Employees are desperately in need of a renewed sense of empathy from their leaders and work community, now more than ever during the pandemic.… Read More »
Leaders need to lead with empathy—especially now
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How temps can bridge the talent gap for companies with working parents
Flexible work schedules, contract and temporary work are some of the ways successful businesses are bridging the talent gap during COVID-19.… Read More »
Kick-start KC with FREE contract/temp work
As your business ramps back up, we’re providing 8 hours free for every 40 hours invoiced for a temporary/contract employee, now through July 15.… Read More »
Keep remote work from hurting your company culture
As more employees work remotely, your company culture can take a hit if not carefully nurtured. Learn how to adapt culture to the virtual world—so nothing gets lost in translation.… Read More »
Local companies finding new ways to use temporary workers during health crisis
With local businesses facing a wildly volatile and uncertain job market during this time of pandemic, several area employers are finding innovative ways to use contract and temporary workers to keep their business moving forward.… Read More »
Brian Price Interviewed for KU Edwards Campus Career Blog
Director Brian Price recently spoke with Laura Williams, answering some of the most “perplexing” salary-negotiation questions for employers and job seekers on the KU Edwards Blog. Among the topics discussed were: Tips for negotiating your job salary Why it’s important for employers to know current salary ranges in Kansas City Positions trending through the next… Read More »
How Does a Manager Bring a Shy Employee Out of Their Shell?
If your team is like most, it has many different personalities on it. There’s the creative, the natural-born salesperson, the stickler for rules, the free spirit and, of course, the shy one. When it comes to the latter, they can be especially tough to manage since half the time you aren’t even sure what they’re… Read More »
Employers Plan to Increase Utilization of Staffing Firms in Next 5 Years
Employers are struggling to find qualified candidates for their open positions, and many are turning to staffing firms for help. According to a survey by CareerBuilder, 54 percent of employers plan to increase their use of staffing firms in the next five years. “Even with new technologies pushing industry evolution, staffing firms will continue… Read More »
4 Blogs Every Administrative Professional Should Follow
If you want to have a successful career as an Administrative Assistant, you need to continually develop your skills. But the heavy workloads and demanding schedules of the modern administrative professional makes it difficult to find time for professional development. So, what can you do? Blogs geared toward administrative professionals are a great solution.… Read More »
How Long is Too Long to Wait for the Right Hire?
Hiring is one of the most important functions at your company. So when you find the right-fit candidate for a role, you want them on board, making an impact, as quickly as possible. But what if that individual won’t commit right away? They have the experience, the qualifications, and the personality…and yet, they’re undecided… Read More »