As a business owner or manager, when you have an open position available at your company, you want to make sure you have everything squared away before you start searching for candidates. Inadequate preparation for the process can result in you hiring the wrong person. Before you even start looking for someone, you need to…
One advantage of being a small business owner, or a manager of a small business, is being able to work with employees on a personal basis. However, in order to set yourself up for success, you need to consider how your workplace benefits your employees. Happy employees are more productive, stay longer at a company,…
Because technology changes at a break-neck speed, so does everything else that relies on it. As a result, job hunting has always followed in the footsteps of tech. With the advent of the internet and the ever-expanding need for ease of access, the demand for simple job searching solutions has never been higher. Cell phones…
Job searching, especially during a time of high stress, can be difficult to maintain. Whether industrial, skilled trades, or administrative is your goal, staying organized can help keep you from making crucial mistakes. To stay organized, there are a few things you should think about. We have prepared a few organizational tips to help you…
If you’ve never had any temp-to-hire positions in your company, there is never a better time than now to learn about all of the benefits and to consider using temp-to-hire workers. “Temp-to-hire” refers to a job created by a company, where an employee works with the possibility of being hired on full-time. At Tempstar Staffing,…
Hiring someone new can be expensive and time consuming. This is why choosing the right candidate can be a stressful process. After bringing someone new onto your team, you want to make sure that you hired them for the right reasons. Even if your interview process was long and intensive, a new hire could turn…
A great way to motivate a team and keep them engaged in their work is by showing you appreciate them. Whether it is through gifts or acts of kindness, showing your appreciation for your employees can go a long way towards increasing workplace productivity. Don’t quite know where to start? We’re here with a list…
There is a subtle nuance to running successful team meetings. Whether it is gathering team members together or holding their attention, meetings take some experience and know-how to get the most out of them. Since time is crucial, squeezing every ounce of value out of a meeting is important. We’ve developed a list of tips…
Earning the respect of your employees is difficult, especially if they are new hires. New employees haven’t had enough time to get to know you fully and get comfortable in their new position. You might think that the first impression is all you need, and sometimes it is, but not always. First impressions are important,…
With the current unemployment rate reaching as low as 4% and talent being harder than ever to find and keep, you may be hard-pressed to research what the future holds and what it means for your business. The Forn Kerry Institute has an answer. The Forn Kerry Institute conducted a study that suggests labor shortages…