It’s the dead of winter and the only thing your body wants to do is hibernate, hibernate, hibernate. However, there’s never a good time to put the brakes on your job search. So buck up and remember what you told yourself – 2016 is the year you are going to land that dream job! It’s… Read more »
Whether you’re just starting out on your career, or you’ve been shaken by a bad experience – gaining career confidence can be a tough thing to do. Having confidence in the workplace does more than just make you feel good. It also makes you more likely to participate in workplace discussions, volunteer solutions and take… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The New Year is a great time to get a fresh start, and what better way than with a new job? Take a long hard look at your career goals, and with a little maintenance, you can set yourself up to take advantage of whatever comes your way in 2016. Define What You Want If… Read more »