When you’re interviewing for a job you really want, you probably take care to dress conservatively, answer thoughtfully and focus all your attention on making a good impression. But if you are too cautious, you could end up making no impression at all. Adding a bit of your own flair can make you stand out… Read More »
Area Temps Blog
It’s Time: How and When to Leave Your Job
Whether you’ve found a new job or are simply resigning, leaving your job is always a difficult decision. When you do decide to quit, there are right and wrong ways to give your notice. It’s important to part your way with grace and professional courtesy. You should leave your boss wishing they could have you… Read More »
A Fresh Idea for Staffing Your Hard-to-Fill Skilled Trade Jobs
The job market is tight and you have several unfilled openings for hard-to-find candidates, causing your company to lose production unless you pay overtime to your current staff. You’re not alone. According to a Boston Consulting Group report, by 2020 there will be a shortage of 875,000 machinists, welders, maintenance technicians and industrial engineers. The steady… Read More »
Hold Out for a Hero: Why You Should Wait for the Perfect Candidate
When you’re blindsided by an integral employee’s resignation or have an urgent business need pop-up and have to fill a position quickly, it can be tempting to hire the first person you interview out of desperation. However, if you hire in a hurry, you take a big risk of making a costly bad hire that… Read More »
4 Ways to Make Temporary Employees Feel Welcome
There are many benefits of hiring temporary employees to fill positions at your company. Doing so allows you to easily staff up or down, try before you buy, or fill vacancies quickly. However, it’s important that as with any new employee, you do your best to ensure that temporary employees feel welcome. It’s common for… Read More »
Landing the Job | Group Interview Best Practices
Group interviews have become more common among employers since they’re time efficient and allow the employer to meet with several job candidates at once. It’s a comparative approach that helps filter out weak candidates quickly. Group interviews also allow the interviewer to determine the teamwork and leadership skills of potential employees. In order to succeed… Read More »
Bad Hires are Costing Your Organization!
According to a recent study by CareerBuilder, three out of every four U.S. employers surveyed reported being affected by a bad hire in 2017. Employers reported that these bad hires lowered productivity, affected workplace morale, and in some cases even resulted in legal issues. At a time when the job market is competitive and the… Read More »
Area Temps 2018 W-2 Questions & Answers
At Area Temps, we field many questions from our employees regarding their W-2s each year. To assist you with your inquiries, we have compiled answers to the most common questions we receive. Q: When will I receive my W-2? A: W-2s will be available to view and print online, and were mailed on January 25,… Read More »
How to Develop an Effective Leadership Style
In order to achieve success in the workplace, you need to be recognized as a leader among your coworkers. Being a leader at work doesn’t necessarily mean being a boss. It’s becoming a role model for your coworkers and being who they go to when they need advice. With the right attitude and a little… Read More »
Brunswick Office Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
On November 19th, Brunswick city leaders joined our Area Temps’ Brunswick office staff and members of our corporate office for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of our sixth location. Company President Kent Castelluccio and Vice President Gail Rodgers were present along with our Brunswick staff, Kim DeGroff (General Manager), Michele Phelps… Read More »
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