By Steven R. Drexel, President and CEO of Cornerstone Staffing Solutions, Inc. On Friday January 6th, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”) released its monthly summary of labor market activity covering December 2016. The consensus expectation called for job growth to match November’s increase which was originally reported as 176,000 net new jobs. The official… Read more »
You may have recovered from that “holiday hangover,” but what about the emotional hangover that comes after weeks of eating, drinking, dancing, singing and gift opening? It’s time to snap out of holiday mode and back into productivity, which is often easier said than done. Fortunately, all it takes is a few small steps… Read more »
Businesses must be forward-thinking to be able to attract and keep talented employees as workplace dynamics are rapidly changing. The Census Bureau recently found the amount of millennials in the country recently surpassed the amount of baby boomers. This means the strategies required to manage developing workplace demographics and shifting, and expectations will be crucial… Read more »
The 2016 end of the year is fast approaching! If you have opted to receive your Form W-2 by mail and have moved since applying with us, please follow the instructions below to sign-up to receive your Form W-2 electronically or to update your address! All electronic consent forms and address updates must be completed… Read more »
In a recent survey by the magazine Inc., business leaders said it wasn’t working long hours or having a high skill level that made someone invaluable – it was their personality. The survey included more than 500 professionals, 78 percent of those who said a great personality puts an employee above the rest of the… Read more »
With shopping to finish up and parties to attend, the holidays are often a time of year when productivity drops off as employees mentally disengage. Most businesses don’t have the luxury of seeing their workers blow off the last few weeks of the year, and it’s vital for these businesses to keep their staff… Read more »
For most folks who will graduate this year, the manufacturing industries may rank fairly low on their list of potential careers. However, there are many reasons why a recent grad should take a serious look at working in manufacturing. The manufacturing sector is experiencing an ever-increasing skills gap largely due to the jobs having… Read more »
By Steven R. Drexel, President and CEO of Cornerstone Staffing Solutions, Inc. Summary On Friday December 2nd, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”) released its monthly summary of labor market activity covering November 2016. The consensus expectation called for job growth to improve moderately from October’s somewhat disappointing increase which was originally reported… 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… Read more »
It’s normal for new co-workers to form a first impression about a new hire, and these initial judgments can become long-term perceptions. In order to start things off right at your new job, it’s a good idea to try and eliminate any bad habits you might have. The good news is it’s easy to… Read more »