Pluarism is a great concept. In theory it accommodates the ideals and values of many different people in a single society. As the US has evolved from Eurocentric society into one that embraces people from all over the world, the ideals of our revolution have been tested and expanded. Over time, the limits of concepts… Read more »
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Free of Charge: Better Teamwork, Better Morale, Better Relationships!
All relationships are fundamentally a matter of economics. As startlingly prosaic as it sounds, on reflection it makes perfect sense. Whether in business or personal life, relationships that are in balance are mutually pleasing to each person involved. In a very real sense we exist to serve one another. When relationships sour it is inevitably… Read more »
Job Fairs and Mixers Part II
By Scott Crossen At job fairs and mixers three common questions I get asked are… “How do I find a career?” “What do staffing agencies actually do?” “When should I start looking for work?” The best way to find your career is try different jobs, joins clubs, and intern. The more experience you have,… Read more »
Job Fairs and Mixers – Great Place to Lend a Helping Hand
By Scott Crossen Growing up, there is always pressure to keep succeeding in order to move on to the next best thing. After passing one hurdle, we keep our head down and focus on the next one. Rarely, do we ever look back and pause. It is in these moments where we have the opportunity… Read more »
Bullies, Psychopaths and Other Co-workers
Bullying has become something of a buzzword in the popular press these days. It was only a matter of time before the concept worked its way into the business world. Nonetheless, bullies in the workplace are an expensive and destructive force that employers can ill afford at any time but especially at times like these… Read more »
Bring Your Own Device: Boon or Bust?
The bible tells us about the tower of Babel, a bit of human hubris that resulted in a cosmic spanking that gave us “the confusion of tongues.” These days the profusion of hand held devices is bringing us to the brink of confusions far more numerous than all the human languages. The siren call of… Read more »
6 Quick Tips for Job Seekers
Tips from Anthony Pizziol, BOLT’s American Canyon Office Manager Are you on the job hunt? Here are some practical tips to help you get what we all want: to get you your next job. Check your voicemail and email often!– Delays kill your prospects of getting hired. If our Staffing Coordinators have to call you… Read more »
WARNING! Managers Can be Personally Liable for FMLA Violations
A recent US Court of Appeals ruling opens the door to managers being held personally liable for Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) violations. The matter hinges on whether or not the manager can be determined to be an “employer” for the purposes of the law. The court used a four question test to determine if… Read more »
Looking for "A" Player(s)?
Mitch Harper, entrepreneur extraodinaire, recently uncovered 7 interview questions designed to reveal the diamonds you’re looking to hire. Here is his 5 minute read to show you how to identify A players.
Staffing Industry Facts
Earlier this month members of the California Staffing Professionals (CSP) visited the State Capitol to detail the value of the staffing industry to working people, employers, our local economies and the California economy as a whole. As CSP members, BOLT’s Joanne Sanders and Scott Crossen met with Senator Mike McGuire and Assemblyman Marc Levine sharing… Read more »