The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced the availability of a revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Employers can use the revised form now; they can also continue using the current form through September 17, 2017. Beginning September 18, 2017, employers must use the revised form.
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Talent retention seems simple: hire qualified people, treat them well, pay them fairly, and they’ll stay for life, right? Not in today’s market. We now face record low unemployment rates and workers with multiple options for employment. Add to that, people often don’t quit on their jobs, they quit on their boss. How to avoid this predicament? Actively working to retain top talent is the overall...
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Hiring managers do not want to see responsibilities; they want to see results. After all, they are looking for a résumé, not a job description. A résumé is a marketing document designed to sell your skills and strengths rather than to outline or itemize a work history. Don’t be concerned that your résumé won’t look like your idea of “the standard” – that’s the point! Follow these steps to take...
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Skilled, talented, dedicated employees – we all want the best hires when we need to fill a position. It’s imperative to try to get them on our team fast, because superior candidates don’t last long on the job market.
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Looking for a job is a job in and of itself. Here are a few ways to be resourceful in your search.
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A growing number of states and cities have adopted new laws that prohibit employers from asking applicants to check a box on a job application indicating whether or not he/she has a criminal record. Learn about the steps employers should take to protect themselves.
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How can we maintain motivation during our day-to-day work life? Certainly, we can temporarily become energized by others’ enthusiasm, but it’s ultimately up to each of us to manage our own levels of work motivation. Here are some practical tips.
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June is National Safety Month, which makes it the perfect time to address common safety hazards in the workplace. The National Safety Council selected four of the following five safety themes to review during the month of June 2017. With summer underway, we’ve also added heat safety to the list.
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Hire Thinking ®   Considerable time and energy go into every hire made by your company. Whether you’re adding one person to your team or managing a large contingent workforce, making the right hire has the ability to accelerate employee attitudes, production, and performance. Advantage Resourcing understands the importance of the right hire and the opportunities it can create. This...
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At Advantage Resourcing, we don’t adhere to the idea that “opportunity comes knocking.” Opportunity is created. The most impactful way you can create opportunity within your organization is by hiring the right people. The best employees are not only technically skilled, but also a good cultural fit for your company. How do you ensure that new hires align with your organization’s culture and...
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Through the years many of us have heard parents, teachers, and mentors comment: one person can make a difference. Yet we rarely stop to think about the truth behind this statement.
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Accountability.  To many people, this is a negative or even a hostile word.  I believe it is just the opposite.  I think it defines genuine care and concern.  In business, accountability is typically tied to a performance level.  When a team member is working hard to achieve a certain result, they will sometimes feel like accountability is the same as micromanaging...
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