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Postpone Procrastination Indefinitely

Jun 22, 2020

Postpone Procrastination Indefinitely By: Sandra Baptist We've all done it at some time or other. We put off our exercise routine until tomorrow; we continually delay finishing that project or starting that business. Procrastination is the mother of all demons and can literally stop you in your tracks from achieving all that you desire. Sandra Baptist provides you with 5 effective processes you can use to slay this giant. 1....

Build Your Social Support Network

Jun 01, 2020

By: Linda Dessau First, let's talk about why social support is important and why it matters to your self-care. Research has shown that a lack of social support (isolation) can contribute to an ongoing state of chronic stress, which will negatively impact your immune system and put you at risk for dangerous conditions. Now, what can strengthening your social support network do for you? Social support can improve the functioning of your...

Setting Goals: Your only recipe for success

May 15, 2020

Setting Goals: Your only recipe for success By: Innocent Mwangi Gathungu Goals are like signposts. As long as you can see these signposts, then you know you are heading in the right direction. When you set goals, you eliminate the possibility veering off the track and derailing into failure. When a train veers of the rails, the entire locomotive is derailed. Looking at the rails, one does not see anything special in them; just a solid...

Employers who communicate, WIN!

May 06, 2020

As an employer, you are looking to improve your company with each new hire. But what if your reputation precedes you and as a company, you’re struggling to find new hires? This article will discuss how to figure out where your bad reputation comes from and how to avoid a bad reputation by better communicating with applicants. ● Check and respond to reviews Sites like Glassdoor, Better...

Caltrans Speeding Up Highway Projects While Coronavirus Keeps Californians Off the Road

Apr 14, 2020

2020-04-13 Sacramento Bee Apr. 13 --As state and local officials extend stay-at-home orders, road construction crews across California are taking advantage of reduced traffic to speed up projects. Contractors said they are working during the day instead of at night, extending work hours and closing longer stretches of road at a time under temporary agreements with the state Department of Transportation and...

Tips for working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 16, 2020

By Christopher Veazey, Recruiter Over the last 20 years, I have worked from home quite a bit. Well, I wanted to take the time to offer some tips about working from home especially if you are new to it due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While working remotely does have its advantages, it does require discipline. It comes with a sense of loneliness, and it can be challenging to maintain a healthy work-life balance. According to a 2019...

Comparing the productivity, spending and health of remote vs. in-office employees

Feb 10, 2020

https://www.airtasker.com/blog/the-benefits-of-working-from-home/

Understanding the 'gig' economy

Dec 17, 2019

Hearing the term Gig Economy recently caught my attention. I hadn't given much thought to it but it is a big part of what we do as consultants in the employment agency industry. Where did this word gig originate? Musicians refer to their paid performances as gigs and really cool people refer to their temporary jobs as gigs. Put another way, the term "gigging" means having paid work or being employed. Today a gig could be a temporary...

Talent Acquisition Via Recruitment Marketing

Dec 01, 2019

Present-day candidates are digitally connected and socially engaged. This enhances their job searches as well. If your company want to recruit the top talent, you need to hire recruitment marketing professionals. Recruitment marketing is not a new thing. But, it is getting a lot of chatter these days. It is almost up there with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency as the most talked about business topics....

How & When to Rescind a Job Offer

Dec 01, 2019

Reaching the offer stage can be a wonderful experience for everyone. Fortunately the majority of offers are extended and accepted without a great deal of complication. Unfortunately, there will be situations where you will need to rescind an offer. The best practice is to start with a verbal offer, once the candidate verbally approves the offer let them know a formal written offer will arrive within your stated timeframe. Provide a...

Topical Networking Vs. Relationship Building

Dec 01, 2019

A few years deep in the construction world I've learned more than I could've ever anticipated. One glaring difference from other industries I've worked in is the opportunity for a relationship to take on many more forms than the conventional-and it's all dictated by a willingness to go the extra mile. What I've found is that construction business development managers all have their own style and tools for hitting leads. When managers...

Texting Candidates Will Streamline Your Recruitment Process

Nov 25, 2019

How common is it for you to text a candidate verse sending them an e-mail? Is it normal for you to send a text or does it seem out of place? If you aren't regularly texting candidates, you may be missing out on a big opportunity to streamline your recruitment process! 95% of texts are read within 3 minutes of being sent.¹ And texting is the most used form of communication for American adults under 50.² These are important...

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