Coaching Corner

by Ellie Patterson Many employers utilize temporary employees in order to handle seasonal business demands, temporary surges, or an extended sick or maternity leave from one or more of their regular permanent employees. Temporary employees may be hired directly by the employer or through a…

As more companies are using Staffing Services Agencies in order to manage their workplace needs in our currently tight labor market, we thought it would be helpful to offer some tips on what to look for when choosing your next agency. Length of Time in…

The most recent employment figures show the unemployment rate at 5.1%. That is very close to the 5% historical definition of “full employment.” Over the last several years businesses got “lean-and-mean” in response to the Great Recession. Small businesses cut back their labor forces often…