Observations Regarding the April 2018 Employment Situation

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  By Steven R. Drexel, President and CEO of the Cornerstone Staffing Solutions, Inc. family of companies   Summary On Friday May 4th, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”) released its monthly summary of labor market activity covering April 2018. This report had a number of eye opening parts worthy of exploration.  The headline jobs… Read more »

Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Workplace

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By: Melissa Clark An organized and mess-free office is more than just good for appearances: It can actually support clear thinking and higher productivity among staff members. There’s no better time than spring to take care of housekeeping issues your company has been putting off all winter. Spring cleaning around the workplace should mean more… Read more »

Employment Commentary for April 2018

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  By Steven R. Drexel, President and CEO of the Cornerstone Staffing Solutions, Inc. family of companies   As an Economist and seasoned staffing industry professional, I’m regularly asked to participate in several monthly surveys and discussions that predict key elements of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (“BLS”) press release describing The Employment Situation.  The… Read more »

Why Should Your Business be Transparent With Your Call Center Candidates?

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By: Brian Telfer At least one half of the respondents in a recent employer survey said hiring and holding onto talent is their top business challenge. This outcome might be a result of the communication disconnect between employers and applicants. The necessity for a more transparent talent sourcing and hiring process is obvious, particularly with… Read more »

Use These 5 Safety Tips in Your Warehouse

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With large machinery transporting heavy loads at a decent pace, warehouses can be among the most hazardous places to work. Even though you might think your warehouse safety actions are effective, the occasional full and honest evaluation of its safety procedures is a good habit to embrace. Warehouse managers also need to cultivate a culture… Read more »

5 Tips For Running a Successful Team Meeting

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By: Justin Labson Team meetings are an essential component of any work environment, yet they often take too much time or don’t communicate effectively, which is very wasteful. Also, when employees walk away from a long, unproductive meeting, it saps their morale and desire to attend the next scheduled meeting. Running a successful meeting takes… Read more »

Employment Commentary for March 2018

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  By Steven R. Drexel, President and CEO of the Cornerstone Staffing Solutions, Inc. family of companies As an Economist and seasoned staffing industry professional, I’m regularly asked to participate in several monthly surveys and discussions that predict key elements of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (“BLS”) press release describing The Employment Situation.  The next… Read more »

3 Tips for Increasing Driver Retention for Your Company

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By: Robert Lawrence With the trucking industry currently experiencing a national labor shortage and high churn, the time is now for fleet supervisors to push driver retention efforts. Driver retention is crucial to a having a strong fleet. However, difficult schedules and work conditions can cause drivers to get restless. Retention efforts are more complex… Read more »

5 Things to Remove From Your Workday to Make You More Productive

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  By: Brian Telfer  Some days, you can’t seem to stay on top of your workload, regardless of how hard you work. If you get caught on this treadmill day after day, it will wear you down mentally and physically. Eliminating things from your workday is often the best route to higher productivity and lower… Read more »

What Hiring Trends Should You Watch Out For in 2018

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By: Monazza Awan  From the surging economy to the movements around social justice, there are a number of economic and social forces expected to shape hiring trends in 2018. The biggest factor expected to affect hiring in 2018 is the very low unemployment rate. In fields like technology and healthcare, the demand for talented professionals… Read more »