BOLT Blog

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“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” – Winston Churchill    

Happy Thanksgiving!

Please note that the BOLT Staffing offices will be closed beginning Thursday, November 22rd and will reopen on Monday, November 26th at the usual time.  Should you need to reach our staff during this time, please call our answering service at 707.666.4935. On behalf of your BOLT Team, we wish all of you a pleasant… Read more »

Daylight Savings Time Ends on Sunday, November 4th

Set your clocks back one hour.

TiPS Training for Responsible Alcohol Service

When: 29 October 2018 Where: Napa Valley College, Napa CA What is TiPS Training? TiPS stands for Training for Intervention ProcedureS and is a certified program providing the skills to help servers, sellers, & consumers of alcohol prevent intoxication, drunk driving, & underage drinking. Upon course completion, students will take a written test. This course… Read more »

BOLTgigs Feature Focus: A Brand New Way to Enter Hours

gig economy

We’re excited to announce the upcoming release of a new feature in the Shiftgig app that significantly improves worker check in and check out. Follow the steps below to make sure you get paid! Follow these simple instructions to clock in and out of the Bolt Gigs Platform:  Step One – Clocking In: You will be prompted… Read more »

Take Your Breaks – You’ll Perform Better!

by Monica Menco, Assistant to the President A new USC study which focused on behaviors that improve or deplete participant performance found that performance improved when the participants took regular breaks. While this study focused on teams of people playing online games, the results could have wider-ranging implications for anyone performing tasks, including those at… Read more »

What’s the Best Attitude to Bring to Your Job Interview?

Should you be calm and collected, or wildly enthusiastic, or somewhere in the middle? According to a new study out of Stanford University, Unites States employers of today seem to value enthusiasm over serenity during the interview process.  That in turn could place applicants who come from cultures that favor calmness in social settings, at… Read more »

BOLT Staffing Offices Will Be Closed in Observance of Labor Day

Summerland Beach, California Coast

Please note that BOLT Staffing offices  will be closed on Monday, September 3rd, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. No matter what your plans are for this weekend, BOLT Staffing wishes you a safe and peaceful Labor Day.  In case of emergency, please call 707.666.4935.

Manufacturing Wage Suppression through the Lens of a Staffing Agency

by Andrew Noerr, Sourcing Specialist Here at BOLT Staffing, we strive to achieve the best balance possible of submitting quality employees to local companies while also providing the workers with the best possible employment experience through our management, wide array of open opportunities, and compensation for jobs. We also stay informed about the issues facing… Read more »

BOLT Staffing – Mid-July Staffing Report & Current Openings

by Andrew Noerr, Sourcing Specialist As the summer has continued to bring steady heat and sunshine, BOLT Staffing has continued to provide consistency in filling a wide range of positions for our diverse clientele! Halfway through July, hospitality and labor staff has been in very high demand, and BOLT has led the pack in providing… Read more »