Full of conflict and complexity, the life of a business leader is a busy one and it can be hard for these folks to find time for a good book. However, the best leaders are voracious readers. If you aspire to success as a leader, you need to invest time in good books on leadership. Some… Read more »
After a long, cold winter and a wet spring, it’s nice to be able to go outside and enjoy the warm sunshine. Unfortunately, the summer can bring extreme heat to workplaces and facilities that are not temperature controlled. If staff members are not protected from extreme heat, it can cause significant illness and even death…. Read more »
The labor market is one of the many things that has been roiled by the COVID-19 pandemic, but even before the outbreak, logistics managers were having a difficult time finding and hiring qualified workers. Given the rise of e-commerce, logistics is more important than ever and the need for logistics talent is only going to… Read more »
We understand that employers face tough times right now. There is a lot of uncertainty and constant change rattling every industry. During these challenging times, your company should turn to experienced, reliable partners. At Cornerstone, we pride ourselves on being a top staffing partner and use our years of experience to benefit our clients. Below… Read more »
Most business leaders appreciate the advantages of using a comprehensive approach to staffing, but it’s challenging for any company to actually develop versatile, big picture staffing plans. Developing a flexible staffing strategy is one tactic every business needs to do. It might seem obvious to adjust staffing based on workload and business opportunities. However, if a staffing strategy isn’t flexibility enough, it can result in… Read more »
According to a new study by Confirm BioSciences, a drug screening equipment manufacturer, employers in 2020 must deal with new compliance issues and a need for greater flexibility in drug screening: New drug laws, the legalization/decriminalization of marijuana and other factors have muddled the landscape for both employees and employers. New Drug Laws and Mandates Drug screening is currently a… Read more »
Proven leadership methods and character qualities are essential for a productive company culture. Especially during times of crisis, it’s essential that leadership show up and provide the leadership that the team needs. Culture colors everything a business does, and individual staff members are more than just cogs in a big machine. Staff members are participants in company culture and… Read more »
We’ve all heard about the importance of employee morale, but is keeping employees genuinely happy worth the extra time, money and effort? What Does the Data Say? Access Perks, an employee discount company, recently released a report on employee morale, engagement and retention. According to employee survey data, 26 percent of employees said feeling undervalued is the biggest… Read more »
The shift-based workforce of today and tomorrow is defined by complexity, speed and highly skilled workers. In this dynamic ecosystem, understanding how to effectively schedule employees, particularly in seasonal businesses, is very valuable. With the current economic volatility, it’s important, now more than ever to be able to expand and contract more quickly. Employee scheduling effects many facets of… Read more »
For the past three years, Cornerstone Staffing Solutions has won the prestigious Best of Staffing award, and our company was awarded the highly prestigious Diamond ranking for 2020. Given by survey company ClearlyRated, the Best of Staffing is an industry award that identifies exceptional service using ratings from clients and placed talent. The Diamond award is given for five consecutive years of… Read more »