When those sizzling summer temperatures hit, it’s important to keep cool and stay hydrated. But how can you make sure you are drinking enough water? Use these five tips to keep yourself safe and healthy. Know How Much Water You Need to Drink You’ve probably heard the classic 8×8 rule. Drink eight 8-ounce glasses (1/2…
It’s a hiring manager’s nightmare. You spend hours sorting through hundreds of resumes. You identify a handful of potential candidates, but when you interview them, NO ONE is qualified. Aargh. Now, you’re back to square one. Or, are you ready for a better solution? Let direct hire recruiting help you escape the unending stream of…
You’ve probably heard of temp-to-hire, but maybe you’ve never seriously considered it. Could this strategy be right for your organization? Answer the questions below to find out. Do You Wish Your Interview Process Was Producing Better Results? Under the best of circumstances, hiring is tricky. Resumes don’t tell the whole story and interviews can be…
Summer is a wonderful time of year! But your company is busier than usual, and another employee just asked for a week off. What should you do? Can you afford to run short-staffed? Don’t worry. You can get the work done and have vacation time too. What’s the secret? Call a staffing service! Add…
Summer is here along with picnics, lemonade and hot weather! But those high temperatures can pose a threat to some employees. If you want to stay healthy at work, be sure to STAY COOL. Who Needs to Pay Attention to Hot Weather? Every year, thousands of employees become sick, or even die, from heat-related…
Burnout is a special kind of job-related stress. And, although there is no official medical diagnosis, most managers understand the damage burnout can do to both individuals and organizations. How can your company recognize the symptoms and stop burnout in its tracks? The Signs of Burnout Changes in Behavior Your workers have unique personalities and,…
Maybe you were hoping for a full-time job, but a contract position came along instead? Or, maybe you enjoy contract work, and you would like to keep landing assignments? In either case, you need to make a great first impression at your upcoming placement. Follow these seven tips to turn your on-demand job into career-building…
Does your organization have some employees who are shy, introverted or simply quiet? Most do. However, to create and maintain a productive environment, you need everyone to contribute. The Top Benefits of Listening to Quiet Employees Make the Most of Your Entire Workforce What if one of your quietest employees recognizes a major flaw in…
If you are applying for a job and the company requests a cover letter, writing one is no brainer. But what if they don’t mention it? Is a cover letter necessary or can you skip it? You may find it tempting to omit the non-required cover letter. After all, creating this extra piece for your…
Recruiting and hiring are challenging enough. Then, once you think you have found the right person for the job, your company needs to run pre-employment screening. Are you feeling overwhelmed? Here’s how a direct hire recruiting option can make your life easier. Guarantee Your Candidates Have the Right Qualifications According to a 2017 benchmark report,…