At HW Staffing Solutions, giving back is a part of our core. As we serve our employees and clients, we strive to do the same in our communities. Because of our mission statement of Dignity, Excellence, and Service, we created HW Cares. Our goal is to enact positive change in socially responsible ways. Through HW Cares, our national team comes together to give… Read more »
Fall is one of the top hiring seasons. With summer vacations ending and staff returning to full force, recruitment picks up. Hiring managers want to fill vacancies before the holidays roll around and use up budgets before they run out. This is why there often are more job postings in Fall than at other times. If you… Read more »
Increasing your company’s profits involves making decisions about how to expand operations. A key part of this growth involves creating a strategic plan. This lets you develop a realistic vision of what your company will look like in the future and how you will create this reality. Focusing on your mid- and long-term goals and strategies to reach them clarifies how… Read more »
Not all heroes wear capes; and this September, we want to learn about yours. Whether a teacher, first responder, or even a family friend, let us know about a person in your life who you believe is worthy of the hero badge! We would love to hear their story and celebrate them – and you –… Read more »
As a manager, you’re responsible for the well-being of your team as they work toward company goals. This may make you feel that you should put your team’s personal and professional needs before your own. However, regularly focusing on your employees’ well-being while neglecting your own doesn’t help anyone long-term. Although things come up during the day and priorities shift, you… Read more »
Your work culture is the shared set of values, beliefs, and attitudes that guide the company you work for. Culture is reflected in how employees at all levels treat others. It’s part of what attracts candidates to open roles. Strong culture boosts engagement, productivity, and job satisfaction to increase retention . By being intentional with the company’s core… Read more »
Everyone faces struggles in life. The support we have to overcome them has a significant impact on how successfully we overcome our issues. For this reason, it’s in your best interest to help a coworker when they’re experiencing difficulty. Because the brain is wired to pick up on the emotional states of people around you, doing what you can… Read more »
The level of trust between managers and employees has a significant impact on productivity within your company. Workers at organizations with high trust levels demonstrate more energy, engagement, productivity, and life satisfaction than workers in organizations with low trust levels. Staff in high-trust cultures also experience less stress and burnout and fewer sick days than employees in low-trust cultures…. Read more »
Although your hard skills are necessary for the career you want, your soft skills play a significant part in how quickly you advance. Along with your work ethic, communication skills, and emotional intelligence, exhibiting a positive attitude will help you reach your career goals. Because people aren’t always taught to be positive, you may have an edge over the competition by exhibiting this quality. … Read more »
When you need to find the right candidate to fill the vacancy on your team, time is of the essence. You want the most qualified applicant who can quickly start and get up to speed in a short amount of time. However, you need to take enough time to get to know the top candidates to determine their fit for the position before deciding which one should… Read more »