Congratulations! You’ve been hired for a temporary assignment in the field you love and the pay is solid. So how can you be sure you keep the job? Here are five mistakes that you don’t want to make. 1. Not Arriving on Time Getting to work on time isn’t something you want to do only on your first day …
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By Larry Hannappel The nationwide talent shortage has prompted some employers to rethink hiring people with a criminal background, reflecting a movement to provide jobs to workers looking for a second chance. A background check, of course, can be one of the most important tools in finding the best job candidates. (Apprentice Personnel has the highest level …
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The rules raised to $684 per week, or $35,568 a year, the threshold at which employees are exempt from being paid overtime. That’s a 50.3% increase from the previous threshold of $455 per week or $23,660 annually – and it means more than 1 million workers are now eligible for overtime anytime they work more than 40 hours a week.
It’s that time of year again for employers (and the temporary employment agencies they rely on). Everyone is suddenly knee-deep in holiday hiring. That includes tackling the annual challenge of finding, training, and retaining a seasonal workforce for the hectic holiday season. About 500,000 workers will be added during November alone. We’ll be busy helping to fill …
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Whether temporary or permanent, your employees are a large part of your business success. But what if they aren’t happy? If they aren’t happy, you can bet your customers aren’t either. There’s no shortage of opportunities to make HR mistakes. Here, we take a look at five common problem areas and what you can do to avoid or correct them. …
If your workplace profile needs polishing, keep this list handy. It’ll help remove any doubts about your commitment and ability to be a better co-worker.
Showing enthusiasm for a company is important at a job interview. But what about some job-interviewing fails? What should you do your best to avoid so that you can leave a positive impression?
Most of us struggle to write the perfect resume. How widespread is this problem? We’ve seen surveys in which fully two-thirds of professionals say they are insecure about their resume and resume-writing skills as a whole.
If you’re in search of a job at the moment but aren’t working yet, it could because you lack relevant skills. More than half of Americans (54%) think a skills gap is to blame for most people’s unemployment, according to the results of a new American Staffing Association survey. But those surveyed also point to other factors preventing …
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Whether you’re a college graduate, changing careers or seeking more flexibility and variety in your work, temporary opportunities can offer a ton of benefits.
