The Watercooler

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.

Are Your Job Postings Mobile Friendly?

You may not think it’s a big deal whether or not your job postings are mobile friendly. But according to information coming out of CareerBuilder.com, you may want to think again. The site reports that nearly “40 percent of mobile candidates abandon the application process when they are notified they are about to encounter a [...]

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Temp Help Hiring Tips: Gearing Up for the Dog Days of Summer

Spring is here…and that means summer is just around the corner. If you use seasonal hires, are you gearing up to start the process? If not, here are some tips to get you started so you’re not left scrambling: Tip #1: Begin the process now. As one of the leading staffing agencies in Phoenix, PrideStaff [...]

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When Should You Use Texting at Work

In today’s world, texting has become a ubiquitous form of communication. However, as one of the top employment agencies in Phoenix, PrideStaff knows that when it comes to workplace etiquette, that doesn’t mean it’s an appropriate way to communicate in every situation. Furthermore, there seems to be a lack of policy in the workplace surrounding [...]

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What to Do When a Bad Candidate Keeps Calling and Emailing and Texting

If you’re in charge of hiring at your company, you’ve undoubtedly come across this kind of candidate before. The one that looked great on paper, but flubbed the interview, and now won’t leave you alone…no matter how many times you ignore their phone calls, emails, and LinkedIn connection requests. What’s a hiring manager to do? [...]

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