Entries by AwardStaffing

3 Ways to Know When It’s Time to Leave Your Job

Leaving a job is no easy feat, especially if you’ve been working there for a long time. There are a few central signs you should follow to determine whether or not it’s finally time to leave your job: You’re Bored- This is probably the most tell-tale sign that you need to leave your job. If you’re bored, […]

3 Ways How to Turn You Temp Job into a Permanent Job

Did you know – according to Forbes magazine, “70% of people in temporary jobs get a full-time, permanent position at that company.” If you would like to try to turn your temp job into a permanent opportunity – here are three simple steps: 1. Learn About The Company- Remember that that being a temp-worker like […]

How to Hire an Effective Manager in The Twin Cities

Hiring a manager is different than hiring a regular employee in the sense that they will have more responsibility, will need to manage other employees, and will report directly to you. Here’s how to hire an effective manager:  Look for Someone with a Proven Record- When hiring or promoting a manager, you need to look […]

Learn the Truth About Standing Out to Your Boss

It can never hurt to stand out to your boss. Not only will you be seen as a valuable employee who can’t be let go; but you also will be more likely to be considered for promotions and other benefits that are associated with hard-working employees. Here are the five ways you can stand out […]

Will a Robot Replace Your Job? Here is The Real Answer

We live in a technological world with advances happening every day to improve our lives and making our work easier. More so now than ever, these advances in technology workers worried that machines will take their job. It is true that advances with artificial intelligence can influence how current jobs are performed, that doesn’t necessarily […]

The Pros and Cons of Hiring Seasonal Staff in Minnesota

When you’re about to head into a busy season, and you’re in charge of staffing for your company, it’s time for the big decision: do you overload your current employees with extra responsibilities, or do you hire seasonal staff to help out with the workload? Before you make a decision, there are pros and cons […]

3 Ways How to Become Unemployable in Minnesota

People always talk about the traits and qualities you need to help you find a job, but what about the other way around?  Here are three traits to avoid. A Bad Attitude- Having a bad attitude makes you unemployable because people won’t want to work with around you. If you have a bad attitude and […]

Why a Crappy Attitude Doesn’t Work for Minnesota Nice

We get it – there are times we can even we tell that our own attitudes have seen better days.  Maybe it was because of a long project or trying to survive the long Minnesota winters has taken more out of us than we realized.  No matter the cause, it is possible to make yourself […]

Want to be a Superior Worker? Start Your Days Like This

While work takes up a sizable part of the majority of people’s lives – no matter the work environment we all want to be successful and strive to be a good worker. Regardless of pay, job title, pay, gender, or age, all good employees share some common traits. Here are 7 ways to turn yourself […]

What Are Comparable Salaries in Minnesota?

Deciding how much salary to pay and which employees to pay are two of the toughest questions you have to answer in both hiring and retention. Here are tips on whether or not you should offer your employees a comparable salary to your competitors. What Is a Comparable Salary? Most employers want to pay competitive […]