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Working groups, clubs, focus groups, task forces, steering committees …the list is long. That’s because cross-functional...
09/04/2026

Working groups, clubs, focus groups, task forces, steering committees …the list is long. That’s because cross-functional teams are a popular strategy. Most companies already have cross-functional teams in some shape or form. It’s a way to solve business problems together, and manage change inclusively.

But in the talent management space, cross-functional teams are one of those “grey areas,” where there’s so much untapped potential.

So, here’s a question for managers:
Are you making the most of cross-functional teams at your company?

If you shift the focus, cross-functional teams become a vehicle for internal talent mobility. Workers get more exposure, while managers build skill awareness and engagement. You'll find subject matter experts and leadership successors inside your company.

Explore this topic on our blog. Here’s what we’re covering:
• What’s the real value of cross-functional work?
• How to identify cross-functional opportunities inside your organization
• How to manage cross-functional teams effectively
• How to put the spotlight on talent

Take a look—we think you’ll find a few ideas worth bringing back to your team. Here’s the link: https://www.nielsenstaffing.com/cross-functional-teams

Here's a question: What comes to mind when you think about Labor Day Weekend? Are you hosting an end-of-summer BBQ? Or ...
09/03/2026

Here's a question: What comes to mind when you think about Labor Day Weekend? Are you hosting an end-of-summer BBQ? Or shopping for fall fashion?

For many families on Long Island, reality is quite different. 313, 880 people on Long Island suffer from food insecurity– including 71,500 children. The USDA defines food insecurity as “a lack of consistent access to enough food for every person in a household to live an active, healthy life.”

It’s hard to fathom, isn’t it? Poverty in the suburbs is real. The physical and mental effects of hunger range from lack of stamina and increased illness – which increases missed work time – to feelings of hopelessness and despair. And there's a profound effect on children, who are more likely to experience impaired cognitive learning and behavioral issues.

With a few clicks, you can make a difference. We've teamed up with You Give Goods and Long Island Cares to put nutritious meals on the table for Long Islanders who are struggling with poverty.

Want to help us make an impact?

Through September 8, you can purchase food you'd like to donate to Long Island Cares here: https://yougivegoods.com/drive-landing/8ch5fcbif91ydpe3a7kn94bn5

All of us at Nielsen Associates are thankful for your generosity. Let's be the reason someone believes in good people!

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On Global Talent Acquisition Day, our team would like to thank everyone who brings their unique skills, passion, and cre...
09/02/2026

On Global Talent Acquisition Day, our team would like to thank everyone who brings their unique skills, passion, and creativity to this industry. We're celebrating the recruiters, HR leaders, and hiring managers around the world who connect people with careers that they love. Change is challenging and exciting. The work that we are doing is more important than ever. Here's to continued growth and success together! 🥂

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Sounds good, doesn’t it? But *how* do you know? And how do your people know? Does the Help Desk Manager love to dabble...
09/01/2026

Sounds good, doesn’t it? But *how* do you know? And how do your people know? Does the Help Desk Manager love to dabble with interface design? Is there a person in accounting with a penchant for planning events? What does the discovery process look like?

One of the most effective ways to catalogue and mobilize skills inside an organization is to identify and solve business problems cross-functionally. We like to say it’s upskilling with a twist. Employees gain exposure and showcase the value that they add to a team. Plus, it’s an objective way to identify internal experts, potential candidates, and leadership successors. You get to scope potential and amplify the energy that you’re putting in to retain key contributors, up-skill them, and preserve institutional knowledge.

Explore this topic on our blog. We think you’ll find a few ideas worth bringing back to your team. Here’s what we’re covering:
➡️ What makes a cross-functional team work?
➡️ How to identify opportunities inside your organization
➡️ How to manage cross-functional teams effectively
➡️ How to put the spotlight on talent

Here’s the link: https://www.nielsenstaffing.com/cross-functional-teams

Have you heard of shine opportunities? It’s when you give people a chance to own different tasks, practice different sk...
08/31/2026

Have you heard of shine opportunities? It’s when you give people a chance to own different tasks, practice different skills, and interface with different team members. They venture outside the scope of everyday job duties. And they go beyond the realm of their comfort zones. It’s a chance for workers and their managers to build skill awareness and engagement.

At the same time, there’s strategy being executed. Shine opportunities are *real*. Employees work together to solve real business problems. There's relationship-building. There's accountability. There’s business goals and accolades.

Are you giving your employees opportunities to shine? As technology reshapes work, it's a critical question. Head to our blog to learn how to find shine opportunities inside your organization. Here’s the link: https://www.nielsenstaffing.com/cross-functional-teams

Hiring someone new is an optimistic change of pace. And on a lean team, there’s often a collective sigh of relief.Then t...
08/30/2026

Hiring someone new is an optimistic change of pace. And on a lean team, there’s often a collective sigh of relief.

Then the introductions begin. People break the ice, get to know one another, and start finding their rhythm. Curiosity turns into connection. Impressions deepen.

It’s a brand-new relationship for everyone.

For hiring managers, this is where an important part of the work begins. The goal isn’t simply to welcome someone to the team. It’s to create the conditions for that person to contribute, grow, and thrive.

That’s why we keep an eye on what’s happening across the workplace—and share what we’re learning along the way. Our resources explore workplace culture, leadership, onboarding, engagement, retention, skills-based talent assessment, and more.

We’re invested in your success even after a placement is made.

Get to know us! We share culture-shaping strategies every week. Sign up for our Tuesday morning emails here: https://www.nielsenstaffing.com/blog

Even world-class Accounting & Finance teams run out of bandwidth sometimes. Maybe a key contributor is out on leave. P...
08/29/2026

Even world-class Accounting & Finance teams run out of bandwidth sometimes. Maybe a key contributor is out on leave. Perhaps month-end or year-end has everyone burnt out, working overtime. Or you’re in the middle of a tech implementation, an audit, or a project that requires expertise your current team doesn't have.

When the work still has to get done, contract talent can make all the difference. Contractors can work onsite or remote whenever you need more hands on deck:
➡️ Cover an unexpected absence or resignation
➡️ Handle demand during busy season
➡️ Get specific expertise for a project or implementation
➡️ Manage and resolve backlog
➡️ Fill a skills gap
➡️ Get to know a candidate before making a FT offer

Contract talent isn't simply a temporary fix. It’s a flexible way to get experienced people where they're needed, when they're needed, for as long as you need them. Because sometimes you don't need another full-time employee. You just need the right person at the right time.

➡️Want to explore what this could look like for your team? Let's talk! Sign up for a complimentary consult to learn more about agile talent solutions. Here’s the link: https://www.nielsenstaffing.com/free-consultation

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Poverty in the suburbs is real. The physical and mental effects of hunger range from lack of stamina and increased ill...
08/28/2026

Poverty in the suburbs is real. The physical and mental effects of hunger range from lack of stamina and increased illness – which increases missed work time – to feelings of hopelessness and despair. And there's a profound effect on children, who are more likely to experience impaired cognitive learning and behavioral issues. With a few clicks, you can make a difference. Join forces with us by donating to our Annual Summer Food drive. It's entirely virtual, and it's running through September 8. Let's put hope on the table for Long Islanders who are struggling. Shop for someone in need at the link below. 🙏

➡️SHOP FOR SOMEONE IN NEED:
https://yougivegoods.com/drive-landing/8ch5fcbif91ydpe3a7kn94bn5

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If you haven't worked with an outside search firm before, consider this: the day to add or make a change to your senior...
08/27/2026

If you haven't worked with an outside search firm before, consider this:
the day to add or make a change to your senior staff will come.

Are you prepared?

Do you have a relationship with a search firm who understands your business and its challenges? One who's aware of the competitive landscape here on Long Island?

Experienced search firms like ours have a pipeline of candidates who they've built relationships with. This includes people who aren't active on career sites. While not actively looking for a job, many will listen to an opportunity presented by someone they trust. Candidates are vetted for skills, experience, and their desire to make a change and be a top performer at your company. When you work with our team, you'll save time by interviewing pre-qualified candidates who are ready to progress to interviews at your company.

Build a relationship with us! Get started with a complimentary consultation. It's 100 risk free, and complimentary. Sign up here: https://www.nielsenstaffing.com/free-consultation

Are you getting culture right during hiring?It might be time to zoom in. Most hiring managers and recruiters cover orga...
08/26/2026

Are you getting culture right during hiring?
It might be time to zoom in. Most hiring managers and recruiters cover organizational values during the interview. But what's it really like to work on the team? How do they collaborate? What's their top priority right now? How do team members bond with each other and blow off steam?

Are you having "a-day-in-the life" culture conversations during hiring? Deloitte suggests that organizations embrace the idea of "micro-cultures" within an organization that adapt to the unique needs of a specific team, function, location, or worker type. But how do companies enable a “culture of cultures” while aligning to organization-wide values? Get insight here:
https://www.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/topics/talent/human-capital-trends/2024/orchestrating-workplace-microcultures.html

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