COVID-19 showed many companies that it is possible to work partially remote and in some cases, fully-remote. At least for some extent and to a degree, depending on the industry and job requirements. Here are some shifts that have taken place in the workforce and workplace thus far a year into the pandemic as well… Read More »
May Talent Showcase At Agency 8 Recruiting, our candidates come from Referrals, Sourcing and Headhunting… Our seasoned Recruiters don’t wait for candidates to come to us – we hunt them down! As a Full-Service Staffing and Recruiting Firm, we are equipped to recruit in the 8 areas of: Accounting | Human Resources| Engineering| Technical… Read More »
Red Flag Warning Signs of Unqualified History, Employment Gaps and More As a Recruiting Agency, we look at hundreds of resumes per day where we quickly identify the red flag warning signs of the bad apples. Here, you’ll review the top eight resume red flags that should spark an employer’s concern about the credentials of… Read More »
YES! You finally got the promotion you have always dreamed about! You are now the BOSS! As a new manager, you have a lot to prove. With these simple 5 tips, we will help you get it right. Where do you start? Here are 5 Tips to be successful in your leadership transition. These tips… Read More »
Once you have prepared accordingly, (if you have not already, read our previous blog on prepping for an interview to be best prepared)and you are heading into your first interview, here are some tips to help you ace the interview and make a great impression. Interview Etiquette Body language Eye contact and a strong firm… Read More »
Why do people interview? Is it to uncover your passion further? Looking for answers to questions your last company could not provide? Find a better culture fit? Help you grow into an expert in the field? Well the answer is all of the above. Each interview a candidate does with a prospect company uncovers truths… Read More »
Working from home was once considered a luxury for many white collar workers, but now it is commonplace. Some companies are trying out full telecommunication for certain employees, even after the pandemic ends; but what if those employees live in less expensive areas? Should they be paid less than those who live in expensive cities?… Read More »
Can Employers Require Their Employees to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine? Most of us have gotten mandatory vaccinations when we were a child, but we may not have been required to get a new vaccination in our adulthood. Therefore, can employers require their employees to get vaccinated? Yes, with critical caveats. Employers must have reasonable accommodations… Read More »
The Resume dilemma: How to address Employment gaps and job-hopping You have an employment gap you cannot control. Not to worry, you are not alone. Many of us are forced to take time off, for one reason or another, from our careers. Maybe it’s by choice as you were raising a child, going to school,… Read More »
Recruiting new employees can be a costly and time-consuming process for companies where significant resources are used, but where no guarantees are offered. A bad hire can leave lasting damage on morale, relationships and can affect project and production deadlines and outcomes. As an employer, you know the value of top talent to your bottom… Read More »