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Getting an interview in today’s tight job market is a gift, and if you’re not treating it as such by sending thank you notes afterward, then you’re looking that gift horse in the mouth. But, there’s a trick to sending thank you notes to interviewers, and it involves timing, technology and old-fashioned handwriting. Timing is… Read more »
If you’re new to the temporary employment world, some of the terms you hear may be confusing. One of the most confusing concepts for temp employees is often “temp-to-hire” – it doesn’t seem to make sense, does it? Actually, it makes plenty of sense, both for employers and employees. In fact, temp-to-hire employment is great… Read more »
Loyal employees are the backbone of your organization. A seasoned workforce encourages customer confidence and smoother operations. But building a loyal workforce in light industry can be a challenge when competition for great employees is stiff – it’s up to you as a hiring manager or HR director to promote strategies that make the grass… Read more »
When payroll budgets are tight, it’s tempting to hire candidates with less experience and education. While not every newbie or just-barely-qualified hire is a bust, you’ll often find that hiring average talent results in below-average returns. From the financial outlay of refilling positions to the cost to your organization’s reputation, the cost of hiring average… Read more »
Temp agency recruiters, by nature of their positions, see a lot of candidates. And while your experience and credentials may be top of the line, so are those of a lot of other job candidates. Build a great relationship with your recruiter, however, and you become more than just your resume. Here are Staffing Partners’… Read more »
You see it every year: during strategic periods, such as summer vacation times, holidays, and locally busy periods, your staffing budget bounces out of bounds as the cost of employee overtime rises. Hiring more full-time, or even part-time, employees is out of the question, leading you back to your original problem … controlling staffing costs…. Read more »
When you’ve been fired from a job, interviewing for another position can be even more daunting than usual. You know you’re likely to be asked about the reasons you were fired, and just thinking about it can be upsetting. Don’t make matters worse by winging it – before your next interview, prepare for that uncomfortable… Read more »
If you’ve worked in management or HR for any length of time, you can’t help but be familiar with the phrase “get it in writing.” Nowhere is that more important than where employee policies and procedures are concerned. When your employees are working without an employee handbook that clearly outlines your expectations for their performance,… Read more »
You know you’ve got the training, the experience and the knowledge that employers need — so why aren’t you making it past the interview stage? You may be sabotaging your chances without even knowing it. Here are a few of the most common mistakes that job candidates make to nuke their employment prospects. You’re Late… Read more »
If you’ve worked in management or HR for any length of time, you can’t help but be familiar with the phrase get it in writing. Nowhere is that more important than where employee policies and procedures are concerned. When your employees are working without an employee handbook that clearly outlines your expectations for their performance,… Read more »
