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How Seasonal Staffing Can Help Your Business this Fourth Quarter ◄

For many organizations, the fourth quarter represents the busiest time of the year. From higher production demands to an uptick in service needs, these final three months can cause unwarranted stress and anxiety for business leaders. However, using a staffing agency to fill seasonal employment needs takes the hassle out of hiring during the busy […]

Ted Talk: How Generational Stereotypes Hold Us Back at Work ◄

From understanding generational differences to mitigating conflict in the office between Boomers and Millennials, business leaders have searched high and low for advice on the topic of the five generations in the workforce. However, Social psychologist and professor Leah Georges explains that stereotypes have caused this conflict and “to really understand the beauty of the […]

Establishing an Environment of Self-Motivation ◄

One of the most debilitating issues that many businesses face on a day-to-day basis is having an uninspired, unmotivated team. As a leader, you can directly tie motivation to how well you perform. So if there is ever a time you feel unmotivated, recall why you’re passionate about what you do, pull yourself up by […]

Infographic: 5 Productivity Myths Debunked ◄

Productivity is top of mind for companies vying for overall market share and a competitive advantage; however, some myths keep organizations from achieving their full potential. Check out this infographic from Workfront (formally AtTask) to see the type five productivity myths holding companies back.

Crucial Conversations: Building a Culture of Effective Communication ◄

From engaging the workforce to recruiting and retaining top talent, today’s leader must use all the tools available to not only ensure high-level productivity from team members, but also maintain a sustained level of organizational success. However, there might be one tool missing from a majority of leaders’ toolbelts that could hinder those goals: effective […]

Question of the Month: Are Employer-Provided Benefits and/or Health Insurance a Factor in Your Decision to Work for a Company? ◄

From job title to compensation to flexible hours, there are many factors that go into a candidate’s decision to accept a job offer. And in a tight labor market, professionals are able to be pickier about the offers they do accept. So we want to know, are employer-provided benefits and/or health insurance a factor in […]

Canada Employed: Labour Day Poll of White Collar and Grey Collar Workers ◄

A new poll released today by The Harris Poll, commissioned by Express Employment Professionals, provides an in-depth look at the state of white collar and grey collar workers in Canada. The poll found that the vast majority of Canadian white collar and grey collar workers are very happy and optimistic about their work and personal […]

America Employed: Survey of White, Grey, and Blue Collar Workers ◄

Following the inaugural survey of America’s blue collar workers in 2018, Express Employment Professionals has partnered once again with The Harris Poll to learn more about how today’s white collar workers compare with blue collar employees and those who fall in the middle-grey collar professions. Despite a similar outlook of the future, regardless of collar color, […]

In the US, 17 Million People Find Work Through Staffing ◄

Express Employment Professionals is in the business of putting people to work. During this time of year we especially like to recognize all of that hard work and thank the employers who provide opportunities to make a difference in someone’s life through a job. To shed light on the impact of the staffing industry and […]

Best Methods for Interacting with Job Seekers ◄

In the past, the job search was simple. You would physically visit the company you wanted to interview with, grab a job application, fill it out, and wait for them to get in touch with you. Nowadays, however, there are a variety of ways for job seekers to get in touch with potential employers. From […]

4 Steps to Prevent Disaster in Your Hiring Process ◄

Prepared, Not Scared. Be Ready for Disasters. The 2019 theme for September’s National Preparedness Month doesn’t apply solely to preparing your workforce for natural disasters. Hiring pros must also consider the unexpected ‘what ifs.’ Issues such as scheduling conflicts, candidate ghosting, technology glitches, and disruptive weather conditions all result in hiring process turmoil if you’re […]

5 Ways Video Interviews Put an End to Candidate Stress ◄

It’s no secret — the United States population, as a whole, is stressed. In fact, a recent study by the American Psychological Association revealed 63 percent of the U.S. public is stressed about the future of our nation. The burden of the nation’s future, however, isn’t the only thing raising stress levels. Over 60 percent […]

4 Tips to Combine Job Auditions with Video Interviews ◄

Many ineffective elements of traditional interviews are on the oust. Over 60 percent of hiring pros say traditional interviews fail in assessing candidates’ soft skills, according to a 2018 LinkedIn report. The same report revealed 57 percent of hiring pros don’t feel traditional interviews help them effectively understand candidate weaknesses. To adjust to these attitudes, […]

How to Write Terrific Job Descriptions ◄

As an HR professional, among your list of responsibilities is the requirement to write enticing job descriptions to attract the very best candidates. The art of putting together such descriptions easily learned with a few steps. Here’s how to do it: Understand your audience In order to put together a job description that will attract […]

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, […]

4 Ways The Next Recession Will Change Recruitment ◄

“…The chances that the nation will fall into recession have increased sharply in the last two weeks,” Neil Irwin, senior economics correspondent for The Upshot, recently shared with the NY Times. His comments come after the U.S. experienced impressive financial growth and economic success since the last recession just 10 years ago. The natural rise […]

Show-Off These 4 Unique Employee Benefits With Video ◄

People partake in employee benefits every day. But not every employee values the same benefit. Each person’s unique situations determine how much or little they connect with specific benefits. Employee benefits shouldn’t be treated as a single cluster when recruiting. Candidates, just like employees, connect with benefit offerings on different levels. There are even some […]

4 Ways Employee Benefits Videos Boost Your Brand ◄

Throughout the entire month of August, people around the world celebrate National Breastfeeding Month. Many companies highlight not just the benefits of breastfeeding but the support that mothers need to successfully nurse, especially while working. While not every candidate will be overjoyed to hear you have a pumping room, it means the world to many […]

How to Create a Big Recruitment Campaign ◄

Employees are the key factor in business success. Without them, your company cannot operate efficiently nor can it grow or further develop, for that matter. It’s no secret that the more you want to expand your business, the more employees you’ll need. They do the work to turn corporate decisions into reality. However, if you […]

3 Tips for Recruiting Interns for Future Full-Time Roles ◄

We’re in the midst of a talent shortage. In fact, Gartner Inc.’s recent Emerging Risks Survey revealed senior executives worldwide believe talent shortage is the top risk their organizations face. If you’re struggling to drum up candidates, recruiting interns could be the golden ticket to transforming your entry-level talent pipeline. You know how hard it […]

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