Looking for a new job while you’re still employed has its pros and cons. On one hand, currently employed candidates are more desirable to recruiters and hiring managers because they are perceived as more “in-demand.” Plus, job searching is much less stressful when you still have a steady paycheck. On the other hand, if… Read More »
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Workplace Stress Can Impact Your Business – and Business Growth: Here are Top Ways to Help Mitigate It
Think workplace stress isn’t an issue for most employees? Think again. Just consider these statistics: 40% of employees report their jobs are very or extremely stressful (Northwestern National Life). Three-fourths of employees believe the worker has more on-the-job stress than a generation ago (Princeton Survey Research Associates). 26% of workers report they are “often or… Read More »
Tips for Finding a Job in Kansas City
A few weeks ago, we talked about a CareerBuilder survey that found that 21 percent of employees are vowing to find a new job in the New Year. But even though the job market has rebounded in the past few years, finding a new job is easier said than done. If you’re one of… Read More »
Don’t Stall! Five Career Habits You Should Adopt Today
Do you want to get ahead in your career? Then you need to develop healthy career habits. There are certain behaviors and abilities you can develop and put to use to distinguish yourself among your peers. What are they? Here’s a look at 5 of them: Habit #1: Sharp communicators. As one of the leading employment agencies in… Read More »
Accounting Jobs Update
Morgan Hunter has a number of available accounting jobs in Kansas City. If your skills and experience match any of the following accounting jobs, apply today! Cost Accountant/Financial Analyst The Cost Accountant/Analyst will lead full scale cost accounting for the US as well as outside locations including standard costing, inventory reporting, controls testing, etc. … Read More »
30th Anniversary: the Early Years of Morgan Hunter
In the fall of 1986, Jerry Hellebusch rented space in the Financial Plaza building at Metcalf Ave. and College Blvd., pushed 3 desks together and started making sales calls. Thirty years later, Morgan Hunter has become one of the largest, oldest, and most recognized recruiting firms in Kansas City. “We started off with three people,”… Read More »
Making the Impossible Possible: How to Find Your Ideal Candidate
As an experienced recruitment firm in Kansas City, Morgan Hunter knows finding the ideal candidate for your job opening is complicated – particularly if you have a difficult-to-fill position that requires someone with a specialized skill set. For many employers, they stick with the traditional methods of posting job descriptions on job boards and listing opportunities on their websites. While… Read More »
21 Percent of Employees Vowing to Find New Job in the New Year
As the New Year kicks off, more than one in five employees have made finding a new job their New Year’s resolution according to a recent survey by CareerBuilder. Of those looking for a new job in 2016, 34 percent said they will accomplish this by regularly looking for a new job even though they… Read More »
5 Ways to Network More Effectively
You know networking is an important part of advancing your career. Techies, just like any other kind of professional, often hear about new opportunities through friends and colleagues. But time is short and you’re busy. So when it comes to actually making connections, what’s the best approach? Here are some steps to help you: Tip… Read More »
Surefire Ways to Keep Your Employees Motivated & Engaged in 2016
As experienced Kansas City recruiters, Morgan Hunter knows the start of a new year is the perfect time to evaluate employee engagement and ensure your team is on track toward delivering great results in 2016. Where do you begin? Start by following these 6 quick tips: Tip #1: Define your vision. Your team can’t get on board… Read More »