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When you’re bringing on temp employees it is important to be open and honest with your current staff. Temporary workers are often taken for granted as managers and other employees believe they can start with little training. However, it is important that a temporary employee feel comfortable on the assignment. It is equally as important… Read more »

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As a job seeker it is important that you communicate why you are an excellent candidate for an employer. Set yourself apart from the competition in 2014. If you’re looking for ways to establish your position as a prime candidate there are four simple tips you can follow now to change your job search. Be… Read more »

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Now that we are heading into the first of the year it is a good time to look at 2013 and see what kind of improvements you can make for your business. Have you thought about your employment screening process? If you look at your hiring success for the last year and see any red… Read more »

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Ringing in the New Year means a lot of things to a lot of people. Many will set New Year’s resolutions and most of will be abandoned by February. Rather than challenging yourself with these typical resolutions consider your job search for the New Year. This is a perfect time to reconsider what you’ve been… Read more »

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It is so easy for employees to wind down their enthusiasm for the job as the end of the year approaches. Family obligations, parties, and outside influences will pull their attention away from the office and to other things. In spite of the cheerful season, stress is a big problem this time of year. How… Read more »

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While the holidays are intended to be a joyful time of year, they can be especially difficult for those individuals who have been on the job market for too long. While some people say that it is difficult if not impossible to find a job in the month of December, this is simply not true…. Read more »

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So many companies are focusing today on the fit of candidates for their open jobs. A person who isn’t a good fit is not necessarily unqualified but they may not be productive in the environment. It is important that each new team member feel like part of the organization and that they share the same… Read more »

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Are you preparing for another interview? Are you ready for this company to make you an offer? It can be frustrated to be out there on the job market. There are some things that can help you prepare for your next meeting and give your potential employer a better picture of you as an employee…. Read more »

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After your interview it is important to follow up with a thank you note to reiterate your interest in the position and keep your name at the top of the interviewer’s list. The rules of the formal letter still apply in our world of instant internet connectivity and taking the time to draft something like… Read more »

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Working with a contingent workforce is not always the same as dealing with your permanent staff. The process of bringing a temporary employee on board is often taken for granted as managers and other employees believe that the temps can hit the ground running. While it is true that temporary employees usually possess the specific… Read more »