Happy New Year! For those of you that may be new to following us, thank you and welcome! We are a brand-focused recruiting agency for brands in the fashion, home, and beauty industries. From product inception to delivery to the consumer, we specialize in hiring for the following positions:
- Executive Leadership
- Product Design & Development
- Retail
- Digital Marketing & eCommerce
- Sales & Wholesale
- Merchandising
& more!
Whether you’re seeking a new career opportunity or looking to build your team in 2024, we would love to partner with you. Connect with us today! https://lnkd.in/e9rxeam
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Who Runs the World? Girls!
Meet the brilliant women at Emerging Blue. They lead the teams who deliver results to our incredible clients and candidates.
Christina Jones, Vice President
Christina has over 15 years of experience in HR, Talent Acquisition, and Business Development. Most of her background has been within the apparel industry, working in-house at Under Armour and supporting large to start-up businesses such as Vans, The North Face, Kit & Ace, Mizzen+Main, Best Made Co., Free Fly Apparel, and SCOUT Bags.
Christina’s experience ranges from temporary to executive hiring and spearheading our EB 360 program. She strives to be honest, hard-working, adaptable, and fun.
Christina loves to start her mornings on the Peloton bike – helping her remember that every day is a new day to wake-up and get it done!
Karen Cichocki, Director of Business Development
Karen has over 10 years’ experience in business development and marketing, having worked in real estate, television, and advertising before coming to EB. She loves meeting new people, building strong relationships with her clients, and enjoys getting to pitch in on the recruiting side occasionally. Always excited to learn about new roles and new industries, she thrives on getting to know brands and the passion and story behind each of them.
Married with 2 sassy, adorable daughters, she lives in San Diego and is an avid reader, averaging 1-2 books per week. She also loves pilates, skiing, cooking, going to the beach, and traveling as much as possible.
Sally Daliege, Sr. Director of Talent
Sally has held numerous positions in the fashion industry; from runway show coordinator, retail store owner, to Design Director of start-ups and larger brands. She utilizes her expertise working with talent and clients for a variety of roles in Los Angeles, New York, and Miami. Her methodology is to dive into a deeper understanding of the desired company culture and expectations. Truly bond with both the client and talent to ensure the fit is what is needed for both. Her Masters in leading innovation and change gives her the foundation to strategize business and talent growth in organizations for both present and future needs.
She spends her time doing monster bike rides, listening to opera and poetry readings… and exchanging memes with her colleague Eric.
Emerging Blue is Your Staffing Partner
Emerging Blue is here to help grow your team. From freelance to contingent and on-site staffing support, we have the staffing solution for you! Click here to start finding talent.
New Day, New Year, New You!
Happy 2021! It’s a new year, which means a fresh start with endless opportunities. If a fresh start to you means a new job, then you’re in luck because we have a few great opportunities across Fashion, Home, and Beauty. Click here to visit our Jobs Page, and apply to any role that aligns with your work history and career goals.
EB 360: Fashion, Home, & Beauty Staffing & HR
“The EB 360 Service from Emerging Blue has been a perfect fit for our team and business. The EB team took the time to understand our brand and our culture, which led to a more effective recommendation of candidates. They were timely, resourceful, open to feedback, and followed through on commitments. Given the size of our business and speed by which we are growing, the EB 360 Service through Emerging Blue has been an incredible addition to our team.”
EB 360 is Emerging Blue’s staffing and HR consulting service for Fashion, Home, & Beauty brands.
Wishing you all a Happy Pride!
Welcome to EB 360 - Our Integrated HR & Recruiting Solution
Do these phrases sound familiar to you?
“I’m drowning, I need to hire someone fast.”
“Our WFH policy is so outdated. We need a revamp ASAP.”
“Our business just took off and we need to look at our structure and determine how to take our organization to the next level.”
At Emerging Blue, we hear this all the time too. That’s why we created EB 360; an easy yet effective approach to external recruiting and HR support. It’s like a recruiting agency getting married to an in-house Director of HR, or an internal recruiter growing 8 arms like an octopus.
Yup, we come in, join your team (kinda) and help you where you need. Hiring; HR policies & procedures; Org development; Outplacement services…just to name a few.
Our recent partners are saying things like “The EB 360 Service from Emerging Blue has been a perfect fit for our team and business. The EB team took the time to understand our brand and our culture, which led to a more effective recommendation of candidates. They were timely, resourceful, open to feedback, and followed through on commitments. Given the size of our business and speed by which we are growing, the EB 360 Service through Emerging Blue has been an incredible addition to our team." Chris Phillips, CEO, Mizzen+Main.
And… “At Best Made, we needed a flexible but fast hiring solution to support us across of a variety of functional roles. We partnered with EB 360 to take this on, under a clear and transparent, non-commission based engagement. We were impressed and extremely happy with the experience and service. EB delivered on all of our needs, were available and were able to shift priorities as the business evolved.” Tim Sharp, CEO, Best Made Co.
It's simple. We are a team of Recruiting and HR pros, have been there and seen it all. So, if you feel like you’re drowning, let EB 360 be your life raft. We’ll fill jobs fast while lowering your cost per hire. We’ll rewrite policies that are compliant and meet all federal and state laws. We’ll offer expert advice and hands-on support with your organizational charts, job descriptions and succession planning opportunities.
Let our talent be your strength.
Suggestions before Reopening the Workplace from our EB Crew
Conversations regarding reopening the workplace are occurring daily, so here are some action items we suggest for the next coming weeks.
Take time to review all organizational charts and update all job descriptions
With the changes that occurred in staffing, org charts will need to be updated and communicated out. Additionally, update all job descriptions including new departmental responsibilities. Document any new processes and update vendors as needed, using the opportunity to receive their updates as well.
Consider benefits additions to help the transition
Many companies are offering transit vouchers and child-care reimbursements during the return phase to the norm. Any equipment needed to #wfh and cell phone reimbursement is also a great way to ensure employees of your commitment. Reexamine Sick Days policies and any PTO perks that can help the team.
Define and communicate updated expectations and goals
Post updated expectations and goals reflecting the changes in the economic climate, org chart shifts, and updated job descriptions. Bring corporate calendars up to date while considering the competitive landscape. And, embrace #inthistogether approach to welcoming the routine -)
Need help? Knock on our door info@emergingblue.com to hear more about our services.
Support From Our Team
Feeling unsure about the job market right now is totally understandable. It’s a wacky time, no doubt about it. No one is sure how this will play out and what it means for thousands, maybe millions of workers.
We have been getting lots of calls from clients putting jobs on hold, and from job seekers who are sensing that their jobs may be in jeopardy. We understand that it’s a real concern. While we have seen these times come and go before, the difference with Covid-19 is that it has the ability to rock our professional and financial lives but also our health and wellbeing. Unsettling for sure.
Here’s what we know. We know there will be a cure for this virus. We know that we will eventually be healthy and safe. We know that the economy will come back. We also know that our industry is creative and resourceful. It will be just a matter of time to make it through to the other side.
At Emerging Blue, we know what we have to offer and we offer it freely. Our team, who just a week ago was working on jobs from coast to coast, has shifted resources to focus on what we can offer in the way of support and tangible advice and services. Remote & electronic onboarding or outplacement advice to our clients and careers & resume writing and networking services for our candidates.
We are ready to help out, lend a hand… or an ear. We are offering our services to our industry (clients and candidates) for those who can use it. For the good for our community, we’re in this together.
Reach out to info@emergingblue.com for any of the following;
Recommendations on Remote Onboarding
Outplacement Services
Resume Reviews and Recommendations
Networking Connections and Suggestions
Navigating Social Media Job Searching
Laid Off? What’s Next
Video Interviewing
To get in touch with us, reach out at info@emergingblue.com
Be Strong!
It’s safe to say that we’re all in uncharted territory right now. We don’t know what the future holds, and for many, it’s a stressful time. Comfort and inspiration can be found in the knowledge that we’re in this together. Around our office, we often say, “good people know good people.” It’s this knowledge that reminds us that we’re part of a great industry, filled with amazing people, and our combined strength will get us through.
At Emerging Blue, we have a duty to keep our employees safe, our clients informed, and our candidates’ top of mind. Thankfully, we have a strong team, and we embraced remote recruiting work several years ago with a rollout of our On-Site Recruiting option. Through this, we provide direct HR and recruiting support to our clients, as an extension of their team. Especially during these times, we're ready and able to support projects big and small.
Please know that we will be doing our best to keep everything "business as usual" as things progress, and we will continue to work our normal business hours. If you are having any staffing challenges, are looking for key people to support your team, or want to connect with us, we will be right by your side.
Our team has been in the HR/Staffing world for many years. We’ve seen challenges come and go. One thing we know for sure is that our industry is strong, innovative and ready to work together. Together, we WILL get through these challenging times.
Please feel free to reach out to us if we can lend our support. In the meantime, stay healthy, safe, be strong!
Regards,
Scott Gibree and the EB Team.
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Video Interviews…Ready for Your Close-up?
As some companies are moving towards video and Facetime interviews, being ready for your video close-up could make all the difference. Here are a few tips from our team of recruiters on being ready for video interviews.
1. Location, location. Pick a quiet place to interview without an elaborate backdrop so that you can be the focal point on the screen. No one wants to see your kitchen…or your ceiling. Remember to check your camera angles.
2. Check your lighting. Keep in mind that a bright window or light source behind you may cast your face in darkness. Test out camera placement beforehand to get your lighting just right.
3. Look at the camera, not the screen. While watching yourself during a video interview is oh so tempting, it may come across to the interviewer that you’re not making eye contact. Looking directly at the camera is a great way to avoid this.
4. Dress the part. When it comes to what to wear, treat your video interview like an in-person interview and dress appropriately from head to toe (or at least from head to waist!).
5. Practice makes perfect. Having a practice interview with a friend beforehand is helpful because your first few video calls may feel awkward, especially if you are getting used to the technology.
6. Close other programs on your computer. Getting email notifications and other pop-ups during your interview can be distracting (especially if they make noise). We recommend to make sure all other windows on your computer are closed before your interview.
7. Use notes. Don’t be afraid to help yourself with post-it notes or a copy of your resume. One benefit of having a video interview is that you can have some key reminders in front of you. Keep in mind however, they are notes, not a script. Avoid sounding like you are reading out loud.
8. Avoid interruptions. While we might personally love if your dog jumps into your lap during an interview, others may not. If you are interviewing in a house with multiple people or pets, be sure to let people know ahead of time and plan for a quiet space.
9. Keep your profile professional. Unlike an in-person or phone interview, your first impression during a video interview doesn’t actually involve you. The first thing your interviewer will see is your video username and picture, so double check that they are both interview appropriate (or create a professional Video account).
10. Let your personality shine through. Sometimes it is hard to get a read on a person’s personality via video interviews. We recommend that you let your personality shine through, while keeping it professional. As with any interview, standing out may give you an edge. Even more so with a video interview. Showing a little personality can go a long way.
