If you’ve ever had to sit through a business presentation directly related to HR topics, you’ve quickly noted that it got dull very fast. Why? Because most HR people are talking about facts and figures around employee performance, personnel policies, and other workplace metrics. Now if you’re on the other side of the presentation you […]
Resume Tips: Change Your Objective into a Branding Statement
Updating your resume is a great way to improve your chances at finding a new job. You do not have to change your resume completely, but there is one thing you can do that will get you noticed. Instead of using an objective on your resume, consider turning it into a branding statement. Companies want […]
How To Post Job Listings To Social Media
The business use of social media has exploded during the past handful of years, and its common for companies to post their job openings to various social media sites. Recruiters are having an easier time finding candidates for open jobs because of the access to millions of people via social media. Sites such as Twitter, LinkedIn […]
Employees of the Month – March 2015
Calvin Blunt Davis employee since October 2014 Began assignment at client in February 2015 Commute to assignment: 18 minutes Hobby: Swimming Calvin’s statement: “I’m thankful for the job Davis gave me. I want to thank you [client] for the opportunity you gave me.” Feedback from Davis co-workers: “Calvin has a positive attitude and meets […]
Illinois Economy Still Strong in Industrial Jobs
The state of Illinois has experienced its ups and downs during the last decade due to fluctuations in the nation’s economy. But according to a recent workforce survey, Illinois has done a better job than most states in keeping up with light industrial job opportunities for workers. Illinois is a Top State for Industrial Jobs The […]
Tech Tools Recruiters Can Use To Land Candidates
Recruiting is an established profession that’s been around for years. In the old days, recruiting used to solely rely on pen and paper to get the job done. A lot has changed and mostly for the better. Now, recruiters can use a host of technology to recruit the top candidates within their industries. This week, […]
What to Know About Chicago’s Minimum Wage Increase
For the first time in many years, the hard working people of Chicago are finally going to get a break due to an approved state minimum wage increase – making this the nation’s third largest big city to do so in the last few months. As part of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s effort to make Chicago […]
How to Create a Happy Work Environment
Are you looking around wondering if your workplace culture reflects happiness from employees? What exactly is the definition of a “happy” work environment? The truth is that a happy workplace differs based on the type of environment and industry, but there are quite a few similarities. These similarities include: a workplace that is safe, empowering […]
3 Quotes That Motivate Successful People
Need some extra motivation lately? Even the most successful people do at times. Consider that it took Henry Ford two failed business ventures and the loss of many of his friends before he invented the Model A in 1904, the first mass produced car that launched the automobile industry. And that Thomas Edison, the most […]
How To Optimize Your Job Postings
When jobs open up, companies like to advertise for new employees as quickly as possible in order to begin the hiring process without much of a delay. Job postings are published in newspapers, magazines, on bulletin boards, in online forums, with internet job sites and on social media sites. However, often these job postings are not fully […]
