Hiring remote employees has become increasingly popular in recent years. Employers are beginning to recognize the benefits of remote workers: lower overhead costs, wider pool of qualified candidates and lower turnover. But organizations with remote employees are still struggling with how to effectively manage those who work from home. If this sounds familiar, follow… Read More »
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5 Signs It’s Time to Find a New Job
In a recent survey, LinkedIn found that 85 percent of employed adults would be open to talking with a recruiter. These people, referred to as “passive” candidates, recognize that something better could be out there, and they’re willing to explore other opportunities. But they’ve become comfortable in the job they have. It’s human nature… Read More »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
Top Tech Candidates Rejecting Your Offers? Here’s What Could Be Happening
As an employer, you may be used to being in the driver seat during the hiring process. So it can be quite unnerving when a candidate rejects your offer, especially when you thought they’d be ideal for the job. While disappointing, it’s not necessarily uncommon. However, if candidates are regularly rejecting your job offers, it… Read More »
How to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile for Your Job Search
Don’t think LinkedIn matters? Consider this: 94 percent of recruiters utilize the professional online network to find and vet candidates. And with over 400 million users worldwide, LinkedIn has become one of the most important tools for job seekers. Employers use LinkedIn for a number of things when searching for their next hire: Locate… Read More »
4 Interview Questions to Evaluate a Candidate’s Growth Potential
In today’s “new normal,” companies need employees who can do more with less, adapt quickly to change, and initiate creative solutions to solve tough problems. It’s certainly a tall order. But as a staffing services firm serving Metro Kansas City, Morgan Hunter can tell you that one way to fill it is by hiring employees who… Read More »
Why You Need to Know if Your Customers are “In the Know” About Your Products
Are your customers experts, novices, or somewhere in between when it comes to the products or services you sell? If you’re not sure, then it’s critically important that you find the answer. Why? Because according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, expertise level influences the products that consumers choose to buy… Read More »