Believe in Yourself and See the Results
While we all have heightened enthusiasm and the best of intentions when first embarking on the job search, many jobseekers have the tendency to lose steam as time progresses. Negative thoughts, poor attitudes and defeatism can all take hold, especially if you aren’t seeing results in the job hunt. However, it’s important to avoid such […]
Dealing with a Difficult Co-Worker
We’ve all had to deal with a difficult co-worker in the past. In fact, some of you might be working alongside one right now. While a difficult co-worker can seem like an insurmountable obstacle to your productivity, there are actually a number of things that can be done to try and place some distance between […]
What Are the Current Trends in Drug Testing in Staffing?
Testing applicants for drug use as a part of the prescreening process, while a highly debated subject, is a rather common occurrence among staffing agencies of the 21st century. Despite the widespread usage of drug testing today, statistics from the American Management Association show that actual numbers of employers who do test their employees are […]
When Is It Time to Look for a New Job?
For some, knowing when to make the transition from one company to the next comes naturally. Such individuals are able to pick up on subtle clues and hints, which typically originate either from an inside source or an industry rumor. Others, however, seem to have trouble picking up on such hints. If you fall into […]
How Can a Staffing Agency Play a Role in Workplace Safety?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, also known as OSHA, is an agency that is dedicated to upholding the safety, health and ethical treatment of workers in the United States. As such, they are responsible for establishing and enforcing regulations involving employee health and safety in the workplace. Staffing agencies, however, are in a unique […]
The Impact of Complying with Employment Law as It Changes
There is no denying that the employment landscape has been changing for the last 40 years due evolving employment law, and the impact on companies and employees has been felt. The overall impact of the government regulations has created a safer and more cohesive work environment, but implementing new policies is often time consuming and […]
You’ve Been Laid Off. What Is The Proper Way To React?
Job layoffs can stem from a variety of reasons, and many of them have nothing to do with the individual workers in question. As such, it’s important to maintain a calm, professional and friendly demeanor throughout the layoff process. Those who act haphazardly or unprofessionally may find themselves burning bridges or damaging their own reputation […]
Top 3 Things to Look for When Examining a Staffing Client
As an employer that relies on staffing agencies to find employees, it is of the utmost importance that you are highly familiar with the ones who are in charge of filling the ranks of your workforce. Just because something works for another company or colleague doesn’t mean that it will necessarily be the ideal solution […]
Find a Job After Being Unemployed for a Long Time
Reentering the workforce after an extended period of leave, regardless of the reason, can be a tricky endeavor. When starting your new job hunt, it’s important to avoid blaming yourself for extended unemployment, and it’s critical that you avoid becoming defensive when asked about any gaps in your career. In addition, there are a number […]
Attract Entry-Level Engineering Graduates
Out of all the graduate-level careers in demand right now, engineering ranks amongst the top. Because such roles typically require a specialized education, most companies are constantly on the lookout for new recruits. The end of the school year provides a great way for companies to locate and secure newly graduated engineering students to fulfill […]