Women supporting Women in March Agency 8 is 100% female-owned and operated and sometimes… well, we raise our feminist flag high. Did you know that Agency 8 supports many charities throughout the year? We donate all year to organizations including Easter Seals for the disabled, Veteran groups, MS Society, United Way, and The American Cancer… Read More »
Reduce Employee Turnover With These Overlooked Elements of Employee Feedback Most companies have come to understand the value of employee feedback. Not only can it help you create a more comfortable and welcoming work environment, but feedback – when used correctly – can give you in-depth insight. Insight into how your company is viewed by… Read More »
February 14, 2020 Gifting Gratitude In the month of LOVE, Agency 8 sent personal thank you notes and gift cards to 10 of our loyal staffing employees. We are so thankful to each of them for all they do. Agency 8 is a people business and it is through their daily hard work that our… Read More »
Developing a business case for external third-party recruitment- when to use a recruiting agency Are you struggling to fill your job vacancies and the talent is just nowhere to be found? You are not alone. According to a SHRM research report, 83 percent of HR professionals reported having difficulty recruiting suitable job candidates in the… Read More »
Here are 8 easy phone interview tips to prepare you for success. Did you get scheduled for a phone interview? Congratulations! Phone interviews are often used in the selection process as the first step. They are usually done to speed up the selection process and are usually conducted by one person. Your preparation should be… Read More »
Do you want that higher paycheck? Professionalism is key. When looking for a job, you want to appear as professional as possible. Exhibiting the image a hiring manager is looking for brings you closer to securing an interview for that big paycheck. Therefore, it’s in your best interest to avoid displaying habits that scream unprofessionalism.… Read More »
Agency 8’s President, Rebecca Nutt, volunteers for SHRM as the Texas District Director. SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) is the world’s largest professional society dedicated to serving human resources professionals. SHRM is made up of just under 300,000 HR Professionals and 22,633 are here in Texas! We are the voice of HR at the… Read More »
It is a good economy and the digital era has made a huge impact on job seekers and the war on talent. There has been a “perfect storm” of economic growth, the rapid expansion of the jobs market, and retiring Baby Boomers. Are you feeling the talent drought yet? Here are 8 statistics that prove… Read More »
How to decipher 8 Texan phrases you might hear in a Reference check. A true Texan will know exactly what they mean! “This ain’t their first rodeo.” If you want to know if they have enough experience you might hear “this ain’t their first rodeo”. “I wouldn’t trust him as far as I can throw… Read More »
Sure, there are standard job interview tips like bring your resume, arrive early and research the company. But Agency 8 Recruiting has researched interview efficiency for a decade and here are some of our crazy favorites! Job Interview tips that affect whether you get hired! 1-The time of your interview When you interview matters! Did… Read More »