Staffing Resources

You Made a Mistake at Work…Here’s How to Own-Up to it!

April 18th, 2019

The moment you make a mistake on the job, your mind starts swirling with ideas about how to respond. Panic sets in and the temptation builds to ignore it or find a way to make it not your fault. You know the serious consequences a mistake at work can have and you want to avoid […]

5 Tell-Tale Signs Your Newest Employee Is “All Talk”

April 11th, 2019

Bringing on a new employee is always a risk. You use the interviews to get to know them and believe they’ll do a good job, but the only way to truly know is see them on the job. In the best situations, they come on and deliver everything they promised in the interview – and […]

3 Signs of a Toxic Manager

October 10th, 2018

Dealing with a range of supervisor personalities is a common thread among the workforce. Sometimes it can seem like no two are the same, with each bringing their own set of intricacies to the job. Perhaps you’re currently in a situation with a manager you aren’t pleased with, whether it’s their personality, demeanor, or work […]

Your Job Descriptions Could Be Costing You Top Candidates

August 16th, 2018

It’s easy to discuss the frustration around the job search from the perspective of job seekers who feel like they’re applying to thousands of positions without any success. With more than 2,500,000 jobs posted in 2015 and trends continuing to hold, they think it seems inevitable they will find employment. Unfortunately, an influx of applicants […]

It’s Time to Quit Your Bad Manager

July 20th, 2018

Few things can make your experience at a company awful quite like a bad manager. Even when you like your job, having to deal with someone who is rude, demanding, ignorant, and incompetent can make you want to jump ship. Those you discuss the issues with will likely say everyone has bad bosses and encourage […]

How to Recover After Losing Your Top Performer

July 13th, 2018

A team shouldn’t be built around one team member, but sometimes losing a particular person can become your star. A top performer is someone you rely on, and believe is dedicated to your company, causing the announcement of their departure to be an unexpected and disappointing surprise. While it may feel like disaster, it isn’t […]

How to Be an All-Star Delegator and Why It’ll Make You a Better Leader

June 12th, 2018

Delegating is a concept foreign to many leaders and managers. The drive that gets you into a position of power is the same one telling you to keep as many responsibilities as possible to make sure everything is done correctly. Instead of relying on your team for assistance, you’re essentially telling them you don’t trust […]

Who Shouldn’t You Use as a Reference on Your Resume?

February 7th, 2018

Applying for a job is a very detailed and meticulous process. One mistake can ruin your chances despite you being the perfect fit for a position. Sometimes it can be an obvious typo that makes you appear careless or maybe it’s a missed attachment you’ll never have the chance to submit.   One major misstep […]