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What makes a great company culture? And why should you care? These are questions every employer asks at some point. Company culture has been a buzzword for some time now. In short, a company’s culture helps make work more enjoyable. No job is stress-free, but the culture of a workplace helps to alleviate some of… Read More »
Do interviews make you nervous? This may seem silly since you’re the one doing the hiring. But the thing is, there’s a lot riding on the outcome of an interview. The pressure to make the right choice can keep employers up at night. If you choose the right person—perfect! If you choose the wrong person—it… Read More »
You’re in need of new employees. But here’s the problem: the job market seems drained. You’ve been getting applications, but none of the candidates seem quite right. Sure, you could bring an almost-perfect candidate onto the job. And things might be OK. For a while. Until the job requires skills or knowledge they don’t have.… Read More »
Do you find yourself groaning when it’s time to hire new employees? No one would blame you! Hiring can be a cumbersome process. It takes time, it takes patience and it doesn’t always yield the right people. And let’s be clear: hiring the right people is key! There’s no better way to move your company… Read More »
Highly qualified, motivated and hard-working employees are every employer’s dream. But they can be really hard to find. Why? First, they may not be looking for a new job. It’s totally possible they’re happily employed already. With a job they love, working away, not noticing your job posts. OR they were looking for a job,… Read More »
Looking for a fool-proof way to keep harmful employees out of your workforce? You’re not alone—so is every other employer. What is a toxic employee? It’s just like it sounds. They have a bad attitude. They aren’t willing to work hard. And worst of all, they’re pretty good at bringing other employees along on their… Read More »
Key Performance Indicators, or KPIs, are measurable goals (usually numbers) that employees must achieve. You can set KPIs during an annual review, and then judge successful performance based on whether an employee has achieved them. They’re a way of adding structure to performance reviews because they are a clear target to hit or exceed. Why are KPIs… Read More »
Getting the right candidate in place is critical. It enables your company to get the job done, maintain consistent output, and satisfy the needs of your customers. It keeps your current employees happy, as they have been most likely picking up additional tasks during the time it took to hire the new person. Plus, if… Read More »
Are you having “a day”? We all do from time to time! Stressful days feel like they start as soon as you arrive or clock in, and minute by minute, all you can think about is your lunch break. And that’s an important break to take! Your lunch is a perfect time to give yourself a… Read More »
Many businesses are facing staffing challenges due to COVID-19. If you’re operating a warehouse, you’ve possibly found yourself in need of additional workers, while operating other non-essential businesses may have you limiting your workforce. Though the transition has most likely been difficult, a staffing agency can offer you several advantages when it’s time to scale… Read More »
