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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.

Top Jobs in San Ramon, CA

The best jobs in San Ramon, CA are right here. Robert Johnson, Owner/Strategic-Partner for PrideStaff’s San Ramon office, dedicates himself to building an individual relationship…

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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