How to Land a Promotion Quicker

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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 »

The Right Way to Supply Employee Feedback

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Are you a manager at your place of employment? That still makes you an employee. As an employee, do you want to fail at your job? No? Well, neither do most employees. To help your subordinates succeed at their jobs, it’s vital that you supply them with effective, regular feedback. It’s unwise to hope a… Read more »

How Organizational Morale Improves When Leaders Become Better Listeners

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It seems so simple, yet it is often one of the most overlooked aspects of running a successful business – keeping your employees happy. What makes it even more amazing that this is so often overlooked is the fact that it usually only requires one single thing – listening to your employees. There is no… Read more »

Great Questions to Ask at Your Job Interview

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The job interview is where you want to shine; it is, after all, the deciding factor in whether or not you get the job. You’ll want to be sure you show the hiring manager that a) you have the skills and background for the job and b) that you’ll fit in with your colleagues and… 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 »

Creating a Vision for Your Company or Department

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If you’ve ever worked to create a vision statement for your company or your department, we don’t have to tell you have difficult it can be. Still, creating a vision for your company’s/department’s future can go a long way to actually seeing that vision come to fruition. Here are a few tips to help guide… 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 »

The Difference Between a Leader and a Manager: Becoming a Leader

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What is the difference between a manager and a leader?  They may appear to be the same thing on the surface, but there are crucial differences. The core difference is the way they motivate people to follow them. Managers, by definition, have people who work under them.  Their authority comes from an external source –… Read more »

What is Temp-to-Hire and Why You Should Consider It

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If your staffing supervisor contacts you about a “terrific temp-to-hire assignment I want to pass by you,” you may wonder what she’s talking about and if this is something you should consider. We’re biased, of course, but if you’re looking for full-time work, our answer to whether you should go on a temp-to-hire-assignment is a… 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 »