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 »

Getting The Most From Your Temporary Employees

Nearly every business in the world could benefit from workforce flexibility.  But what many professionals don’t realize is that “temps” can be used for more than just fill-ins for sick and vacation time.  In fact, when used strategically, temporary staffing can improve productivity, increase capacity to handle spikes in workload, and provide access to specialized… Read more »

Get Motivated

I don’t know about you, but quite frankly I’m sick of hearing about the tough economy.  So today, we’re going to focus on 5 ways to turn negative thoughts into positive action. You have a lot of potential – start recognizing it! You may not be built like a body builder or be mistaken for… Read more »

Etiquette: Let It Make (Not Break) Your Chances At A Job

Etiquette, as Emily Post once declared, is the science of living. It may seem stuffy and outdated to some, but having established social protocols can be helpful in unfamiliar situations. A job search, for example, is a time where it can be a blessing to have guidelines to follow to make sure that you don’t… Read more »

Interview Tip: It’s Time to Over-Prepare

A job interview can change the course of your career, so going the extra mile to prepare is always a great idea. Understandably so, these meetings can rattle the nerves of even the calmest professionals, because they hold a tremendous amount of weight. Knowing you’re prepared for any curveball thrown your way will help you… Read more »

Staffing Decisions Winter 2018 Edition

Featuring: Reduce Time-To-Hire To Get The Best Candidates Legal Land Mines For 2018 Keeping Your Name Out Of The News HR Needs Technological Competency Too Access the details via link: https://www.barringtonstaffing.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Staffing-Decisions-Winter-2018.pdf

Critical Skills: Attention to Detail

In life, it’s the little things that mean the most. This also holds true in the professional world, as details are what sets your company apart from the competition. Since your administrative staff is the pillar of the organization, you need them to pay close attention to detail. Everything from remembering the proper spelling of… Read more »