Why Your Employees Are About to Quit

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As one of the leading staffing agencies in Sacramento, California, Pacific Staffing has heard about all kinds of wacky behavior from bosses that causes people to leave – from timing bathroom breaks to frowning upon vacation time. While these managers may be putting their foots down in the short term, they’re also playing a big part in… Read more »

6 Must-Ask Questions Before You Hire

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Your business is growing – and it’s time to bring in some new talent to keep up with demand. But are you sure you really need to hire full-time? Or do you simply need to re-organize or consider other options? As a business operating in today’s competitive environment, the last thing you want is to… Read more »

5 Onboarding Best Practices

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Despite your best intentions during the hiring process, statistics say that new employee you just brought on board will likely quit within a year. While you might think this is the fault of the new hire (not motivated enough, doesn’t have the skills to do the job, etc.), the fact of the matter is that,… Read more »

Choosing Between Great Candidates

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As one of the leading staffing agencies in Sacramento, California, Pacific Staffing knows that for most hiring managers, finding one great candidate is a challenge. However, if you’re in the enviable position of having two (or more) great candidates to choose from, how can you ensure you make the right decision? Here are some tips to… Read more »

4 Tips for Creating a Healthier Workforce

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Unhealthy employees mean higher costs in the form of premiums, absenteeism, and reduced productivity. And in fact, Gallup has estimated that unhealthy workers cost American businesses $153 billion every year in lost productivity alone. So creating a healthier workforce simply makes good business sense. But how do you go about doing that without singling out… Read more »

Can You Tell When a Candidate is Lying?

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With today’s tight job market, a number of candidates are resorting to drastic measures in order to land a job – they’re lying. And some seem to even be lying about whether they’re lying or not. Consider the facts: According to a Career Builder survey, just 8% of the 8,785 U.S. workers polled admitted to fudging… Read more »

Pros and Cons of Hiring Part-Time Employees

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As one of the leading staffing agencies in Sacramento, California, Pacific Staffing knows that when it comes to hiring, one of the most important decisions you have to make is whether you need someone full-time or part-time. Make the wrong choice and you could wind up with the wrong person. To help you in your decision… Read more »

6 Ideas for Turning Around Poor Performers

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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 »