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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.

Keeping employees motivated and effective is central to a company’s success. A stressed-out, run-down and over-worked staff is one that’s sloppy, lacking focus and prone to mistakes. Even the best, most dogged employees will eventually, if pushed too hard, reach a point where they become a liability rather than an asset. Ensuring your employees achieve… Read more »

Being a good boss isn’t about giving orders. That’s what a dictator does. An effective manager should to lead by example, show respect for his or her employees, and inspire subordinates to give their best efforts. It helps greatly if employees like their manager. It takes an incredibly rare individual to be unlikable yet still… Read more »

As a job candidate, you know there are some questions you’re almost always going to get during an interview. One of them is “tell me about yourself.” And, as one of Jackson’s top employment agencies, we at Staffers know it’s one of the most dreaded questions for a reason. It is so open-ended that you… Read more »

Staffing needs can change. The economy has its ups and downs – in Jackson and nationally. You win (or lose) big projects. The skills that you need to hire for can evolve over time. How can you effectively analyze, respond to and manage your Jackson staffing needs?

Adding temporary staff to your team can be a great decision for your business. Bring workers in just when you need them with less risk. Why hire full time employees you may need to let go when a project ends? And if you need specialized skills for a project without adding to your permanent payroll,… Read more »

When you consider partnering with a recruiter, it’s essential that you get to know them. What is their area of expertise? How do they work? What kind of work ethic do they have? Asking the right questions can give you confidence that your recruiter will be a true business partner, willing  to work with you… Read more »

Finding great people and nurturing their talent is a big investment of both time and money for an employer. Replacing that talent can be even more costly. What should you do first when that star player hands you his two-week notice? Talk it out. Find out why they are leaving. Do they want more money,… Read more »

Regardless of how many interviews you have conducted, getting to know candidates can be a challenge. You seldom have more than an hour to assess a candidate, which isn’t long, considering the investment you will be making in them. The difficulty is that candidates want to make the best impression and may be reluctant to… Read more »

Being an introvert doesn’t have to be a disadvantage for a jobseeker. Plenty of jobs require the kind of quiet, focused attention that introverts are so good at. Doing some homework in advance and working with your natural inclinations, instead of against them will allow you to present yourself in the best possible light. Dress… Read more »

As one of Jackson’s top recruiting agencies, Staffers understands that managing employee performance is a critical part of what you do. Setting goals, making expectations clear, and providing regular input are keys to enabling your people to perform effectively and building the strongest team. But performance management goes far beyond just conducting quarterly employee reviews…. Read more »