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The rise of the fake commute, and why it's good for your mental health
BLT recognizes and understands the importance of taking care of your mental health. As mothers, friends, colleagues, sisters, etc., mental health, now more than ever, is a top priority. We believe it’s just as important as your physical health.
These are some of the new jobs emerging in 2021 and beyond
With the acceleration of technology adoption, new business models, and increased demand for certain skills and roles within organizations, the pandemic has changed much about the way we work, but it has also changed the very jobs we’re doing.
Many ad agencies still require talent to have college degrees: Why?
The industry talks big about its drive for diversity -- there's no reason why this shouldn't encompass education. This article was originally published on campaignlive.com, by Oliver McAteer.
Support LA's Small Businesses
Today—and every day—remember to shop local! Here is a round-up of the small businesses we love in the LA area, but many with virtual shops too! Spread some love and be sure to shop local this holiday season!
How to: Use Your Network to Land a Job Referral
If you’re looking for a job and feel that your current network is tapped out in terms of referrals, it’s time to get creative with your job search! We’ve put together a shortlist of creative ways you can move within and outside of your network to land a new job referral.
4 Clues That You’re About to Make a Bad-Hiring Decision
Lou Adler, CEO, Performance-Based Hiring Learning Systems, shares common problems in the hiring process, originally posted on LinkedIn’s Talent Blog.
My First Boss: Susan Franceschini
In this series of videos, Susan shares some of her wisdom from her 40+ years in the advertising industry.
Resources to Hire Diverse Talent
Having a diverse company starts with recruiting. We rounded up several of our favorite ways to find, attract, and hire diverse candidates.
"Switching Hats" in Advertising
Changing your hat without changing your outfit.
Many job seekers ask us about our experiences switching from one department to another, and I’m happy to share a few things I learned during that process.
Advice for Returning to Work
As you may be preparing to return to work, here are some things to keep in mind to make it a smooth transition.