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What does it mean to be a good person?

by Staffing Support Specialists | Feb 17, 2021 | Employers, Job Seekers

Most of us want to do good, but it’s easy to say and hard to do. How do we make the right decision with so many competing priorities in our lives? Add stressors (pandemic, anyone?) and it becomes even more difficult. I personally struggled with this for years....

3 Ways to Think About How You Receive Feedback

by Staffing Support Specialists | Jan 6, 2021 | Employers, Job Seekers

“Let me give you some feedback” is rarely followed by positivity. As a result, it’s easier to avoid feedback than listen and accept it. In our business, we strive to be kind and direct with the frequent amount of feedback we provide. It’s not an easy balance. We...

I Am Grateful

by Staffing Support Specialists | Nov 24, 2020 | Employers, Job Seekers

It’s been a tough year for so many and you don’t have to look far to find bad news: sickness, political strife, racial divide, loneliness. Luckily for us, this week’s holiday is all about being thankful, regardless of our circumstances. It asks us to remember what we...

Who’s to blame? It’s probably you.

by Staffing Support Specialists | Nov 19, 2020 | Employers, Job Seekers

“It’s not my fault.” We rarely hear adults say those exact words. Most people know better by the time they reach their twenties. Does it mean people take responsibility for their actions? In our business, we see and hear excuses every day. A good friend once told me,...

What’s the difference between headhunters and staffing agencies?

by Staffing Support Specialists | Nov 4, 2020 | Employers, Job Seekers

This is tough to answer because there aren’t consistent definitions in recruiting. For example, I recently read an online recruiting blog. Someone stated that “temp-to-perm” jobs take advantage of employees because they don’t withhold payroll taxes. When I...

What is good job attendance?

by Staffing Support Specialists | Oct 28, 2020 | Employers, Job Seekers

The last time I conducted mock interviews at our local high school, my co-interviewer asked a 17-year-old girl, “How many unexcused absences do you think are okay?” When she responded with “once or twice a month,” we gasped. In the poor girl’s defense, she didn’t know...

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Should I take just any job?February 24, 2021
Even when you need a job quickly, you might have options if you work with a reputable staffing agency.
What does it mean to be a good person?February 17, 2021
You want to be a good person, but sometimes struggle with making decisions. A framework for moral intelligence might help!
3 Ways to Think About How You Receive FeedbackJanuary 6, 2021
"Let me give you feedback" is rarely used to provide positive information. Here are 3 ways to transform feedback into something positive.
I Am GratefulNovember 24, 2020
Remembering to be thankful for what we have.
Who’s to blame? It’s probably you.November 19, 2020
Read for the most common excuses we hear from job seekers.

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Should I take just any job?

Feb 24, 2021 | Job Seekers

There are times when a paycheck is urgent, and any job is better than none. If this is your circumstance, I would support your decision to take the first job that comes along. At the same time, even in what feels like a dire situation, having choices can dramatically...

What does it mean to be a good person?

Feb 17, 2021 | Employers, Job Seekers

3 Ways to Think About How You Receive Feedback

Jan 6, 2021 | Employers, Job Seekers

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