At home, dressing as you like is not a problem. On the job, your appearance comes under the scrutiny of those who sign your pay check and therefore may have something to say about how you present yourself. In addition, your appearance is not limited to just clothing. The list also includes items such as… Read more »
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Effectively Managing Your To-Do List
To-do lists – many of us use them, many of us couldn’t do without them. But do we use them effectively? We often don’t, but there are ways to improve our use of them. One key way is to move the items on the list to your calendar. This will force you to make decisions… Read more »
Workplace Education Held Steady During Recession
Recent reports show that even during the economic downturn, companies continued to spend on educational programs for their employees. The reports also show that companies that cut education budgets also suffered from declines in sales, as well. Although some companies did cut education budgets, they were in the minority. And almost half of the people… Read more »
Is it Time to Start Recruiting?
As the economic crunch begins to ease a little, businesses now are examining their recruiting strategies, assessing how much emphasis they need to put on recruiting, as opposed to focusing on promotion from within. Unemployment is holding steady at around 9 percent, as business has been reluctant to hire because of a lack of demand…. Read more »
The Right Way to Handle Mistakes on the Job
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 »
Creating a Vision for Your Company or Department
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
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
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 »
The Benefits of Temp-to-Hire Staffing
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 »
Assessment Tools for Making Better Hires
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 »
