Next time you need to recruit an employee for a temporary or permanent role consider leveraging off the services of a labour hire firm. Not only will they take all the stress off your shoulders but they will find the perfect candidate and solve your needs without the typical recruitment costs. It […]
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How to Land a Dream Executive Position
When trying to break into the ranks of upper management, it is important to understand how the hiring process works. If you don’t understand what executive recruitment firms are looking for in a candidate, you will have a hard time landing your dream job. Executive jobs are a little different […]
Some of the Benefits of Self-Employment
There are plenty of benefits to being employed in a large, multinational company. You have job security, allocated holiday time, and most likely, opportunities to save money through a company savings scheme. None of these perks apply when you're self-employed. You have no job security because every day is another […]
The Highest Demanded Jobs In The U.S.
Despite unemployment rates remaining steady at around 7.5 percent as of April 2013, there are still industries that maintain a high demand of available jobs. If you hold certain skills, experience, and a level of education, you could find yourself coming into your dream job at just the right time. […]
Careers in Transportation that Don't Require a CDL
Not every career in the transportation industry requires a CDL (Commercial Driver's License). For those who don't want to or cannot drive the big rigs, there may still be a place for you in the transportation industry. While all jobs in transportation require an understanding of how the industry works, it is […]
Small Business Guide to Employee Drug Testing
Employee screening tools such as drug testing are not limited to gigantic Fortune numbered corporations. Drug testing the employees is a proven method of screening potential applicants, and a valuable tool when make critical hiring decisions. Although some business owners might fear additional costs or administrative burdens, the truth is […]
How Social Media Can Change The Way Your Company Recruits
Social media is constantly integrating in new aspects of our life. Whether we are using Facebook to chat with friends, Twitter to share our latest news, or Instagram to follow our friends lives through photos, it is everywhere. With the evolution of smart phones, social media is now literally at […]
What Employers Should Know About Disputes
As an employer, either as a business owner or a professional in a managerial capacity with folks working under you, you should know the reality of working with other people. There will always be some disputes. Ideally it would have been nice if life went through its motions, ups and […]
Employee Handbooks for Small Businesses: Must Have Policies
An employee handbook is a must for any small business, as it memorializes the employer's policies and procedures and informs employees of workplace rules and expectations. Employers should make sure that the handbook is provided to all employees and includes an acknowledgment for employees to sign indicating that they have received, […]
How to Craft a CV That Works Internationally
If you are looking for a job abroad, then you will need to make sure that it is appealing to people from different countries and cultures. It is always wise to change a CV for every job that you are applying for anyway, but there are things that you should […]
Employee or Independent Contractor: What’s The Difference?
Many of those who’ve lost their jobs during the recession want to turn their backs on corporate America and be their own boss. But before they trade their employee status for that of an independent contractor, they need to know the pros and cons of each. Distinctions Generally, an employer-employee […]