Do’s and Don’ts of Background Checks
April 4, 2017
Can you check a candidate’s credit? Verify the authenticity of their degrees? Scour their social media accounts looking for evidence of drug use or other…
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The Watercooler Blog is full of workplace tips and trends related to employee retention, engagement, interviewing and more. The Watercooler is frequently refilled, so gather ‘round often.
Why Your Culture Could be Make or Break
- March 30, 2017
Culture shmulture. With so much “real” work to do, who has time to focus on building a great workplace culture? After all, what’s the big…
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How to Tell if Your Current Job Isn’t Right for You
- March 30, 2017
The average person spends a whopping 90,000 hours at work over their lifetime. That’s a long time to spend in the wrong job. No job…
Read MoreTop Jobs and Employment in Wilmington, DE
- March 30, 2017
The best jobs in Wilmington, DE are right here. Owner/Strategic-Partner for PrideStaff’s Wilmington office, Monica Eboda, is an expert in recruiting, developing and retaining talented…
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Phone it in! Here’s how phone interviews can save you a TON of time.
- March 30, 2017
Need a great new employee – yesterday? Regardless of the industry, successful hiring requires speed and accuracy. Work too slowly, and great candidates may be…
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What to Say When You Got Fired
- March 29, 2017
Being asked why you were terminated from your previous position is probably the most challenging interview question you’ll ever have to face. It’s an uncomfortable topic to discuss under any circumstances, especially when trying to explain it to a prospective employer. Here are a few pointers to help you get past the sticky issue of [...]
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Are You Micromanaging Your Employees?
- March 22, 2017
Are you a micromanager? Knowing how much supervision to give can be difficult: too little, and people could become lost and unproductive; too much, and you could end up with freaked-out, demoralized employees. Despite good intentions, micromanagers ultimately hurt their business as their supervisory style results in low morale, wasted time and often, high turnover. [...]
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Reeling in March Madness
- March 15, 2017
Approximately 50 million Americans contribute to March Madness pools at work. This level of participation is estimated to cost employers more than $1.9 billion in lost productivity. It may be tempting to bar all March Madness-related activities in your workplace, but … bah humbug! Experts agree this will not only hurt your reputation as a [...]
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Ahead of the Curve – Making Sure Your Company is Innovative
- March 7, 2017
Ever heard of Moore’s Law? It’s not a “law”, per se, but a set of observations and predictions made in 1965 by Intel co-founder Gordon…
Read MoreTop Jobs in Stockton, CA
- March 7, 2017
The best jobs in Stockton, CA are right here. Janelle Mercado, Strategic-Partner for PrideStaff’s Stockton, CA office, brings decades of staffing experience to her current…
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