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 »

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 »

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 »

Do You Know Your Real Cost Per Hire?

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  Do you think nothing of adding people to your team as needed? Or do you drag your feet even when you desperately need someone because you think it’s going to take a lot of time and money? Take the time to analyze the real costs before making a decision.  You make be surprised by… Read more »

April 2017 Employment Situation

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  By Steven R. Drexel, President and CEO of Cornerstone Staffing Solutions, Inc. Summary On Friday May 5th, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”) released its monthly summary of labor market activity covering April 2017. The consensus expectation called for a return to trend growth of around 185,000 compared to the average of the most… Read more »

Remove These Time-Wasters to Improve Workplace Performance

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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 »

Become a Workplace Leader This Year

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  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 »

How to Get Back Into the Workplace Swing in 2017

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  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 »

How To Identify Your Workforce Needs Before the New Year

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  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 »