5 Tips for Beating the Job Search Blues

Job searches can oftentimes be a frustrating experience. But when a search has gone on for months, or more than a year, even the most persistent and motivated candidate can get tired and overwhelmed. While the job search blues can be tough to overcome, it can be done with the right attitude and the right… Read More »

Handle With Care: Dealing With Workplace Harassment Complaints

As one of the leading staffing agencies in Miami Lakes, we know that every manager has to deal with a multitude of petty employee complaints, from the office being too hot to not enough paper for the copier. Eventually, it can be easy to tune out these grievances, nodding and smiling at your employees, while… Read More »

How to Get On Your Boss’s Good Side…Without Kissing Up

Having a positive relationship with your boss is paramount to your success at work. However, some employees take it a step further and actually suck up to their bosses. Do they know something we don’t, or are they actually hurting themselves in the long run? According to a study published in the journal Psychological Science,… Read More »

How Social Media Can Boost Your Internal Communication Efforts

Just a few years ago, using social media to communicate with employees was unheard of. But as one of Dade County’s leading staffing agencies, today we’re seeing more and more companies that are realizing the value of social media in the internal communication process. In fact, according to an Employee Engagement Survey conducted by the… Read More »

Help! I Just Graduated & Can’t Find a Job

Many new graduates are finding the current job market humbling, to say the least. According to the Economic Policy Institute, the unemployment rate for 16- to 24-year-old workers averaged 18.4%, compared with 9.6% for U.S. workers overall. What’s more is that students are graduating from college with more debt than ever, making finding a good… Read More »

How to Manage Crybabies & Tattlers at Work

As a Miami staffing services firm, we’ve heard all kinds of horror stories over the years about toxic employees, from the crybaby to the tattler. The easy solution is to fire them. But what if they’re really good at what they do? Or you simply don’t have time to hire someone new? If that’s the… Read More »

5 Top Job Interview Myths

In a perfect world, all employers would be well prepared, asking insightful questions during an interview, and hire only the most qualified candidates as a result. In the real world, though, this is often not the case. Unfortunately, employers are so often pressed for time that they haven’t prepared much – if at all –… Read More »

What to Say in Sticky Work Situations, Part 2

Last week, we talked about 3 difficult workplace situations and what to say in them. Here’s a look at 4 more. Situation #4: A nearby co-worker talks loudly…all the time. While you may want to peek your head out of your cubicle and bellow “can you please shut up!?,” that’s not the most productive route… Read More »

What to Say in Sticky Work Situations, Part 1

Have you ever been stunned by what a boss says to you or how they behave? Or are you dealing with someone at work who you can’t seem to communicate with in a productive way? Whatever the case, these sticky situations can be overwhelming because you don’t know what to say in order to handle… Read More »

Is Your Perception Hurting Your Hiring Efforts?

Ever see a person who’s wearing glasses and assume they’re smarter than their peers without glasses? Or have you met someone who’s charismatic and presumed they were more competent or kinder as a result of their personality? As humans, we all do this at one time or another, whether it’s with someone’s physical features or… Read More »

Help! My Boss is Playing Favorites and I Don’t Know What to Do

It’s not easy when your boss shows partiality to someone at work – and it’s not you. It can leave you feeling like you’re invisible. Plus, it’s disheartening to see another employee, who may seem undeserving, get attention or privileges that aren’t available to you. But before you go stomping into your boss’s office, demanding… Read More »

14 Cost-Efficient Tips for Improving Wellness at Work

In 2005, the American Journal of Health Promotion published findings of 56 studies on employer-sponsored wellness programs that showed a 27% reduction, on average, of absenteeism due to illness; a 26% reduction in healthcare costs; and a 32% reduction in disability and workers’ comp claims. As healthcare expenses continue to skyrocket, more and more employers… Read More »

After the Hire: Helping New Employees Succeed on the Job

You’ve filled your job opening with a terrific new candidate. Now you can breathe easy and cross that task off your “to do” list, right? Wrong. Your work doesn’t end as soon as the new employee walks through the door. In fact, as one of Miami’s top staffing firms, we know that finding the right… Read More »

How to Have a Difficult Conversation With an Employee

As a South Florida staffing agency, we understand that no manager likes having difficult conversations with their employees, whether it’s about an issue with attire or a performance problem. It’s awkward, uncomfortable, and you’re never quite sure how the employee in question will take it. To help you handle these sticky situations, here are some… Read More »