With the holidays fast approaching, do you find that more of your employees get “sick” the day before a holiday break? And have you ever called in sick when you really weren’t? (Come on, tell the truth…..) If your employees do (or if you’ve ever done so yourself), you and they are not anomalies: A… Read more »
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If you’ve decided to go to a recruiting or staffing firm to help you with your job search, congratulations! Staffing firms such as StaffEx often know about openings before the general public. In addition, many Tampa Bay-area firms use StaffEx to bring in workers on a temporary basis, which is a great way to get… Read more »
If your employees waste time at work (yours surely don’t, right?), they’re not alone. A recent survey reported that, out of 2,000 workers in a variety of jobs, two-thirds said they wasted time while on the job. How much time? On average, workers said they wasted almost two hours of work out of an 8.5… Read more »
Companies tend to believe stereotypes when it comes to how Baby Boomers and Generation Xers work, according to a study by the University of Illinois published earlier this year in the Academy of Management Review. “Our message is the problem isn’t that simple and there are no one-size-fits-all solutions,” said one of the study’s authors,… Read more »
Everyone makes mistakes on the job. Everyone. From the president, to your manager, to your colleagues, to you — we all make mistakes. The key to making mistakes “successfully” is to own up to them as soon as you know — either on your own or by someone telling you — that a mistake has… Read more »
With the challenges present in today’s employment market, it’s a great time for companies to find quality employees. But even with a considerable talent pool to choose from, how do you figure out who among them is the absolute best fit for your business? Having a simple, repeatable system in place for your hiring practices… Read more »
Writing an effective job description is key to landing and hiring the best employee to fit an open position in your company. There are several considerations to keep in mind during this process. To start, specifics are the key. You need to touch on the highlights of the position. However, it is a delicate balancing… Read more »
Your résumé is your calling card when it comes to seeking employment, it not only lets potential employers know what kind of skills and experience you have, it also allows you to show off some of your more standout moments, professionally-speaking. It is always a good idea to stay prepared to find a new position,… Read more »
Most employees have certain aspirations within their office environment, many of which are centered on moving up in the workplace hierarchy. Promotions are the cornerstone of an employee’s performance and are the driving force behind attempts to do well in every aspect of their job. In most instances, landing a promotion takes time, but there… Read more »
According to a recent study, more than half of all employers have used or plan to use social media to help screen job applicants. The study also revealed that more than one-third of employers rejected job candidates based on objectionable material they found on social media sites. But it is important for employers that do… Read more »
