In today’s competitive job market, hiring the right talent is essential for business success. However, simply filling positions isn’t enough. Recruitment efforts must be evaluated using key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure they attract the best candidates and align with long-term goals. This article explores key metrics for hiring managers, including quality of hire,… Read more »
In today’s job market, employers and job seekers must balance soft and hard skills. While hard skills are essential for specific tasks, soft skills—personal attributes that aid effective interaction—are becoming equally important. Understanding both skill sets and how staffing agencies evaluate candidates is crucial for success in the hiring process. Hard Skills: The… Read more »
The State of the Job Market: What Employers and Job Seekers Need to Know The job market has significantly changed in recent years due to shifts in technology, economic fluctuations, and evolving workforce needs. As we approach 2025, employers and job seekers must stay informed about the latest employment trends to navigate this dynamic landscape… Read more »
Top 5 Reasons Why Warehouse Jobs Are Hard to Fill (And How to Solve Them) Warehouse jobs are essential to supply chains and business success, yet many companies struggle to fill these roles. Understanding the challenges and finding solutions can help attract and retain talent. Perception of Low Pay Challenge: Many candidates perceive warehouse… Read more »
In today’s job market, businesses face challenges finding the talent they need due to a shrinking labor pool, evolving expectations, and rapid technological change. Staffing agencies can help overcome these obstacles with creative solutions to navigate the talent shortage effectively. Access to a Wider Talent Pool Staffing agencies have extensive networks and databases of… Read more »
What does it mean to be a Best of Staffing winner? Being named a Best of Staffing winner means that Cornerstone Staffing Solutions is recognized as a leader in service quality, with our success based entirely on feedback from our clients. Cornerstone Staffing Solutions is proud to have earned this prestigious recognition for 10… Read more »
Approachable leaders are crucial to business success, particularly in the staffing industry, where the human element is central. Employees seek a work environment that values respect, communication, and empathy, and leaders who foster open, supportive spaces for sharing ideas. In staffing, approachable leaders enhance internal engagement, productivity, and strengthen relationships with clients and candidates…. Read more »
Unconscious bias in hiring affects who gets called for interviews. Often, candidates whose personal traits align with the hiring team’s unconscious preferences are more likely to advance, resulting in a more homogenous workforce. What is Blind Hiring? Blind hiring removes personal details—like name, gender, age, and ethnicity—from job applications. By focusing solely on skills,… Read more »
Micromanagers closely control every aspect of their team’s work, which can stifle creativity, reduce confidence, and limit employees’ ability to work independently. Over time, this behavior creates stress and frustration, negatively affecting employee engagement and overall performance. In the staffing industry, this can be especially harmful, as flexibility and quick decision-making are crucial for… Read more »
A Microsoft 2023 report found that 68% of professionals struggle to find uninterrupted time to meet their goals, with unnecessary meetings being a major culprit. The report underscores the need for companies to reconsider their approach to meetings in order to maintain efficiency and avoid burnout. Are Meetings Slowing Your Team Down? Meetings… Read more »