While many places in the state have come back from the recession of nearly a decade ago, not all cities have bounced back in the same way. When looking at Akron’s unemployment rates specifically, it does about the same or a little higher than Ohio’s rates in general but surpasses some of the major cities. [...]
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You may feel a need to tell an interviewer everything possible so they can get the best measure of you in the time you have, but that can lead to wordy answers that actually hurt your chances rather than helping you. For some questions in particular, you’ll do best keeping your responses succinct. When [...]
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The holidays are just around the corner. For some, they conjure images of brightly wrapped gifts and nights spent with loved ones. But you? You’re…
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A healthy work environment is a win for everyone. You already know the benefits for your company — i.e., higher levels of retention, reduced absenteeism, a more engaged workforce — but it’s also a great employee perk. As a leading temp agency in Las Vegas, we know how important a positive work environment is to [...]
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Social recruiting is no longer a novelty or a fad. Fifty-nine percent of employees in one recent study said that a company’s social media presence was a significant factor in why they chose their workplace. It’s time to acknowledge that social recruiting is a key requirement for your talent management strategy. Step Up Your Game [...]
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Keeping your employees happy, focused, and productive is vital to the success of your business. And today, people view benefits – including paid vacation – as being just as important as salary when it comes to where they work. It’s time that every employer got smart about the critical need to offer work/life balance to [...]
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In any business, you want to keep your competitive edge. Most companies use the concept of operational effectiveness, the idea of performing tasks better than their competition. However, Michael Porter, management expert at the Harvard Business School, makes the case for strategic differentiation, doing the same thing as your rival but in a different way [...]
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The cost of a hiring mistake can be staggering – both financially and in terms of its impact on morale and productivity. And while every step in your hiring process is important, the rubber really meets the road during candidate interviews. This is where you get to know prospective hires and narrow down the field [...]
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Struggling to fill jobs for busy season? Learn how flexible temporary staffing can fill workforce gaps, shorten learning curves, and control overhead.
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Hiring the right employee, the first time around, is one of the most important things you do as a manager and a leader. Costly hiring mistakes can be devastating to your bottom line, morale, and overall business success. As you interview candidates, you have two goals. The first is to assess their skills and ability [...]
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September 7, 2017
