It’s the first “stormy” week here in Alameda, CA, where the Renoir Staffing corporate office is located, and already the desire to overload on piping hot, cheesy soups and curling up on the couch has kicked in. Problem is, I already spend 40 hours a week curled up in an office chair in front of… read more
It’s a dilemma that many business owners and managers are confronted with. All signs appear to suggest that adding staff would benefit productivity, yet the cost of doing so gives pause. Staffing agencies help with this dilemma of course, you can temporarily try out an individual before making the significant financial commitment (staffing agencies absorb… read more
Every week, I sift through a vast amount of online content looking for relevant topics to the property management industry. I’ve discovered this: while there is plenty of this content available, there appears to be very little that actually says anything. And even still less that says something new. I’ve noticed that just about anybody… read more
If there’s one thing we know, it’s how to spot successful talent in the workforce. We provide this talent for our clients but this week we also want to provide some great steps you can take to increase the efficiency of your permanent staff. You may pick up a few pointers for yourself! Communicate with… read more
The headlines are telling us that more and more people are shifting their views on what they deem as acceptable housing. Renters are increasingly becoming a trend, not just out of necessity but also the result of personal choice. Home ownership has always been an emphasis of the ideal lifestyle in American culture, but that… read more
One thing I love to do is travel. The cash money I use to spend where I go comes from the coins I have saved during the year. Whenever I have any coins I put it in a coffee can and by year end I have saved over a hundred dollars. I also put money… read more
As I’m sure we all know, tensions can get tight in the workplace, and often we don’t have the time to sit down and slowly, methodically, and patiently discuss the situation so that all parties can work productively and harmoniously together (although, this is how disputes should be handled so remember, your HR Manager can… read more
The CAA Expo is next week on Wednesday, April 25th at the Santa Clara Convention Center-come say hi! The theme this year is “Go for the Gold” and we’ll be at booth #620 to tell you about how we can build your winning team! There will also be a great raffle prize you can win!… read more
The busy summer season is nearly upon us which means all of us want to not only do our best on the multiple worksites we’ll be sent to, but also look our best, meaning professional! This week we are re-posting a great blog from last year outlining the type of clothing that is appropriate for… read more
The staffing and property management industries are entering the busy season as the days grow warmer and longer. For residential and commercial properties, there is landscaping to be done, events to prepare for, vacations looming (aka, increased workload), and a myriad of other tasks, both large and small. Some days can feel outright overwhelming. Last… read more
