Could Hitting the Gym Make You a Better Boss?
Read moreAs a manager you have a high-stress job. From dealing with productivity issues and performance problems to hiring and firing employees, your work is never done…and it could cause you a great deal of stress in your life. As a result, it’s not uncommon for managers to misdirect that anxiety toward employees, becoming abusive in the worst cases. So is
1How to Conduct a Long Distance Job Search
Read moreAs an experienced recruiting agency, we know that searching for a job in a city other than the one you’re living in can be challenging…especially if that city is halfway across the country. There are all kinds of logistical issues you must deal with. In addition, employers are less likely to hire someone outside the area because, let’s face it,
Why You Shouldn’t Focus Too Much on Cost-Per-Hire
Read moreCost-per-hire is one of those metrics that sounds great on paper, but can actually fall short during the hiring process. Why? Because relying solely on cost-per-hire results in you focusing too much on…well…cost. And, as one of the leading recruitment agencies in the U.S., we know that the goal for any employer or hiring manager should be to hire the
Can an Employer Really Check Your Credit?
Read moreGone are the days when credit checks were used solely to secure mortgages and car loans. As a US recruiting agency, we see them being used more and more by employers to determine a candidate’s level of responsibility and financial management skills. In fact, according to a 2010 poll conducted by the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), approximately 47%
6 Reasons for Optimism in 2012
Read moreIt’s a new year and hopefully a better one when it comes to the U.S. economy and job market. Barring any major economic upsets, we here at Peoplelink are optimistic about the future, especially when it comes to staffing. Here are 6 reasons why: Reason #1. Monster recently predicted that temporary hiring is likely to be strong well into 2012,
Peoplelink Announces January Shining Star
Read morePeoplelink is happy to announce that Mr. Robert Puckett, Jr. has been chosen as January’s Shining Star employee. Robert works at Rx Technology in Joplin, Missouri. He reports to the Joplin Peoplelink branch. Robert started his employment with Peoplelink in July of 2008 as a Boxer/Helper in the Packing Department of Rx Technology. Over the past 3.5 years, he has
