Low Oregon Unemployment Rate Means Employers Having Trouble Filling Open Positions
A recent survey conducted by the Oregon Employment Department indicates that businesses are having trouble hiring for many vacant positions....
5 Heat Safety Tips for the Workplace this Summer
After a harsh winter in many parts of the country, Americans are looking forward to rising temperatures this summer. But...
Why Use Temporary Staffing? Our Top 5 Reasons
Why use temporary staffing? You may have heard that over 90% of companies use temporary staffing agencies for various hiring...
The Benefits of Hiring Veterans (and Letting a Staffing Firm Help)
By now you’ve surely heard of the benefits of hiring veterans into your organization, including their work ethic, training background, loyalty,...
The Hidden Costs of Overtime
As business picks up here and there during the busy season, overtime sometimes presents itself as a solution. From a...
Safety for Temporary Staffing Firms: Spring Cleaning
According to the calendars, at least, it’s springtime, and that means it’s the beginning of busy season for temporary staffing...
USDOL 7% Disability Hiring Rule Takes Effect Today
Today marks the first effective day of the US Department of Labor 7% Final Rule. This rule requires federal contractors...
Try Before You Buy – The Celebration of Permanent Hirings
The ability to try before you buy – or test drive employees before hiring them permanently – has long been...
Six Affordable Ways to Boost Employee Morale
You’ve likely seen companies like Google, Facebook and Zappos in the news with a spotlight on the many perks their...
What We’re Reading This Week – HR News Edition
Employee recruitment and retention are hot topics for employers, and a wealth of news and information on HR topics like...