The Watercooler is PrideStaff’s blog covering trends and tips for successfully managing issues in the workplace, such as: retention, employee engagement, and interviewing.
Congratulations on your new temporary assignment in Denver! While you prepare for your new opportunity and begin to think about how to make yourself indispensable, you should also consider critical ways to help position yourself as a leader on your team. Just because you’re employed on a temporary assignment, doesn’t mean you add any less… Read more »
Pre-employment tests are a good way for employers to immediately weed out people who might not fit their requirements or preferences for an ideal candidate. Using the screenings, they can predict personality, behaviors, cognitive ability, physical readiness and more. Here are eight different types of tests that you might want to use to ensure the… Read more »
If you’re underpaid, you need to figure out why. If the work is your passion, then you might decide that not making much money is worth it. You have a sense of purpose and you go to work with positive energy every day knowing you’re changing the world! Or at least paying your dues getting… Read more »
Certifications are time-consuming and expensive, but they can help you land a job and, in some cases, might even be required. If you’re young and not totally sure what you want to do, investing in a certification might not be worth it. In fact, some are and some aren’t. Here’s a breakdown on how to… Read more »
It’s no secret that companies are making the hiring of women and other underrepresented minorities a priority. According to research from Indeed, the amount of diversity and inclusion postings, as a segment of all postings, rose by 18% in February from last year and are 35% higher than in the previous two years. In fact, organizations that house… Read more »
The hiring process is hugely important in any company. After all, it’s how companies find and bring on talent that can help drive their sustainable growth for years to come. Or not. As you proceed with resume scanning, interviewing, and rating candidates, it’s crucial to provide them with feedback so you can make successful hires…. Read more »
If you make yourself indispensable and add value to your company, you’ll not only achieve job security, but you’ll set yourself up for a promotion. Stand out, be passionately dedicated, and nurture valuable relationships that are crucial to the company’s success. Here are seven ways to make yourself indispensable at work. Be Reliable Come in… Read more »
You don’t have to be best friends with your co-workers, but it helps if you can form some close bonds and enjoy their presence. After all, you end up spending a lot of time together. And since more companies are prioritizing “cultural fit,” there’s a lot of pressure to fit in around the office. When… Read more »
The best employees have that perfect balance of talent and cultural fit into your company. Both qualities mean different things for different companies, depending on the industry, the type of company and the management that leads it. Talent is easy to assess—you can look for prior success, degrees, and qualifications, but cultural fit is harder… Read more »
There are thousands and thousands of podcasts out there claiming to be able to motivate you—to get through your commute, to get through your workweek, and to achieve success in your career. Fortunately, because motivation can be applied again and again, like a coat of paint, you can try them all. Here are three of… Read more »
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