The Correct Way to Evaluate a Relationship with a Staffing Agency

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Pairing up with a powerful ally is paramount to your company’s productivity. Your staff needs support to succeed. Working with a staffing agency can help you build a beneficial relationship with a community partner that knows exactly how to boost your company’s efficiency. But making the right partnership is key. Be sure you’re getting the […]

Boring Job Descriptions Lead to Boring Job Candidates

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Company culture can be a mark of pride for an organization that strives to be different and meet the expectations of the staff and their clients. If you’ve got a corporate environment you’re proud of and are vying to cultivate a certain image, you want to make sure you’re drawing in people that fit the […]

Can You Trust Your Candidates? Nonverbal Cues to Watch Out For

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Companies that are in the middle of filling open jobs want to complete the process fairly quickly so everyone already on the payroll can continue to perform their required duties. Sometimes, a company will cut corners to fill an open position and miss nonverbal cues of job candidates during a job interview. Not all candidates […]

How to Dress for Manufacturing Interviews

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Whether you believe it or not, the attire you choose for a manufacturing interview could increase your chances at landing the job. When you ask someone what the proper attire is for an interview you will receive the same answer nine times out of ten; dress slacks, button-up shirt, a tie and possibly a suit or […]

Management Skills: Are You a Leader or a Boss?

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It can be difficult for managers to traverse the divide between being a leader and being a boss. For some, it can be very easy to do. If you are a manager or supervisor, it does not matter how many people work under you, it is imperative that you can differentiate between being a leader […]

Are You a Safe Employee? How to Follow OSHA Regulations

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As a general rule, workplace safety is a big deal for companies around the Chicago area. So too, should it be important for workers. No matter what type of work you do, it is in your best interests to practice safety as much as possible. The more often you practice safety, the less likely it is […]

4 Mobile Apps to Help You Land a Temp Job

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Unlike the quest for a full time job, finding temporary employment does not have to take all of your time. Instead, it can be accomplished whenever you have free moments during the day. Thanks to the advancements in technology, you can easily use your smartphone or tablet computer to find your next temporary job. Fortunately, […]

8 Things to Include in Your Temp Onboarding Kit

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Making the decision to use a temporary workforce can be a positive one, but once you have done so, it takes some time to implement this workforce into your company. Having a consistent process helps to get the most return on investment from your temp workers. Onboarding is the way to orient and ramp up […]

3 Elements to Include in Your Temp Resume in 2014

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Putting together your temp resume is just as important as putting together a resume for full-time, regular employment. In fact, it might even be a little more important if you are trying to find a new assignment because the odds are better in your favor of landing a temp job in today’s labor market. To […]

How the ACA Affects Illinois Temp Employers

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Health care reform is on the mind of many working people, especially those in the Chicago IL and other cities across America. The Affordable Care Act of 2010, also known as the ACA, has transformed the way that individuals think about their personal health. It has also changed the way that companies manage benefits administration […]