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Top Jobs in Nashville, TN

The best jobs in Nashville, TN are right here. As Co-Owners/Strategic-Partners of PrideStaff Nashville, Tom & Michael Murphy use their resources and expertise to identify…

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Top Jobs in Bend, OR

The best jobs in Bend, OR are right here. Matt Ertle, Owner/Strategic-Partner for PrideStaff’s Bend office, knows that talent is the driving force of any…

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How to Interview Candidates for Soft Skills

The right hire is not based solely on a candidate’s education, experience, and technical prowess. Soft skills are equally, if not more important in determining whether a person will be a good fit at your company. Soft skills are those transferable traits beneficial to many different types of jobs. These personal qualities and attributes enable [...]

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How to Handle Bickering Employees

It’s unrealistic to think all your employees will get along famously, all the time. But you may be surprised to hear that typical managers spend up to 40 percent of their time on conflict resolution – and 60 to 80 percent of workplace trouble is due to strained employee relationships. How can you avoid having [...]

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How to Develop an Effective Social Media Policy for Employees

Social media has become an everyday part of our lives; we find ourselves constantly checking on the latest update, answering the pings that make our phones buzz and our hearts race just a little bit faster: What happened? Who posted? Unfortunately, those distractions filter too often into the workplace, taking people away from work and [...]

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Thinking About Relocating? Questions You Need to Ask

Relocation can feel like a high-stakes proposition, with many unknowns. Whether you’re elated or slightly terrified at the possibility – or both – this is not a decision to be taken lightly. As you make a calculated, informed choice, there are a number of questions you can ask yourself. Just be sure to answer them [...]

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5 Reasons Why Social Proof Matters to Recruiters

If you avoid social media, you may want to rethink your position a bit when it comes to finding a job. This doesn’t mean you need to increase your time on Snapchat, but consider social media as another part of your resume or cover letter – another piece of who you are and what you [...]

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