2023 September Jobs Report: the Economy Shows Signs of Resilience

The September Jobs Report, released by the The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, has landed, and it’s full of insights for the energy and power generation industries. As we all know, the last 18 months have spelled economic uncertainty, with the Federal Reserve scrambling to raise interest rates and cool the economy. It seems like…

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​The August 2023 Jobs Report: What You Need to Know

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has just released the August 2023 jobs report, and it’s brimming with insights that could shape your strategic decisions in the coming months. Let’s dive in and unpack the numbers. If you’d like to compare this month’s job report with July’s employment situation summary, you can check it out…

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Recruiting Tips for Attracting Gen Z Candidates

Are you looking to hire fresh talent and perspective? Well, you’re in luck, because Gen Z is entering the workforce with a determined drive to make their mark and excel. Known to have an entrepreneurial mindset, proficiency in technology, and a pragmatic and inclusive way of thinking, Gen Z possesses many qualities important to any…

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5 Tips for Streamlining the Hiring Process to Attract Top Talent

When you need to hire employees for your company, it’s helpful to think about the process from the employee’s point of view. The hiring process is a two-way street. The candidates are looking at the company’s performance while you evaluate the employee’s performance. ​​5 Tips for Employers During the Hiring Process​​Think about the impression you are…

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7 Steps to Include in Your Staffing Plan

It can be overwhelming to maintain a full staff. As a result, many businesses are working with a short staff, trying to fill the positions by working together. Coming up with a staffing plan will help to mitigate staff shortages. Read on to learn about essential steps to include in your staffing plan.7 Essential Steps…

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5 Reasons to Use a Staffing Company

Imagine that you list a position for hire, receive 12 or so qualified applicants, narrow it down to 3 to interview, and then choose the best candidate. Ideally, you can hire someone in less than a week. The new employee shows up on time, collaborates well with others on the team, and trains quickly. It…

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5 Characteristics to Look for When Hiring Top Talent

When you are interviewing, some questions you ask will reveal common characteristics among top-performing employees. An interview should be informative rather than conversational. Many hiring managers have hired someone based on their gut, just to regret it later. Be sure to ask questions that will reveal how potential employees would behave in particular situations. 5 Characteristics…

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Hiring for Culture Fit in a Remote Working World

Prior to the global COVID-19 health crisis, “Culture Fit” was one of the most important pieces many companies weighed as part of their hiring process. In fact, according to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the result of poor culture fit would cost an organization between 50-60% of that person’s annual salary. The COVID-19…

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