Does Multi-Tasking Keep You From Your Best Work?

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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 »

6 Secrets to Employee Happiness

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It doesn’t matter how innovative or profitable your company is; without good people, it will eventually fail. And, as one of the leading staffing agencies in Northern California, Pacific Staffing knows the key to a strong team is keeping employees happy. This goes beyond just enjoying their daily tasks to creating a work culture where people want… Read more »

Management Tips: How to Have Tough Talks With Employees

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As one of the leading staffing agencies in Northern California, Pacific Staffing knows strong communication skills are critical to running a successful operation. However, when it comes to delivering bad news or engaging in difficult conversations with employees, most managers would rather run the other way. Whether it’s a talk about below average performance or why… Read more »

5 interview Questions Hiring Managers Never Ask (But Always Should)

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As one of the leading staffing agencies in Northern California, Pacific Staffing knows that in a job interview, you’re likely going to ask candidates to describe their biggest accomplishments and why they think you should hire them. But are also asking some atypical questions that candidates don’t have a canned answer ready for? To help you,… Read more »

5 New Hire Training Mistakes to Avoid

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Unless you’re re-hiring a former employee, most new hires need some level of training before starting their new job. The trouble is, many employers either don’t offer training at all, or the training is ineffective. And, as one of the leading staffing agencies in Northern California, Pacific Staffing knows this can negatively impact the bottom line. In… Read more »

The #1 Way You’re Harming Your Employment Brand

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Looking for a new job can not only be a challenging process for candidates, but it can also be a profoundly overwhelming, emotional, and frustrating experience. As one of the leading staffing agencies in Northern California, Pacific Staffing knows this is especially true for an unemployed candidate. What makes the process even worse, though, is… Read more »

Is That Employee You Just Fired About to Sue You?

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In today’s world, lawsuits are just a part of doing business. But, as one of the leading staffing agencies in Northern California, Pacific Staffing knows that one particular kind of legal claim – the wrongful termination claim – has been on the rise dramatically and in fact, has become the most common kind of labor-related… Read more »

5 Tech-Based Tools to Help You Win the War for Talent

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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 »