The term “onboarding” is often tossed around in the HR realm, but not everyone knows what it is or how to do it. In basic terms, onboarding is the process of getting new hires acclimated to their new roles. It includes setting clear guidelines for performance and company culture, and sharing the knowledge necessary for… Read more »
Finding the right staffing fit is important to the health of your company. Hiring the wrong candidate can mean a waste of time, money and resources. Knowing that cultural fit is important doesn’t necessarily make it easier to determine if the candidate will be a good match for your company. Here are some tips to… Read more »
Human resources professionals, managers and department heads have a plethora of options when selecting performance evaluations and development strategies and tools. One such tool is the 360-degree review and feedback process, which provides continuous learning and more global feedback to employees than other common types of reviews. Organizational leaders believe this holistic tactic to obtain… Read more »
Building trust during the interview process is critical. Trust is a huge component needed in valued employees. How, though, do you convey that you are trustworthy? Here are some body language tips for your next interview. • To begin the interview, a firm handshake is in order. A loose handshake comes off as timid, or… Read more »
Working with Essential Personnel as a job seeker has many benefits. While not all of these are typically associated with working with a staffing agency, all of them are perks of doing so. Flexibility. If you need flexibility in your life, working as a contract employee allows you to choose the positions that will work… Read more »
Finding the right staffing fit is important to the health of your company. Hiring the wrong candidate can mean a waste of time, money and resources. Knowing that cultural fit is important doesn’t necessarily make it easier to determine if the candidate will be a good match to your company. Here are some tips to… Read more »
Hiring additional seasonal help for the summer is a prevalent practice for many companies, especially in the construction and agricultural industries. While these extra helpers are able to get the job done quicker, they cause extra work for management and HR. Here are some tips to increase your preparedness this year. Keep Orientation Brief and… Read more »
At Essential Personnel, we believe in providing personal support for job seekers during our hiring and job matching process. We work diligently to ensure you always talk to a capable staff member and that your questions are thoroughly answered. Many job seekers today feel like the process of hiring is impersonal, but that is not the case when… Read more »
Are your day-to-day administrative responsibilities growing? We are here to help! Our convenient payrolling services can be used for part-time, full-time, seasonal employees, or for your entire company. By having us payroll employees, it will lessen your administrative burden and reduce your overall risk. With Essential Personnel being the legal employer, we will manage all… Read more »
The unemployment rate is very low throughout the Heartland. With a low unemployment, labor markets tighten and it becomes increasingly difficult to recruit, retain and expand a business. Overcoming Low Unemployment You have probably faced difficulty staffing in the past, times when you couldn’t find the exact right employee for one job or another, for… Read more »
