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Play Ball: Leadership Lessons from Baseball Legends ◄

On March 26, 2020, Major League Baseball was set to throw out the first pitch of the 2020 season. Known as Opening Day, the event is the culmination of dozens of offseason trades, renewed contracts, months of preparation, and a date every fan of our national pastime had circled on their calendars. But before the […]

US Hiring Outlook for Second Half of 2020 Muted as COVID-19 Continues to Impact Businesses ◄

With several states experiencing spikes in COVID-19 cases, businesses are predicting a dim hiring outlook for the latter half of the year with only 35% of decision-makers saying their company will increase employees. This is according to a newly released survey conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. A total of […]

Planning Ahead: Creating Leadership Strategies for Real-life Scenarios ◄

Murphy’s Law. Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. Though seemingly pessimistic, this point of view can have an extremely positive outcome if embraced fully. Understanding that troubles and tribulation will come during your tenure as a leader is an ever-present viewpoint needed in order to protect your organization and employees. If there is […]

Canadian Job Outlook Slightly More Optimistic ◄

Businesses across Canada are slightly more optimistic for the latter half of the year with 24% of decision-makers now saying their company will increase employees – up from 18% earlier in the year. This is according to a newly released survey conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. A total of […]

42% of Hiring Managers Offering Flexible Sick-Day Policies ◄

A majority of hiring decision-makers (87%) prefer sick workers stay home and take the day off in what many see as a shift in company culture regarding sick employees due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is according to a newly released survey conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. While only […]

On the Job Podcast S4:E8 – To Be Good At This Job, You Just Have To Be…Good ◄

Check out the final episode of the Express Employment Professionals’ On the Job podcast! Season 4, Episode 8: To Be Good At This Job, You Just Have To Be … Good For those of us fortunate enough to be able to work from home during the pandemic, our new normal finds us juggling the pressures of work, […]

Question of the Month: If Schools Remain Closed, Do You Anticipate Childcare Issues for Employees? ◄

During the past few months, some business professionals were forced to adapt to stay-at-home orders, as well as how business is conducted. Unfortunately, school and daycare closures made the adaptation that much more difficult. Working parents have had to manage their work/life balance in different ways than before. While some local governments are hopeful that […]

Building Employee Loyalty ◄

Maintaining a productive workforce is the key to having sustainable success in business. However, with companies adapting to the current economic climate due to closures and social distancing measures, keeping top talent can be difficult. Not only do organizations need to focus on recruiting methods when opening up this summer, they also need to develop […]

On the Job Podcast S4:E7 – Comfort Food With Dignity ◄

Check out the latest episode of Express Employment Professionals’ On the Job podcast! Season 4, Episode 7: Comfort Food With Dignity Catering – and food service in general – is a challenging work in the best of times. And now, with public-facing events still mostly shut down, Heather Bublick and her business partner/chef/husband D’Andre Carter have […]

Leading by the Numbers: What Your Enneagram Says About You as a Leader (Type 9: The Peacemaker) ◄

Leading by the Numbers is a 10-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 […]

12 of the Most Revealing Interview Questions to Ask Web Developers ◄

Web developers currently hold one of the top 10 most in-demand job titles, according to Indeed’s most recent trends listing. As the competition works to recruit the most talented web developers on — and off — the job market, it’s crucial you use every minute of interview time wisely. We reached out to our pool […]

How To Write A Job Posting To Attract First-Rate Employees ◄

A fine dress helps to impress. This proverb perfectly relates to job postings. They obviously help you attract the right candidates but if you don’t fulfill your promises, you might get candidate backlash. So, how do you write a job posting that helps you lure top-notch candidates and sift through candidates that don’t fit into […]

8 of the Most Telling Healthcare Interview Questions ◄

The demand for healthcare workers is at an all-time high. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the United States will see a shortage of nearly 122,000 physicians by 2032. Mercer predicts the healthcare industry will need to hire 2.3 million new workers by 2025 in the U.S. alone to appropriately care for […]

Staffing Tips for Expert Communication with Temp Candidates ◄

In May, temp jobs made a sharp rise to 39,100 following a plunge in April, according to insights from the Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). This means you and your staffing clients will have more openings for contract work and you’ll have an increased number of temporary workers to place. To set both your clients and […]

How Video Interviews Boost Employer Branding ◄

Employer branding isn’t just mission and vision statements and in-office perks. Much like marketing for your business as a whole, employer branding is the main vehicle for you and your team to communicate to your target audience: current and potential employees. Instead of promoting your mission and vision statement, as an HR team, you’re guided […]

How to Prepare Your Staffing Team for Mass Applications During High Unemployment ◄

A perfect storm can brew in the staffing industry at any given moment. And if not addressed appropriately, both clients and candidates will quickly see adverse effects. When unemployment in the U.S. rises just as roles shift due to a decreasing number of jobs, company closures, acquisitions, and general downsizing change your clients’ talent requirements. […]

Customer Spotlight: How One Amazon Delivery Service Partner Used Video Interviews to Keep Hiring on Track ◄

Everyone wishes for more time in their day. Whether it’s to work on their latest novel, spend more time with family, or even accomplish more around the office. With a frustratingly number of unqualified applicants and no-shows, and feeling they were missing out on some great fits due to scheduling challenges, one Amazon Delivery Service […]

5 Tips for Hiring Remote Employees after Lockdown ◄

In the past few weeks, Facebook, Square, and Twitter have all announced a permanent move to remote working. As the country returns to work in the wake of the COVID19 lockdown, countless other businesses are shifting to teleworking. The benefits are obvious – less to spend on office space, happier employees, even a positive impact […]

11 Visual Cues to Watch for During Video Interviews ◄

Formal interviews are an opportunity to get to know the face behind the résumé. There’s no substitute for interacting with someone personably—you get to see their demeanor, experience their personality, and judge their character. It’s why so many top organizations have multiple in-person interviews. But as important as this process is, it is incredibly time-consuming. […]

Recruiters Reveal Their Top 6 Reasons to Use Video Interviews ◄

Video interviews aren’t new to the hiring or recruitment scene. Of course, how they’re used throughout the hiring process has changed as technology has evolved. The one constant, however, is that video is continually increasing in popularity. Today, video interviews have grown in popularity to the point that candidates expect to see them throughout the […]