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How Are You Staying Busy at Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic? ◄

With shelter in place becoming the norm across our country, there’s plenty of extra free time. From cooking and arts and crafts to home improvement projects and relaxing, there are numerous activities to engage in. We want to know what you’re doing to help pass the time. Let us know by voting in our poll!

Filling the Knowledge Gap Left by Boomers ◄

As boomers delay retirement, they can play an important role in the workplace by imparting their knowledge and unique skill sets to help fill the growing knowledge gap. While 10,000 baby boomers reach retirement age each day, only 5,900 actually retire daily, according to Pew Research. In 2018, 29% of workers between the ages of […]

COVID-19 Business Closures Have Hourly Workers on Edge ◄

No work means no paycheck, and as businesses continue to temporarily shutter amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, many hourly workers are either suddenly without income or fear they may soon be. Express Employment Professionals’ more than 825 offices provide staffing and human resources solutions around the globe, allowing for a glimpse from the front lines of […]

Workforce Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic ◄

Although the economic effects of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) may still not be fully realized, businesses across North America are feeling the immediate crunch due to community regulations, social distancing, and government-mandated closures. For those remaining in operation, new challenges are coming to light. Filling the Talent Shortage Whether your business has transitioned to remote […]

Maintain a Healthy Workplace with COVID-19 Posters ◄

As the world continues to grapple with COVID-19, it is imperative for businesses to demonstrate effective communication to their employees. And for offices that remain open or operating with a limited staff, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has created 10 informational posters to help individuals stay informed and safe. Below are four […]

Leading by the Numbers: What Your Enneagram Says About You as a Leader (Type 6: The Loyalist) ◄

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 of the pros and cons scale, it is the amalgamation of intricate character traits and […]

Infographic: The Case for Remote Work – Pros and Cons ◄

As a growing number of businesses decide to allow employees to work from home to reduce large gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders across industries are tasked with the decision whether or not to follow suit. Understanding the pros and cons of telecommuting, flexible working spaces, and remote work is important before your company makes […]

87% of US Workers Agree Education Revolution is Needed to Prepare Students for Workforce ◄

With new jobs and industries emerging and constantly evolving in tandem with technology, nearly 9 in 10 employees (87%) say a whole new approach to education, skills training and learning, or an Education Revolution, is needed to better prepare people for the workforce. This is according to a newly released survey conducted by The Harris […]

ExpressTalks Spotlight: Simon Sinek ◄

See Simon Sinek at the ExpressTalks Celebrity Edition online leadership event Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Achieve Success by Thinking of Life and Business as an Infinite Game As the award-winning author of the leadership book The Infinite Game, Simon Sinek will share how to journey through an infinite mindset and unlock a new way to […]

The Power of Neutral ◄

A Motivational Message from Leadership Expert Jim Stovall We have a tendency to think of events or happenings in our lives as either good or bad. Although it’s difficult to do, this should be avoided whenever possible as it is a counterproductive habit. Think of all the events in your life that started out as a […]

The SMB HR Tech Stack ◄

As a software organization predominantly servicing the human resources industry, we hear a lot about other HR technologies our customers consider implementing. From those conversations, we’ve compiled a list of what we believe to be some of the best options for small and medium sized business hiring. These tools are great for managing not only […]

Video Interviewing: Do This First ◄

Updated March 2020 with up-to-date best practices. You’ve finally done it, congratulations! You integrated video interviews into your process. This technology is a powerful tool, but like any other technology, its success is determined by how quickly and successfully it is implemented. With these tips, you’ll create the most efficient and effective video interviewing process. […]

Tough Talk Tuesday: Resolving Disagreements Between HR and Hiring Managers ◄

Many factors that impact the hiring process are out of your team’s control. When tensions arise from external issues, your entire hiring team must work together to keep processes moving smoothly. Often, they must collaborate to make tough choices despite their different opinions, expectations, personalities, and ideas of what’s best for the company. In a […]

How to Transition Your Hiring Team to Virtual Interviews ◄

As a company leader, you’re challenged to make quick decisions to prevent panic and protect the physical and emotional well-being of your employees during a crisis. With a National State of Emergency in the United States and worldwide pandemic declared, you’re probably shifting your work approach in a communal effort to slow the spread of […]

5 Ways to Personally Connect With Candidates Using Video Interviews ◄

Candidates aren’t looking for just “any old” candidate experience. The majority are searching for companies that initiate personal connections right from the start of the hiring process. In fact, 61 percent of job seekers say meeting authentic and genuine people during the interview process is important to developing a feeling of positive connection or camaraderie, […]

Why You Need Data-Driven Recruiting In Your Hiring Process ◄

You may feel like you’ve tried everything to improve your hiring strategy. The issue is you cannot resolve underlying conflicts by addressing problems on the surface. You have to weed out the source from the infrastructure of your processes. To uncover problem areas, consider diving into the data behind your process. Data-driven recruiting tackles many […]

HR Habits to Leave Behind in the New Decade ◄

The HR scene is changing rapidly. With shifting workplace demographics and new technology, we must change the way that we think about HR. HR departments that follow principles from just a decade ago will surely fall behind. Below are five HR pitfalls that you can avoid in the new decade: Strict Work Environments More and […]

The Top 8 Ways Video Interview Platforms Boost Placements ◄

The demand for external talent sourcing never rests, which means neither do you. You continuously work to increase your numbers: the number of quality candidates in your talent pool, the number of clients you land, and, ultimately, the number of highly-qualified placements you make. Over the years, how you reach these growing goals and rise […]

7 Questions to Ask During Rapid Growth Hiring ◄

How a company responds to growth determines future success. Unfortunately, many leaders aren’t prepared to evolve with growth. Those who aren’t prepared, ultimately, downsize or fold. Just like leaders, hiring pros must ready themselves to innovate with the challenges rapid growth presents. Without proper assessment tools and strategies, you could potentially hire many ill-fitting candidates […]

5 Tips for Running a Successful HR Department ◄

A well-run human resource department helps you to operate your business efficiently. It is a vital part of any company, as it helps with settling disputes, recruiting, and training employees, making sure the company complies with labor laws. It also manages the organization’s relationship with employees, keeping records, and creating payrolls and benefits. Without the […]