The Watercooler is PrideStaff’s blog covering trends and tips for successfully managing issues in the workplace, such as: retention, employee engagement, and interviewing.
Working from home has many benefits, like flexibility, lack of commute, and increased autonomy, but it can also contribute to burnout. Living in the same place that you work can mean that you truly never feel like you are fully able to separate personal and professional obligations, leading to feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. If you… Read more »
Performance reviews don’t have to fill you with dread or anxiety. Rather than feeling like you are only there to be judged, make the meeting more enjoyable and useful for you by turning it into a back-and-forth active conversation. Check out these important questions to ask during your next performance review: What skill sets… Read more »
If you set your annual goals in January, now is the time to check up on how things are going as mid-year approaches. To ensure you are able to achieve your desired results by the end of the calendar year, take some time now to adjust accordingly. Learn more about how to determine if you… Read more »
Your resume is the most important tool you have for professional growth. The effort you put into refining it is an investment in your future that will pay off when hiring managers consider you for the opportunities you desire. Clean up your resume with these quick tips: Read It Aloud Go beyond silently reading your… Read more »
April is Stress Awareness Month, a time intended to provide awareness on the causes of stress, the effects it can result in, and how to alleviate it. A common source of stress is related to jobs, especially the emotional highs and lows of looking for a new job. Get rid of job search stress with… Read more »
The more nervous a candidate is during a job interview, the less likely it is you will be able to gain much insight into what type of employee they would be if hired. Having some icebreaker questions prepared can help put your candidates at ease and make the conversation flow more easily. Here are five… Read more »
The idea of sitting down with your boss and requesting to be given more money may make you feel anxious, but it doesn’t have to be an awkward interaction in order to advocate for yourself. Check out these tips on how to discuss a raise with your boss: Be Prepared Make the most compelling argument… Read more »
Job searching continues to evolve, and what was once a best practice may no longer be relevant. Cover letters are debatable in 2022, with some recruiters and hiring managers who use them to heavily influence their decisions, while others may barely glance at them. Since there are no clear cut rules, you can use these… Read more »
Landing the best candidates may feel like it’s the luck of the draw, especially with so much competition for employees right now. To increase your chances of success, you need a strategy, along with the support needed to make it a reality. Learn more about how PrideStaff can help you with talent acquisition: Recruitment Expertise… Read more »
One of the more challenging and potentially awkward aspects of interviewing for a job is the compensation discussion. It can be a lot of pressure to figure out a number that you are happy with and communicate your monetary value as a potential employee in a way that projects confidence without seeming arrogant. Learn more… Read more »
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