Emotional Intelligence: What it is & How You Can Improve Yours

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Emotional intelligence is the ability to control your own emotions, while also being able to accurately evaluate others’ emotions, as well. People with high emotional intelligence tend to be self-aware, persistent, motivated, empathetic, and excellent at developing strong interpersonal relationships. Obviously, having a high emotional intelligence can help to contribute to your business success. It’s… Read more »

The ABCs of 360 Degree Feedback

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360 Degree Feedback sounds complicated, but the concept is really rather simple. Instead of basing an employee’s performance review just on your own feedback, you get feedback from multiple sources, including co-workers, managers, subordinates, and customers. In essence, the employee is rated by all those around him or her. The feedback gained is confidential and… Read more »

Do Your Employees Feel Appreciated?

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As one of the leading staffing firms in Rancho Cordova, we know that a big reason employees leave their jobs is due to lack of recognition. In the recent past, they’ve been forced to do more and more with less and less, work longer hours, and meet tighter deadlines – in some cases, without a… Read more »

8 Interview Questions You Should Stop Asking

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Many times, Woodland employers ask seemingly innocent questions during job interviews that, unbeknownst to them, are actually illegal or inappropriate. Typically, these questions involve lifestyle, age, religion, and family responsibilities. To help you avoid getting into hot water, here’s a look at 8 of them: 1. Are you married? This question is certainly innocent in… Read more »

6 Tips for Handling Hospital Layoffs

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As a Sacramento-based medical staffing agency, we know that hospital layoffs are painful – no matter how you look at them. Not only are the staff members who are laid off upset, but remaining personnel are left feeling uncertain about the future. And while layoffs may be necessary, they can have a serious impact on… Read more »

How Temporary Staffing Can Help You Cut Costs & Improve Productivity

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As the economy begins to stabilize, more and more Woodland employers are turning to temporary staffing to get the help they need, when they need it. As a result, they’re able to avoid being over-staffed during slow times and under-staffed during peak periods. Besides enhancing workforce flexibility, there are several other reasons you might want… Read more »

7 Hiring Tips for Law Firms

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From paralegals to legal secretaries, hiring the right staff is critical for your law firm’s success. Not only do you need people with the right skills, but you also need people who will be a fit for your firm’s unique culture. So what can you do to enhance the hiring process? Here are 7 tips:… Read more »

4 Steps to Strategic Staffing at Your Northern California Firm

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Staffing at most Northern California firms is usually a reactive function, not a proactive one. Somebody leaves or retires and a company executive or the HR department then works to fill that position. Candidates are screened and interviewed, and a hiring decision is eventually made. While this approach to staffing isn’t necessarily a bad one,… Read more »