With the news that multiple states would see an increase in the federal minimum wage for 2014, many employers in Illinois have been looking for ways to attract the best candidates to their doors with an improved compensation strategy. Although Illinois has one of the highest minimum wages, higher than the national average, there is […]
How to Improve Profit with Temps
As a well-managed organization, you have probably already realized some of the initial benefits of using temporary staffing services to maintain your human resources. It can be convenient to hire temps for entry level assignments, to fill in for employees who are on leave, or to staff for large projects. But, how well are you […]
Chicago’s Manufacturing Job Outlook for 2014
Even if you haven’t paid much attention to the news in the past year, all the talk is about job outlook. It is difficult to predict how many jobs will be created or lost each year anywhere in the nation, and the same can be said for Chicago. The most recent Chicago Fed Midwest Manufacturing […]
3 Ways to Build Confidence for Your Interview
You’ve got just a few moments to make a positive first impression as you walk into a job interview. According to the experts on human behavior, the way you look and act speak louder than words when meeting others for the first time. One of the ways to do this well is to walk in […]
3 Books to Read to Improve Your Management Skills | Manager Jobs Chicago
People who hold management positions come in two forms; those who are satisfied with how they run their team and those who are never satisfied with how they run their team. For those of you in the second group, there are plenty of management books on the market today that can provide you with advice, […]
How to Write an Interview Follow Up Email | Job Search Chicago IL
Getting asked for an interview for a great new job in Illinois can be very exciting. However, once the interview is over and you’re back at home waiting for a decision to be made, it’s common to be concerned with any potential follow ups you should be making. After sending out a personal handwritten thank […]
How to Lead Your Temp Workforce
As a manager, you may be concerned about how to lead your onsite temporary workforce to greatness as part of your growing team. This is often a gray area that leaves supervisors scratching their heads. However, a temporary workforce is not unlike your other employees – they just need a little guidance to help them […]
Employer Tips – What Questions to Ask a Staffing Provider in Chicago IL
Working in the real world today takes a lot of time and energy, which is why many companies in Chicago, Illinois elect to hire staffing firms to help fill empty positions within their organization. Before you select a staffing firm to work with, be sure you find out if it the best one available in […]
How to Follow up After the Interview – 3 Rules in the Hiring Game
Have you ever experienced an amazing interview only to wait and wait for weeks for the hiring manager to get back in touch with you? Sure, this happens all the time because companies are overwhelmed with their recruitment programs and often don’t have the manpower to respond promptly. The good news is that you don’t […]
Should You Promote In-house or Hire from the Outside?
A large part of succession planning involves deciding whether to promote employees from within the company or look to new employees by recruiting from the outside world. This can be a tough decision, particularly when you have a great deal of talent within your existing teams. However, each business needs specific skill sets and knowledge […]
