No one ever wants to have to plan for the worst. But emergencies are a part of life, whether you are planning for natural disasters, like floods or earthquakes, to something like the modern-day COVID-19 pandemic impacting your business. Does your company has a plan in place to help protect your staff and your customers… Read more »
Confronting an Employee About a Less Than Perfect Performance
One of the hardest conversations you’ll ever have as a manager is how to confront an employee about less than stellar performance. This doesn’t have to be painful. It’s an essential part of your job to provide this feedback and an important part of their job to hear it and respond. If all goes well,… Read more »
Workplace Safety Starts at the Top
At All-Star Personnel, we know it’s true that workplace safety needs to be a priority from the top all the way down to the bottom of an organization. It is a key responsibility of corporate leadership to emphasize the importance of safety to ensure that all levels of staff are aware of protocols and hazards… Read more »
How Your Dress Affects Your Job Chances
While it’s true that employers are more interested in your skills and credentials than what brand of suit you are wearing, it’s important to recognize that how you dress does play a part in how you are perceived by a potential employer. Unprofessional attire makes a statement that you are likely unprofessional in other ways… Read more »
Do You Need a Temporary or Permanent Employee?
All employers know that recruiting can be a real hassle. The age-old saying that good help is hard to find is more true now than ever. In today’s fast-paced ever-changing economy, how do you know what staff will be worth the investment five or ten years down the road? Should you hire a staffing firm… Read more »
Tips for Interviewing With a Recruiter
Congrats! Your resume and cover letter have done their jobs and landed you an interview with a recruiter. But don’t think it’s a done deal just yet. You may have a foot in the door – and working with a recruiter is a great way to find a great job – but don’t let your… Read more »
