Staffing Partners’ blog

Industry news, information on careers and hiring, updated regularly.

Communication: Becoming a Better Leader Through Active Listening

What is the most important quality for a leader to have? There are plenty of opinions out there, but good communication skills usually rank highly on everyone’s list. What’s often forgotten is that communication is about more than just being able to get your point across. Listening is the “bigger half” of good communication. Do you… Read more »

Should You Hire Based on Enthusiasm?

It’s a problem just about every hiring manager has faced: Candidate A is fresh out of college, with no work experience to speak of, but is very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the company. Candidate B has all the experience and qualifications you could ask for, but seems less than eager about the job. Who do… Read more »

What Do Your Employees Want?

As a manager, do you know how to keep your employees happy? Most employers think what employees really want is money and job security. In reality, what usually tops the list for employees is appreciation and independence. The best way to be sure you are giving employees what they want is to simply ask! Employee… Read more »

Four Strategies for Staying Focused at Work

Everyone has off days; those days where you just can’t seem to stay focused. Learning how to stay focused is a wonderful talent for employees to have. And if you are seeking employment, it is an attractive quality to potential employers. The next time you’re struggling to get work done, try these four time-tested strategies… Read more »

How to Create a Culture of Workplace Safety (and Why You Need to Do It Now!)

Last year, there were 2.9 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported in the United States. That’s three cases per 100 FTE workers! And if that alone isn’t enough to convince you, here are a few more reasons to cultivate a safety culture in your company: safety programs can result in an average of 52 percent… Read more »

Evaluating Career Success

What does career success mean to you? It’s a difficult question, but it’s extremely important to consider. Whether you are a temporary worker, permanent employee or currently seeking employment, evaluating career goals should be a priority. What kind of goals should you set to keep your career on track? And what’s the best way to… Read more »

The 4 Things Every Job Interview Should Uncover

Whether in a clinical, office or industrial setting, hiring a new employee requires getting to know dozens of candidates in a short amount of time. Judging a person with the limited information from a resume and interview is a tricky task. To help narrow your scope, consider the following four things you should learn about… Read more »

Interview Prep: Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute

After researching countless job opportunities, sending out dozens of resumes and following up on every lead, you’ve finally landed a promising interview. Congratulations! Preparing early will put you in the best position to nail the interview and get the job. Why? Preparation gives you a better idea of what the interviewer is looking for. You… Read more »

How Can a Staffing Partner Help Me?

Want more hours in the day? Want less stress and more success? Want happier employees? If these questions have you rolling your eyes and muttering “don’t we all,” then it’s time you were introduced to hiring the Staffing Partners’ way. Once you’re working with a professional staffing agency, you’ll wonder how you lived without one… Read more »

Is Your Resume Getting Overlooked?

Ever get the feeling you’re sending resumes into a black hole, where they disappear without your qualifications and experience ever getting a good look? While it’s unlikely all your resumes are being ignored, you may be making some common resume mistakes that make hiring managers pass you by. Here are a few of the resume… Read more »