Creative Staffing Insights & Hiring Intelligence

Insights from icreatives on hiring graphic designers, UX professionals, marketing talent, and building high-performing creative teams. Explore trends in creative staffing, employer branding, remote work, and portfolio hiring.

August 30 2022
Almost daily in the workplace, negotiations are a common occurrence for many employees and employers. Whether negotiating during the hiring process or contracts and mergers, having the skills to find a compromise with others is key to business success. When it comes to trying to find common ground between two sides of an argument, certain…
August 26 2022
Almost anyone can be put into a managerial role within an organization whether they have the experience or not. Many companies have a “promote from within” policy that is set on creating leaders that come up the ranks. The problem with this philosophy is that many people make it to a leadership position without understanding…
August 22 2022
Most businesses have both a sales team and a public relations team who work towards the ultimate goal of the company but within their neck of the woods. This means that often the PR team and sales teams have different goals. Oftentimes PR departments are focused on getting the name brand out into the market…
August 19 2022
For those who own or work in a creative agency, there is an understanding of just how difficult it is to keep up with the day-to-day functions. This in addition to giving customers the personal attention they deserve can be overwhelming. Utilizing good CRM software can be a lifesaver for those who need help balancing…
August 15 2022
Having a hard time retaining good employees? There are many reasons this could be happening. One of the main reasons employees choose to lose a job is because they don’t have a good work and life balance which can lead to stress and unhappiness. If you want to keep more of your valued employees on…
August 15 2022
You’ve done it, you’ve landed an interview for the job of your dreams!  But during the interview, you noticed that a few things felt off. Was this just you being nervous? Or were these red flags warning you that you shouldn’t take the job? Keep reading to learn all about the red flags you should…
August 9 2022
If the events of the last few years have taught the business world anything it is how important it is to have a digital marketing team in place. Although it can be overwhelming to find and train the right people, it is not an impossible task. Digital marketing is a vital part of any business…
August 9 2022
Social Media has changed the way many companies conduct their business and especially their marketing campaigns. Instead of just focusing on print advertising, many companies have turned to the internet to reach a wider audience. With all of the other tasks that business owners and managers do daily, it can be difficult to add managing…
August 1 2022
Becoming a computer programmer can be a very rewarding job, especially in the current market where finding a job in the software development field is easy. But there are hundreds of different coding languages out there, so which one should you learn? Are there coding languages that are more in demand than others? Read on…
July 22 2022
Some companies seem to have no problem keeping talent employed, so why do other companies seem to struggle? Chances are, the company which has a low level of retainment is likely doing something to scare off their employees. Read on to learn more about employee retention and the top reasons why employees choose to leave…