Four Functions of a Human Resource Team

Whether or not you have a dedicated human resources team, you would still have to cope with challenges in managing employees. As your business grows, you would need to assess your talent needs and hire right. So even though you may not have a human capital team, here are four issues you should concern yourself…

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How To Hire Sales And Customer Service Employees

The world of business is a competitive one. As each business competes for customers, business owners are forced to position their products/services in different ways. Each business tries to show that it has an advantage over its competitors whether in terms of pricing(our product is the cheapest), quality (we make very good products) or service.…

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The Art Of The Unsolicited Job Application

Are you currently searching for a job? Do you constantly check job listings and job boards? Are those your only means of job hunting? You may be limiting yourself by focusing only on vacancies posted by companies. If you are currently searching for a job and you want to increase your chances of getting a…

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Need To Hire Fast? Consider A Staffing Agency

You come to work one day and find out that three of your employees have sent in notices that they would be quitting. Another two employees would be going for maternity leave. Your business needs immediate replacements. What would you do? Hiring new workers can be very easy–if you have months to plan for the…

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Construction In Boston Is Booming, Employment On The Rise

It seems almost surreal to say, but the Boston-Cambridge region has seen a 5% increase in construction employment over last year. The Downtown Boston area is the biggest leader in the state. In fact, there was some small contraction of jobs in other parts of the state, but Boston was able to compensate to bring…

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Why You Should Use An Employment Agency To Get A Job

Have you ever turned down the opportunity to interview for a position because you found out you were being interviewed by a staffing agency? If so, you may have done a foolish thing. There are so many myths that may stop job seekers from getting a job. People have wrong information about employment agencies and…

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Finding a Job on LinkedIn

LinkedIn is one the world’s largest professional networking sites. There are thousands of companies and hundreds of thousands of professionals in every industry and at every level. Finding a job on LinkedIn requires some persistence and ingenuity, but it can be done. In fact, it’s done every day. This is a short guide to finding…

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How To Choose A Staffing Agency For Your Business

Have you been thinking of outsourcing your recruitment and staffing? Do you have temporary vacancies to fill? If the answer to the above questions is yes, then you may consider using a staffing agency. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, 19% of all new jobs in the United States are temporary. Employers now resort…

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How to Get the Most from an Employment Agency

Employment agencies can be a great way to find the right job. They are dedicated, hard-working people who are there to help you find a job. There are a few things that you can do to help your cause and make finding a job through an agency that much easier. Firstly, make sure that your…

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All Jobs Are Temporary

Temporary jobs in the US are one of the largest segments of job growth. In fact, it is tending to outpace almost every other form of employment. Everyone says it: “I don’t want to be temporary. I want a real job.” Here’s a bit of a reality check: ALL JOBS ARE TEMPORARY! There is no…

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