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Tips for Conducting Effective Reference Checks
As a Houston recruitment firm, we know that reference checks are critical to successful hiring. However, sometimes they can be a bit of a challenge due to a variety of factors. For instance, many Houston employers – and employers around the U.S. – will only give out basic information, such as the person’s name, title, [...]
How to Evaluate Houston Job Candidates
As a Houston staffing agency, we know that hiring is a lot easier – and much more successful – if you use the right candidate assessment tools. So beyond the basic interview, what tools can you use to evaluate candidates? Here are a few:
1. Qualification questionnaire.
This is simply a questionnaire that will help [...]
Why You Should Be Careful When Using Facebook to Screen Candidates
A resume comes across your desk that piques your interest. You want to find out as much as possible about the candidate as quickly as you can, so you Google the person’s name and come across their Facebook profile. You click on the profile and start reading obnoxious comments posted by the candidate’s friends about [...]
6 Ways to Avoid Layoffs at Your Houston Company
It’s the dreaded “L” word. Layoffs. Both employees and employers fear the unwelcome proposition of losing their job, or laying people off. Sitting down face-to-face with an employee and actually saying the words is no easy task; plus layoffs mean your company isn’t at its healthiest. Not exactly the situation you want to be in.
But [...]
5 Reasons it Pays to Outsource Payroll
Let’s face it. Payroll management is a headache for many Houston companies. But there is a simpler solution – outsource it. Here are five reasons why you may want to consider outsourcing your payroll function:
Reason #1. Save money.
Do the math. Determine how much you currently spend on payroll management. Be sure to figure in [...]
7 Ways Temporary Staffing Can Help Your Houston Company Save Money
What if we told you there was an easy way for your Houston company to save money, reduce liability, and enhance productivity? Your initial reaction might be something like, “that sounds too good to be true.” But really it’s not. Through the use of temporary staffing, you can increase flexibility, while lowering your overall operating [...]
Inspiring Talent During Tough Economic Times
One day the pundits say the economy is getting better, the next day it’s getting worse. So whom do you believe? No one really knows. But for the employees who work at your Houston company, this constant uncertainty breeds fear. What’s worse is that if your firm has experienced layoffs in the recent [...]
Management Best Practices: Providing Constructive Feedback
The job of every manager is to provide their employees with the tools they need to be successful and thrive. One of the best things you can do as a manager, is provide your employees with honest, constructive feedback. Developing proficiency in this area is essential to building good relationships with and motivating your team. [...]
Getting the Most from Your Temporary Employees
Nearly every business in the world could benefit from workforce flexibility. But what many professionals don’t realize is that “temps” can be used for more than just fill-ins for sick and vacation time. In fact, when used strategically, temporary staffing can improve productivity, increase capacity to handle spikes in workload, and provide access to specialized [...]
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