Tips for Effective Performance Reviews
November 6, 2011Read moreMany employees dread them, and management may even dread them too. But performance reviews are an integral part of the year-end process for many businesses. Performance reviews can be extremely helpful! Yes, performance reviews can be a great opportunity to reflect on the past year and set concrete goals for the upcoming. Rather than write off reviews as a
00Determining Cost Per Hire
October 31, 2011Read moreIf you’ve ever hired a new full-time employee for your organization, you know that it can be a stressful and time-consuming process. But, do you know the actual cost of a new hire for your organization? Earlier this year, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) discussed an attempt to standardize the process of determining cost per hire. The process
Clever Office Halloween Costumes
October 24, 2011Read moreIs your office Halloween-friendly? More and more employers are becoming accepting of office Halloween celebrations. They provide a great opportunity to show some personality at work, bond with your co-workers, and let loose a bit before the stressful holiday season. Is your costume at the head of the pack? There’s still time to put together a costume that puts your
Can You Hear Me Now? Interview Listening Tips.
October 13, 2011Read moreInterviews are an opportunity for you to shine. For you to share your skills, your accomplishments, and your shining qualities that help you stand out to potential employers. And what you say is an essential component to your success in the interview process. Shut up and listen! But, rather than take the reins and talk non-stop, don’t forget to listen.
Peoplelink Announces October Shining Star
October 11, 2011Read morePeoplelink is happy to announce that Mr. Sotero Sanchez has been chosen as October’s Shining Star employee. Sotero works at Byrne Electrical in Rockford, Michigan. He reports to the Rockford Peoplelink branch office. Sotero started his employment with Peoplelink in January 2001 as an Assembler for Byrne. He later transferred to the molding department. Shortly after transferring, Sotero applied for
“Are your pants on fire?” How to spot resumes lies!
October 3, 2011Read moreToday’s job market is fierce, no doubt about it. And to stand out from the pack, some candidates may be tempted to embellish their resumes a bit. Okay, some just flat-out lie. These lies may seem innocuous to the job seeker, but they can prove costly for your business. Spot the resume lies! Catching red flags on resumes prior
