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It’s the beginning of 2016 and your company may be looking to expand or shake things up for the year ahead. So when is a good time to begin the hiring process? Typically, most companies spend the first part of January catching up from the holiday break and planning for the year. Your organization may… Read more »

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New Year’s resolutions typically include trying to lose weight or quitting a bad habit, but for those in management, the New Year is a great time to starting building a better workplace. Picking up better managerial habits can not only make your day easier, it can also add value to your company and to you… Read more »

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To our valued customers: One of the real joys of the holiday season is the opportunity to tell you how grateful we are to serve you. Our relationship with you is one that we treasure and it has been gratifying to help your company reach your business goals. The Cornerstone team constantly works hard in… Read more »

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Cornerstone’s Michigan area branches celebrated the holiday season by organizing a day of giving. Employees from Cadillac, Marlette, and Davison spent the day together donating their time, talents and gifts to Whaley Children’s Center, Eastern Michigan Food Bank, the Humane Society of Genesee County, and the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw. “Cornerstone… Read more »

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The New Year is just around the corner, but why wait for 2016 to begin your job search? The holidays are actually a great time to flex those opportunity-seeking muscles and become a better job candidate. You’ll undoubtedly be attending holiday parties, and these social gatherings are the ideal place to either grow your professional… Read more »

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Last year saw a significant uptick in companies using temporary workers, and with the Great Recession now squarely in the rear view mirror – experts are expecting the trend to continue for 2016. The recession forced many employers to look to temporary employees as uncertainty about the economic recovery had them apprehensive about hiring on… Read more »

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Commentary by Steve Drexel, Cornerstone Staffing Solutions The Jobs Report released today (Friday December 4th) was remarkably close to the consensus expectations as the U.S. economy created 211,000 new jobs and the unemployment rate held steady at 5.0% during the November reporting period.  This is very welcome and reassuring news since it largely dashes the… Read more »

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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 »

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If you listen to conventional wisdom, you probably think the holiday season is the worst time of year to look for employment. Many hiring managers take off multiple days during the holiday season, logic says, and the amount of work to be done generally slows down or goes into overdrive – depending on the industry…. Read more »