Put Generational Stereotypes to Rest – Finally!

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  Although generational stereotypes – Millennials are entitled or Baby Boomers have low computer skills – are more socially tolerated than other stereotypes, they are still damaging to your organization. Reinforcing these stereotypes can have serious impacts on employee engagement and productivity, as it makes collaboration across generations more difficult than it needs to be…. Read more »

Use These Tips to Keep All Employees Happy

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  All workplaces are not happy places. A recent survey from Gallup indicated that only approximately 32 percent of U.S. employees are ‘actively engaged’ in their job, a number that should be quite alarming to employers. Summer is a good time to think about how well you are engaging your staff and addressing their job… Read more »

Observations on the July 2017 Employment Situation

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  By Steven R. Drexel, President, and CEO of Cornerstone Staffing Solutions, Inc.   On Friday, July 7th, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”) released its monthly summary of labor market activity covering June of 2017. The consensus expectation called for moderate growth of around 174,000 new positions. The official report indicated that June’s job… Read more »

Become a Better Employer by Making Yourself More Likable

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  As a leader, you want people to believe in you, follow your example and appreciate your companionship. You also want employees to pay attention to you, share information with you and ask for your opinion. Moreover, workers want to work for a boss they like, as surveys have shown. Here are a few ways… Read more »

Observations regarding the July 2017 Employment Situation

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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 several monthly surveys and discussions that predict key elements of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (“BLS”) press releases describing The Employment Situation.  The next release revealing July’s statistics will… Read more »

Stop Asking These Illegal Hiring Questions

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  While you, the potential employer, are in the driver’s seat when it comes to the job interview, there are certain questions that are off limits; questions that an applicant doesn’t have to answer because they can leave a company open to charges of discrimination. For instance, laws like the Civil Rights Act of 1964… Read more »

Is a Good Employee with a Bad Attitude Worth the Hassle?

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  In school, some students misbehave if they aren’t being challenged enough, and in the workplace it’s not much different. Talented employees with a bad attitude are a challenging and unique problem from an employer. If the employee isn’t producing good results, disciplinary action or termination are obvious choices to make. However, if the employee… Read more »

Here’s How to Create a Summer Wellness Initiative at Your Workplace

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  Summer is the perfect time of year to kick off a wellness initiative. Employees are itching to get out and move around, and they’re also probably looking to embrace something other than their core responsibilities as they look out the window and think about the nice weather. Wellness initiatives are like any other company… Read more »

Observations regarding the June 2017 Employment Situation

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  By Steven R. Drexel, President and CEO of Cornerstone Staffing Solutions, Inc On Friday, July 7th, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”) released its monthly summary of labor market activity covering June of 2017. The consensus expectation called for moderate growth of around 174,000 new positions. The official report indicated that June’s job growth… Read more »

5 Resume Warning Signs to Watch Out For

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  Resumes are not legal depositions. In fact, many people try to puff up their credentials by using meaningless jargon. If you’ve ever gotten a resume from a “detail-oriented, self-starter,” you probably know this firsthand. While these jargon phrases are somewhat harmless, they could be enough to eliminate candidates if you have a lot of… Read more »