May Luck Be with You!

May Luck Be with You! May luck be with you today! Every March 17th, the United States becomes an emerald country for one day. Wearing green clothes and drinking green beer.  Or anything green, like green milkshakes, bagels and grits appear on menus. In a leprechaun-worthy shenanigan, Chicago even dyes its river green! Modern St. Patrick’s Day… Read More »

Once Again at the TOP!

Once Again at the TOP! Cardinal Staffing Services has been awarded Top Workplaces for 7 years! We are once again at the top! Thank you to Toledo Blade. Earning a living is a crucial part of life. It’s like saying what came first the chicken or the egg.  We must work to make money to… Read More »

Women in Research

Women in Research   Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987.  Author Diane Mariechild’s quote says it all, “A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform.” … Read More »

Women and Leadership

Women and Leadership It is Women’s History Month and what better way to recognize accomplishments by women but to identify the challenges STILL faced in climbing that corporate ladder. Though women in leadership roles are slowly increasing from years past, there’s still more work to do. Women and leadership—it is not the pipeline; it’s a… Read More »

International Women’s Day 2023

International Women’s Day 2023 Today is International Women’s Day.  International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Today is a great day to celebrate the women who inspire us. 2 Important International Women… Read More »

“Skills First” Hiring is Up

Skills First hiring is Up

Skills first hiring is Up For many years, companies had tendencies to measure candidates largely by their degrees and years of experience to hire and promote.  However, more and more employers are leaving behind these requirements and embracing a skills-first hiring approach. This approach emphasizes strong work backgrounds, certifications, assessments, and endorsements. Soft skills are… Read More »

World Teen Mental Awareness Day

World Teen Mental Awareness Day World Teen Mental Wellness Day is observed on March 2 every year. It’s observed across the globe to help raise awareness about the mental health issues that teenagers can face. And to make those experiencing mental health challenges aware of available resources. Teens Mental Health in Crisis A 2023 trends report from… Read More »

Tall Poppy Syndrome in the Workplace

Tall Poppy Syndrome in the Workplace Has tall poppy syndrome taken root in your company? Ever notice that water-cooler conversations seem to be about Jimmy since his promotion? Or that employees have something to say about Suzy after she was assigned to lead that big project? If there’s a tendency to cut ambitious high achieving employees… Read More »

Mathematician to GPS Pioneer

Mathematician to GPS Pioneer February is Black History month.  Since this is the last day of the month I didn’t want to month to end without highlighting a very intelligent woman, Dr. Gladys West.  She was born on October 27, 1930, in rural Virginia in a community of sharecroppers and was one of four children.… Read More »

Leading the Way since 1994

Leading the Way since 1994 Staffing agencies are engaged by companies to find candidates to fill open vacancies. These roles can be direct placement, temporary, or contract and full or part-time assignments. While it’s extremely satisfying to be able to outsource the arduous task of candidate screening, you want to make sure the staffing agency… Read More »