The days of using the phrase “nontraditional benefits” to mean “we have a pool table in the break room” are over. Today, the approach to nontraditional benefits helps employers and employees alike to find a good “fit” and get the most productivity out of their professional relationship. When you’re trying to attract great engineers, nontraditional …
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As the candidate pool becomes increasingly tech-savvy and starts to take control of the hiring conversation in the booming economy, LinkedIn’s importance as a recruiting tool continues to soar. Companies with a strong LinkedIn presence position themselves to attract top talent in ways that companies with a basic profile – or no presence at all …
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The market for top candidates is highly competitive; attracting them takes more than just a great compensation package. Top candidates give more and expect more. They are dedicated, passionate, and productive. When their work style and vision are a good cultural fit with your organization, their potential is unmatched. Taking the time and effort to …
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You and your staffing partner have something in common: you both want your recruiting efforts to be a success. With regular, open communication and a clear understanding of your goals, your recruiter can find better candidates; screen them more closely for your requirements, and plan ahead to ensure you always have access to the talent …
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Experienced staffing firms have extensive networks and a deep knowledge of your local industry. They’re in touch with the best talent in the area – whether those candidates are actively combing the job market or already employed, just waiting for a prime opportunity to open up so they can make a lateral move. If your …
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You didn’t build your business accidentally. You planned, you researched, and you took action. So when it comes to managing the people who make that business possible, why would you let your own leadership style develop accidentally? Leadership is a skill, and leaders who work to develop it find more effective ways to motivate their …
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Technology jobs are great for Oregon; they garner high wages that provide tax dollars for education, infrastructure and health care. And after a sluggish few years, the industry is beginning to bounce back locally. The technology industry in Oregon is nearly back to prerecession levels with almost 90,000 tech workers currently employed in the state. …
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Seattle’s employment data continues to outpace national employment numbers – which is great for both businesses and job seekers, but it means stiff competition for the best talent. Contributing Factors: Formerly stagnant sectors are now seeing substantial growth, including construction, finance and the tech sector. Continued growth in business then powers expansion throughout the service …
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In 2013, the White House announced that the Employer Shared Responsibility provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) would be postponed for one year. Now that the January 1, 2015 deadline has come and gone, Employer Shared Responsibility requirements are in effect. Have you done everything required for ACA compliance? Here’s what you need to …
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The right job can unlock something that you didn’t even know you were passionate about. That’s what happened to Erika Hillman. We’ll let her share her story. Back in 2021, I was living in Florida where I worked at Disney World in a few different roles. I worked in a restaurant as a Hostess, I …
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