Shedding light on skills-based hiring
September 20, 2022
"Skills-based hiring" — it's a phrase that's on everyone's lips, but what is it? How did it evolve? Is it useful? What does it mean …
The future of work in 2023
September 19, 2022
As we approach the end of 2022, it's vital that employers stay abreast of expected developments for next year. The past two years have seen …
How workplace diversity can future-proof your organization
September 19, 2022
As we've seen over the past couple of years, nothing is set in stone. The future is uncertain for almost every industry and many employers …
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How temporary staffing can help withstand the impact of a recession
September 19, 2022
It's indisputable that we live in economically uncertain times. As Forbes explains, following the global economic crises caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many experts believe …
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5 Ways Gen Z will change the future of work
September 19, 2022
The oldest Gen Z members are already 25, meaning many of them have been in the workplace for quite some time. Zurich Insurance Group estimates …
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How to future-proof your staff
August 12, 2022
The world of work – and the world itself, for that matter – is constantly changing and evolving. McKinsey reports that the pandemic has accelerated …
Does every employee need a background check?
August 10, 2022
Often when a candidate reaches the final rounds of interviews, they face a background check before receiving an official offer. Over 90% of employers conduct …
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Should social media be part of a pre-employment check?
August 10, 2022
Facebook launched back in 2004, followed by Twitter in 2006. Instagram came in 2010. And TikTok was born in 2016, though it didn't sweep the …
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Does raising pay help retain workers?
August 10, 2022
With the cost of turnover so high and the uncertainty of the job market, retaining good employees is as important as ever. So what can …
This is what employers can see when they check your credit
August 10, 2022
Some employers have begun to take the extra step of screening applicants by conducting a credit check. This is typically done in conjunction with the …
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Do staffing companies save your business money?
August 10, 2022
As a company grows or fluctuates, business owners and managers are tasked with hiring for that growth and change. But as most business owners know, …
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Can a staffing company help your business?
August 10, 2022
As a business owner or employer, you likely already know the struggles associated with hiring, scheduling, training and turnover. You may be wondering if there's …
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The changing views on marijuana in the workplace
August 3, 2022
Historically, marijuana is a drug that has been tested for in pre-employment drug screenings as well as drug testing current employees. However, with many states …
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How to measure productivity
July 19, 2022
Productivity is simply a measure of efficiency or amount of work completed. Not all ways to measure productivity are created equally, however. The U.S. Bureau …
The hidden costs of turnover
July 19, 2022
There's a reason turnover is feared among managers and business owners. It can be costly to lose (and replace) an employee. There are the obvious …
This is how much it costs to replace an employee
July 18, 2022
Not only is employee turnover a headache to deal with, it's not cheap! On a country-wide level, turnover costs businesses $1 trillion, according to Gallup. …
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Developing psychological safety in the workplace
July 18, 2022
A workplace with psychological safety creates an environment that allows for work to be at the forefront, for employees to be able to focus on …
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How doing less can make you more productive
July 18, 2022
The era of "hustle culture" is upon us. Phrases like "rise and grind" are frequently shared, and many consider it a badge of honor to …
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These are the best ways to reward attendance (it's not what you think!)
July 18, 2022
When attendance is down, it affects everyone. It means that other employees who are showing up need to pick up the slack (which can, in …
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How to make employees feel safe at work
July 18, 2022
Employees want to feel valued. They want to be understood. And they need to feel heard at work. These are all things that can ensure …
Setting expectations for employee attendance
July 18, 2022
While scheduling sounds simple, it can actually be one of the most challenging parts of management and keeping a business running. Employees keep operations in …
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Asking for feedback (and using it!)
June 27, 2022
Feedback can be critical to a manager or company's success. And while it can be difficult to receive, particularly if it's negative, there are certain …
The most important management skills
June 27, 2022
Oftentimes, people moving into a management role because of a promotion don't necessarily have experience in managing people. They may be professional, hard workers, and …
How often do hourly employees expect a pay increase?
June 21, 2022
Consider your last raise. When did it happen? Was it based off merit? Perhaps tenure? The most important question to consider, however, is whether it …
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How to handle a negative employee
June 21, 2022
A negative employee can sour the atmosphere of a workplace. A negative employee, as referenced here, is someone who either brings a negative attitude to …
How to earn the loyalty of blue collar workers
June 21, 2022
As a business owner or hiring manager, you know that if one employee quits, you hire another, train them, work with them, and then inevitably, …
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The No. 1 priority among America's hourly workers
June 21, 2022
There are a variety of factors that come into play when someone is deciding whether to take a new job. Does it fit with my …
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The difference in what males and females want from their hourly jobs
June 21, 2022
Managers and business owners are constantly asking themselves what people are looking for when it comes to jobs. How can they keep good workers happy? …
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How do blue collar workers feel about their jobs in 2022?
June 21, 2022
Fewer blue collar workers seem to be satisfied with their jobs in 2022 than in 2021. In the recently released results of our 2022 Voice of …
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This is how workers are thinking about the pandemic in 2022
June 21, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people work. That statement usually brings the new wave of remote workers to mind, but in reality it …
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