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.

Could a Job Promotion Be a Step Back?

The offer of a job promotion can certainly be flattering. But just because it’s upward movement, doesn't mean it's a step in the right direction. In fact, while you might be tempted to accept a promotion on the spot, don't. Just like any important employment decision, you need to think about if it's right for [...]

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Which Industries in Tempe & Phoenix are Hiring in 2012?

If you’re out of work or searching for a new employment opportunity in Phoenix or beyond, you may be wondering, “Where are all the jobs?” Well, the answer might surprise you. At PrideStaff, we’ve put together a list – based on data from job aggregator site Indeed.com – highlighting the industries that are undergoing the [...]

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6 Critical Factors to Choosing the Right Phoenix Staffing Agency

If people are your most important asset, then hiring the right ones is vital to the success of your organization. However, between strategizing, troubleshooting, and managing your current crop of employees, it’s often difficult to find the time it takes to hire new recruits. That’s where a staffing agency can help. The right staffing agency [...]

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2012 Arizona Employment Statistics

As we all know, Arizona was not immune to the country's economic struggles over the last few years. With that said, The Arizona Department of Administration's Office of Employment and Population Statistics has shared some very positive signs and encouraging trends: And, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale unemployment rates [...]

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Top 3 Trends in Employee Recognition You Need to Know

By Razor Suleman New year. New you. New problems? No thanks. Well, that fresh attitude may have sufficed for the dawn of 2012. But now that we're a little bit deeper into the year, it's time to shake off that idealistic approach to this year's workplace. Let's be honest with ourselves for a moment. For [...]

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How to Make Your Workday Fly By

Some days are better than others at work: you're engaged in what you're doing, you're crossing things off your to-do list, and you can't believe it when 5:00 rolls around. Other days, you feel like nothing is going right, and the hands on the clock are dragging. Here are several tips that will help you [...]

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Managing, Recruiting and Retaining Generation Y Talent

What do you think of when you hear the term “Generation Y”? Diverse?  Entitled?  Informal?  Opinionated? No matter how you view this dynamic group of individuals, one thing is certain – you must adapt your hiring and interviewing strategies to attract and retain the best. Diverse, demanding and socially aware, millenials are creating a major [...]

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