Colorado Springs Employers Blog

Workforce Solutions

Candidate Recruitment Process

Workforce Tools

Employer Resources

3 Ways Contract Work Assignments Can Advance Your Career ◄

Whether you’re between jobs, looking for a more flexible work arrangement, or just testing the waters of something different, short-term, contract work assignments are a great way to advance your career. Contract work comes in all shapes and sizes. And for those professionals who embrace the opportunity, the reward is often much more than a […]

How to Use a Staffing Company for a Contingent Workforce ◄

With an everchanging business environment, it can be difficult for companies to keep up with production demands while still managing a workforce affected by current regulations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. With the uncertainty and unknown aspects of the economic crisis, businesses may not be able to bring back a fully staffed team. This is […]

Inauguration Day: Leadership Quotes from Past U.S. Presidents ◄

After a long election year, Jan. 20, 2021, is upon us. Known as Inauguration Day in the U.S., this date represents the long-held tradition of the peaceful transition of presidential power in our constitutional republic. And to mark this momentous day, we’re sharing some of the best leadership quotes from past U.S. Presidents. Check out […]

All About Perspective: Changing Your Focus ◄

One of the biggest issues leaders face in an organization is hitting a plateau. Even after months of sales gains or a period of production increases, once growth starts to wane, it can be hard to not only understand why but also what to do next. That is why innovation has been one of the […]

Hiring Plans Show Business May Be Rebounding After Tumultuous 2020 ◄

For more relevant news stories, check out America Employed. Just one year ago, only 31% of hiring decision-makers said they planned to increase their company’s number of employees, but signs of life emerged over the next 12 months as that percentage increased to 39% in the second half of 2020. Now it sits at 46% […]

Practical Tips for New Leaders: Communication ◄

This is a 12-part series. Successfully leading a team can be one of the most rewarding aspects of a professional’s career. However, addressing a diverse group effectively can be difficult for new leaders to adjust to. From open communication and recognition to delegation and empowerment to self-awareness and empathy, there are a plethora of leadership […]

Infographic: The Habits of Highly Effective Leaders ◄

From focusing on relationships and empowering employees to sharing credit and learning from mistakes, effective leaders are habitual in their managerial approach. However, without consistent habits, leaders tend to fall short of their professional goals. Created by Online PhD Degrees, “The Habits of Highly Effective Leaders” explores the habits of some of the most influential […]

How to Create the Right Goals for the New Year ◄

As the calendar turns to a new year, millions of business professionals create new personal and organizational goals to strive for during the next 12 months. However, though many pursue new goals, few actually achieve them. According to a study, 60% of people create resolutions for the new year, yet only 8% are successful in […]

Question of the Month: What Leadership Topics Do You Want to Learn More About on Refresh Leadership in 2021? ◄

From leadership advice to workplace management tips to relevant employment articles, we strive to provide the best information to help you succeed. With that in mind, we want to know what topics are most important for you to learn more about on our site this year. Let us know by participating in our survey!

Year in Review: Top Posts of 2020 ◄

With the new year in full swing, it’s time to look back at the top posts of 2020. From the Eisenhower Matrix to Enneagram of Personality to being a leader in times of uncertainty, this past year offered a wide range of topics and content. So, before we completely close the books on 2020, check […]

How to Detect Key Soft Skills in Every Step of the Hiring Process ◄

It is undeniable, 2020 caused a shift in focus to soft skills when screening candidates for role requirements. Now, there is a greater understanding of the best soft skills for new hire success, like adaptability, work ethic, and emotional intelligence. Spoiler alert: those soft skills are what you should have always been looking for! Hard […]

How Caddell Construction Used Video Interviews to Connect with Candidates Across the Globe ◄

As a customer-focused general contractor headquartered in Montgomery, Alabama, Caddell Construction was looking for an innovative and effective way to connect with their candidates from across various countries and time zones. Caddell often receives applications from around the world, so being able to screen and interview candidates without the hassle of schedule syncs or the […]

How to Run a Successful Virtual Interview Process ◄

In the “normal” hiring process, an in-person interview is the perfect time to invite candidates into your office, shake hands, tour the space and envision the day-to-day of the open position. Now the challenge is to demonstrate, virtually, your awesome company and team. These personal connections are possible in a virtual interviewing environment. When using […]

Preparing to Rebound from the Staffing Industry Revenue Drop ◄

The year 2020 has come to a close, and if we’ve learned one thing about the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that it will have lasting impacts. The staffing industry, for example, is predicted to follow a V-shape revenue pattern in the years to come. In 2019, the global staffing industry revenue amounted to 497 billion U.S. […]

5 Ways to Leverage Video Interviewing ◄

As a recruiting professional, it’s your job to get close to candidates to understand the roles they best fit. And yet, when you can’t physically get close to them, it makes your job that much harder. Phone calls feel inadequate, and chancing a masked in-person interview with every qualified candidate would be time-consuming and perhaps […]

What to Expect in HR for 2021 ◄

It goes without saying, but 2020 was a year for the books. It seems like only yesterday, Red Clover, our firm was temporarily closing for two weeks. Nine months into the pandemic, like other HR professionals, we’ve been going non-stop, full throttle at helping our clients bring innovative solutions to their HR processes to help […]

Emotional Intelligence as a KPI: Measuring Resilience Skills with the Predictive 6 ◄

In this period of instability and change, it is more critical than ever to prioritize candidates who exhibit high emotional intelligence and strong resilience skills. Although IQ is a permanent fixture to evaluate one’s effectiveness in the workplace, it is emotional intelligence (EQ) that serves as the more accurate KPI. EQ demonstrates an individual’s self-awareness, […]

Why Video Interviewing is Your New Secret Weapon ◄

In an ever-evolving talent market, your recruiting process has to adapt to each twist and turn. One moment you’re starving for applicants, searching for any hint a professional is breathing in the direction of passive candidacy, the next, you’re getting swamped with qualified applicants. To handle the roller coaster your recruiting tech stack must be […]

5 Virtual Onboarding Best Practices to Welcome New Remote Employee ◄

By the end of their first day at work, if your new hires are as clueless as they were at the beginning of the day, you’re doing onboarding wrong. Companies can’t afford to deliver a poor onboarding experience because employees who have a negative onboarding experience are twice as likely to look for other opportunities […]

Get to Know the Types of Tools You Need this Year ◄

2020 really handed it to HR teams. Even the most seasoned HR pros were put to the test with the mass shift to virtual recruiting and hiring processes all while managing an entire workforce remotely. However, the HR tech industry has been a bit ahead of its time — offering a variety of human resources […]