Being aware of the latest industry standards and regulations is essential for any knowledgeable company. The new overtime rule going into effect December of 2016 will impact millions of workers and was created to meet the current needs of American employees. The new regulations indicates are expected to: “Raise the salary threshold indicating eligibility from $455/week […]
Stand Out by Saying “Thank You” This Way
When the job interview is over, it’s hard to sit and be patient. The waiting can put distance between you and your goal, and there’s a simple way to fill this gap and maximize your chances: A proper thank you. Your note should be concise, considerate, and characteristic. Here are four tips on how to make […]
Lower Your Time to Fill Ratio by Using a Staffing Agency
It can be frustrating at times hiring people, especially when it takes weeks and even months to find the right person for each job. This is not something to take lightly because each person hired can impact the organization. It’s a candidate-driven market in Chicago and other regions with unemployment numbers down fewer available candidates […]
Stop Offending the Job Interviewer
You spend weeks practicing for a job interview, brushing up on your skills and doing your best to present a positive image. But, then after the interview, you hear nothing. Even worse, the recruiter doesn’t even respond to your requests for an update. What’s happening here? While you could chalk it up to a hiring […]
Here’s How to Become a Better Leader by Delegating
Do you often feel as if your to-do list might implode at any moment? Are you constantly dragged into every meeting for every project in your company, only to realize you are wasting precious time? Sounds like you may be stretched too thin to do any real good as a leader. It could be the […]
4 Ways to Turn a Part-Time Job into Full Time
Many people dream of turning their part-time job into a more permanent full-time role. This is especially true if they are in need of the benefits of a full-time job, such as a salary and health insurance. Other times, it’s to increase earnings or advance in a career. Whatever the case may be for you, […]
Why Don’t Your Employees Trust You?
According to the Edelman Trust Barometer, only about one in three people have trust for their employer. In fact, the 33,000 employees polled believed they could trust a peer more (67 percent) than the company CEO (49 percent). Why should you care if your employees trust you or not? There are several reasons. • Employees […]
Don’t Disqualify Yourself Before the Interview
It has been said, “To err is human.” This is very true, especially when people are under pressure to get a job. People can be prone to putting their foot in their mouth. They may do or say things that are inappropriate without realizing it. And they may even go so far as to disqualify […]
Be the Manager Your Employees Want
It’s one thing to be the type of manager that you think you should be; it’s another to be the manager that employees will look up to. In a candidate-driven market, it’s important for managers to be mindful of their management style. How employees are treated can determine the productivity and retention rates for the […]
Do You Hate Small Talk? 5 Tips to Make It Easier
Small talk is one of those skills that either you are good at it or you feel very awkward. Being socially adept is something that all working professionals can work on. It’s a skill that you don’t have to be born with because it is something you can improve. You might not be able to […]
