Let’s face it, interviewing for a job is sort of like going to the dentist—a necessary evil. For me, going on a job interview sends an instant message to my sweat glands: “Commence overproduction. Seep like drool from armpits.” The biggest problem that arises from…
Keep ReadingPublic company directors are confident the economy will improve next year, according to a new quarterly survey by the National Association of Corporate Directors. The NACD Board Confidence Index found that 46% of those polled expect better economic conditions in 2014. For this year's fourth…
Keep ReadingThe Labor Department released October's jobs report showing an unemployment rate that ticked up to 7.3 percent even as employers added 204,000 jobs, more than expected for the period that included a partial shutdown of the federal government. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg expected about 120,000…
Keep ReadingAli W. Thank you for working with us. You do an outstanding job and represent the Temp Connection in a professional and personable manner. We appreciate you!
Keep ReadingArizona's minimum wage will increase to $7.90/hr. beginning January 1, 2014. It is now $7.80/hr. The federal minimum wage currently is $7.25/hr. Let's see what happens in the new year with all of the protests and discussions surrounding the national minimum wage. Will there be…
Keep ReadingPart-time employment accounted for 19% of employment in September, up from 17% prior to the recession. However, experts say the gain occurred during the recession and cannot be blamed on the Affordable Care Act. The U.S. Department of Labor reports a jump in full-time employment…
Keep ReadingKim M. Thank you for working with us. You do an outstanding job and represent the Temp Connection in a professional and personable manner. We appreciate you!
Keep ReadingAccording to Robert Half's 2014 Salary Guides, U.S. starting salaries for professional occupations will rise 3.7% on average next year. Starting salaries are projected to rise 5.6% for technology positions, 3.4% for accounting and finance professionals, 3.3% for both creative and marketing professionals and administrative…
Keep ReadingOctober 16th is Boss's Day and our staff gave us an inspiring book, Lean In, a 1/2 day off together, whoo hoo, and a manicure gift certificate. What more could we want. We don't feel like bosses; we feel like a team. And we truly…
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