Busy executives don’t wrap up work at 5 pm on Friday. The weekends provide a respite from the fast-paced schedule that drives the rest of your workdays. But you’ve always got success on your mind — the weekends offer an additional chance to push in that direction. One study found that most executives keep working… Read more »
The Watercooler is PrideStaff’s blog covering trends and tips for successfully managing issues in the workplace, such as: retention, employee engagement, and interviewing.
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Your alarm goes off. Depending on your personality, you either spring out of bed ready to meet your day or you drag yourself into the kitchen for a much-needed caffeine boost. However you meet your morning, are you sure you’re doing enough to maximize your productivity? The right pre-work habits can set the foundation for… Read more »
A sense of excitement accompanies the process of hiring. Your spirits rise as you anticipate the possibilities of a new superstar joining your team. But first, the harsh realities: you have to trudge through the frustrating process of actually hiring someone, putting projects on hold and making due with a short-handed staff in the meantime…. Read more »
The average person receives more than 120 emails each day. Taken as a whole, hundreds of billions of emails fly through cyberspace on a daily basis. No wonder it feels like you’re overwhelmed. If you’re not careful, dealing with emails can take over your entire schedule. That’s why you need to be smart about how… Read more »
Twenty-four hours seems like a long time. Taken over the course of a year, that’s over 8,700 hours to divvy up among all your responsibilities. Yet, there never seems to be enough time. One study showed that CEOs typically worked an average of 62.5 hours a week. Even with those long hours, less than one… Read more »
Summer is here! Do you have the workers you need? As you ramp up your seasonal operations in the wake of the pandemic, you’ve likely run into unexpected problems. A staffing vendor represents the partner you need to build the best team possible. Now more than ever, expert advice will help you maximize your profits… Read more »
Finding an executive that fits into your organization can involve a grueling effort. One study found that it can take up to two months just to make a shortlist of candidates, with a final decision likely happening more than three months after the search was launched. It’s a complicated process. However, this level of scrutiny… Read more »
The search for an executive position doesn’t resemble the process for any other job. Relationships and industry profile matter more than with many other professions. However, some of the basic components of any job search still apply, including the presence of a resume. True, you aren’t just going to log onto Indeed and blast out… Read more »
Networking provides a core strategy in any job search, from entry level to CEO. One study showed that 85% of all jobs get filled through a connection. This becomes even more important at the highest levels of a company, where relationships and reputation become crucial to landing the choicest positions. As such, you should focus… Read more »
A tight labor market means you need to use every tool to find and recruit the best talent. There are lots of strategies that can improve your ability to attract top employees. That said, one factor can single-handedly push your hiring efforts to the next level: effective employer branding. In the modern economy, marketing has… Read more »