The Watercooler is PrideStaff’s blog covering trends and tips for successfully managing issues in the workplace, such as: retention, employee engagement, and interviewing.
As your business continues to respond to changing market conditions, working with a staffing agency can be a smart strategic decision. Flexibility is always crucial to the success of your company, but in times of uncertainty, it’s more important than ever to be able to pivot – on a dime, if necessary. That’s where temporary… Read more »
As you pursue your job search, a temporary job may not be high on your list of preferred outcomes. Or … maybe it is? Or … maybe it is, as a step toward something more permanent? The important point to keep in mind is: Don’t automatically rule out temporary work as a career move. Temping… Read more »
An outstanding resume has the power to open doors: It immediately grabs the attention of employers and recruiters and sells your best skills and accomplishments. Various studies show that reviewers spend something like a whopping six to seven seconds on their initial review of a job seeker’s resume, before they decide whether to keep or… Read more »
It could be a pressing deadline. Or an upcoming presentation or challenging coworker. Or trying to figure out how to complete everything on the day’s list and still make it home in time for your child’s T ball game … Whatever the trigger, the result may be pressure, stress or anxiety. It’s inevitable at some… Read more »
Do you need a letter of recommendation when you apply for a job – or is it sufficient to have a list of references ready in the event a potential employer asks? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Job applications more commonly require a list, but regardless, attaching a strong letter of recommendation could give you a… Read more »
Unless someone feels valued at work, they will rarely go above and beyond or feel long-term loyalty to their company. They may quiet quit or worse, disengage entirely. Not a goal you’re striving for as you build your business. On a positive note, employees who regularly do feel valued will likely display higher job satisfaction,… Read more »
Do you struggle to speak up during meetings? Maybe you’re an introvert: you often have ideas that feel like they’re worth sharing, but it’s just not in your nature to readily speak out loud to a group. Or, perhaps your team members are at the opposite end of that scale: they’re extroverts who speak so… Read more »
Your happiness at work can be impacted by a wide range of factors – everything from the other people you associate with to the tools you use every day and even the look and design of your workspace. Are you feeling discontent, stress or continued dissatisfaction with your work environment? Frustration crops up for everyone,… Read more »
To retain your best employees, you need to offer ongoing growth and development opportunities to help them achieve and maintain their full potential – and continuously raise that bar as they reach even higher in their careers. If you meet this need, they’ll do so under your roof, versus your competitors.’ Always be poised to… Read more »
Success in your career – just like in all aspects of your life – is about growth. The best employers know and acknowledge this as they evaluate job candidates. They expect people who apply for their open jobs to have questions and a need to keep learning, to seek out mentors and advisors, and even… Read more »
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