Entries by AwardStaffing

Religious Accommodations in Minnesota Workplaces

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on religion. employers must reasonably accommodate an employee’s sincerely held religious beliefs unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the employer. Nondiscrimination includes making accommodations for an employee’s sincerely held religious, ethical, and moral beliefs, or practices unless the accommodation […]

Giving Thanks for an Award-Winning Year

November brings with it the essence of gratefulness and giving of thanks. We gather round tables laden with succulent foods. We enjoy the fellowship of family, friends, and sometimes the stranger. It’s a time to pause and reflect on all that is good. As the management team at Award Staffing reflects on the year, we […]

How to Have a Competitive Wage Advantage in Minnesota

Regardless of the size of your company; and the amount of effort you do – or do not put into your brand; you have a brand. Whether you offer a service or a product, that brand is determined by how you treat your employees and how you treat your clients. The truth is – how […]

What is a Living Wage? How Much is it in Minneapolis?

In our tight labor market, many companies are raising their wages to attract and retain employees. The issue of wages, however, goes much deeper. Regardless of a low or high unemployment rate, what are ethical wages? Is complying with state-mandated minimum wages enough? Should companies consider living rather than wages minimum wages? For example: in […]

The 5 Generations in the Workforce

As Generation Z enters the workforce, take a look at the five generations that make up today’s workforce and what recruiters need to know about these demographics.

9 Reasons Why to Participate in Social Media Recruiting

In 8 Items to Consider with Social Media Recruiting and How to Make the Most of 5 Social Media Platforms, we discussed what social media recruiting involves, and how to do it, including specific tips for six different platforms. Today is the exciting part – how does your commitment to social media recruiting pay off? […]