The Watercooler Blog is full of workplace tips and trends related to employee retention, engagement, interviewing and more. The Watercooler is frequently refilled, so gather ‘round often.
March 7, 2018When it comes to worker authorization issues with temporary employees, some employers incorrectly assume that the staffing agency those individuals work for is the…
Read More
January 24, 2018Valentine’s cards, fancy chocolates and long-stemmed roses? They may be appropriate for romantic interests – but not your employees. We all realize the business benefits…
Read More
Jim Halpert and Pam Beasley. Sam Malone and Diane Chambers. Don Draper and Megan Calvet. Bet you can guess where we’re going with this…
Read More
November 30, 2017The holidays are great. Festive parties, family gatherings, amazing hors d’oeuvres, meals and desserts… Yes, the holidays are great. But if you don’t practice moderation,…
Read More
Growing your team in 2018? Whether you need temporary staff or are hiring for full-time roles, one thing is certain: Recruiting great people is tougher…
Read More
September 29, 2017Recruiting used to be so simple. Take out a classified ad in the paper and wait for the phone to ring. Oh, how times have…
Read More
June 29, 2017Summer is here. But if your company needs great people, you’re probably feeling a different kind of heat. Extremely low unemployment and widening skill gaps…
Read More
May 30, 2017The hours are a bear. The location and working conditions are – ahem – less than ideal. Or maybe the technical skills required are virtually…
Read More
April 4, 2017Can you check a candidate’s credit? Verify the authenticity of their degrees? Scour their social media accounts looking for evidence of drug use or other…
Read More
December 23, 2016It’s January, and you know what that means: tight waistbands, incoming credit card bills and piles of backlogged work. Not exactly a motivating scenario for…
Read More
