GDUSA’s American Inhouse Design Awards™ is the original and premier showcase for inhouse graphic design excellence. Robert Half is the exclusive corporate sponsor. This is GDUSA’s 61st anniversary as a news and ideas source for graphic designers and the related creative community.
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6 Ways To Add Creativity Back Into Your Team’s Workday
Is your team’s creative well running dry? You are not alone. Here are several ideas on how to overcome the negative forces that can sap motivation and how to build a work environment that inspires innovation and engagement from Lucy Marino of Robert Half Talent Solutions.
The Demand For Skilled Creative Talent: Trends & Strategies For 2024
There’s no easing up in the race for creative talent in 2024. Creative and marketing managers are actively hiring but face hurdles finding candidates with the right skills. Robert Half’s Lucy Marino unpacks strategies that can help in the quest for top talent.
60th GDUSA Annual Showcase
Our 60th annual showcase of 800 designs, sponsored by Billerud, captures the manifold power of creative professionals to serve and shape commerce, culture and causes. A ‘Designing For Good’ category is inspired by talent solutions leader Robert Half.
2024: Your Year to Shine in Digital Design
Thinking about shaking things up career-wise in 2024? Digital design might just be the path. Lucy Marino of global talent solutions firm Robert Half on why digital design is a hot prospect and how you can prepare for the opportunity.
2024 Salary and Employment Trends Creatives Should Know
Knowledge is power, says Lucy Marino of global talent solutions firm Robert Half. In this piece, she utilizes data from the 2024 Salary Guide to shed light on the job market, salary and hiring expectations, and more.
The Advantages Of A Variable Talent Approach For Your Workforce
Lucy Marino of Robert Half on the struggle to find top creative talent, and why the answer to success may lie in adopting a variable talent model for your creative workforce to bridge the talent gap.
Designing for Good: Celebrating Creators Who Make Positive Change
Lucy Marino of global talent solutions firm Robert Half on how great design can drive positive social change. And why the firm is sponsoring a special Designing For Good category in GDUSA’s annual graphics awards program.
2023 GDUSA Inhouse Award Showcase
This is the 60th anniversary edition of GDUSA’s American Inhouse Design Awards™, the original and premier showcase for outstanding work by inhouse designers and their departments. Robert Half is the exclusive sponsor.
Creative Managers: How To Create A Concise Hiring Timeline (And Why)
How can you make sure your hiring process is fast and effective? Lucy Marino of global talent solutions firm Robert Half, a recruiting professional with more than 20 years experience, presents eight tips to speed things up.
Article 6: Designing For Good | It’s Personal
Last winter, GDUSA introduced a ‘Designing For Good’ category as part of our annual Graphic Design Awards program. Here is the 6th in a series of articles that explore the winners, the creative challenges, and the impact.
Article 4: Designing For Good | Sharing Good News
Last winter, GDUSA introduced a “Designing For Good” category as part of our annual Graphic Design Awards program. Here is the 4th in a series of articles that explore the winners, creative challenges, and impact.
Design Your Future: A Professional Development Plan for Creatives
Paul Flaharty of Robert Half with thoughts on how and why you should put some love and care into crafting your career path. Creating a personal plan, a roadmap for success and satisfaction, can surely be of help.
Article 5: Designing For Good | Capturing Attention
Last winter, GDUSA introduced a ‘Designing For Good’ category as part of our annual Graphic Design Awards program. Here is the 5th in a series of articles that explore the winners, the creative challenges, and the impact.
Article 3: Designing For Good | Special Creative Challenges
This winter, GDUSA introduced a “Designing For Good” category as part of our annual American Graphic Design Awards™ competition. Here is the third in a series of articles that explores the category winners, the creative challenges, and the impact of their efforts.
Article 2: Designing For Good | The Impact of Design
This winter, GDUSA introduced a “Designing For Good” category as part of our annual American Graphic Design Awards™ competition. Here is the second in a series that explores the category winners, their work, and the impact.
The Hottest Design Roles and How to Recruit for Them
Paul Flaharty of Robert Half discusses the hot job market and what it takes to find and retain talent. While a competitive salary is important, he says, it’s not the only factor that counts: think benefits, culture, values, growth.
Article 1: Designing For Good | The Power of Design
This winter, GDUSA introduced a “Designing For Good” category as part of our annual American Graphic Design Awards™ competition. This is the first in a series of six articles that take a deeper look at the category winners, their work, and the impact of their winning projects.
7 Tips For Designing A Personal Brand
Paul Flaharty of Robert Half on the importance of developing an effective personal brand that creates a strong impression and tells prospective employers the essential things they need to know about you. In a competitive hiring market, it can make the difference.
GDUSA Podcast #8: Paul Flaharty
How is 2023 shaping up for job seekers and hiring managers? Paul Flaharty, executive director of the marketing and creative practice at global talent solutions firm Robert Half, has insights and answers in this GDUSA podcast.
59th GDUSA Design Showcase
Our annual showcase captures the power of creative professionals to serve and shape commerce, culture and causes. Billerud North America, a leading manufacturer of coated graphic and specialty papers, is sponsor. A new ‘Designing For Good’ category is inspired by talent solutions firm Robert Half.
New Year, New Job? What Creatives Need to Know
Will 2023 be a hot job market for creatives and marketers? Talent solutions expert Paul Flaharty on why the new 2023 Salary Guide from Robert Half suggests that the New Year may be a great time to explore new opportunities.
4 Salary and Hiring Trends You Need to Watch
The new 2023 Salary Guide From Robert Half is available now for creative professionals. Drawing from this, Paul Flaharty details four key trends that hiring managers should consider when crafting a recruitment strategy.
2022 GDUSA Inhouse Award Showcase
Sponsored by Robert Half, GDUSA’s American Inhouse Design Awards™ is the original and premier showcase for outstanding work by inhouse designers and their departments.
Gordon Kaye: Breaking The Cycle Of Distrust
GDUSA’s Gordon Kaye with thoughts on our 59th Annual Inhouse Design Awards showcase and why inhouse designers are in a position to create an upcycle of effective, authentic and trustworthy communications. Just when we need it the most.
The In-house Design Dream Team
Paul Flaharty of leading talent solutions firm Robert Half – exclusive sponsor of GDUSA’s 2022 American Inhouse Design Awards – has interesting and useful observations on who and what makes a successful inhouse design team.
Embracing A Flexible Work Model That Keeps Everybody Happy
Today, there are more options for new work arrangements – but also for friction. Paul Flaharty of Robert Half on how teams can successfully develop a flexible work model.
New Role With the Company? Here’s How to Ace the Transition
Paul Flaharty of Robert Half on how to ace an internal transfer, be it a move to a new department or managerial position. Paul is executive director of the marketing and creative practice at the global talent solutions firm.
Creative Talent In Short Supply. Here’s How To Find It
Diane Domeyer of Robert Half explains why, while you can’t control the red hot hiring market, you can tailor your recruitment strategy to the current landscpae and make your firm attractive to talented candidates.
Unlock Your Team’s Potential With A Learning Culture
Diane Domeyer, executive director of the creative and marketing practice at Robert Half, with insights on how creative leaders can help their team thrive by embracing a culture of continuous learning.
Hiring For 2021? What You Need To Know
Insights from Diane Domeyer and The Creative Group 2021 Salary Guide on how the pandemic has changed forever the business and employment landscape – including the recruitment and onboarding of creative professionals.
2020 American Inhouse Design Awards
GDUSA’s 2020 American Inhouse Design Awards is the original and premier showcase for outstanding work by inhouse creative professionals.
5 Ways To Build A Workplace Culture Creatives Will Love
Creatives are more motivated than ever to work at an organization that values its staff. Here are thoughts from The Creative Group’s Diane Domeyer on building an attractive workplace culture.
Closing The Gap: Nurturing Creativity In A Remote Workforce
Here are some thoughts from Diane Domeyer of The Creative Group on helping your remote team stay creative, inspired and connected.
Why It’s Time To Relax Your Hiring Criteria
That unicorn you’re looking for probably doesn’t exist. So says Diane Domeyer of The Creative Group, who advises an open mind and a flexible approach.
The GDUSA Podcast #6: Diane Domeyer of The Creative Group
Gordon talks to Diane Domeyer, Executive Director of The Creative Group, about in-demand design skills, the need women and minorities in creative leadership positions,, and why it’s a job seeker’s market.
4 Reasons You Shouldn’t Make Counteroffers
Counteroffers can often be counterproductive argues Diane Domeyer, Executive Director of The Creative Group.
How To Hire Creative Talent, Fast
The majority of workers say they lose interest in a job if they haven’t heard from an employer within two weeks after the initial interview. Here are tips for accelerating your hiring process to land highly skilled creative professionals.
Robert Half
Hire. Get Hired. We’re The Best Place For Both. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled professionals. For the 2025 Salary Guide, visit the website.