July 2020 – Croixstone

Fresh Links – July 23

A curated list of business, career and community links.

The Giants: F ortune 500 + 1000 companies in the greater Charlotte region.
Fast Growth Middle Market Firms: T he 40 fastest-growing middle market companies in NC.
Major Upstate Employers: The largest employers in Upstate SC.
Fintech SE: The latest Fintech news from the Carolinas + 6 other SE states.
Remote Workers: NC is a hot spot nationally for remote workers.
Charlotte Angel Connection: Podcasts covering the start-up ecosystem in CLT.

News, Advice, Info, Conversations + Stories Curated for People Over 50

Croixstone is known for the exceptional level of expertise that both our consultants and direct-hire candidates offer. And much of that expertise comes from professionals over 50.

We love the curated, online content created for America’s booming older population that is crafted by Next Avenue (produced by Twin Cities PBS out of Minneapolis/St. Paul).

Next Avenue delivers timely insights pertaining to the following topics:
– Health
– Money & Policy
– Work & Purpose
– Living
– Caregiving
– Technology

G et to know Next Avenue here.

Fresh Links – July 14th

A curated list of business, career and community links.

Hiring is down: By nearly 40% in June 2020 over prior year according to LinkedIn.
Hiring youth over experience: How McKinsey changed consulting forever.
M&A challenges: Fewer than 1/3 of companies that come to market end up selling successfully.
NC jobs: These are the companies driving jobs growth in North Carolina.
Network + learn: 38 events + webinars happening across North Carolina in July.

Back by Popular Demand!

How do you practice the art of networking STRATEGICALLY during a global pandemic?

Join career expert Emily Lopez, the leader of Croixstone Consulting’s human capital practice, for an interactive, 60-minute Zoom video meeting. With more than 20 years experience in talent acquisition, retention and culture building, Emily is known for her high-energy and motivating style of leadership

You will learn the following:
– The “what” of strategic networking
– The “why” of strategic networking
– Practical ideas on “how” to network strategically
– A specific action plan with next steps to leverage your professional & personal ecosystem

Fresh Links…July 3rd

A curated list of business, career and community links.

Congrats to author (and Croixstone friend) Ashley Prisant on the release of her new book, “Choose Your Comeback Plan.”

Is Durham one of the best run cities in the USA?

The 2020 best employers in North Carolina.

Happy Independence Day!

The Croixstone team wishes you a safe and relaxing holiday weekend. While COVID-19 may preclude us from traditional community gatherings and festivities, the holiday weekend is an ideal time to talk with your loved ones about the important values of freedom, equality and opportunity.

Here are some other ways to celebrate the holiday during the pandemic.