You might be the boss. But are you a good leader? Just because you have the authority to tell people what to do, doesn’t mean you can effectively guide and motivate you staff to achieve business goals. The good news is that there are some common sense ways you can boost your leadership skills and… Read more »
As one of Sacramento’s top staffing agencies, Pacific Staffing knows when employees aren’t happy, it impacts your bottom line. Either they’ll leave in the physical sense, or check out mentally. In fact, a recent study by economists at the University of Warwick found that happiness led to a 12% spike in productivity, while unhappy workers… Read more »
You’ve been in a mid-level management position for a while and are ready to move up the career ladder. You have the potential to be an effective leader within your company, but how can you leverage it for even greater career success? Below are several options you can put into practice now that will help you… Read more »
Senior leaders are retiring in droves, but hiring’s been on hold for the past few years. As a result, you don’t have enough mid-level executives to replace aging Baby Boomers – and you’re facing a serious staffing challenge. As leading headhunters in Northern California, Pacific ExecSearch knows that one solution is to build a leadership pipeline on your team…. Read more »
You likely know that multi-tasking hasn’t gotten the best coverage in the news these days. But did you also know that the more you multi-task, the less comfortable you’ll become with tasks that require deep focus? That’s according to research by Georgetown Professor Cal Newport. “Many people have convinced themselves that it’s crucial that they are… Read more »
If you have kids, then you’re likely familiar with time outs. However, have you ever considered taking one for yourself? According to new research in a paper titled “Learning by Thinking: How Reflection Aids Performance,” taking time out at the end of the workday to reflect on what you’ve done leads to a host of… Read more »
Starting a business isn’t for everyone. So if you’ve been considering it for a while, and think you’re ready to make the leap, you have to ensure you’re up for the challenge. There are many questions surrounding financing and business plans you’ll have to answer. But on a more fundamental level, there are a few basic… Read more »
It goes without saying that hiring the right healthcare professionals will result in higher morale, lower employee turnover, and a much stronger bottom line. But as a leading provider of medical staffing services in Sacramento, Pacific MedStaff also knows demand is fierce for many of today’s best candidates. Nurses, administrators, and medical billers and coders at the top… Read more »
As executive recruiters in Sacramento, CA, Pacific ExecSearch believes companies should treat the executive hiring process as a mission critical function. After all, the right hire can help take your company to new heights, while a poor hiring decision can result in lower productivity and profitability. With that in mind, what can you do to improve the hiring process in… Read more »
When it comes to building a top performing team, collaboration is one of the keys to success. But issues like company politics, employee personalities, and unclear expectations can undermine even your best efforts to collaborate effectively. To help you improve collaboration at work, here are 6 tips to consider: Tip #1: Set the parameters. As one… Read more »