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 »
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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 »
The Future of Your IT Team: How to Recruit & Hire Millenials
Millenials are those born between 1980 and 2000 – and they’re the future of your IT team. So what’s your plan for recruiting them? As one of the leading IT staffing agencies in Kansas City, Morgan Hunter knows if it’s the same as other generations, you’ve got a problem. Millenials (also known as Gen Y’ers)… Read More »
Why You’re Losing Out on Your Top Candidates
At the end of a long job search process, it’s frustrating when you’ve made your final selection and extended the offer – only to be rejected by the job candidate. After all, you’ve spent a lot of time, energy, and resources in recruiting and hiring, so it’s certainly not an optimal situation. As one of… Read More »
LinkedIn Connections: The More the Better?
It’s clear in today’s day and age that social media sites, like LinkedIn, can play a big role in your job search and career advancement. But when it comes to your connections, is quality or quantity better? In other words, is it better to be more selective about whom you choose to connect with –… Read More »
Grundfos, Morgan Hunter Celebrate Installation of Clean Water Systems in Haiti
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. —Thanks to the Grundfos Walk for Water and the sponsorship of Morgan Hunter Corporate Search, nearly 5,000 villagers in Dauphine and Rossignol, Haiti have access to a safe, sustainable source of water. The new water systems were funded by the Grundfos Kansas City Walk for Water, which raised $50,000 last June in… Read More »