I have already seen a popular trend this year. Since the beginning of January, I have been working with several property managers and owners who want to replace their current staff. It seems that the current decision makers are standing firm on performance and if its not there, they replace them. Owners want properties that… read more
Industry events are an important part of one’s growth in their line of work. While it can be difficult to schedule in an event with all your other duties, the rewards you can receive (such as meeting industry leaders, acquiring new knowledge that can improve your skills, and/or promoting your company) have the potential to… read more
Is your office ready to take on the New Year? We found an excellent website, Valen’s Point (www.valenspoint.com), and we had to share with you their tips on how to make 2012 the most productive and prosperous year yet! Here are their 4 recommendations in improving your business ventures this year: 1. Review Current Projects:… read more
One of the best ways in which you can succeed as a staffing professional is to attend industry events. They are empowering and give great insight into current industry trends and up-to-date sales strategies. Simple run an internet search on your industry along with ‘associations’ and you’ll see the many options you’ll have to choose… read more
Happiness has wide ranging effects- Like improving your motivation. A study shows that adults and children who are put into good mood select higher goals and perform better than those that are unhappy. The GREAT news is that recent scientific reports show your happiness level is something that can be increased with a minimum amount… read more
As a recruiter, an important part of my job is to find the best candidates that I can and to screen out the “undesirables.” Companies don’t reach out to a staffing agency unless they are in desperate need of help; many times immediate help. With that knowledge, it’s critical that the candidates I work with… read more
Does it really make a difference what you wear to an interview? In many cases it does. According to Kim Zoller at Image Dynamics, 55% of another person’s perception of you is based on how you look. It is best to dress for success and if you are not sure what the dress code is… read more
As a staffing professional for almost 15 years, I have noticed many changes in the staffing industry over the years. What hasn’t changed is the fact that companies have always come to rely on utilizing staffing services to fulfill many short-term and even long-term staffing needs. While the staffing industry has had to respond to… read more
I am hearing from so many hiring managers that they just don’t have the time anymore to sift through hundreds of resumes only to get maybe a handful that actually have the experience they are looking for. There are so many people out of work these days that a lot of people are applying anywhere… read more
As of January 1, 2011, the following are the Minimum Wage Laws across the States: The Federal minimum wage is $4.25. The State of Washington has the highest minimum wage of $8.67 hour. The states of Georgia and Wyoming have the lowest minimum wage of $5.15. There are no state minimum wage for Alabama, Louisiana,… read more
