It’s no tall tale that interviews are undoubtedly nerve-racking. Every recruiter has stories of common mistakes such as candidates forgetting resumes or not dressing properly, however; few and far between are bizarre, hilarious, and even scary interview situations. Sweaty palms and awkward handshakes are the least of these recruiters worries when a subpar interview becomes […]
The phrase “war for talent” has been used extensively lately in the staffing industry—what does it mean and how does it affect both employers and employees? Well, for starters, this concept illustrates the shift from the employer to the contingent worker. In the past, staffing industries used to hard sell their services to buyers and […]
The job searching process can be frustrating and seem endless. Chances are if you feel like you’re not getting the results you desire for the amount of time you are putting into your search, the problem is in your approach. During those moments of feeling as though your search isn’t making the strides you had […]
As the structure of work is rapidly changing and temporary work is on the rise, many people are asking if a temp position is the right fit for them. We’ve compiled this list of several short-term and long-term benefits of taking on a temp role to help shed some light on the expanding workforce! 1. […]
Losing your job for whatever reason can be extremely stressful and scary. It’s definitely harder to look for a job during a difficult situation but we’re here to help. We’ve compiled this list of simple tips to get you started and ensure that your job search is both proactive and successful. Talk it out. The […]
Employers and job seekers alike sometimes shy away from using staffing agencies based off pre-conceived notions and false information. Using a staffing company to find your next job or to hire your next employee can be a rewarding experience that saves both time and money. We gathered up five of the most common myths about […]
It’s no surprise that many companies offer compensation for employee referrals when they account for nearly half of new hires (even at a 4% application rate). According to Jobvite, 67% of employers and recruiters said the recruiting process was shorter, and 51% said it was less to expensive to recruit via referrals. Sales positions are the […]
Last year, when Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer proclaimed that employees would no longer be able to work from home, the great debate began of whether or not remote employees help or hinder business productivity. Many employers started questioning what their employees were really doing at home and if it was ultimately costing their business money. […]
Employee engagement is the measurement of how satisfied an employee is with their job, how motivated they are, and how productive and effective they are at their work. Last week we discussed traits of disengaged employees and how they can negatively impact your business. This week, we’ll take a look at how to spot an […]
According to Dale Carnegie Training, 29% of the workforce is engaged, 45% are not engaged, and 26% are actively disengaged. Although it’s easy to spot the employees that are actively disengaged, those teetering on the lightly disengaged side might be “checked out” without their leaders even knowing. Disengagement hinders productivity and has the ability to […]
