Cornerstone Staffing Solutions, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Chicago-based Arlington Resources, Inc.

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Pleasanton, Calif. (Jan. 19, 2018)  —  Cornerstone Staffing Solutions has finalized the purchase of Illinois-based Arlington Resources, Inc. (“Arlington”). Arlington Resources will continue to operate under its current brand name and will become a division of Cornerstone Staffing Solutions.   Arlington is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois with staff in Chicago.  The company provides Human… Read more »

Drew Meisenheimer Joins Cornerstone Staffing Solutions as National Director of Sales

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Pleasanton, Calif. (January 2, 2018) — Drew Meisenheimer joined Cornerstone Staffing Solutions (www.cornerstone-staffing.com) as national director of sales where he will be accountable for the performance of the sales and marketing teams. He started in this role in November 2017.   Meisenheimer is known for designing staffing strategies that create positive experiences for his clients…. Read more »

7 Phone Interview Questions You Should Avoid

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  Phone interviews typically wrap up with the interviewer asking if you have any questions for them. When given this opportunity, you should be able to ask a handful of smart questions that indicate you’ve been listening and have done your due diligence with regards to researching the business and the job you’re seeking. However,… Read more »

How Often Should You Have Safety Trainings With Your Staff

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  Safety competency can degrade with time, especially when it comes to skills or knowledge employees don’t use frequently. So unless you’re, say, regularly evacuating the building for safety reasons, regular trainings are essential to keep knowledge fresh. But just how regular should those trainings be? The frequency of some safety training is mandated by… Read more »

The Five Best Questions to Ask at the End of an Interview

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  You probably heard it before: Every interview is a two-way street. A potential employer may walk into the interview to ask you questions about your abilities and experience; however, you also have to prepare questions to ask your potential employer, including questions about the position, your potential boss and the business in general. These… Read more »

Best Practices For Monitoring the Safety of Your Drivers While They’re Behind the Wheel

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  By: Robert Lawrence Maintaining a high degree of workplace safety is a challenge for all supervisors. When your staff members operate vehicles in the field all day rather than sitting at a desk, however, keeping them safe can feel like an insurmountable challenge. But what if you could keep an eye on every vehicle… Read more »

4 Steps to Cleaning Up Your Cluttered Resume

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  When preparing for a job search, you typically review your resume and add on your most recent job, as well as newly gained abilities and certifications. It’s important to also edit or delete out-of-date information. If you don’t, your resume can become a jumble of dated achievements and abilities. You don’t have to wait… Read more »

How to Tackle the Dreaded Exit Interview

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  With a strong labor market right now, today’s professionals have more options than ever and unfortunately for employers, it could mean losing employees and conducting exit interviews. Although they can be difficult and a bit awkward, exit interviews are great tools for learning about your company, including what you are doing right and what… Read more »

4 Easy Ways to Maintain Your Work-Life Balance as a Truck Driver

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  Truck drivers travel long distances and are often away from home for weeks. These men and women are alone on the road for long periods. For many, it’s hard work that leads to an unhealthy work-life balance. In addition to the difficult social aspects, the job also includes a lot of inactivity, but requires… Read more »

Observations Regarding the September 2017 Employment Situation

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  By Steven R. Drexel, President, and CEO of Cornerstone Staffing Solutions, Inc.   On Friday, October 6th, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”) released its monthly summary of labor market activity covering September of 2017. This was deemed to be a “throw-away” report since September was heavily influenced by Gulf Coast hurricanes Harvey and… Read more »