Staffing agencies are engaged by companies to find candidates to fill open vacancies. Vacancies can be direct placement, temporary, or contract and full-time or part-time engagements. While it’s extremely satisfying to be able to outsource the arduous task of candidate screening, you want to make sure the staffing agency you choose is doing a thorough… Read More »
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EQ Leadership Skills
The technical skills that helped secure your first promotion might not guarantee your next. If a leadership role is what you aspire to, there is an emotional element you need to consider. While IQ measures a person’s knowledge and problem-solving skills, EQ focuses on their emotional awareness and their skills. Emotional Understanding When it comes… Read More »
Juneteenth Freedom Day
Juneteenth Freedom Day Juneteenth is known to some in the United States as the second Independence Day. Celebrated each year, this holiday marks the end of slavery in Texas at the end of the Civil War, three years after President Abraham Lincoln had issued the proclamation. With expanded celebrations across the country after it became a… Read More »
Candidates Employers and Social Media
Candidates Employers and Social Media As a job seeker, social media can be a very powerful method to help you find a job. From networking to researching potential employers, there are a ton of smart ways to use social media in your job search. Social media use in hiring refers to the examination by employers… Read More »
That’s So Last Season
That’s So Last Season In business, there are few phrases that should scare you more than “we’ve always done it this way” or “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. To be fair, the people who make this comment, are coming from a good place. While it sounds logical, these policies and phrases can invite… Read More »
Is Work Life Balance a Myth
Is Work Life Balance a Myth We hear so much about having a work-life balance, but is it a myth? I mean you can say ‘I’m out of the office by X o’clock’ but chances are you are still thinking about work during your evening and what you have to do tomorrow. What does work-life… Read More »
We Got Recruiting Swag – Do You?
We Got Recruiting Swag – Do You I’m not talking about a logo’d keychain or coffee mug. I’m talking about how we are on-top of our game in recruiting. Finding top candidates is what we do, all day, every day! Is it challenging – well sure! But it’s our thing. The Right Experience Customer experience… Read More »
What Employers Want to See:
What Employers Want to See: A Guide to Standing Out in the Job Market For job seekers looking for careers, standing out among the competition is crucial. But how do you showcase what makes you unique? Knowing what attributes employers want to see in candidates can help create resumes and cover letters that will get… Read More »
Safety is No Accident
Safety is No Accident Each June, we celebrate National Safety Month. Safety matters every day of the year, but during June it gets the extra attention so we can all stay safe from the workplace to anyplace. An emergency can strike at any time, whether from a fire, natural disaster, release of hazardous material, medical… Read More »
Recruiting Post Pandemic
Recruiting Post Pandemic You don’t have to be a labor analyst or market researcher to know that today’s workplace looks very different than it did at the end of 2019. We are clearly in a post pandemic world and recruitment teams are still struggling to attract the right candidate. Effective recruiting in the post-pandemic era, then,… Read More »