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Systems of Success: Replacing Bad Habits with Great Ones ◄

The most effective leaders are those who develop processes to help their organization reach and stay on top. Habitual systems help people run at their peak without overexerting mental energy when moving into uncharted territories. However, without systems in place, people tend to fall back into their default setting, which can include bad habits. To […]

Infographic: Why Having Friends at Work Is Important ◄

From higher productivity to more employee engagement, companies that embrace a culture of friendship know the lasting power it can have in the workplace. Check out this infographic from Officevibe, an online workplace engagement and communications service provider, to learn more about the benefits of having friends at work!

Lead Like a Lion: Lessons from The Lion King ◄

With Disney’s new, reimagined version of the The Lion King movie set to release this week, it’s the perfect time to look to the original 1994 classic for leadership insight! From overcoming obstacles to staying true to yourself to reaching your full potential, this movie is full of life lessons. Check out these timeless quotes […]

The Results Are In: The Most Shocking Interview Behaviors ◄

In a recent Refresh Leadership poll, we asked our readers about the most shocking interview behaviors they’ve witnessed, and a few of them may surprise you. “I was interviewing a registered nurse who ate through the entire interview,” wrote one respondent. “First, a banana … then, a jar of peanuts … then, an apple! All […]

ExpressTalks: What Every Leader Must Know About Diversity and Inclusion ◄

Diversity and inclusion are key to unlocking the full potential of a workforce. Companies that create a culture of inclusion benefit by attracting top talent, gaining fresh perspectives, and opening new avenues to insight and innovation. In this ExpressTalks, Patty Smith, Vice President of Human Resources and Compliance for Express Employment Professionals, discusses the following […]

Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Effective Leadership ◄

Business acumen, leadership experience, and managerial skills are crucial traits that help you rise in your organization and lead a team of professionals, but what differentiates a good leader from a great leader? Simply put, it’s the emotional competencies that make up a leader’s Emotional Intelligence that determine success and effectiveness. According to Oxford’s Dictionary […]

Question of the Month: Is Your Current Profession Related to Your College Degree? ◄

Many people enter college with clear career goals in mind, while others use those years to figure it out on the fly. Either way, no matter which approach you took to college, it’s very likely that the profession you ended up in after college bears no resemblance to the one you spent four or more […]

On the Job Podcast S3:E8 – More Than A Job: The Story of Jim Laurita ◄

Check out the latest episode of Express Employment Professionals’ On the Job podcast! How can a job become more than a job? Sometimes a job becomes an identity and a legacy through all the people your job touches. How you live on through the people you know and had an effect on. This is the […]

Focus on Safety: Staying Active in the Office ◄

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:E7 – Love Stories ◄

Check out the latest episode of Express Employment Professionals’ On the Job podcast! Can a job lead to a life-changing relationship? In this episode, listen to several short stories of couples falling in love—on the job. And, be sure to share your own stories about meeting your soulmate on the job in the comments section […]

5 Communication Mistakes You’re Making With Candidates ◄

We spend the majority of our days communicating. Text, emails, direct messages, video calls — we’re constantly connecting. But that doesn’t mean we’re always killing it when it comes to communication. In the fiercely competitive talent market, poor communication with candidates is a surefire way to ruin your talent acquisition strategy. Candidates want notification of […]

Why Flexibility Matters To Your Recruitment Strategy ◄

Whether you are looking to hire a chef, developers, or any other employee, it is important to be flexible to get better outcomes from your candidates and employees. This is the reason a flexible staffing technique can serve your association’s needs with better ROI. The threats of an unbending staffing system Superficially, hiring and laying […]

Resilience is Key – How to Handle Recruiting Setbacks ◄

You’re the last to learn a client’s role requirements for a job have shifted, fresh and skilled candidates won’t give you the time of day, and the candidates you are already connected with aren’t cutting it — and that’s just Monday. Our 2018 Growth Hiring Trends in the United States Report revealed 77 percent of […]

3 Compliance Challenges of 2019 and How to Address Them ◄

One of the most complicated tasks in the world of Human Resources is compliance with employment and HR-related laws. Compared to the last few decades, more employment legislation has been passed and it can also be argued that the laws have become more sophisticated. Most of the laws have to do with diversity, technology, and […]

What Candidates Ghosting Says About Your Hiring Process ◄

You’ve been communicating with a candidate — no, your next top hire — and, poof, they’re gone. You, unfortunately, have been ‘ghosted.’ An increasing number of job candidates are disappearing from the hiring process without a trace. What was a term mostly used in the dating scene, has now crept into the hiring process. With […]

How to Improve Employee Diversity ◄

Diversity is key to your company’s success. A McKinsey report claims the same. It shows that, by inserting racial and ethnic diversity into your teams, organizations are 35% more likely to generate revenue higher than the national industry median. Still, businesses are not taking workplace diversity seriously. For example, Deloitte and the Alliance for Board […]

How to Ease Talent Through the Hiring Process ◄

The hiring process is dizzying for many people. The varying speeds and sheer number of steps and touch points leave some candidates feeling as though they’re on a rollercoaster. If your focus is not on the candidate experience during the hiring process, you could drive highly-qualified candidates right out of your talent pool. In fact, […]

[Webinar] Tricks to Getting More Applicants ◄

Half of HR managers have open positions without qualified applicants, according to CareerBuilder’s 2019 Hiring study. Yet the same study found a wealth of workers willing and anticipating changing positions within the year. So where is the disconnect coming from? Some hiring pros would blame the job market and superior offers from companies competing for […]

5 Better Ways to Communicate with Clients During the Staffing Process ◄

Client communications should never be approached as one-size-fits-all. For your staffing team and your client’s hiring team to succeed in the same hiring process, it’s critical that information is dispersed seamlessly between your firm and clients. Some clients prefer to text or chat via live videos, while others may want to fit in as much […]

4 Ways to Boost Your Hiring Pipeline ◄

Recruitment professionals have a tough job. Finding the right people with the right skill sets is a problem for many organizations. In fact, talent risk is currently in first place on the emerging risk list, as it is increasingly difficult for recruiters to find qualified individuals for technology-specific roles. With the level of skill required […]

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