June’s Employment Situation Summary released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that more jobs were added in June than originally expected. In fact, the total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 222,000 in June as opposed to the anticipated 175,000. Interestingly, the US unemployment rate remained roughly the same at 4.4% (as compared to […]
Read MoreLong Island’s biggest B2B trade show is coming next Thursday, May 19, 2016 and from the looks of things, there won’t be a dull moment! Everyone who’s anyone in Long Island business will be there… so stop by our Booth #530 and let’s talk about how we can fill your temporary, temp-to-hire or direct hire […]
Read MoreIt’s the #International Day of Happiness this Sunday…a day where people worldwide pledge to take action to create a happier life for themselves and others. The day’s sponsor, ActionforHappiness.org, even offers a free downloadable Happiness Guidebook. So… what makes YOU happy? Is it time or money? Possessions or people? Experiences or something else? Give it […]
Read MoreGiven the rising popularity of social media, it’s rather easy for an individual to state their true feelings and emotions. While this very well may be the point of social media in general, the fact that employers and hiring managers are now using social media to perform their own background checks on potential recruits may […]
Read MoreIt’s no secret that job seekers sometimes experience anxiety, stress and even fear when applying to a new job. Even after the interview process concludes, and one enters the initial orientation process, some amount of underlying anxiety can still linger. As such, it’s important you take every step possible to ensure your new recruits feel […]
Read MoreThe idea of a third-party staffing agency can seem too good to be true. Indeed, many are taken aback when first learning about the benefits of using this kind of service. Despite the reluctance of some employers, staffing agencies such as Long Island Temps, have proved their worth time and time again. With that in […]
Read MoreGiven the growing emphasis on freedom and flexibility within the workplace, more employers are seeing an increasing number of vacation requests from their staff. While the satisfaction and happiness of your workforce is important, it’s equally important that you maintain some amount of versatility as their employer while preserving acceptable levels of productivity. Although it […]
Read MoreWhile the onset of the year 2016 marks substantial and exciting change for some, others find the day-to-day grind of the job search has yet to yield positive results. Although it’s critical that you maintain your determination throughout, it can be easy to lose sight of your goals. If you find that you have been […]
Read MoreAlthough there has been a great deal of stigma surrounding the rehiring of former employees, current trends within the job market are actually seeing an increase in acceptance of boomerang workers. According to a recent survey by the Society for Human Resource Management, 65 percent of managers claim to be more accepting of boomerang employees […]
Read MoreWhile there was a time when an employer’s reputation wasn’t so accessible to the general public, the increasing popularity of online reviews has changed that availability. Access to these reviews isn’t limited to your customers. Indeed, many jobseekers are now using a company’s online reputation when pursuing new career opportunities. Given the increasing reliance on […]
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