How to Keep Your Top Performers from Jumping Ship

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Once this recession is over — and it’s definitely showing signs of recovery — will your top performers jump ship for greener pastures (a strangled use of two clichés, but apt nonetheless)? In fact, the Wall Street Journal reported May 25 that more and more employees are starting to quit. According to the story: “In… Read more »

The Benefits of Temp-to-Hire Staffing

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As the economy improves, you may be thinking of bringing on more “regular, full-time employees” but may be worried about taking on the expenses an employee brings (health insurance, PTO, etc.) should the economy tank again. A temp-to-hire situation may be just the ticket. A temp-to-hire agreement means you ask StaffEx to find you an… Read more »

Getting the Most from Your Temporary Employees

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Nearly every business in the world could benefit from workforce flexibility.  But what many professionals don’t realize is that “temps” can be used for more than just fill-ins for sick and vacation time.  In fact, when used strategically, temporary staffing can improve productivity, increase capacity to handle spikes in workload, and provide access to specialized… Read more »

Assessment Tools for Making Better Hires

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Having the right tools at your disposal can make hiring a lot easier—and a lot more successful.  Here is a quick overview of different assessment tools you can use, beyond the basic job interview: Qualifications Screens – Simple questionnaires determine if an applicant has the minimum requirements to perform a job (availability, minimum age, years… Read more »