Breaking the “Perfect Hire” Mentality

When searching for a new member of your team, you want to find the best possible candidate. In a perfect world, you’d always have someone with all the right skills and a winning personality walk through your door. However, it doesn’t usually work that way. It’s important to realize that the “perfect” candidate rarely exists…. Read more »

Making a Temporary Employee Feel Welcome

Temporary workers can be a huge asset to your team. You’re able to hire them to fill the gaps when you need some extra help, without any commitment to keep them on staff when their services are no longer needed. It’s true that these people will only be part of your team for a limited… Read more »

Hiring for Retention

You’ve heard it before, but it’s always worth restating, because it’s just that important — your employees really are the most important aspect of your company. When hiring new people to join your team, it’s easy to settle for the first seemingly qualified person that submits a resume, but this practice won’t get you very… Read more »

What to Look for in a Candidate’s Thank-You Note

Career experts urge job seekers to immediately follow up with hiring managers after an interview by writing a thank-you note, so it’s surprising that most people don’t take this advice. It’s always nice to receive a message from a candidate thanking you for your time and restating their interest in the position, but of course… Read more »

Is Temp-to-Hire the Right Staffing Solution for You?

You’ve heard it a million times, but that’s only because it’s true — your employees really are the key to your company’s lasting success. When making a hiring decision, you need to be absolutely certain that you’re doing the right thing. This is where a temp-to-hire staffing solution comes in. Having the opportunity to work… Read more »

Strategies to Overcome Your Biggest Hiring Challenges

As a manager, you always want to hire the best person for the job. However, finding that person — sometimes on very short notice — can seem downright impossible. It’s important to know that you’re not alone. Companies of all sizes, from many different industries, often face similar hiring challenges. Sometimes you may need to… Read more »

Don’t Let the Flu Enter Your Workplace!

You’re probably already well aware of this, but we’re currently in the heart of flu season. There’s a good chance you know a handful of people right now who are out of commission due to sore throats, bad coughs and other flu-like symptoms. Now is the time to take action to ensure your entire team… Read more »