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 »
At Cornerstone, we like to think that we help people and companies every day. But we can’t seem to turn the caring off by night, either! We’re proud of our generous employees who dedicate their time and efforts to the communities we live and serve in. I have been honored to be chosen and… Read more »
When applicants come in looking to land a job at your company, it is often difficult to know just how much value they’ll add to your organization. However, certain people make the decision to offer them a job pretty easily. There are a few types of people your company should always be hiring. These folks… Read more »
In past generations, workers were expected to stay in the same job for 10, 20 or 30 years, and not doing so was seen as being “unable to hold down a job.” But these days, with workforce downsizings and changing job markets around the country, workers are forgiven for having a few jobs over the… Read more »
By Steven R. Drexel, President and CEO of Cornerstone Staffing Solutions, Inc. On Friday May 6, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly summary of labor market activity for April 2016. The attention-grabbing number was a disappointing increase of 160,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate held steady at 5.0 percent. Economists, who form their… Read more »
When it comes to the field of logistics, hiring managers need to make decisions based on more than just the standard HR metrics. They need to investigate and understand how logistics professionals do their job on a day-to-day basis. Taking a “Big Picture” approach to logistics means a better chance that each hiring decision will… Read more »
At Cornerstone Staffing, we believe that helping those in need within our communities is as important as putting talented candidates to work at great companies! And our Michigan branch continues to go above and beyond, giving their time, energy and even their money to local causes that improve our communities. Where can you find these… Read more »