Change of any kind can be hard. There’s simply no way around it. And it’s no different in the workplace.Yet change is sometimes necessary. For example, if outdated company policies and procedures are no longer meeting your organization’s needs today, something has to change whether your employees like it or not. Ineffective polices can act [...]
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Modesto, California is a mid-sized city located in Stanislaus County. With a population of just over 200,000, Modesto is known for its proximity to rich farmland and a large agricultural industry.In terms of geography, Modesto is approximately 90 miles north of Fresno and 92 miles east of San Francisco. Many local residents find work in [...]
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There’s a highly important step to the interview process that 3 out of 4 job seekers routinely forget: the follow-up email.Within 24 hours after your interview, it’s essential to email the individual who interviewed you to increase your chances of staying top of mind and relevant in the company’s job search. A short, polite and [...]
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Searching for candidates often involves a precise formula.Many employers assume that temporary staff will be readily available whenever and wherever. However, the truth is that there are ideal times to search for qualified candidates. And knowing when and how to start searching reduces the likelihood that you’ll be stuck understaffed during a crucial time for [...]
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Far too many job seekers rely on generic cover letters when applying for positions.Using a standard letter and simply tweaking details for each company says one thing and one thing only to prospective employers: I don’t really care about this job. It’s always obvious when someone hasn’t made a real effort to write a personalized [...]
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Modesto is the 18th largest city in the state of California. With a population of approximately 200,000, Modesto is home to a diverse business and employment market, particularly in the agricultural and manufacturing sector.Labor ForceThe civilian labor force in Modesto has remained fairly steady over the past year. That said, we have seen an almost [...]
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FRESNO, CA – PrideStaff, a leading national staffing franchise organization, today announced they have each been named to Inavero’s 2013 Best of Staffing™ Client and Talent List. Presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, the fourth annual Best of Staffing list provides the only statistically valid, objective, service quality benchmarks in the industry and reveals which staffing [...]
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Whether you're happily employed or searching for a job, the new year is an ideal time to set or reset your career goals. The holidays provide some much needed time off to rejuvenate, refresh, and refocus, which can help you to hit the ground running, professionally, come the new year. Reflecting on 2012 Carve out [...]
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Want to make a big impact on your company--and your career--in 2013? Then it's time to put your human resources to the test. It's time to challenge your organization to do more, do it better, and really make the most of your human resources function. Are you ready? Here are 30 HR challenges for you. [...]
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Does this sound familiar? At work, you're going full steam ahead all morning, crossing things off your to-do list and feeling productive. You take a quick break for lunch and figure you'll dive right back into your work and power through the afternoon. But somewhere between 2 and 3 p.m. you find your attention wandering [...]
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August 29, 2013
