Using Social Media for Candidate Screening: Are There Legal Risks?

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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 »

Losing Summer Help? Use Temporary Staffing Services

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With Labor Day behind us, summer’s pretty much finished as well. Sure, the days may stay warm, especially in the Tampa Bay area, but there’s a sense of a “nip” in the air, even it’s only the waft from classroom doors closing behind thousands of students at elementary and high schools, colleges and universities all… Read more »

Determining When It’s the Right Time to Hire

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Determining When It’s the Right Time to Hire If your small business is starting to pick up, you may be wondering if now is a good time to bring new employees onto the payroll. Here are some factors you should consider before doing so. Are the skills you seek considered hard to find? The U.S…. Read more »

The Keys to a Well-Crafted Resume

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We’re going to be blunt here: if you’re sending out the same resume and cover letter to every job to which you apply you are wasting your time. To help you stand out in a very-crowded applicant field, it’s imperative that you craft a different cover letter for each and every job you’re after. That’s… Read more »

Temps Aren’t Just for Fill-Ins Anymore — the Value of Professional Contractors

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When your administrative assistant is out on extended leave, you probably have no hesitation about calling StaffEx for a temporary replacement. But what happens when your CFO, even CEO, needs to take an extended leave? And what if you’re just about to launch a product, but your VP of Marketing decides to jump ship? Allowing… Read more »

How to Turn a Temporary Assignment into a Full-Time Job

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A temporary job can be a terrific means to a full-time, “regular” position. Here are some tips on how to do so: There are different types of temporary assignments, those that are “just” temporary and which are expected to end after a set amount of time, and “temp-to-hire” positions, for which the employer has said… 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 »