EB 360

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Unlocking Hiring Potential for Q2

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As the spring season approaches, businesses in the fashion, home, and beauty industries are gearing up for Quarter 2 hiring. If you're among those planning to bolster your team, now is the right time to kickstart your recruitment process. Rather than waiting until the last minute, taking proactive steps now can give you a significant edge in securing top talent.

At Emerging Blue, our team comes from the very industries we specialize in recruiting for—fashion, home, and beauty, as well as specific areas such as eCommerce and marketing, brand creative, product design and development, retail and pop-up stores, merchandising and planning, sales and wholesale, executive leadership, and operations. We have deep knowledge because our team members have performed the jobs and worked for brands within these sectors. This firsthand experience gives us a unique understanding of the challenges and requirements of these industries. Our team has the knowledge and network to find top talent that aligns with your brand’s ethos and vision.

With our extensive network of talented professionals we can connect you with candidates who possess the skills and experience needed to drive your business forward. From designers and merchandisers to marketers and sales leaders, we have access to a diverse pool of talent ready to make an impact.

The Time is Now

Time is of the essence when it comes to hiring, especially during peak seasons like spring. Our streamlined recruitment process allows us to identify, screen, and onboard candidates swiftly, ensuring that your team is up and running in no time.

Customizable Recruiting Solutions

Whether you need temporary staff to handle seasonal spikes in demand or permanent hires to support your long-term growth strategy, we offer flexible staffing solutions tailored to your specific needs. From entry-level positions to executive roles, we’ve got you covered.

Focus on You

By outsourcing your hiring needs to our team at Emerging Blue, you can free up valuable time and resources to focus on what you do best—running your business. Let us take care of the recruitment process so you can concentrate on driving innovation, expanding your market reach, and delighting your customers.

Spring into Action!

As you gear up for spring hiring and prepare to take your fashion, home, or beauty brand to new heights, don’t leave your staffing needs to chance. Partner with our team and gain a competitive edge in the market. Let us be your trusted ally in building a team that’s ready to conquer the challenges and seize the opportunities that lie ahead. Connect with us today!

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Client Spotlight: UpWest

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Meet UpWest!

Over the past several months, we’ve had the pleasure of working with one of the coolest, growing sustainable and give-back apparel brands in the industry. Headquartered in Columbus, OH, we’re thrilled to announce our amazing EB 360 partner, UpWest!

UpWest is comfort-focused apparel brand that is making waves in the industry not only for their sustainable practices, but also for their fantastic product and company culture. They have managed to create a brand that is both stylish and eco-friendly, all while fostering an environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and personal growth.

UpWest

Sustainability Efforts

One of the key differentiators of UpWest is their sustainability efforts. They take a holistic approach to sustainability, considering everything from the materials they use in their clothing to the packaging they use to ship their products. UpWest uses materials that are eco-friendly and sustainable, such as recycled polyester and organic cotton. They also work with suppliers who share their commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.

UpWest is also dedicated to reducing waste and minimizing their carbon footprint. They have implemented several initiatives to reduce waste, such as using recyclable mailers and encouraging customers to reuse their packaging through their partnership with Give Back Box.   They also launched a garment take-back program in their stores with the goal of upcycling or donating used clothing items to keep them out of landfills.  Additionally, they have partnered with organizations like One Tree Planted to help offset their carbon emissions and plant trees in areas affected by deforestation.

Inside UpWest

What stands out most to us about UpWest is their kind nature and positive company culture. They foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and personal growth, where employees are encouraged to share ideas and take risks. They also prioritize work-life balance, offering flexible schedules and remote work options. At UpWest, they believe that progress > perfection.  Giving back is truly part of the UpWest DNA, and they make time quarterly to serve the community in a variety of practical ways.

UpWest also invests in their employees' personal and professional growth through training and development programs. They provide opportunities for employees to learn new skills, attend industry events, and receive feedback and support from their managers. They believe in engaging with and supporting their surrounding communities, and partnering with brands who hold similar values.

Take Your Career to the Next Level with UpWest!

Over the past several months, we have worked closely with the UpWest team and can attest to how incredible of a company they are to work with. They are focused on making a positive impact on the environment, and their commitment to sustainability is woven into everything they do. If you're looking for a company that is making a difference and genuinely values their employees, UpWest is definitely a brand to keep on your radar.

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#Hired!

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Welcome to the Industry: Looking Beyond the Traditional Resume

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When hiring for talent, one of the top criteria that recruiters often look for is whether a candidate is an industry match. Though having proper industry experience can be one of the keys to success when starting a new role, some say that it may be time to start looking beyond traditional resume requirements.

In a time of economic turbulence but growing demands for top talent, recruiters are facing the challenge of a narrowing talent pool due to the limitations of background industry.

An alternative recruiting method that many brands and retailers have been adopting to expand and diversify the talent pool: welcoming industry newcomers.

According to an article from Business of Fashion, “a resume heavy on experience outside the fashion world is increasingly seen as a plus”.  Given the increasing changes in e-commerce, sustainability, and global expansion of supply chains, many people outside of the fashion industry are proving to have transferrable skills that fashion brands are looking for. These sweeping changes have provided candidates with ample opportunities to grow in soft skills like adaptability or agility as well as other capabilities in analytics, marketing, or technology.

“With economic downturn potentially on the horizon, the payoff from diversifying fashion’s workforce and bringing new perspectives… could become greater in the next few months.”

More than having that perfect industry match, brands are recognizing the need to bring in candidates who can share in a company’s core values, passions, and understanding of their specific brand DNA.

Related articles:

https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/workplace-talent/why-fashion-should-recruit-from-outside-the-industry/

https://au.hudson.com/insights/hiring/hiring-candidates-outside-your-industry/

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Join the Goldie Team!

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Emerging Blue Goldie Tees Jobs

Do you want to shine and feel your best every day? And make others feel the same way? Then check out these exciting opportunities with Goldie Tees, a super-cool, sustainably made, confidence-boosting women’s apparel brand offering some of the best closet staples in the industry. These are exciting opportunities to be a part of a team that proves every day that luxury and sustainability can, and DO, coexist.

Associate Designer ($60-70K)

Design Operations Assistant ($60-65K)

Assistant Store Manager ($55-60K)

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Genderless Fashion: Inclusivity in the Apparel Industry

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Genderless fashion

We were so excited to see genderless fashion make an appearance at New York Fashion Week 2022 as it shines a new light on inclusivity in the apparel industry.

Gender-fluid brands are taking great strides to make the apparel industry more inclusive. By creating apparel for all people, despite gender identity, these brands are providing options that better suit and represent their employees and customers. You can check out a few of the amazing gender-fluid collections at TomBoyX, Sans Gêne, ClHu, and The Phluid Project.

According to GET Phluid, an across-industry leader in corporate education, companies with long-term commitments to LGBTQIA+ inclusiveness outperform others in their sector. Not only is more representation better for employees and customers, but it has clear benefits for companies including improved financial performance, stronger innovation, less attrition, and a more engaged workforce.

Also according to GET Fluid, 77% of Generation Z claims that a company’s diversity and inclusion policies are a determining factor for their choice of employer. Moreover, Gen Z and millennials will soon make up the majority of the workforce and are deeply passionate about inclusion.

Vans sets a great example for cultivating inclusivity in the workplace. In 2022, Vans donated $200,000 to three organizations that are all dedicated to uplifting the voices of the LGBQIA+ community. The brand also empowered three artists of the community to express their individuality through their own artistic collections that can be seen here.

Check out these resources that can help you to best cultivate inclusive hiring practices, educate your team, and offer support to organizations who uplift underrepresented communities.

Our team provides recruiting, HR, and employer branding support to help your team achieve a positive and inclusive company culture. Connect with us here or at info@emergingblue.com.

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Leaving Ghosting Behind this October

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Emerging Blue Blog

With Halloween right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to remember the large impact that ghosting can have on both candidates and your business. Leaving a candidate hanging can send a louder message than a rejection. According to a study shared by LinkedIn, “40% of candidates said that if they don’t hear back from a company they’ll never apply to it again.” Not only does ghosting your candidates leave them feeling confused, but it can also affect your brand’s image and long-term growth.

A good practice to help ensure that no candidate feels left behind, is to implement a follow-up strategy. Rather than leaving your candidates feeling spooked, you can strategize a plan using these three easy steps:

  1. Be upfront about the volume of applications you receive.

  2. Quickly let candidates know if they are not a match and not being considered.

  3. Encourage your candidates to apply to other roles now, and in the future.

  4. Offer advice and guidance to help them with their job search.

If your team could use support managing your candidates, our team can help. Connect with our team, learn more about our EB 360 solution, or reach out to us at info@emergingblue.com.

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Client Spotlight: 7 For All Mankind

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Inspired by innovative denim and united by community, 7 For All Mankind ‘was the first company to bring premium denim to scale, putting L.A. on the map as the fashion authority of the west coast staple.’

Since their start in 2000, 7 For all Mankind, also often referred to as Sevens, has remained a key player in the premium denim industry. We’re excited to partner with their team as they continue to drive change in the world of sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and as they continue to ask the important question, “how can we do better?”.

Emerging Blue 7 For All Mankind

Better For All Mankind

With the belief that every person should have 7 pairs of denim, one for each day of the week, they also believe that sustainability should be a way of life. Sevens has kept their focus on three areas of improvement: materials, manufacturing, and of course, mankind. Their sustainable choices are rooted in their materials. Their team prides themselves on their commitment to source responsible materials from around the world, including recycled yarns, hemp, and more. When it comes to their manufacturing processes, they work with their supply chain partners to best reduce emissions, energy, and water usage. Lastly and potentially their most notable commitment is to their people, to mankind.

https://www.7forallmankind.com/sustainability-page

Commitment For All Mankind

A favorite among celebrities, fashion editors and stylists, 7 For All Mankind’s denim has become a closet staple for many around the world. Their success, however, can be attributed to more than just their innovative style and fit. 7 For All Mankind’s commitment to social responsibility and goal of making continuous progress towards fair wages and better working conditions is what separates them in the industry. With a belief that people are what make them successful, 7 For All Mankind has a robust social compliance program, built upon their corporate code of conduct, that is dedicated to ensure that their workers, across all aspects of the supply chain, have ‘fair working conditions, are treated with respect and dignity, and are working in safe and secure environments.’

In 2019, 7 For All Mankind joined over 100 other apparel and footwear brands and signed the American Apparel & Footwear Association’s Responsible Recruitment Pledge to ‘address the risk of forced labor in the supply chain.’ In honor of the pledge, 7 For All Mankind has partnered with their global supply chain to create conditions that ensure that ‘no workers pay for their job, they retain control of their travel documents with full freedom of movement, and all workers are informed of the basic terms of their employment before leaving home.’

The Future For All Mankind

We are excited to partner with a company that is as passionate about sustainability and corporate social responsibility as 7 For All Mankind. With over 100 retail locations worldwide, a robust eCommerce business, and availability in luxury and high-end retailers across the globe, 7 For All Mankind is paving the way for sustainable and social responsibility in the fashion supply chain. As they continue their journey and innovations, we’re excited to support the growth of their team. If you’re excited about 7 For All Mankind’s mission and share a similar passion, check out the job opportunities with 7FAM here.