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 working with staffing agencies and the truths you need to know to make the right …
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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 in the coming months. Portland Employment by the Numbers Here’s the latest employment outlook in …
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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 you’ll never get anywhere else. Here are several steps to help you create a training …
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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 for you? Watch for these clues: They’re racking up the (client-based) awards. Accolades like Inavero’s …
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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 says outside hires are paid around 18 percent more than internally promoted employees, perform consistently …
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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