Staffing Resources

What Are Your Business’s Hiring Needs For 2019?

January 16th, 2019

Oftentimes a company’s hiring plan revolves around filling positions as they open. It seems like you’re meeting hiring needs, but you might be over- or understaffing, depending on your organization. To avoid situations like this, it’s important to fully understand your hiring needs.   Perhaps you’ve hired great talent in the past because you didn’t […]

The Right Way to Write an Effective Job Posting

October 31st, 2017

Job postings on the internet have revolutionized the way both employers and job seekers find each other. It’s easier than ever to attract candidates to your open positions, but this openness also carries a downside: potentially thousands of resumes that aren’t what you’re looking for at your company.   The way you present your job […]

3 Tips for Finding the Right Resume Format for You

October 24th, 2017

When applying for a new job, your resume is often your first introduction to a potential employer. The impression it makes can either guarantee you an interview or send your application straight to the rejection pile. With that much pressure, the actual writing of a resume can be intimidating.   When you decide to do […]

Here’s How Your Outdated Management Style is Affecting Your Employees

October 17th, 2017

A 2015 study by the Pew Research Center found that millennials represent more than one-in-three of current American workers, making them the largest generation currently working. Generation X was dethroned, and soon the complaints against these new workers and their expectations emerged.   That same year, TechCrunch released an article about the importance of improving […]

5 Techniques to Help Boost Your Phone Interview Skills

October 10th, 2017

We’ve all heard you should smile while talking on the phone because it can improve your responses. Similarly, how you prepare for a phone interview can drastically affect how your potential employer on the other line sees you.   It’s tempting to treat this as less than an actual in-person interview. You might keep your […]

How to Fix Your Distracting Company Culture

September 25th, 2017

In a time filled with distractions, especially those pesky devices constantly dinging in our hands, we’ve worked to create company cultures where productivity seems to reign supreme. You’ve walked into those kinds of offices, been immediately jealous, and assumed they had the whole culture thing figured out. Instead of adding foosball tables and beer on […]

What Every Job Seeker Should Know About the Different Types of People They’ll Meet in an Interview

September 18th, 2017

Preparing for an interview can be nerve-wracking. You’re spending your time learning more about the company, rehearsing your answers and figuring out how to match your experience to your potential employer’s requirements. While we review almost every aspect of the interview dynamic, sometimes we don’t consider the actual personality of the person conducting the interview. […]

Boost Workplace Productivity All Day with These 5 Tips

September 11th, 2017

There’s a new epidemic sweeping the workplace: presenteeism, or employees who show up to their jobs but are not productive. In fact, a study found that many who go to work every day claim to only be productive 50 percent of their time. Reportedly, that can cost almost $90 million annually in the workplace. What […]

3 Easy Ways to Turn Your Temporary Position into a Full Time Job

September 4th, 2017

We all know the stress that goes into the job search. More and more, temporary employment agencies are being used by both candidates and employers to find the right fit for the job fast. In fact, a Forbes article reported a survey estimating that 60 percent of employers would start following the temporary employee trend […]

Three Steps to Improve Employee Safety This Year

April 11th, 2017

Everyone agrees that employers have an obligation to keep employees safe. What isn’t as unanimous is how best to do this. “World Day for Health & Safety at Work” is April 28th, 2017, so now is a good time to consider what practical steps you can take to improve the safety of your employees. Consider […]