As one of the leading employment agencies in Woodland, we know that the thought of asking for a promotion is generally pretty scary for most people. What if your boss says “no” or worse yet, tells you you’re just lucky to have a job? But the fact of the matter is that companies are doing… Read more »
Law firms are notorious for their pressure cooker environments. But having an overworked and stressed out population is not good for any firm in the long run because it can lead to high turnover. And in fact, according to the Association for Legal Professionals, 75% of new associates switch firms within their first five years…. Read more »
As one of the top staffing services firms in Woodland, we understand that conducting performance appraisals is not exactly the most anticipated task of the year for most managers. However, when appraisals are done right, and on a consistent basis, they can offer a variety of benefits, including: Improving communication between you and your employees… Read more »
You’ve read all the books about preparing for job interviews. You’ve developed strong answers to commonly asked interview questions. You’ve conducted mock interviews with a friend to improve your interviewing skills. And then you go to the interview…and the hiring manager hasn’t even read your resume. Or calls you by the wrong name. Or doesn’t… Read more »
With the job market more competitive than ever, many candidates stretch the truth on their resumes in order to better compete. In fact, Steven D. Levitt, co-author of the book Freakonomics, cites research suggesting that over 50% of job candidates lie on their resumes. That’s a startling statistic. As a result, more and more companies… Read more »
Despite what you might think, a poor performer isn’t just your problem. It’s your whole staff’s problem. And as they have to pick up the slack for a poor performer, resentment will rise and morale will decrease. As a result, although it can be an uncomfortable situation, dealing with a slow-moving, low-achieving worker immediately is… Read more »
Building a successful career takes a ton of hard work, some wise decisions, and a little luck and good timing. But you can eventually kiss it all good-bye if you’re making these 6 career-killing mistakes: 1. Not networking Much of your career success will result from relationships you’ve developed with the co-workers, managers, and clients… Read more »
Reason #1: Job Growth As one of the leading medical employment agencies in Sacramento, we’ve seen the demand for healthcare workers increase dramatically due to our aging population. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 10 of the 20 fastest growing occupations are healthcare related. In addition, between 2008 and 2018, the… Read more »
Despite the huge number of unemployed workers in the U.S. economy, many companies still face the challenge of finding the right professionals for their positions, whether it’s in the legal, accounting, or administrative departments. And without the right talent, creativity and innovation will suffer, important opportunities will be missed, and firms will lose their competitive… Read more »
While time is precious, there’s an awful lot that we do during the workday to waste it, sabotaging our productivity in the process. Here’s a look at four of them – and how you can eliminate them and get more done. Productivity Killer #1: Inefficient Meetings Inefficient – or unnecessary – meetings can kill your… Read more »