strategic planning puzzle

5 Tips for Writing an Effective Strategic Staffing Plan in 2020

Winter is here, and the end of 2019 is just around the corner. Now is the time to start thinking strategically about the people and skills your company will need in the coming year. Here are five ways to craft,…

Fact vs Myth

The Truth About Working With a Staffing Agency

When it comes to working with a staffing firm, many companies hesitate.  Running “staffing firms” through their favorite search engine often provides more conflict than clarity.  What’s the truth? Here are some of the most common myths and misconceptions about…

How Will the Newest Portland Employment Stats Affect Your Company?

In early August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released updated economic and unemployment information for many major metropolitan areas nationwide, including Portland. Here are the major takeaways from that data – and how they will affect your hiring…

Training

6 Steps to Creating a Top-Notch Training Program

Many companies have abandoned on-the-job training due to its perceived high costs and low returns.  After all, why train people when you can hire staff with the requisite skills? But in reality, a well-designed training program can give your company results…

Partnership

How Do You Know You’ve Partnered With the Right Staffing Firm?

Many staffing firms can “get the job done.”  Some provide consistently good results.  But choosing the right staffing firm for you and your company can be a little trickier. How do you know when you’ve found the right staffing firm…

5 Signs an Employee Should Be Promoted

Promoting from within makes good business sense. It’s a key component of building a culture where excellence is recognized and rewarded – something every employee cares about. It saves money and stress too. A study by a professor at Wharton…