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The Staffers Blog is where you’ll find timely news and updates. It’s just one more way we support your business, your career and your goals.

Businesses all over the United States and all over Mississippi are becoming ever more focused on employee health in the work place. As employers learn more about the health risks associated with working in a sedentary position for long hours, employers are coming up with creative solutions to promote office wellness. For example, at Staffers,… Read more »

Connections make the world go round. As a result, if you don’t have a strong network for your business, it could negatively impact growth. Considering that growth is crucial for company success, what can you do to build a better network? Here’s a look:

As a manager, part of your job is to help your staff members develop professionally. From on-the-job training and mentoring to individual development plans, there are a variety of different ways to meet this objective and enable your people to gain the knowledge, skills and abilities they need to be successful on the job. In… Read more »

As one of the leading staffing agencies in Jackson, MS, Staffers knows when it comes to operating a profitable business, top employees are critical for success. But finding and hiring “A” players is a lot easier said than done. Too often, employers move full speed ahead with the hiring process without fully thinking through their… Read more »

As one of Jackson, Mississippi’s top recruiting firms, Staffers knows that workplace morale is a critical part of every company’s culture. However, most employers are so focused on keeping external customers happy, they forget about the internal ones – employees.

It can be difficult to stand out on the job search. You might be competing with dozens of other applicants for a single opening, and your résumé. You want to make a memorable first impression without seeming unprofessional. Your skills may qualify you for the position, but it’s really going to be your personality that… Read more »

It’s getting hard to find good help these days. Due to a weak educational picture, the ever-increasing specialization of the economy and a shrinking supply of available workers, hiring is getting more and more difficult for Mississippi employers. One reason is that skilled workers are experiencing ever-higher demand while programs to create those workers are… Read more »

The interview process isn’t over when you shake hands and walk out the door. There’s still one card left to play, one too often neglected these days: The follow-up letter. While this used to be an actual letter, today an email serves the same crucial purpose – one final reminder to your interviewers to make… Read more »

One of the most sought-after skills in business is good leadership. An effective manager uses their own skills, delegates well, and gets the most out of their subordinates. But it’s not always easy to tell which person is management material. Before you can call someone a natural leader, you have to know what you’re looking… Read more »

There are literally thousands of career resources available for job seekers. But not all are created equal. How do you determine which ones are the best – and which you can leave behind? Here are some tips to help you: