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 »
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) shapes a company’s branding and recruitment through the incorporation of environmental and social initiatives. It strengthens the employer brand, drawing in and retaining top talent. By prioritizing CSR, companies distinguish themselves, capturing the interest of new generations. The result: an augmented business reputation, fortified stakeholder connections, and a more sustainable… Read more »
Employee termination is crucial for the company’s health, though it’s a tough responsibility. Knowing compassionate approaches helps managers navigate this sensitive issue, ensuring professionalism and dignity. Use this manager’s guide to help make the process a bit easier. 1. Prepare for the Discussion Evaluate the employee’s performance and behavior, considering documented… Read more »
Employee referrals are a top-notch hiring tactic. When employees recommend candidates who are hired and stay for a specific period, they usually receive incentives. Referred candidates often align better with your company culture, enhancing hire quality. Explore the impact of employee referrals on elevating the quality of your hires. 1. Drive High… Read more »
Implementing the Five Cs framework boosts onboarding success, covering compliance, clarification, culture, connection, and check-ins. It helps new hires adjust to roles and company culture, elevating engagement, productivity, and performance, and improving job satisfaction, morale, and retention rates. 1. The Importance of Onboarding: Your onboarding familiarizes new hires with their roles, colleagues,… Read more »
Human skills are revolutionizing hiring priorities, with companies shifting from competency-based to skills-based hiring for better outcomes. This approach enables firms to leverage their workforce and external talent pools more effectively, fostering operational efficiencies and optimizing team performance. Most CEOs say there is a global skills shortage but not a people shortage. As a… Read more »
Navigating business growth amidst a hiring slowdown can be daunting, especially when fostering client relationships is crucial. During a hiring slowdown, explore alternative methods to enhance employee engagement and learning by embracing the following tips and techniques. Key Strategies for Sustaining Growth: Employee Development and Retention At Cornerstone, we prioritize employee development… Read more »
The Company also made the list in 2020, 2021, and 2022 Pleasanton, Calif. (May 15, 2023) — Cornerstone Staffing Solutions, a staffing firm with branches across the U.S., announced the company is one of the staffing firms recently named to Forbes America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms 2023. This prestigious award is presented… Read more »
PLEASANTON, Calif. and ATLANTA, Ga. (Feb. 13, 2023) — Mary Anderson, the owner of Cornerstone Staffing Solutions (www.cornerstone-staffing.com), has appointed Mike Mitchell as the new President and Chief Executive Officer to lead the next stage of the company’s growth. Mitchell is a 40+-year staffing industry veteran involved in commercial, outsourcing and logistics/transportation business lines. He… Read more »
What does it mean to be a Best of Staffing winner? We are proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings provided by our clients. On average, clients of winning agencies are 1.7 times as likely to be completely satisfied with the services provided compared to those working with non-winning agencies…. Read more »