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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Say you’re looking for a temporary employment agency. Great! But where do you start? With so many agencies around, how do you know which to call? Which are the reputable ones and which should you avoid? It can be overwhelming, we know. Temporary jobs, of course, can be a great way to gain experience, try out a …
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Does anyone doubt that happy employees can boost your company’s bottom line? Just ask GM. Its workers went out on strike in mid-September in a stoppage that could cost the company as much as $50 million per day in earnings. We’re not saying GM should give its union members everything they’re demanding, but there’s no doubt …
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Few of us ever stay in the same job any longer. We all know that. But you might be surprised by how often people job-hop. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, people nowadays hold 11.7 jobs between 18 and 48.
It’s good policy to encourage workers to take vacation breaks. But you’ll want to be ready for the possibility of summer staffing shortages.
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.
The “war for talent” means that people with the skills, training, and experience necessary to get the job done are a hot commodity.
