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10 Strategies for CONTROLLING COSTS WITH STAFFING

Looking to improve operating margins in your business? Then take a look at your staffing strategy. From the assembly line to the executive office, effective staffing is essential to maximizing profitability. Below are 10 practical strategies for using staffing to reduce overhead, manage operating costs, and improve organizational performance. Convert Fixed Cost to Variable If…

The Holidays: Your Wellness Program’s Worst Nightmare

Tips for promoting wellness during a tough time of year The eating. The shopping. The never-ending string of parties, entertaining and impromptu get-togethers. The eating. That’s right; the holidays are just around the corner! And along with all of the good times and cheer comes a ton of stress, overeating and skipped workouts. Simply put,…

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To Check or Not to Check? Straight Talk about EEOC Guidelines for Conducting Criminal Background Checks

The Internet has made background checks easier than ever–and many employers are taking advantage of the opportunity. According to a survey by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), 93 percent of employers conduct background checks in some instances. While background checks may seem to be a valuable tool for spotting resume fraud or heading off…

A Good Fit – Staffing firms have this temp coming back for more

We’d like to reprint and share this article from Kendra Payne.  You can find the original article at http://www.staffingindustry.com/Research-Publications/Publications/Staffing-Industry-Review/December-2012/The-Other-Side.  We hope you enjoy the article.   I have relied on staffing agencies to locate work for me since I graduated from high school. They have been a good fit for me, even today. The firms…