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Quick tips, news & insights in the industry.

Wrangling the Golden Unicorn – World Class Onboarding

Hiring by Bryan Picard
What is a “Golden Unicorn” you ask?  This is the slang term we use for someone that fits the organization and role so perfectly that it almost seems…

Finding the Right Staffing Agency to Navigate your Company Through the Nation-Wide Staffing Crisis

Employees by Bryan Picard
We are all experiencing a staffing crisis. As a result, so many are forced to wear multiple hats, which means they can’t focus on what’s most…

4 Reasons to Work for a Staffing Company

Hiring by Bryan Picard
As an unemployed individual, seeking employment that is a good fit can be grueling. Mailing applications, applying online, phone calls, interviews,…

Work From Home: Tips and Success

Business by Adam Palmer
A little background: I am not new to the Work From Home (WFH) life. I have worked from home for the better part of the last 6 ½ years. Almost 5 years…

COVID-19 and Your Business’ Communications Response

Business by Adam Palmer
2020 sucks. That’s the reality of it. As businesses have shut down and reduced employment and services across that country, what can we do to ensure…

Why Work with a Recruiter

Hiring by Adam Palmer
We get it; working with a recruiter can see like the last hope for finding a job. You have also probably heard stories about some not-so-reputable…

Temporary vs Permanent Jobs

Hiring by Adam Palmer
Whether you’re looking for a job or hiring for your business, understanding between temp and permanent employees is essential. Temporary (Temp)…

Next Steps If You Are Fired

Hiring by Adam Palmer
Do. Not. Stress. Ok, that’s not realistic. But, try to stay calm. Being fired from a job isn’t a death sentence to your career, especially during…

Recruiting and Social Media

Hiring by Adam Palmer
The potential to recruit candidates is more than job sites, LinkedIn and emails. Brand Awareness is the king of social media advertisement. This…

Being a Client Partner

Business by Adam Palmer
As a staffing firm, are your clients just companies that you help find employees for or are you their partner? When assessing how to interact with…

Got Free Time? Better Yourself with these Free Classes!

Hiring by Adam Palmer
Unemployed and want to impress potential employees? Utilize the downtime to learn a new skill. As noted in a previous post, if asked during…

Pandemic Resume Gap

Human Resources by Adam Palmer
The pandemic rages on. Life has even seemed to get back to normal in a few areas around the country. However, despite the unemployment rate lowering,…

Employee Burnout: What We As Employers Can Do.

Employees by Jessica Palmer, M.A. Industrial & Organizational Psychology
While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten people's physical health across the globe, the effects it has had on people's mental health cannot…