More than one in four employers don’t conduct background checks before they hire a candidate, according to a new survey by CareerBuilder. Considering a bad hire costs about $17,000, the relatively large number of employers who choose not to perform background checks is a bit surprising. “If an employee isn’t well-suited for the job… Read More »
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4 Things to Consider Before You Accept a Job Offer
Getting offered a new job is a great feeling. Finally, all your hard work has paid off. But now you need to decide if you want to accept the offer. For some job seekers, the decision will be easy. For others, not so much. You may have learned some things throughout the interview process… Read More »
Thank You for 30 Years
Today Morgan Hunter is celebrating 30 years in business! We wanted to extend our thanks to you — without people like you, our success would not be possible. On October 26, 1986, Jerry Hellebusch started Morgan Hunter with only a handful of people. Today, Morgan Hunter Companies employs over 50 people and is recognized as… Read More »
New Overtime Rule: What Employers Need to Know
Employers take notice: a new rule regulating overtime pay is about to take effect. Last May, the U.S. Department of Labor passed a new overtime law that changed which employees are exempt from overtime pay. Come December 1, the law will make an estimated 4.2 million exempt workers non-exempt. Currently, employees who make $455… Read More »
How to Attract the Best Talent
Employees are an organization’s greatest asset. They are the boots on the ground, the driving-force behind your company’s success. So when you have an employment opportunity at your organization, you want to attract the best talent on the market. Considering that 69 percent of professionals wouldn’t take a job with a company that has… Read More »
6 Qualities to Look for When Hiring Software Engineer Temps
Even if your company has a skilled and innovative full-time IT team, there may be instances when you require outside help. Enter software engineer temps. Whether you need a star engineer to design a sophisticated new help desk application for your company, or a team of them to develop, test and maintain a suite… Read More »
4 Steps for Creating a Personal Brand
Brands have traditionally been associated with large corporations, but with the proliferation of social media, most people now have their own personal brand, whether they know it or not. Your Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social media profiles have shaped your online personality, in effect creating your own personal brand. Once you start thinking about… Read More »
Survey: Managers More Likely Than Subordinates to Participate in March Madness Office Pools
You might not have to hide your bracket when your boss comes by your desk. A new survey by CareerBuilder found that managers are more likely to participate in office March Madness pools than professional staff and technical employees. The survey found that 27 percent of executives, directors and managers participate in March Madness office… Read More »
5 Business Books Everyone Should Read
Professional development is immeasurably important to your success. After 30 years in business and helping thousands of professionals find the next step in their career, we know that continual learning gives you an edge over those who choose to let their skills go stale. If you want to keep your skills sharp and learn something… Read More »
Morgan Hunter History: 1990 – Present
As the 1980’s came to a close, Morgan Hunter was continuing to grow and keep pace with an evolving job market. Recognizing a gap in the temporary staffing market, Morgan Hunter President Jerry Hellebusch created Signature Staffing in 1990. Established as a separate company, Signature Staffing focused exclusively on temporary placements. “At the time, most… Read More »