As demographics of the modern workforce shift, recruiting and retaining employees presents new challenges. What are today’s employees looking for from their employers? Alternative benefits that go beyond the traditional ones to meet a variety of employees’ personal and professional needs. Here are nine ways you can boost employee satisfaction and retention. Flexible Schedules/Telecommuting: A […]
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Innovative Career Resources is pleased to announce that we have just earned ClearlyRated’s 2019 Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Diamond Awards. Thanks to the feedback provided by our valued clients and associates—given via ClearlyRated’s independent surveys—2019 is the sixth year in a row we’ve received this honor! Presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, ClearlyRated’s Best […]
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As we wrap up 2018, it’s a great time to think about what you want to accomplish next year. Many people make New Year’s resolutions as a way to focus on personal growth, but it’s also a good idea to take inventory of your professional goals. What do you want your business to look like […]
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Is your company ready for the new labor laws going in to effect this January? It’s important to stay informed and up-to-date so you can remain in compliance. Here’s a quick rundown of some of the highlights of California’s employment updates. There are quite a few updates to California’s sexual harassment laws for 2019. Some […]
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How defining your company culture can help you find the right hire What’s your brand? While this might seem like a loaded, marketing-esque kind of question, don’t take it lightly. While your brand includes your tagline, logo, website and how you present yourself to the public, it also includes something that many employers overlook—culture, management […]
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“I love the job search,” said no one ever. Let’s face it. Looking for a job takes time—and when that time and energy doesn’t pay off with a job offer, it can be disheartening. Poor response rates from prospective employers is one reason that once bright-eyed job seekers lose hope and fall into the trap […]
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Last month, I and 27 other members of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization flocked to Simi Valley, California for North America’s first ever Regional Leadership Academy. The three and a half day experience was packed with leadership exercises and incredible speakers like entrepreneur, educator and public servant Warren Rustand and software genius George Gan. There was also […]
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more than just a trend. Companies are steadily incorporating AI into their day-to-day, and those forward-thinking businesses will increase from 15% to 31% over the next year. Sixty-one percent of companies are looking forward to making AI and machine learning their top business priorities for 2019. Today, 80% of enterprises are […]
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Strong relationships and proven quality. A belief that Clients and Associates are people, not numbers or paychecks. Integrity. An unwavering commitment to finding the best fit—not just for today, but for years to come. When we found out that we had won Best of Staffing for the fifth consecutive year—earning us the Diamond Award—we immediately […]
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Printed resume? Check! Professional attire? Check! On time? Check! Good answers? Check! Job offer? *Crickets* “Just be yourself” and you’ll have a successful interview, right? Wrong. On paper you are going to look relatively similar as five other candidates, so you want to be sure that your in-person presentation is something to remember. You may […]
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