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.
June 13, 2014The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the cost of a bad hire at 30 percent of an individual’s first-year earnings. So, you do the math. For an employee starting at a salary of $50,000, that’s a $15,000 hit to your bottom-line health. It’s beyond sobering to think of the cost when a senior-level hire goes [...]
Read MoreJune 12, 2014
The title of this post says it all. Despite the fact that stress is the number one workforce risk issue, a 2013/2014 Towers Watson survey…
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June 11, 2014FRESNO, CA – The PrideStaff group of companies, including PrideStaff, PrideStaff Financial, Rx relief and Insurance Relief, announced today it has been named as one of Inavero’s 2014 Best of Staffing® Award winners and has also earned the 2014 Best of Staffing Diamond Award for achieving the highest client and talent service quality scores for [...]
Read MoreJune 10, 2014
The best jobs in Atlanta East, GA are right here. PrideStaff Owner/Strategic-Partner Mike Pred is passionate about connecting talented people with great jobs in East…
Read MoreJune 6, 2014
Job prospects for recent graduates have improved over recent years. Still, earning a college degree doesn’t guarantee a successful job search. In fact, as a…
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June 6, 2014You’ve successfully interviewed and been offered a job, but choose not to accept it. You have your reasons and, whatever they are, the position is just not right for you. By declining with grace and professionalism, the employer and recruiter involved will remember you in a positive light. If handled correctly, turning down an offer [...]
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June 5, 2014As you evaluate your hiring needs, consider using a staffing company to help. As experts in the industry they can assist you with creating an effective hiring strategy, customized to your needs.Four Reasons to Consider Using a Staffing Agency: Decreased cost: While a temporary employee may cost more per hour, you pay only for the [...]
Read MoreJune 4, 2014You really blew it this time – you made a major mistake at work. Your first instinct is to run and hide! You may react in panic, saying too much and overcomplicating an already inflammatory situation. Or you may be tempted to hastily cover up your error and find ways to defend yourself.While seeking help [...]
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May 23, 2014While there’s no guarantee that your temporary job will become full time, you can increase the likelihood of that happening if you position yourself as an invaluable asset to your employer. In many cases, companies have been known to actually create permanent positions so they could keep their temporary workers, based on the positive impact [...]
Read MoreMay 23, 2014Searching and applying for a job is just a few clicks away. But beyond quickly pulling up a list of options, applicants need a total process that is efficient, streamlined and user friendly.What Candidates WantTake a good look at how you currently handle applications and continuously make improvements.Dedicate a featured part of your website to [...]
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