Lacking In Soft Skills? This Is How It Might Be Costing You

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I’m sure you’ve heard people talk about soft skills before. Soft skills are the interpersonal skills that allow you to engage with your coworkers and managers better. They’re pretty important skills to master if you’re hoping to make a difference in your workplace. How does this impact your efforts at work? Curious as to how…

How Tempstar Staffing Can Help Make Mergers and Acquisitions Easier

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Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are exciting opportunities for companies to grow, expand their market reach, and achieve strategic goals. However, behind the scenes, these transitions often come with significant operational and workforce challenges. From restructuring teams to managing employee turnover and aligning organizational cultures, the process of merging two entities can disrupt even the most…

The Cost of a Bad Hire: What To Do To Avoid Costly Mistakes

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If you’re in charge of hiring at your company, you probably know firsthand that making a bad hiring decision happens sometimes. Candidates lie on their resume or in the job interview, misunderstandings happen, and work styles can clash suddenly in the worst ways. Unfortunately, the cost of a bad hire manifests on multiple fronts: productivity,…

Changes In Manufacturing Your Company Needs to Adopt In 2025

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The needs and whims of the market are always changing, and manufacturing isn’t immune from that. Over the last few years, the rise of AI and digitization have exploded in new and interesting ways. In manufacturing, regardless of product or procedure, AI and digitization have begun creeping their way in, and as an industry leader…

Earn More Money by Upping Your Skills In These Practical Ways

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Everyone wants to make more money, right? Whether it’s to pay bills or save more, increasing your income is a good idea no matter how much you make. Advancing your career along the way is also great! One of the best and simplest ways to increase your earning potential is by upping your skills and…

How To Stay Positive Despite Rejections in Your Job Search

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There’s no way around it: being rejected from a job you really wanted hurts. You got your hopes up, did the best you could at every step, and yet somehow it still wasn’t enough. However, don’t be discouraged, no matter how bad it feels! Whether it’s God or the universe or fate involved, it all…

How To Choose Between Two Great Candidates for One Job

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Picture this: you’ve got a job opening, and you found two great candidates that fit the role perfectly. The hard part (actually finding the candidates) is over, but there’s one final step to the process, and that’s making the final decision to fill the job. Going about this can be tough, especially if you like…

Prepare For The Holidays: Create A Plan For Your Busy Season

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For many businesses, the holidays (Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Christmas) are a busy time. More than likely, you’re gearing your team up to meet the high demands of the holiday season. In crazy busy times like this, it’s good to have a solid gameplan in place, as well as auditing already in-place procedures, to make…

How Great Managers Lead: 5 Habits To Adopt

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Every manager goes through moments of learning throughout their career. Whether you’ve made some mistakes or received feedback that was less than ideal, it’s an opportunity for you to learn and grow. Chances are, you’re reading this for that exact reason, and we’re happy to help you work through it! How great managers lead effective…

What Is An Assembler Job Like?

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Assemblers are the people putting things together behind the scenes, creating a wide variety of products in the manufacturing sector. This type of job is great for those who enjoy working with their hands, have an eye for details, and enjoy working with blueprints or schematics. Assembly positions often don’t require previous experience, so you…