​More than 90% of CEOs report that diversity is a top business priority, yet the dial towards progress has moved forward slowly in recent years. With diversity and inclusion at the top of the agenda, we explore the current state of affairs for women of color in procurement and supply chain and the underlying processes within recruitment that may create obstacles to increasin...

IntroductionDSJ Global has partnered with the Institute for Supply Chain Management (ISM), specifically the Charlotte and Atlanta chapters on a series of virtual Lunch & Learn webinars to provide insights and career advice to supply chain professionals. Senior Recruitment Consultant at DSJ Global, Julia Daigle, shared an inside look in the virtual sessions on the job mar...

It’s tempting to enter 2021 with blind optimism, eager to put the challenges of 2020 behind us. However, to learn as much as possible from the adversities we all faced last year, we’d like to suggest that we begin 2021 with a brief period of reflection. Rather than making a New Year’s Resolution this year, perhaps more can be achieved by reflecting on the challenges of 2020 ...

When COVID-19 first emerged in China in late 2019 and early 2020, the manufacturing process was flipped on its head. Many players in the manufacturing industry took a massive hit during this time. One of the major manufacturing industries that was specifically affected was the Automotive Industry - and more specifically the Electric Vehicle (EV) industry. Beginning with the...

Throughout this unprecedented year of 2020, we have seen movements in all industries when it comes to the ever-changing Procurement and Supply Chain market, especially within the Pharma and Biotech space which has been highly impacted and put to the test by COVID-19. The DSJ Global team has a team dedicated exclusively to supporting clients in this industry with identifying ...

​Sourcing the right talent at the right time can prove arduous for any company. But the process becomes even more challenging when you work within a niche industry or sector. In these situations, a specialist recruiter can help find the perfect candidate for a hard-to-fill role.There are several benefits a specialist recruiter can offer when looking to find niche talent:Deep...

Demand for Talent in 2021 By looking at the employment rate from February 2020, it is possible to determine where employment within Supply Chain, specifically Technical Operations, has been affected the most going into 2021. Cities and metros that are within 2-5% of that employment rate today are considered healthy, and we will see them move from recovery mode during the pan...

Throughout this unprecedented year of 2020, we have seen movements in all industries when it comes to the ever-changing legal recruitment market, especially within the Consumer Goods space which has been highly impacted by COVID-19. Our team has a division dedicated exclusively to supporting firms in this industry with identifying the right Legal talent and like many ot...

​2020 has been a year like no other; the COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic effect on many markets, resulting in a rise in unemployment rates across the globe .The U.S has an unemployment rate of 6.9%, the UK has 4.8% - the highest in 3 years and Hong Kong is seeing their biggest rise in 16 years. With this uncertainty surrounding the job market, how can you improve your c...

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​The public health crisis caused by Covid-19 has forced operational change and reflection on the way that people organize and work. However, employee wellbeing has been suffering long before, with overworking and burnout a common term in most industries.Our newest whitepaper, "The Work-Life Rebalance",  takes a deep-dive into the topic, combining research with our experience...

DSJ Global is excited to be an official partner for the upcoming Home Delivery World 2020, the industry’s leading supply chain and logistics event. The conference will take place virtually from October 27th – 30th, and will bring together top companies and professionals for four days of networking and thought leadership. The virtual format of this year’s event is a unique ...

We are at a crossroads. The health and wellbeing of the workforce has never been more closely intertwined with the state of the economy. The public health crisis caused by Covid-19 has forced operational change and reflection on the way that people organize and work. Global lockdowns have meant that many companies have shifted to remote working – where they are able to – res...

​Flexible working has been a growing trend for many years; with the outbreak of COVID-19, this trend has reached its tipping point.  For many employers, flexible working arrangements have been the only way to handle the unprecedented challenges the pandemic brought about; with 78% of workers now saying they want increased flexibility in their work moving forward, it will be ...

​DSJ Global are thrilled to announce the opening of a new office in Los Angeles, as we hope to strengthen our relationships within the West Coast’s thriving procurement and supply chain, manufacturing, and logistics sectors. Previously, our San Francisco office served the Los Angeles area.“Despite these unprecedented times, we have continued to help our clients find business...

Supply chain professionals, are you working out the logistics of returning to the office? While many of those working in the end-to-end supply chain – particularly in manufacturing and transportation – will have been onsite for the last several months, the rest of the workforce has been enjoying working from home. In fact, 82% of the supply chain workforce wants this trend t...

​How can I help employees back to the office? It’s a question on many business leaders’ minds as governments urge businesses to reopen their doors to spur economic recovery. Of course, flexibility is key – it’s important that employers in the end-to-end supply chain listen to the needs of their workforce. If they don’t, they risk losing top talent.Luckily, at DSJ Global, we’...

​What is the global supply chain workforce thinking? Professionals are agonizing over career decisions. Is my job secure? Should I stay with my current employer? Is this a unique opportunity to get ahead? Meanwhile, employers are trying to predict and create the future. Is our workforce secure? Will downsizing affect our ability to innovate out of the crisis?Is this a uniqu...

​When workers finally return to the office, the end-to-end supply chain workplace will be virtually unrecognizable. What short and lasting impact will the pandemic have on the workplace? How will these changes affect talent? What does this guide explore?Short term impactRedesigning the workplace for human healthNegative and positive impacts of social distancingRisk assessmen...

Nobody yet knows what the legacy of COVID-19 will be; HR and recruitment experts are increasingly concerned businesses which do survive this period will face a further crisis in the shape of talent acquisition and retention in ‘the new normal’.Anxiety about the workforce is not new: PWC's latest Annual Global CEO Survey found that 80% of CEOs are either extremely or somewhat...