Boost Employee Performance in 2016 – and Beyond

If 2015 was a shaky year in terms of employee performance, the New Year is an ideal time to identify areas that could use improvement and then develop a plan of action for 2016 and beyond. To help you get started, here are some steps to take:   Step #1: Define expectations. As one of [...] Read More

How to Get Your Team Off to a Great Start in 2016

As 2015 comes to a close, it’s always a good idea to evaluate the good, bad, and ugly that occurred throughout the year. After all, if you don’t know what went right – and what areas need improvement – you can’t build on successes and avoid obstacles going forward. With that in mind, here are [...] Read More

What Are Some Must-Ask Interview Questions for Employers?

As one of the top employment agencies in Tempe, PrideStaff knows when it comes to preparing for a job interview, most candidates focus on the questions they’ll be asked. But how much time are you spending preparing your own questions?   Keep in mind: A job interview is a conversation. The purpose of it is [...] Read More

Hiring Talent from Your Competitors

As one of the top recruiting firms in Tempe, PrideStaff knows the ideal candidate for your job isn’t always looking for a new opportunity. In fact, they make be gainfully employed – and perfectly content in their current position. But just because they aren’t actively pursuing a new job doesn’t mean they’re not open to [...] Read More

5 Signs It’s Time for a New Job

Do you constantly feel an unhealthy level of pressure at work? Do you dread Mondays? Do regularly butt heads with your boss? As one of the top employment firms in Phoenix, PrideStaff knows these are some clear signs that it’s time to initiate your job search and look for new opportunities. But what about when [...] Read More

Are You Making These Common New Manager Mistakes?

As one of the top recruiting firms in Phoenix, PrideStaff knows getting promoted into a management position is certainly exciting. However, there’s not a lot of time to revel in your success. You’ll be expected to get up and running and soon as possible. However, there are a few common mistakes that quickly derail many [...] Read More

Is Your Online Company Reputation Harming Your Hiring Efforts?

When it comes to building a strong employer brand, your existing and former employees can be your best advocates…or your worst nightmare. With websites like Vault, LinkedIn, Indeed and Glassdoor, they can post reviews about your company that can have a significant impact on your ability to recruit and hire the best people. And if [...] Read More

Are You Asking These 5 Essential Job Interview Questions?

As one of the top staffing services firms in Tempe, PrideStaff knows there are many common interview questions employers ask. “What are your strengths?” “What’s your biggest career accomplishment?” “Tell me about a time you failed on the job.” And, of course, “Why should we hire you?” While these are certainly worthwhile, there are several [...] Read More

Should You Take a Recruiter’s Call?

You might not be actively searching for new employment in Tempe. But what if a recruiter reaches out to you about a potential opportunity? Should you decline – you’re happy where you are, after all? Or should you pursue the position? While the decision is certainly up to you, there are several advantages to working [...] Read More

Need to Get Rid of Office Gossip? Here’s How

You thought you managed a professional work environment. But some days, it seems more like a high school. If this sounds familiar, then you may have a problem with office gossip. While it can appear harmless, office gossip is actually toxic and can undermine even the strongest team. So how can you get rid of [...] Read More