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The Overlooked Values of Working With a Staffing Service

Posted by Action Labor Of The South Inc on Monday, May 27, 2013, In : Staffing

The Overlooked Values of Working With a Staffing Service

Partnering with a staffing service can be defined as an agreement between a business and a staffing service where both parties profit from the relationship. Exactly what is that relationship? And how does each benefit? The answers to these questions are as varied as the types of problems businesses have. Consistent elements, however, are that both parties respect and trust each other, and by working closely, they find solutions where oth...

6 Ways to Have a Great Relationship with Your Staffing Service

Posted by Action Labor Of The South Inc on Monday, May 27, 2013, In : Staffing

6 Ways to Have a Great Relationship with Your Staffing Service

1) Advance notice.

Have an upcoming project or other big staffing need? Try to notify us as far in advance as possible. The more time we have to recruit, the better candidates you'll get. And when you have a last-minute need, we understand. Just help us to prioritize your hiring requirements, so we can refer the best fit candidates.

2) Ask for updates.

Be sure to let us know when you'd like to see progress reports on how your orders ...

How to Reverse Negativity in the Workplace

Posted by Action Labor Of Alabama Inc on Monday, May 27, 2013, In : Work Place

How to Reverse Negativity in the Workplace

Do any of these workplace issues sound familiar?

Morale is low.
Employees are making preventable mistakes because they don't seem to care.
No one seems to have fun at work anymore.
Employees spend a lot of time complaining and griping.
Gossip, whispers and rumors are distracting people from their jobs.
Employees talk badly about management, other departments, customers or each other.
Many employees are requesting transfers to another department, or eve...

The Holidays: Your Wellness Program's Worst Nightmare

Posted by Action Labor Of The South Inc on Monday, May 27, 2013, In : Wellness

The Holidays: Your Wellness Program's Worst Nightmare

Tips for promoting wellness during a tough time of year

The eating. The shopping. The never-ending string of parties, entertaining and impromptu get-togethers.

The eating.

That's right; the holidays are just around the corner! And along with all of the good times and cheer comes a ton of stress, overeating and skipped workouts.

Simply put, the holidays are your wellness program's worst nightmare. But 'tis not the season to give up hope. If you...

Get Better Temporary Staffing Results--Permanently!

Posted by Action Labor Of The South Inc on Monday, May 27, 2013, In : Staffing

Get Better Temporary Staffing Results--Permanently!

No less an authority than The New York Times recently trumpeted, “The Rise of the Permanent Temp Economy.” While so many other industries have faced downturns, the staffing industry has been on the upswing as many companies realize the value of the contingent workforce.

But like so many other tools, a staffing agency is only valuable if you know how to use it right. To ensure you get the best results from using their services, follow these...