Are you and the kids looking to get out of the house? Now that summer is here, there are lots of fun activities for the whole family offered throughout Delaware. Check out our recommendations for great family outings in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties!

Susan Kelliher of Chemours and Susan McGarry of Marlette Funding share best practices for leading an organization through a crisis. Connect Delaware had the opportunity to chat with them about what they did to prepare their workforce for future emergency scenarios, and how it helped them navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. You can watch the full interview here, or read the synopsis below.

Do you find yourself at a loss searching for unique and beautiful presents to give to your clients or colleagues this year? Here are several ideas for the people in your life you want to bless this year.

The holiday season is upon us! Usually, our schedules would be full of parties, celebrations, shopping, and white elephant gift exchanges. This year, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it will look a little different. However, it’s still a great time to network and put yourself out there -- virtually, that is.

Finding really great employees is a proactive process. It should not be a reactive emergency. Most people don’t wait until their car is totaled to buy a new one. The same should be true if you’re a hiring manager and are responsible for bringing on top talent. Here are six strategies you should consider implementing to prepare for Q1 next year and stay ahead of the talent search.

As mental health concerns become more prevalent in the workplace, most HR professionals are wondering if they have the skills they need to meet the growing needs of their employees.

When it comes to mental health, there’s already little room for error, and right now the stakes seem higher than ever. That’s why the Connect Delaware team invited Dr. Wes Bowman to speak to a small group of select human resources leaders. Dr. Bowman is a psychologist and director of the Delaware Family Center in Wilmington, and he shares these 5 tips to support your employees right now. Start using these tips to support your team, today. The practical tips are outlined below, or you can watch the full interview here.

Many of Delaware’s businesses, especially those in scientific research, critical manufacturing, and health care services, need to maintain their talent pipeline during this time of uncertainty. Other industries, that are now at decreased capacity, are planning the next phase of their operations including bringing strategic hires on board. How can these organizations secure and support their top candidates who are moving from out of state?

We are thrilled to announce that Liz Allman has joined the Talent-Connect team as a "Connector." Liz brings with her over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing, as well as client relations. She has a long history with the State and is a University of Delaware graduate.

Hiring managers spend billions of dollars a year on job postings. And as a result, thousands of resumes are flooding in — from the unemployed, underemployed, online bots and even over-protective mothers. What caliber of talent is really in the stack of leads you receive from the ads?

NEWARK, Del. - Founded by Kevin Cameron in 2016, Connect Delaware, a Delaware dual career/partner placement and community acclimation concierge company, is now part of Talent-Connect.net. This expansion is the result of organic growth with existing corporate clients who have operations in multiple cities. Due to the expansion, Connect Delaware and all new Connect cities will be part of Talent-Connect.net.

In many cases, 2020 talent acquisition and retention strategies have been set aside to manage the current crises. Unfortunately, it appears that the impacts of Covid-19 will continue throughout 2020 and 2021 even as the virus wanes in certain areas. The situation will continue to demand your organization’s focus and adaptability.