What’s that old saying? “Life would be so much better except for the people”? Is that it? You’ve no doubt heard...
Showing Empathy When it’s the Last Thing You Want to Do
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Employer Resources
Keeping the Human in Human Resources
Technology is great … until it becomes a substitute for the human touch. Many experts are worried that too many of us...
Making the Most of Your Meetings
Oh no, not another meeting! At some companies, meetings have become synonymous with wasted time. When a meeting is...
Differentiating Your Employer Brand to Attract Talent
Branding is a popular buzzword today. Companies use it to effectively market themselves to customers. Candidates build and manage their online brands to attract employers. But what about your company’s branding…from an employment perspective?...
Internal Hiring: The Growth of the Staffing Industry
Internal Hiring: The Growth of the Staffing Industry As the country continues its gradual economic recovery, the staffing industry has seen tremendous growth over the past year. Global advisor group Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) reports that in...
Improve Your Employees’ Quality of Life at Work
Want to see increased productivity, decreased turnover, fewer sick days, and more innovative ideas from your employees? Make their working life better, and all of these great things will happen naturally in your workplace. Research has shown a...
Job Hunts Go Mobile: Is Your Website Ready?
Today’s job seekers are increasingly tech-savvy. With mobile devices like smartphones and tablets now an integral part of daily life, most of the available talent is searching for—and applying to—jobs on the go. In the fall of 2012, nearly...
Helpmates Makes Inavero’s 2013 Best of Staffing Lists
This is the fifth consecutive year that Helpmates Companies has won the Best of Staffing award Helpmates is proud to announce that it has once again been named to Inavero’s 2013 Best of Staffing lists of award winners. The annual lists honor those...
Management vs. Leadership: What’s the Difference?
While the terms are often used interchangeably, leadership and management are not the same thing. The differences are sometimes subtle, but recognizing the distinctions can help those in senior positions gain a better understanding of their roles...
Spotlight on Financial Staffing: CPAs–Avoid Emergency Hiring with a Strong Retention Strategy
The hiring process can be painful and uncertain for employees and employers alike. Unfortunately, many accounting firms may not have a choice. The American Institute of CPAs reports that 61% of executive CPAs expect business growth over the next...
How to Define Your Employment Brand. And Why It Is Important
Branding has become an essential part of marketing your business to customers. However, many employers don’t realize that branding strategies can also help you sell your company to current and potential employees—resulting in a stronger workforce...
Enhancing Productivity: Get More Out Of Your Day!
American workers spend 27.3 hours per week doing “non-essential” tasks, according to a study by leading productivity consultants PEPworldwide. The majority of this time is spent handling email. Keeping yourself on track not only improves your...
