Why You Need to Conduct Second Interviews With Candidates

You’re searching for a great candidate. You receive a resume from a top-notch contender. You conduct a phone screen; they ace it. You invite them in for an interview and you’re immediately impressed with their skills and experience. You should definitely extend an offer, right? As one of the top staffing services in Tempe, PrideStaff [...] Read More

4 Ways to Refresh an Old Employee Handbook (So People Actually Read It)

You need your people to comply with a certain code of conduct, meet specific expectations, and follow detailed policies – all of which are likely communicated in your employee handbook. The trouble is: Your people don’t actually read it. They might glance through it quickly when they’re first hired. But by now, it’s likely collecting [...] Read More

Why You Shouldn’t Take a Summer Vacation from Your Job Search

You want to spend your summer relaxing by the pool, enjoying a cool drink. But as top Tempe recruiters, PrideStaff knows if you’re searching for a new job opportunity, summer is not the time to take a vacation from it. Despite what you might think, employers aren’t slowing hiring down during the summer and in [...] Read More

How to Answer the “Where to Do You See Yourself?” Interview Question…When You Don’t Know Where You’ll Be

Growing up, you may have pictured your career going one way. In reality, it’s gone in a completely different direction. Going forward, you don’t really know where you’re headed – except that you’re open to new opportunities and possibilities. So, when a hiring manager asks you the inevitable “where do you see yourself in 5 [...] Read More

Employee Promotions: What to Do When You Have to Say ‘No’

You have an employee who desperately wants to get promoted. They’re itching to take on more responsibility and fervently believe they’re ready for bigger projects. The trouble is – you know they’re not prepared to take on more. How can you handle the situation without bursting their confidence? On the one hand, you don’t want [...] Read More

What to Do When an Employee Makes a Serious Mistake on the Job

As one of the leading recruiting firms in Phoenix, PrideStaff knows every employee is going to make mistakes. It’s a reality you have to accept. However, not all mistakes are equal. Some are no big deal or can be chalked up to learning experiences, while others have serious ramifications. If you have an employee who [...] Read More

The Myth of the Perfect Job Candidate

In this season of elections, many people are searching for the perfect candidate – that one individual who aligns perfectly with their values, ideals, and vision for the future. However, that person doesn’t exist. The same holds true for job candidates. You can post and repost job ads, network every chance you get, and scrutinize [...] Read More

The #1 Mistake New Managers Make

You’re the boss now. You should be giving help, not asking for it, right? Wrong. Managers – especially new ones – need all the help they can get. But for some, asking for assistance feels like admitting a weakness. Keep in mind: As a manager, you’re not supposed to have all the answers, even if [...] Read More

Help your friends. Get paid. It’s that simple!

Do you know someone who dreads heading into work each and every day? We can help you, help them.  And you'll get rewarded too! If you know someone currently looking for employment, or someone that might benefit from a change in scenery, let us know. Simply complete this short Refer a Friend form and we'll get to [...] Read More

5 Signs It’s Time to Make a Career Move

This Valentine’s Day, have you lost that loving feeling for your job? If you have, here are five signs to tell whether the situation is fleeting, or here to stay: #1: You’re not challenged. If you’ve been performing the same tasks and duties day in and out for years then it’s no wonder that you’re [...] Read More