It seems like we’ve been talking or hearing about Millennials for most of my career. Millennials are now in their 20’s and 30’s. It is estimated they will comprise 30% of the workforce by 2020, and many are entering management roles. Once characteristic touted as “millennial” is they perceive themselves invincible, although that has alwaysContinue Reading
By Deanna Forbush For the last 30 years or so, the federal government has primarily enforced its immigration policies and laws by forcing employers, under the threat of criminal prosecution or exorbitant, business-crushing fines, to ensure that they hire only applicants with acceptable documentation of their eligibility for employment, these documentation is worked mainly in PDF format,Continue Reading
Selecting the right staffing agency is the first step to having the right personnel for your business, whether contract employees, temp-to-hire, or direct hire services are needed. Here are the must-have features and services to look for when selecting your staffing agency: A good track record: Choosing a staffing agency with a proven track recordContinue Reading
This time of year, business owners and managers are wrapping up 2017 and looking ahead to 2018. Throw in holidays and vacation time, and the year-end can be a frenzy as you straddle the line between the present and the future. Look to a staffing agency to help you finish 2017 strong and meet yourContinue Reading
OSHA’s new final rule brings safety standards up to date after more than 40 years. The final rule reduces U.S. workers’ exposure to respirable crystalline silica, and requires engineering controls such as water or ventilation, or respirators when engineering controls are not adequate. This is an effort to curb diseases such as lung cancer, kidneyContinue Reading
As Texas endures a hurricane, tornadoes, and catastrophic flooding, all of us at Unique Employment Services are grateful for our safety and hold those less fortunate in our communities in our thoughts and prayers. The devastation of Hurricane Harvey a few miles from our corporate office, and the flooding in the Houston area and throughout TexasContinue Reading
As a kid on the playground, it was easy to spot a bully. He or she was the one stealing lunch money, pushing others down in the sandbox, or the ringleader of the group pointing and laughing at the little guy with glasses. How easy is it to spot a bully in the workplace? ResearchContinue Reading
Resumes are tricky—whether you are writing them, or reading them. As a hiring manager, it is imperative that you weed through resumes to find ideal candidates. And frankly, what a resume doesn’t say can be just as important as what it does say. Here are eight resume red flags to look out for according toContinue Reading
Were you the kid in school with perfect attendance? I envied them. Those kids were rare, only one or two in each class. They got accolades and a nice certificate signed by the principal, just for showing up! There was one girl in my elementary school that did not miss one day from First GradeContinue Reading
Workplace diversity has been a hot topic for decades. Most of us have been through diversity training once or twice. So, what’s different now? The social climate. Interracial marriages account for 12% of U.S. marriages according to Pew Research Center, and are celebrated this year, 50 years after becoming fully legal in all U.S. states. Continue Reading
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