The New vs The Old Way of Doing Business in Staffing: Innovative Changes in Staffing for 2011 and Beyond

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

100 Resumes…and None With Experience?! Help!!

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

United States Minimum Wage Information

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

A Realistic & Solid Approach to Multitasking

We have all been there, ‘there’ being the ever so isolating and energy-draining lure that every Monday morning seems to engulf us in once we walk into our work space ready for administrative combat.  From having to address numerous emails that all seem time sensitive to racing from meeting upon meeting while still fitting in… read more

Professional Behavior in the Workplace

During your period of pre-employment, you will be expected to learn and implement a set of professional behaviors that will help you succeed in the workplace and in other life endeavors. To make it in the work place and be successful, you always have to be respectful of others as well as yourself. Always be… read more

The Importance of Customer Care

In asking ourselves the big question, “how do we grow our business?” there are many times that we miss the mark.  No matter what industry you are in there is always the push for profitability and growth no matter what industry or company you are with.  Sometimes we spin our wheels trying to get those… read more

Diffusing Tension in the Workplace

It is virtually impossible to go through life and not utilize or apply some level of emotion when encountering people or situations.  With the immense amount of diverse pressures currently placed on many people, it is no surprise that some have allocated their frustrations inappropriately.  Those of us with full time employment spend a hefty… read more

Taking the Initiative in the Workplace!

Working for a Staffing Agency in the Property Management industry, I’m constantly asking Managers for feedback on what they look for in their employees. One common comment is that they like people who take the initiative. Since we do a lot of temporary placements, this comment extends to people who are working at a property… read more

Great Online Resources from Renoir Staffing, LLC.!

One of the many reasons that Renoir Staffing, LLC. is unique is the way in which we keep our customers and employees in-the-know with social media tools. We make it a point to provide up-to-date information and breaking news to those following us on Facebook, Twitter, and our blog-all three excellent forums in which to… read more

To Staff or Not To Staff?

Have you ever thought about either using a staffing company as a resource for a job or have you thought about going through a temp agency to find that perfect candidate that you do not have time to look for? Many times I have heard hiring managers say, “I would never hire a temp! Temps… read more