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The Results Are In: How Often You Change Workplace Passwords ◄

In a recent Refresh Leadership poll, we asked our readers how often they change the passwords on work devices, including computer, mobile phone, apps, etc. And with 49% of the votes, the top response wasn’t all that surprising. Most individuals only change their passwords when they’re told to. The second highest response was “Quarterly” with […]

Good Jobs News for Working-Age Dads in Canada this Father’s Day ◄

New Jobs Data Show Canadian Dads Working More; Best Career Advice from Fathers This Father’s Day, there’s good news for dads when it comes to the job market. According to the newest jobs data released by Statistics Canada, the labor force participation rate of men ages 25-54 increased nearly a full point last month to […]

On the Job Podcast S3:E6 – Tiny, Yet Fierce ◄

Check out the latest episode of Express Employment Professionals’ On the Job podcast! How many jobs are there where you need to know and trust the person next to you because there might be a time where your fate is in their hands and vice-versa? Meet Anna Nadler, a 27-year-old civil engineer and firefighter from Massachusetts. Small […]

In the U.S., More Fathers are Working but Need Support from Employers ◄

82% Report Higher Job Satisfaction in Family-Friendly Work Environments – How Employers Can Encourage Dads This Father’s Day From 2017 to 2018, the labor force participation rate of fathers with children under 18 rose from 92.8% to 93.3%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But despite the high number of working fathers, 69% of them would […]

Focus on Safety: Protect Your Muscles ◄

June is National Safety Month, and whether you work on a construction site or in a traditional office setting, safety at work impacts every worker in one way or another. For employers, safety can affect everything from workers’ compensation costs to productivity. For employees, it impacts the work environment, health, and morale. Sponsored by the National […]

On the Job Podcast S3:E5 – A Brush with Fame ◄

Check out the latest episode of Express Employment Professionals’ On the Job podcast! A Brush with Fame Avery Thompson is a funny, heartfelt, and eccentric filmmaker and radio producer who has done almost every job under the sun. Like many 20-year-olds, he had big plans of what he was going to do with his life—he […]

Free Event for Business Leaders on Emergency Preparedness ◄

Express Employment Professionals has launched a new online series called ExpressTalks; created to host subject-matter experts on employment-related topics in 30 minutes or less. We know your time is valuable—and so is keeping up on the latest employment regulations and leadership trends. That’s why ExpressTalks is designed with the business leader in mind, offering relevant […]

Focus on Safety: Beat the Heat ◄

June is National Safety Month, and whether you work on a construction site or in a traditional office setting, safety at work impacts every worker in one way or another. For employers, safety can affect everything from workers’ compensation costs to productivity. For employees, it impacts the work environment, health, and morale. Sponsored by the National […]

Question of the Month: What Are the Most Shocking Interview Behaviors? ◄

From texting to chewing gum to bringing a friend, there are many bad behaviors that may seem obvious to most job seekers. However, if you’ve been in a hiring position for any length of time, you know people can surprise you. For our June question of the month, we want to know what bad behaviors […]

On the Job Podcast S3:E4 – Five Loaves & Two Fishes: Filling the Hunger Gap ◄

Check out the latest episode of Express Employment Professionals’ On the Job podcast! Five Loaves & Two Fishes: Filling the Hunger Gap Linda McKinney is an Italian woman in McDowell, WV, who runs the Five Loaves & Two Fishes Food Bank with her husband. In a down-and-out coal town, she is single-handedly responsible for feeding […]

4 Experts Dish On Giving Dads The Work-Life Balance They Need ◄

Drinks manufacturing giant Diageo is giving “parental leave” the attention all working parents deserve. The employer of more than 4,500 people across the UK now allows parents to take 52 weeks of parental leave, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. This new development highlights an issue many working fathers face in the workplace. Many don’t […]

Why ‘Good’ Candidates Who Drop Out Do You a Favor ◄

How many times have you referred to a good candidate as ‘the one that got away’? There is nothing quite so satisfying as identifying on paper a certain spark in a potential hire who has all the skills business is looking for. In contrast, there is nothing quite so demoralizing as seeing the same applicant […]

Scale Your Hiring Process Like This Growth-Focused Recruiting Director ◄

Toni Cabrall, Director of Recruiting at Concord, discusses with Josh about undertaking massive recruiting efforts. Coming from an agency background, Toni was hired as recruiter number 1 at her first in-house position and in six years scaled it from under 100 employees to over 800. She’s well-versed in scaling a company and its recruiting team […]

[Webinar] Companies Killing the Millennial Hiring Game ◄

Your hiring process has been working great for years. Maybe you’ve made little updates here and there, but overall, it’s been smooth sailing. As you’ve worked with younger employees and candidates lately, perhaps you’ve seen a drop off in interest and applications for your positions. What happened? It’s possible your current hiring process appeals best […]

Hiring Process Feedback Isn’t As Simple As You Thought, Here’s Why ◄

Candidates today aren’t just aimlessly wandering through the recruitment and hiring processes. They’re fully invested in their futures and they aren’t afraid to ask questions to better themselves. More specifically, 36 percent want a clear sense of how they performed during an interview, according to LinkedIn’s Inside the Mind of Today’s Candidates report. Another 40 […]

Employee Benefits: What’s ‘In’ and What’s ‘Out’ ◄

As the economy has improved over the last few years, the war for talent has only gotten hotter. Now that the unemployment rate is reaching near-record lows, it’s more and more difficult for businesses to find quality talent to fill important roles. One of the best ways for a company to differentiate itself from the […]

4 Small but Significant Steps to End the Skills Gap ◄

We hear you. You’re struggling to find qualified candidates for numerous positions at your organization — and you’re not alone. As the unemployment rate drops to 3.6 percent in the US, the need for qualified, highly-skilled employees continues to rise. Business leaders and human resources professionals watch as the ever-widening skills gap becomes one of […]

How to Develop HR Management with Information Technology ◄

The way we do business, communicate, and establish partnerships has changed drastically over the past several years due to the overwhelming advancement of technology. We’ve transitioned most of our processes online and we’ve enabled the widespread use of AI and other tech solutions to be more efficient in every industry. The innovative IT sector is […]

3 Ways to Improve Your Group Dynamics Through Your Hiring Process ◄

We’ve all heard of them. And if you’re lucky, you’ve been a part of one: the standout team with effortless flow in the workplace. This team appears to have an extrasensory quality to their group dynamic that makes no task impossible. Whether it’s a team of 4 or 400, group dynamics matters. Unless you’re a […]

5 Warning Signs Your HR Practices are Outdated ◄

Human resources may not be your top priority, especially if you’re a small business. Yet, certain HR practices are most effective if they’re updated with modern technology, tools, and strategies. If you can answer “yes” to any (or all) of the following questions, it’s time to revamp those practices. 1. Are You Relying on Phone […]

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