The short month of February represents the dog days of winter, when most of us would rather fly off to somewhat tropical or hibernate with a glass of wine next to a roaring fire. However, these months are actually when you should firing up your recruitment efforts, as this is the time of year… Read more »
You might think your team is being as productive as possible during the workday, but between distractions and bad habits, your workplace is likely frittering away countless minutes and hours. You don’t have to rule with an iron fist to maximize productivity. Instead, you should be trying to cultivate good habits in your team and… Read more »
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 January’s statistics will be out on Friday, February 3rd, (typically the first Friday of… Read more »
Even though you may not be the top executive at your organization, that doesn’t mean you can’t be a top leader at your workplace this year. Great leaders don’t wait to be tapped on the shoulder and told to take on greater responsibility. They adjust to their surroundings and situations in order to empower… Read more »
According to research, it takes less than one second for a person to develop a first impression. Human instinct is such that we assess verbal and nonverbal cues quickly and use that information to determine if someone is likable, based on our past experiences. First impressions are challenging to undo, which is why it’s so… Read more »
The new year is a chance for new beginnings, and it’s the perfect excuse to review your business operations to see where you can improve. Good businesses look both inward and forward in order to match or surpass a previous year’s performance. Companies looking to expand and make 2017 their best year ever should… Read more »
For our second, consecutive year, Cornerstone Staffing partnered with independent research firm Inavero to measure our client’s satisfaction. Your feedback is critical to our company vision: “To earn the distinction as the foremost leader in service excellence through enthusiasm, performance, integrity and value.” We sincerely appreciate your time and will use the feedback… Read more »
By Steven R. Drexel, President and CEO of Cornerstone Staffing Solutions, Inc. On Friday January 6th, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”) released its monthly summary of labor market activity covering December 2016. The consensus expectation called for job growth to match November’s increase which was originally reported as 176,000 net new jobs. The official… Read more »
You may have recovered from that “holiday hangover,” but what about the emotional hangover that comes after weeks of eating, drinking, dancing, singing and gift opening? It’s time to snap out of holiday mode and back into productivity, which is often easier said than done. Fortunately, all it takes is a few small steps… Read more »
Businesses must be forward-thinking to be able to attract and keep talented employees as workplace dynamics are rapidly changing. The Census Bureau recently found the amount of millennials in the country recently surpassed the amount of baby boomers. This means the strategies required to manage developing workplace demographics and shifting, and expectations will be crucial… Read more »