If you’re like many of us in the work world, you’re always looking for productivity solutions. People want to make sure they optimize the time that they have at work, to advance their career and get more on top of the many tasks that are part of their job roles.… Read more
The Secret to Identifying a Good Candidate for a Job…and Someone that can Simply Interview Well
At Full Steam Staffing, we know that hiring is a complex job, and figuring out the best candidate is a complex equation. We know it’s not as simple as just doing boilerplate interviews and easily agreeing that a given person is going to be the best pick. One of the… Read more
How to Increase Workplace Safety on a Budget
But I don’t have enough money! Do you hear this from cash-strapped businesses arguing about why they can’t afford to implement good safety policies on the job? Has someone you know been guilty of this kind of thinking? We understand that a budget is a serious limiting factor for any… Read more
Are These Time-Wasters Killing Your Daily Productivity?
What are the things that most impact your work day? How can you identify the time-wasting elements that drain your productivity and compromise your ability to get work done? Here are some things that we’ve found instructive in terms of time management, as we work with local companies on staffing… Read more
What Does It Really Mean to Have a “Safe” Workplace?
Business leaders think about safety within a company in many different ways. They don’t always place the importance on it that they should — because regardless of all of those different opinions, there are some real reasons why safety matters, and why it promotes overall value for a company. It’s… Read more
The Most Expensive and Common Workplace Injuries
When it comes to the reputation of a business, safety is a major priority. You want people to be able to feel safe in their workplace, and you want to be able to advertise a great safety track record for your firm. With that in mind, what are the most… Read more
What is the Best Way to Describe Yourself in an Interview?
Question originally appeared on Quora. When you’re asked to describe yourself in an interview, it helps to have a handy elevator pitch that you use to promote your skills and experience, and the value that you bring to the table. Here are some key pieces of advice that we’ve… Read more
Four Ways to Look Back on 2016 to Make Sure 2017 is the Best Year Yet for Your Company
Some of the best companies out there embrace a certain philosophy that helps them to move forward, to grow and expand positively each year. Some gurus of change management describe it this way — look back, to look ahead. When you look back at the year that’s passed, you can… Read more
What Are the Best Answers For “Why Should I Hire You?”
You’ll see this question come up in interviews. It genuinely stumps some people — and some see it as a kind of strange or even obtuse question. To others, it’s excessively direct. But answering this question well can be a good part of acing the interview. Here are some of… Read more
How to Get Your Employees to Actively Question Process to Make Your Workplace More Efficient
How do you get your employees to actively question processes to make a workplace more efficient? This is a question that might not come up for some managers — for others, it’s already a part of their playbook. But it’s a good question, because it positions the company toward getting… Read more