrating Creators Who Make Positive Change
Lucy Marino of global talent solutions firm Robert Half on how great design can drive positive social change. And why the firm is sponsoring a special Designing For Good category in GDUSA’s annual...
View ArticleDesign Graduates Should Keep An Open Mind
Carsten Glock urges graduates to keep an open mind and step off the linear career path when the chance presents itself. He contends that you might just discover new routes and roles, even the dream job...
View ArticleThe Advantages Of A Variable Talent Approach For Your Workforce
Lucy Marino of Robert Half on the struggle to find top creative talent, and why the answer to success may lie in adopting a variable talent model for your creative workforce to bridge the talent gap.
View ArticleFuel Your Team’s Creative Fire
Agencies shouldn't just think about investment in learning in terms of money for products or technologies. Dan Crowder says the real investment needs to come in how you fuel your team’s creative fire.
View Article2024 Salary and Employment Trends Creatives Should Know
Knowledge is power, says Lucy Marino of talent solutions firm Robert Half. In this piece, she uses data from the 2024 Salary Guide to shed light on the job market, salary expectations and more.
View ArticleGDUSA Podcast #13: ESG and Designing for Good and Much More
The rise of ESG and its confluence with the Designing For Good movement. Experts are from Robert Half talent solutions: Stephanie Dolmat, Sr. Director, ESG and Lucy Marino, Executive Director of the...
View Article2024: Your Year to Shine in Digital Design
Thinking about shaking things up career-wise in 2024? Digital design might just be the path. Lucy Marino of global talent solutions firm Robert Half on why digital design is a hot prospect and how you...
View ArticleMaugé-Lewis Book Guides Students Toward Graphic Design Careers
Professor Carole Maugé-Lewis’ new book – So! You Want To Become A Graphic Designer: A Resource and Guide — is available as an eBook and in paperback. With a foreward by GDUSA’s Gordon Kaye, the book is...
View ArticleThe Demand For Skilled Creative Talent: Trends & Strategies For 2024
There’s no easing up in the race for creative talent in 2024. Creative and marketing managers are actively hiring but face hurdles finding candidates with the right skills. Robert Half’s Lucy Marino...
View Article6 Ways To Add Creativity Back Into Your Team’s Workday
Is your team’s creative well running dry? You are not alone. Lucy Marino of Robert Half Talent Solutions has several ideas for how to overcome the negative forces sapping motivation and build a work...
View ArticleWhy Working For An Agency Could Boost Your Creative Career
Working for a creative or marketing agency can be a career accelerator because agencies are where ideas collide, skills sharpen and doors open. Lucy Marino of Robert Half Talent Solutions lays out some...
View ArticleIs Your Creative Team Ready For AI?
The AI Revolution: is your team ready? Generative AI is opening up new possibilities in visual communication. Lucy Marino of global talent solutions leader Robert Half urges creative leaders to put...
View Article2025 Hiring and Compensation Trends For Creative Leaders
Staying on top of employment trends can help you adapt your recruitment practices and salary structures. Lucy Marino of global talent solutions leader Robert Half lays out the key factors shaping the...
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