Team-building exercises generally fall one of two ways: fun or unbearable. The trick is – the activity should be easy to understand, properly suited to your company culture, and appropriate in general. For example, if your organization is heavily populated with female baby boomers, dragging everyone out in the woods to play paintball probably isn’t… Read more »
Keep your work area free of waste paper, trash and other items that can easily catch fire. Check your electrical cords. If a cord is damaged in any way, replace it. Try not to lay cords in places where they can be stepped on, as this will contribute to deterioration of the protective outside coating…. Read more »
Whether you’re positive you aced the in-person interview, or positive you bombed it, it’s always a good idea to follow up by sending a professional correspondence. Job seekers are often worried about being annoying or coming across as needy, but experts largely agree a follow-up email is appropriate after a 48-hour grace period. Consider the… Read more »
The Employment Situation Report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics today (Friday, October 2nd, 2015) describing activity in September was, in no uncertain terms, disappointing. The consensus expectation called for a 200,000 increase, what we got was a below par 142,000 jobs increase. This clearly marks a slowing in growth given that the average… Read more »
by Steven R. Drexel, CEO, Cornerstone Staffing Solutions 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 September’s statistics will be… Read more »
If problem employees were easy to spot, weeding them out of your organization would be a simple task. However, many “bad apples” know their behavior could get them into trouble, and hide their questionable behavior as a result. To them, doing something you’re not supposed to in secret is easier than just stopping the bad… Read more »
Looking for a new, exciting career in the light industrial field? You’re not alone! This industry continues to offer fast-paced opportunities for all types of job seekers, experienced or otherwise. However, this doesn’t mean light industrial companies will take just anyone. There are a few industry-specific qualities companies are looking for; as well as more… Read more »
Often, all it takes to stand out from the crowd is one extra little step that people notice and appreciate. In an interview, the extra step can be simply expressing your thanks in a handwritten note. With text, email and any number of messaging apps, it’s easier than ever to send a quick note of… Read more »
By Steven R. Drexel, CEO Cornerstone Staffing Solutions The Jobs report released today (Friday, September 04, 2015) reporting on August’s results, was a mixed bag. The headline number, the change in nonfarm payrolls, was a disappointing 173,000 positions compared to the three-month moving average which was 221,000. This was clearly less than expected and below… Read more »
Companies are constantly rolling out new technology tools to boost efficiency in today’s workplace, and it’s an administrative assistant’s responsibility to keep their skills with these tools up-to-date. An admin used to be responsible for simply taking notes, handling scheduling duties and communicating both inside and outside an organization. Now, admins must support their bosses… Read more »