By Steven R. Drexel, President and CEO of Cornerstone Staffing Solutions, Inc. As an Economist and seasoned staffing industry professional, I’m regularly asked to participate in a number of monthly surveys and discussions that predict key elements of the next Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (“BLS”) press release describing The Employment Situation. The next release revealing… Read more »
Leaders are held to a higher standard than front-line employees, and unfortunately, even some of the best managers and executives fall short from time to time. However, there are a few mistakes that the best leaders just don’t ever make. These errors undermine your authority as a leader and make it difficult to do… Read more »
You might think your light industrial resume is in ship-shape and ready to go, but missing a few simple factors can sink your chances of landing that job. Because the job entails sifting through countless resumes, hiring personnel quickly become sticklers for detail. Spelling, grammar, appearance and structure are just as important if not… Read more »
When an employee is struggling to perform to acceptable levels, it can be a difficult situation for everyone involved. There is often the tendency to opt for the quick fix: Issue a warning to incite better performance … or terminate the employee. However, this strategy doesn’t always work and you may be unnecessarily boosting… Read more »
Cornerstone is honored to partner with companies that strive to improve, educate and promote the communities we work in. For those exact reasons, we are thrilled to partner with the community leaders at Tumbletees. Tonight in Maricopa County, hundreds of youth between the ages of 12 and 25 will seek shelter on the streets…. Read more »
Interview questions were hard in the past, but now hiring personnel are increasingly asking questions that really have no right answer. Questions like “How would you run this company?” are designed to get a sense of your values and motivations. The interviewer wants to see if you are the type of person they want… Read more »
By Steven R. Drexel, President and CEO of Cornerstone Staffing Solutions, Inc. On Friday June 3rd, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly summary of labor market activity covering May 2016. Economists had expected slower growth, but even allowing for lower expectations, the report was alarming in its weakness. Only 38,000 new jobs were… Read more »
We place extraordinary employees with top-notch careers from Shrewsbury to Phoenix. But our work doesn’t end at 5 p.m. The dedicated staff at Cornerstone is constantly taking time out of their personal lives to spend with community organizations that need a helping hand. From East to West, we’re constantly reaching out to those in need… Read more »
By Steven R. Drexel, President and CEO of Cornerstone Staffing Solutions, Inc. As an Economist and seasoned staffing industry professional, I’m regularly asked to participate in a number of monthly surveys and discussions that predict key elements of the next Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (“BLS”) press release describing The Employment Situation. The next release revealing… Read more »
Finding success working in a call center requires strong time management skills. You must be able to make decisions that maximize the productivity of yourself, your team and your company. Thankfully, there are a few techniques that can lead to good time management skills for call center professionals, with practice over time. Prioritize what matters… Read more »