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.
January 12, 2017What do you do if the employee who showed so much promise during their interview turns into something else entirely? On the job, they are lazy and unmotivated. They may even drag others down with them – and they will most likely have a negative effect on morale, productivity or profitability. Yikes! Granted, there will [...]
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January 10, 2017As a manager, if you had to evaluate yourself, what could you improve or change? Where could you act more effectively with regard to your employees and your company overall? It helps if you examine your own skills every once in awhile; even the best managers want to see how they can do better. So now [...]
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January 5, 2017Asking for feedback after a job rejection can be a bit stressful – but it also can be very beneficial as you continue your search for a new position. When, how and why should you take this step? First of all, keep your spirits up. Maybe that one employer didn’t think you were right for [...]
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December 29, 2016Temporary jobs can produce excellent long-term results for your career, your pocketbook and your brand. Since the most recent global recession ended in 2009, temporary positions have accounted for about 19 percent of the American workforce, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Temporary employees are the solution for overflow or seasonal work, and [...]
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December 28, 2016We always talk about active job seeking, but what about passive job seeking? The truth is passive job seeking can actually help improve your professional path. It keeps you current. In simple terms, if you don’t look for something, you won’t find it. That’s not to say you should remain unsatisfied with your current job, [...]
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December 23, 2016
You’re in the home stretch. After weeks spent recruiting, screening and interviewing applicants, you’ve identified a promising candidate who is a great fit for the…
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December 23, 2016
“Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” –Forrest Gump In many ways, each job interview you go on…
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December 23, 2016
Millennials have unofficially been dubbed “the job hopping generation.” And with good reason. A recent Gallup report on millennials indicates that 21% of them say…
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The best jobs in Thousand Oaks, CA are right here. As Owners/Strategic-Partners for PrideStaff’s 2016 Office of the Year, Daan and Nieke Renssen realize that…
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The best jobs in Gulfport, MS are right here. Strategic-Partner Gary Carmichael dedicates himself to building an individual relationship with each employee and client. An…
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