You knocked it out of the park at the job interview. Now you have to just sit back and wait by the phone for the big call, right? Wrong! The hiring process is not over. In order to really stand out and make your case as the strongest candidate, you have one more step to… Read More »
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Developing a Successful New Hire Orientation Program
You’ve spent weeks reviewing resumes, interviewing candidates, and making your final pick. All that hiring hard work is behind you now, right? Actually, it’s just beginning. As one of the leading staffing agencies in Kansas City, Morgan Hunter knows that finding the right person for a job is only half the battle; the remainder involves… Read More »
Does Your IT Hiring Strategy Need Help?
Consider these statistics: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, IT jobs grew at a rate faster than for other occupations, even through the recession. Likewise, according to the TechServe Alliance IT Index, IT employment hit an all-time high of 4,107,700 jobs in January 2012 and has hit successive all-times highs in all subsequent months but… Read More »
5 Signs You’re Limiting Your Team’s Creativity
You know that creativity results in new products, service innovations, and more efficient processes…but did you also know that you may be hindering it with your actions? To help you determine whether you’re killing creativity in the workplace, here are 5 signs to be on the lookout for: Sign #1: You always take the “safe”… Read More »
Is This ‘The’ Year to Make a Job Change?
It’s the start of a New Year – and a great time to evaluate your career potential. So what are your goals and where do you plan on heading this year in your career? If it’s to a new job, the proposition can be exciting, overwhelming, and a little bit scary. Not sure you’re ready?… Read More »
Start 2013 Off Right: Implement an Employee Wellness Program
Wellness programs have been in the news a lot lately as a way for employers to cut health care costs. But what are they really – and can your Kansas City company benefit from implementing one in 2013? Here’s the scoop: What’s an Employee Wellness Program? As a leading staffing services firm in Kansas City,… Read More »
Why Your Sales Pitch Isn’t Working (and What to Do About It)
If you’re in sales, then chances are you have a pitch you use a lot. The bad news? It probably falls short, resulting in lost opportunities. Why? Because you’ve used it so often that it sounds like a script. And prospects don’t respond to rehearsed, canned speeches. They respond to authentic and passionate people who… Read More »
4 Ideas to Show Employee Appreciation This Season
Your employees are aware that you value them and their hard work, right? If you don’t let them know on a regular basis, then the answer’s “probably not.” But it’s never too late to show your appreciation…and the holiday season is the perfect time to start. Don’t think showing your appreciation is all that important?… Read More »
Interview Q&A: How to Answer “Why Did You Leave?” or “Why Were You Fired?”
Let’s face it. There are plenty of questions you’ll be asked during any given job interview that can make you squirm a bit. After all, who wants to talk about their weaknesses or where they’ll be in 10 years? However, if you left your last job on bad terms, or worse, you were fired, then… Read More »
How to Battle Employee Burnout…and Win
As one of the top temporary staffing agencies in Kansas City, Morgan Hunter knows that some managers don’t take employee burnout seriously. But it’s to their own detriment. Employee burnout is a very real thing, and not only can it have a negative impact on your team, but it can also diminish your bottom line as… Read More »