The Watercooler is PrideStaff’s blog covering trends and tips for successfully managing issues in the workplace, such as: retention, employee engagement, and interviewing.
Finding the right person for the job has never been easy — and it’s harder than ever amid the current labor shortage. You need to fill open positions on your team, but you’re not willing to hire just anyone. Traditional hiring solutions might not work right now, so it’s time to get a little creative…. Read more »
You’ve recently started working remotely, and you’re wondering how this shift will affect your career trajectory. As an ambitious person, you have several professional goals in place and you’re hoping to accomplish them in the near future. The good news is, working from home can actually help accelerate your timeline for success. Here’s a look… Read more »
The manufacturing industry took a major hit during the Great Recession, but it’s slowly bouncing back. In fact, manufacturing output has increased 30% since the end of the recession — growing at roughly twice the pace of the economy overall — according to a recent White House report. Additionally, movements such as the Reshoring Initiative… Read more »
Problem-solving is an important part of any job these days. Whether you are a candidate or a business owner, you have to solve problems on a daily basis. Knowing the best way to approach these issues can save you time, money, and frustration. That said, keep these tips in mind when you are trying to… Read more »
For sports fans, the most exciting time of the year has arrived — March Madness. As the boss, you’re probably already concerned about the level of commitment many of your employees have to the NCAA tournament, considering many of the games are played during the workday. What you might not realize is management is actually… Read more »
Once upon a time, you worked in a traditional office setting. Networking was easy, because you were surrounded by colleagues and frequently met new contacts at happy hours and industry events — but things have changed. Whether your company went remote amid the COVID-19 pandemic or you intentionally chose a job that allowed you to… Read more »
You’ve just submitted an application for a job you’re really interested in. While the waiting game has only just begun, you’re already anxious about your status. Seeking instant gratification is human nature, but unfortunately, that’s not how it works. At some point, following up on your application is typically acceptable — if you do it… Read more »
For your company to succeed, you need every person on your team to give their best. Unfortunately, that’s not what’s happening right now. Many of your employees are disengaged — and their work shows it. Having employee buy-in can change that, because it gets people more involved in the company when they feel valued, increased… Read more »
You’re ready to achieve big things in your career this year, but first, you need to set goals to guide the way. While this sounds like a relatively easy task, doing it right is actually a bit more complex than you might imagine. Since goals are made to help you learn and grow, it’s important… Read more »
You’re ready to find a new job, and you need tips that will help you reach out to recruiters on Linkedin. Whether you’ve been unsuccessfully searching for awhile or simply know you’ll have better luck with a staffing professional on your side, you want to connect with a recruiter on LinkedIn. Since this is something… Read more »
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