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Why a Job Without Health Insurance Terrifies Many ◄

When job seekers evaluate job offers and opportunities, they look at more than just the hourly wage or base salary. According to a new survey from Express Employment Professionals, the vast majority-91%-consider health insurance and other benefits a “deciding factor.” Express surveyed 672 job seekers and posed the question, “Are employer-provided benefits and/or health insurance […]

10 Quotes to Help You See a Project Through ◄

Success wouldn’t mean nearly as much if you didn’t have to work hard to achieve. However, sometimes, the very things that create character can be a detriment to success in the long run. There are many instances when people were so close to the finish line, but couldn’t see the end in sight, so they […]

Leading by the Numbers: What Your Enneagram Says About You as a Leader (Type 1: The Reformer) ◄

Leading by the Numbers is a nine-part series. Understanding your strengths and weaknesses as a leader is imperative to not only leading others, but also leading yourself effectively. But the make-up of great leaders doesn’t just lay in the balance on the pros and cons scale, it is the amalgamation of intricate character traits and […]

Infographic: How to Get Better at Delegating ◄

As leaders, we have the tendency of putting our teams on our back to push past enemy lines in the war on talent and market share. But as time has shown, it takes a team to maintain a competitive advantage. Yes, teamwork makes the dream work. However, delegating tasks can be easier said than done. […]

Engage to Produce: Increase Productivity, Not Hours ◄

As businesses look for innovative ways to maintain a competitive advantage in productivity, it’s also important to watch for signs of burnout and stress among your employees. Increased workloads often lead to increased hours in the office, which could have an unwanted, reverse effect on productivity. According to a study by Cornerstone, 68% of employees […]

New Poll: Most Businesses Do Not Think a Recession is Coming in Near Future ◄

An overwhelming majority of business leaders surveyed in a new Express Employment Professionals poll don’t expect a recession within the next six months, despite increased media focus on the possibility of an upcoming downturn. In the survey, just 4% expect a recession in the next three months, while 14% expect one in three to six […]

The Best Retention Policy Is a Good Onboarding Policy ◄

With unemployment at long-time lows, retaining talented employees is a top concern among employers, but many fail to realize that the right retention strategy begins before the new employee even walks through the door. In today’s hiring climate, a welcoming onboarding experience is essential to employee retention. That is why Express Employment Professionals has laid […]

The Next Big Thing ◄

An Inspirational Article by Motivational Speaker and President of the Narrative Television Network, Jim Stovall. We’ve all seen super-successful people who always seem to be in the right place at the right time. Through my work in movies, television, books, and arena events, I’ve had the privilege of meeting and working with a number of these […]

TED Talk: Breaking Bad Management Habits ◄

Some leaders, without realizing it, have picked up either poor or ineffective habits that affect how they lead their teams. And as Millennials move into management positions, veteran leaders could be passing on these bad habits to the next generation of leaders. In her TED talk, Elizabeth Lyle explains the need to break bad management […]

Question of the Month: Does Your Company Offer Part-Time Work? ◄

Many professionals are now opting for part-time work that better fits their busy lifestyles, personal schedules, and family needs. And with more Boomers entering retirement, there is a rise of retirees looking to supplement their time and income with part-time work. So, for our October question of the month, we want to know if your […]
Full-Time Workers vs. Contract Workers: Which Option Is Cheaper? ◄

As your business grows, determining which type of employee to hire is a crucial deliberation—and the main divide, full-time versus contract workers, will have a huge impact on your business’s budget. Depending on what your business needs from a position, choosing to go with a full-time worker or a contract role could make a major […]

What ‘Awareness’ Says About Your Employer Brand ◄

Your employer brand is more than just a reputation. It’s the tangible embodiment of your mission and values. Part of creating an employer brand that resonates with talent and engages employees is standing up for something you – as a company and a culture – believe in. Find out how experts utilize their employer brands […]

5 Effective Ways to Optimize Your Recruitment Strategy for Young Talent Acquisition ◄

Millennials and Generation Z are peculiar generations, at least by traditional recruiting and business standards. It seems that these generations are constantly breaking the norms, reshaping old narratives, and restructuring the world around them. And business leaders are struggling to match their pace. Why? Because there’s nothing quite like the cumbersome task of inspiring young […]

4 Tricks to Stretch Your Hiring Budget and Secure Top Talent ◄

You work diligently to attract, hire, and retain top talent in spite of the restraints of your thin or exhausted hiring budget. And you’re not alone. Only 21 percent of hiring professionals in our How to Make the Most of Your Hiring Budget report say they are able to stay on budget. And to make […]

How to Attract and Retain Multi-Generational Talent ◄

More than a decade after the economic crisis of 2008, the global economy is booming. A historically low unemployment rate in the U.S. (around 3.7 percent in July) coupled with a strong economy means that it´s currently an employee´s market. Recent studies show that seven out of every ten employees are actively looking for a […]

4 Tips for When the New Hire is More Qualified Than Their Boss ◄

A recent study by ResumeLab found an astonishing number (61 percent) of employees believe they can handle their manager’s daily responsibilities. While another 21.7 percent go as far as to say they believe they’re more qualified than their managers. These statistics confirm a growing number of employees are overqualified for their roles. Our recent research […]

Hiring Gen Z: The Future of Work ◄

A few days back, it seems, we were talking about millennials. Now, Gen Z is ready to work and looking for the right jobs. It is likely to think about what best you can do to attract them. Gen Z is not submitting to traditional work models held by employers. As a result, HR is […]

3 Tips to Shift Your Talent Acquisition Strategy With the Changing Market ◄

In 2018, Korn and Ferry estimated there will be a global human talent shortage of more than 85 million people by 2030. Just a few months ago, this seemed to be a highly-believable estimate. However, now there are predictions of a 2020 recession, meaning talent acquisition pros could see an unexpected flood of candidates. Yet […]

5 Ways Video Interviewing Eliminates Unconscious Bias ◄

Following our post on eliminating unconscious bias from the hiring process, we see even more ways in which video interviewing specifically reduces unconscious bias. The 5 ways video interviews help overcome biases include: getting multiple opinions, interviewing more candidates, creating stronger connections, eliminating geographic barriers, and providing a consistent experience. Getting Multiple Opinions Everyone on […]

16 Questions to Ask Gen Z During a Structured Interview ◄

Sixty-one million people. An incredible 61 million Gen Zers were estimated to reside in the U.S. in 2016 according to research by BridgeWorks. That number is larger than Generation X and is two-thirds the size of the baby boomer generation. For talent acquisition professionals, that number is inspiring. The oldest of this generation, born in […]

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