Win the Job You Want: Preparing Like a Champ

Interviews can be tough – even for seasoned veterans. The interview is, however, your best opportunity to gain insight into the position and company. The interview will also allow you to determine how your experience and talent can contribute to the company’s growth and profitability. We have included a list of things you can do to make your interview as successful as possible. Do your homework – on the company. Find out as much about the company – its history, its current situation and its … [Read more...]

5 Tips for Choosing the Best Staffing Firm for Your Business

Running a business has never been an easy task. It requires proper strategy, dedication, and relentless foresight. One thing that’s echoed in just about anything you read concerning business is the fact that having the right employees can make or break your business. Sobering thought, but true. Unnecessary employee turnover can be costly (even deadly) to your business. This is why you should take great effort to make sure you have the best from the get-go. The trick is to not spend all your … [Read more...]

Three Ways Your Small Business Can Utilize Temporary Staffing

It’s very easy for a small business owner to feel as if they’re understaffed. Because the nature of any business involves unpredictable seasons of “feast and famine” (i.e. busyness and then slower months), it can be mental aerobics trying to figure out when and how to hire. One of the greatest things to remember is onboarding costs… so make sure you court before buying a ring. What this means is, you don’t ever want to go into a situation of taking time out of your busy schedule to … [Read more...]

Global Logistics Costs Set to Rise, Survey Says

A survey conducted by Transport Intelligence, has found reason to believe that ecommerce logistics are set to see a price increase due to higher premium deliveries, cost of labor, and volumes of returns. According to Global Trade Magazine, Transport Intelligence found additional threats to the logistics ecommerce operations to include competition from companies such as Alibaba and Amazon, as well as same-day delivery expectations. How this will have an effect on logistics staffing in the future, … [Read more...]

5 Reasons Why Business Staffing Agencies Work

To find qualified and skilled employees for a business, dependency on professional staffing agencies are almost a requirement. According to the American Staffing Association, 15 million temporary and contract employees are hired by American staffing companies over the course of a year. Every business staffing agency has its own method of operation, but there is a general blueprint to how many operate. Handling the recruitment process by the HR team of the company all alone seems to be … [Read more...]