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.
August 4, 2016Fluff words are those vague, tired clichés that your include on your resume just to fill it out. They do nothing to help you stand out as the best candidate. Considering that the average reviewer or applicant tracking system (ATS) spends less than 10 seconds on an initial resume review, it’s imperative that you nix [...]
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August 3, 2016As you consider your hiring needs, you want to make sure you have access to a constant flow of talent so when you need your next employee, you already have quality applicants waiting in the wings. It may seem difficult to create, but doing so will create a quality pool of candidates ready to pull [...]
Read MoreJuly 29, 2016
The best jobs in Akron, OH are right here. As an Akron native, PrideStaff Owner/Strategic-Partner Kevin Pratt finds it truly rewarding to help people gain…
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July 28, 2016
DOL estimates that the changes will impact 4.2 million workers. The final rule raises the minimum salary level from $23,660 per year to $47,476 per year….
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July 27, 2016If you feel the need to add something to your resume, seriously consider temporary employment. Gone are the days when temp work meant you couldn’t find a job because you weren’t good enough to find a permanent one, many companies regularly utilize temporary hires to meet their needs. This sort of employment may well fill [...]
Read MoreJuly 26, 2016Business is booming in Las Vegas, but as a company leader, you’re already well aware of the massive resurgence happening to the local economy. As competition in your industry begins to heat up, it’s more important than ever to staff your organization the right way. Managing the hiring process is incredibly time-consuming, and you already [...]
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July 25, 2016Strategic thinkers have been found to be among the most highly effective leaders. They take a broad, long-term approach to problem-solving and decision-making that involves objective analysis, looking far ahead, and planning every step of the way. In a recent Harvard Business Review study, 97 percent of 10,000 senior executive listed strategic thinking as the [...]
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July 25, 2016There are 80 million millennials in the U.S. workforce –and they will represent 75 percent of all workers nationwide by 2025. They are members of the last generation born in the 20th century – and they are the future. So as an employer, you need to understand their motivators, leverage their strengths, and help them [...]
Read MoreJuly 21, 2016
The best jobs in Tuscaloosa, AL are right here. Alabama natives, Strategic-Partners Chris and Kim Tillery are glad to live and work in their home…
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July 19, 2016Obviously you want to keep your employees safe, especially in a manufacturing facility where forklifts and pallet jacks abound (a friend actually broke his leg when it got stuck between those two items). As a manager, you need to create a culture of safety in your space that employees view as both easy to follow [...]
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