Flexibility remains king for non-traditional benefits as American workers feel companies should offer employees more control over their work hours and location, but less than 50% of businesses do. This is according to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. Currently, U.S. hiring managers report their companies offer paid leave (59%)—including […]
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Whether you work a traditional 9-5 in-office job or are 100% remote, there will always be distractions and obstacles that keep you from being fully productive. And while some obstacles are out of our control, like unnecessary meetings and incoming emails, others may be self-inflicted, like indecisiveness or disorganization. Last Month, we asked our readers […]
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Why do you play the game? To win. This innate drive to win is ingrained in the psyche of most leaders. But does winning actually equate to success? UCLA championship-winning coach Valorie Kondos explains that the secret to her success has nothing to do with “winning.” Check out the video below to watch her inspiring […]
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This week, 64 college basketball teams from across North America will begin competing with a single goal in mind—to reach the panicle of college sports and raise the 2023 NCAA Tournament Championship trophy. While blue blood, behemoths like Kansas and Houston have their eyes set on claiming what each one-seed sees as their destiny, smaller […]
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This week, we celebrated International Women’s Day, and in the U.S., we celebrate the incredible history of trailblazing, inspirational women for Women’s History Month. From classic heroines like Joan of Arc to courageous abolitionists like Harriet Tubman to unyielding suffragists like Susan B. Anthony, history is anchored by powerful, inspiring women. Over the past few […]
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Despite the optimistic hiring outlook for the next year, 91% of U.S. companies expect to face challenges, including 45% of hiring managers who say they have open positions they cannot fill. This is according to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals, where the 45% reporting open jobs is the highest […]
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Leaders across industries have a unique opportunity to not just focus on productivity and overall workforce management, but they have a chance to truly inspire their teams to be the best versions of themselves. And while the age-old saying of “waiting for inspiration to strike” may be the way many view inspiring others; it may […]
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Over the past few years, the workforce as changed drastically. While some embraced remote work and flexible hours, others have considered other options to remain competitive during a tight labor market. In this month’s question, we’d like to know if you or your company would support a 4-day workweek. Let us know by voting in […]
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New, third-party research sheds light on hiring trends for the first half of 2023. Download the PDF today!
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Express Employment Professionals was recently recognized for its exemplary client services with the receipt of ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client Award for the fourth consecutive year and 10th year overall. In partnership with presenting sponsor Indeed and gold sponsor Talent.com, ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Award winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely […]
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It’s rare to find a career-related blog or article today that doesn’t mention the Great Resignation in some shape or form. After 47 million American workers quit their jobs in 2021 with millions more following throughout 2022, 10.8 million U.S. job openings now remain, making it seem like a job seeker’s paradise. But as Gen…
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Looking for the best recruiting software on the market? You’re in the right place! Hiring a new employee can be costly and time-consuming. According to Indeed, you can expect to pay up to 30% of the hired employee’s first-year salary to a recruiter – and it can take up to 52 days to fill a position. …
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For many working professionals, the workplace is like a second family. And even though remote working has put a damper on the process, many workers today still think of the workplace as the place to create lifelong relationships and forge friendships. That’s why many companies today are enabling and encouraging workplace bonding. It has now…
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Mention the word redundancy and people inevitably think of the unfortunate individuals who are let go from their roles – and rightly so. Being on the receiving end of redundancy can be a life-altering experience professionally, financially and emotionally. But the effects of redundancies are felt more widely than simply by those who leave the…
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‘Quiet thriving’ is a concept that emerged after the trend ‘quiet quitting’ became widely discussed at the end of last year. Quiet quitting refers to completing the minimum requirements of one’s job. Individuals put in no additional enthusiasm, effort, time or energy than needed. In contrast, ‘quiet thriving’ involves the opposite with employees reconsidering their relationship with…
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Nearly three years ago, we were introduced to the coronavirus. Now we have quiet quitting. Both are equally tenacious, and just when it seems we’re rid of them, they resurface in different forms. A few months ago, we learned about “quiet firing” and “quick quitting,” the first two variants of the quiet quitting trend. Now,…
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The forecasts are in, and economists paint a gloomy outlook for the UK economy in the coming months. It has been predicted that Britain risks being the first G7 nation to slip into recession – and the last one to get out of it – which is undoubtedly causing concern amongst business leaders. To prepare…
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Nuffield Health’s 2022 Healthier Nation Index study revealed one in three adults claims their mental health has got worse in the last year. The same statistic is also true of physical health, with a third of UK adults reporting a decline over the last 12 months. Employers have a responsibility to help individuals manage their wellbeing. However,…
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It has been a challenging few years for the recruitment sector, and it looks like things might get worse before they start getting better. Although employment rates have largely returned to pre-pandemic levels this year, the outlook for next year looks bleaker. Rising food and energy costs have exacerbated the cost-of-living crisis, and recent government…
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