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.
November 15, 2012Over the past few years, LinkedIn has grown in importance as a recruiting tool. Not only does it offer managers the opportunity to source and connect with passive candidates, but it also provides valuable insight into a candidate via their profile. But when it comes to LinkedIn recommendations, can they be trusted as a reliable [...]
Read MoreNovember 15, 2012
How do American workers feel about their jobs these days? They’re burned out, stressed out and unhappy at work. According to ComPsych’s new national survey…
Read MoreNovember 13, 2012
Economic challenges over the last several years have pressed companies in Concord thin and caused some concern for job seekers. PrideStaff’s Charlotte North employment agency…
Read MoreNovember 5, 2012It wasn’t that long ago that underemployment or unemployment on a candidate’s resume was a big red flag for a hiring manager. Fast forward to 2012 – where there’s an approximately 16% rate of unemployed and underemployed American workers – and it’s clear that the candidate landscape has changed a lot. Furthermore, as one of [...]
Read MoreOctober 30, 2012Fall is a time of change and reflection. And if you’re not getting the desired results from your job search, then it’s time to take a step back and re-think your approach. So why aren’t you getting noticed – and what can you do to improve your results and get the job you really want? [...]
Read MoreOctober 30, 2012
As part of our ongoing effort to celebrate the achievements of our individual offices, this week we’d like to introduce you to our local staffing…
Read MoreOctober 27, 2012
As part of our ongoing effort to celebrate the achievements of our individual offices, this week we’d like to introduce you to our local staffing…
Read MoreOctober 25, 2012
Ever heard the phrase: “Garbage In, Garbage Out?” Well, it’s as true for job descriptions as it is for computer programming. The higher the quality…
Read MoreOctober 16, 2012
The horror…THE HORROR! If you’re truly terrified at the prospect of dressing up for yet another Halloween party for work, keep reading. PrideStaff has put…
Read MoreOctober 15, 2012As a business owner or manager, you likely know that your employees are the key to your success. But if you’re still relying on the old, reactive “business as usual” model when it comes to recruiting and hiring, you could land yourself and your organization in hot water. That’s because things have changed a lot [...]
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