Used to be, many employers used temporary workers, independent contractors or freelancers only sporadically, such as...
Why a Flexible Workforce is No Longer a “Want” But a “Need”
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Manager, Heal Thyself of Unconscious Bias
We all exhibit unconscious bias whenever we interact with others. In fact, psychologists have catalogued many...
The Bottom-Line Benefits of Becoming a Fully Remote Company
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, many people began working remotely to avoid becoming infected with the virus. They...
Getting Gender Diversity Right
You undoubtedly want to make sure your Southern California company enjoys a diverse employee pool when it comes to the number of the men and the number of women who work for you. We’ve put together five strategies that can help you do so. Take a...
What Your Employees Might Ask For (If They Felt Brave)
Think your employees are happy as the proverbial clam? They very well could be! But chances also are good that there are a few things they would ask for if they felt brave enough to do so. Such as? Read below. Better or fair compensation. Many...
Establishing a Successful Internship Program
It’s the end of March and you know what that means: thousands of college students are looking for summer internships!!! If your Los Angeles- or Orange County-area company doesn’t already have an internship program, why not? Whether paid or un-paid...
Ghosting Isn’t Right in Romance and it’s NOT Ok to Do to Job Candidates
Have you ever been “ghosted”? That time when a romantic partner just disappears – not returning calls or texts – just suddenly cutting off all communication, as if the relationship never existed? It’s a cruel and immature way to end a relationship....
We’re More Alike than We Think: Downplaying Generational Differences in the Workplace
You’ve no doubt heard it often: Millennials want to be groomed for advancement while members of Generation X are wanna-be entrepreneurs. And Boomers? They’re definitely not shy about challenging authority. Pretty much accepted as true among most is...
Helpmates Staffing Services Wins Two of Inavero’s 2017 Best of Staffing® Diamond Awards
Once again, our Southern California provider of finance, healthcare, human resources, distribution & manufacturing, and office staffing services has been named to the “Best of Staffing” list. For the 8th straight year! We are beyond thrilled!...
Consider the Resume: Time to Say Goodbye?
As much as technology has changed the way we look for work and look for new employees, one thing has remained pretty much the same: the resume. Sure, many automated tools allow us to create out resume, scan resumes, search to see if a resume...
5 Ways Contractors Can Help Maximize Your Talent ROI
Today’s organizations are looking for ways to maximize their talent investment while simultaneously attracting and retaining exceptional professionals. No small task, right? The pressure is on! Are you maximizing your talent investment? In today’s...
4 Ways to Maximize Value From Performance Reviews
For many organizations, performance reviews are an item to check off the to-do list. But the most successful enterprises use annual reviews as a strategic leadership and planning tool. Research shows that more than 2/3 of employees would work...