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AI Is Flooding the Job Market With Applications. Here's What To Do About It

AI Is Flooding the Job Market With Applications. Here's What To Do About It

AI makes it easier to apply for jobs en masse. It’s increasing your competition - making it harder to stand out. Here’s how to rise above the application torrent and get noticed by hiring managers.
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All Leaders Are Readers: Five Impactful Books for 2024

All Leaders Are Readers: Five Impactful Books for 2024

Here are five books I read in 2023 that made a difference for me. As you read this list, we hope at least one makes it to your reading list!
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Throwing Flags: Interview Mistakes That Could Cost You the Job

Throwing Flags: Interview Mistakes That Could Cost You the Job

On the job hunt? Make sure you’re not tanking your chances with these missteps during the interview phase.
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From Cog to Coach: Crush Your 2024 Company Goals by Elevating Frontline Managers

From Cog to Coach: Crush Your 2024 Company Goals by Elevating Frontline Managers

Across industries, managers typically spend just 10 to 40% of their time actively supervising employees. Translation? If you want a more agile, productive, and profitable organization, redefine what you expect from frontline managers. Start here!
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Seal the Deal: Turn That Successful Interview into a Job Offer

Seal the Deal: Turn That Successful Interview into a Job Offer

Your interview went really well. You explained why you're the best candidate for the job, made great eye contact, and thanked the interviewer on your way out. So now it's time to sit back and worry until you hear something, right? Wrong. Redefine the waiting game and seal the deal - with the help of a staffing recruiter.
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Hiring Problems? Kick 'Em to the Curb in 2024

Hiring Problems? Kick 'Em to the Curb in 2024

Successful hiring presents complex challenges for your business - unless you have the inside track! Use these strategies to dramatically improve your hiring process!
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Turn That Assignment Into a Job Offer

Turn That Assignment Into a Job Offer

Looking for a full-time, direct hire job in the new year? A temporary or contract assignment is a great place to start. Here's why - and how to turn that short-term role into your new work home.
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Future-Proofing Your Workforce: Problem-Solving Long-Term Talent Needs

Future-Proofing Your Workforce: Problem-Solving Long-Term Talent Needs

2024 presents unbelievable opportunities - and significant risks. To maximize the former (and minimize the latter), provide a roadmap for leaders to anticipate future talent requirements, address skills gaps, and align workforce strategies with long-term business goals.
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Sticky Wickets: A Leader's Guide to Mastering Problem Solving

Sticky Wickets: A Leader's Guide to Mastering Problem Solving

Here are ten problem-solving models robust enough to tackle the stickiest of wickets - and practical strategies for improving your team’s problem-solving abilities.
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Live Better - 30 Frugal Gift Ideas To Show You Appreciate Someone

Live Better - 30 Frugal Gift Ideas To Show You Appreciate Someone

Hey - just because you're on a budget doesn't mean you can't find a great gift to express your gratitude this holiday season! Spark inspiration here!
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Embrace Your Inner Superhero: Unleash Your Career Potential With a Staffing Sidekick

Embrace Your Inner Superhero: Unleash Your Career Potential With a Staffing Sidekick

The right staffing recruiter can be the Robin to your Batman: an invaluable sidekick to help you overcome job search challenges, conquer self-defeating behaviors, and achieve amazing success in the workplace.
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Want Better Results? Start With Better Questions

Want Better Results? Start With Better Questions

Want to increase innovation? Make better hires? Improve problem-solving? Start by honing your questioning skills.
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Own Your Power in the Workplace

Own Your Power in the Workplace

How do you increase your influence, authority, and impact on the job…without stepping on toes or making enemies? Here's how to amp up your power the right way - and get ahead!
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Eyes on Q4: Finish Strong!

Eyes on Q4: Finish Strong!

Your competition is already planning for 2024. What about you? There are three months left in the year - here's how to crush your Q4 and create momentum to make next year your best yet.
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From Hanger to Hired: Dress for Success to Land the Job

From Hanger to Hired: Dress for Success to Land the Job

Learn what to wear - and what NOT to wear - to make the best impression…and get hired!
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Unlocking Performance Potential: A Leader's Guide to Employee Performance Enablement

Unlocking Performance Potential: A Leader's Guide to Employee Performance Enablement

Learn how to revolutionize employee performance and organizational outcomes by adopting a more flexible, collaborative, and growth-oriented process of true enablement.
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Beyond the Job Description: Finding Your Ideal Employer Fit

Beyond the Job Description: Finding Your Ideal Employer Fit

Employers are ALWAYS putting their best foot forward in a job posting. How can you tell if the opportunity and the company will be a good fit? This step-by-step guide explains how to choose the best employer for your career growth and long-term satisfaction.
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How AI Will Reshape Your Workforce

How AI Will Reshape Your Workforce

Will AI be a force multiplier for your business - or threaten its survival? Know the trends. Seize the opportunities!
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Promoting Employee Well-Being: 6 Ways Your Staffing Partner Can Help

Promoting Employee Well-Being: 6 Ways Your Staffing Partner Can Help

Absenteeism. Turnover. Falling productivity. These are signs of stress...and burnout. The right staffing partner can improve your organization's performance by supporting employees' well-being. Here's how!
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Using AI to Craft a Resume: Is It Cheating?

Using AI to Craft a Resume: Is It Cheating?

Hey, we all want to put our "best foot forward" when applying for a job. But is it ethical (and legal) to have a chatbot write your resume or cover letter?
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The Business Case for Making Well-Being a Strategic Priority in 2023

The Business Case for Making Well-Being a Strategic Priority in 2023

Think workplace well-being is HR's issue? Employees' stress and worry in 2022 beat 2020 peaks. Nearly 3 in 5 employees deal with at least one mental health/well-being challenge. And organizations that invest in proactive mental health support typically see 5x ROI. It's time to make your team's well-being a strategic priority. Here’s how!
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20 Simple Ways To Improve Your Life TODAY

20 Simple Ways To Improve Your Life TODAY

Work, family, bills...life happens. But you don't have to put off self-improvement and personal growth for "someday." Use these tips to make an immediate positive impact on your health, happiness, and security.
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Get Unstuck: 5 Secrets to Moving Up

Get Unstuck: 5 Secrets to Moving Up

Why do some people stay stuck in their careers – while others seem to advance effortlessly? This guide explains what you need to do, and what you need to STOP doing, to move up (even in tough times like these).
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"Tell Me About It!" Things You NEED to Share With Your Staffing Provider

Staffing providers can deliver the results you need…but they can't read your mind! A staffing partnership is a two-way street. You'll get the best possible results from your staffing provider if both teams communicate clearly and openly. Use these best practices to maximize the ROI of your business relationship.
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Do You Really Need a Cover Letter? Really??

Do You Really Need a Cover Letter? Really??

Even if a cover letter isn't a mandatory part of a job application, new research shows why including one is a smart move!
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Difficult Conversations: These Approaches Work

Difficult Conversations: These Approaches Work

As a leader, you can’t shy away from tough conversations – and with these proven strategies, you won’t be tempted to.
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Innovative Leadership: Mastering the Art of Shutting Up

Innovative Leadership: Mastering the Art of Shutting Up

Yes, the title is admittedly provocative. But great leaders know when to chime in...and when chiming in holds their teams back.
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You Can Do This: The Best Ways to Learn New Job Skills

You Can Do This: The Best Ways to Learn New Job Skills

Here's how to learn the skills you need (and ultimately, find a great job)!
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Innovative Leadership: Mastering the Art of Shutting Up

Innovative Leadership: Mastering the Art of Shutting Up

Yes, the title is admittedly provocative. But great leaders know when to chime in...and when chiming in holds their teams back.
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Hot in 2023 - The Best Jobs, Skills and Industries

Hot in 2023 - The Best Jobs, Skills and Industries

Looking to move your career forward? On the job hunt? Find out where the greatest demand for talent is - and the skills you need to land your next great opportunity!
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Your 2025 Workforce: Here's What It May Look Like

Your 2025 Workforce: Here's What It May Look Like

We’ve all seen the impact of a global pandemic on the workplace. Looking ahead, how many of those effects will become a regular part of business? What other factors will change labor and talent pools?  Here's a glimpse into the future!
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13 Simple Ways to Live Better in 2023

13 Simple Ways to Live Better in 2023

Implement these simple actions to live better in 2023 and make next year your best one yet!
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Leadership Lessons From the Great Resignation

Leadership Lessons From the Great Resignation

While there are many lessons, there are several of which all leaders need to be aware. Let's look at some of the important ones!
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Telling Tales: Using Storytelling to Land the Job You Want

Telling Tales: Using Storytelling to Land the Job You Want

Use these storytelling principles to get noticed, make yourself a more memorable candidate, and get hired!
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Charting a Bold Path Through Uncertainty: A Leader's Guide to Success

Charting a Bold Path Through Uncertainty: A Leader's Guide to Success

These bold leadership strategies will help your business lean into volatility and disruption - and truly thrive!
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Can You Get Ahead Without Playing Dirty?

Can You Get Ahead Without Playing Dirty?

Here’s how to succeed on the job, get what you want – and still be able to look at yourself in the mirror.
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The Art of the Sale: How to Get Top Candidates to Say YES

The Art of the Sale: How to Get Top Candidates to Say YES

Here's how to share your vision of a strong employer-employee relationship - and get your top candidate to say "yes".
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How to Build a Strong Professional Relationship with Your Boss

How to Build a Strong Professional Relationship with Your Boss

Starting a new job can make you very nervous, but you don’t have to be. Any career begins with building good professional relationships. How do you improve your relationship with an existing boss or start your new relationship off on the right foot? Here are a few tips to get you started.
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Mastering Modern Workforce Planning: Strategies for Success

Mastering Modern Workforce Planning: Strategies for Success

Let’s cut to the chase. Workplace expectations have changed. To succeed, businesses need to change with them – quickly. Here are strategies to build a flexible workforce that prepares your business for success in 2023 and beyond.
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Radical Transparency: A Leader's Guide to Building Loyalty, Performance and Profits

Radical Transparency: A Leader's Guide to Building Loyalty, Performance and Profits

With dispersed workforces, disengaged employees and high turnover the norm, transparency has gone from "neat concept" to business essential. Here's how to increase transparency – from the top down, bottom up, and inside out – to create a culture of ownership, trust, loyalty and higher performance within your organization.
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Better Business Starts with Better Beach Reads (and Listens)

Better Business Starts with Better Beach Reads (and Listens)

Add these books and podcasts to your list – and return from vacation refreshed, refocused and ready to drive even better results in your organization.
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Who would you choose as a job reference?

Who would you choose as a job reference?

Providing great references can make or break your chances of getting a job offer. Find out whom you should choose – and how to stack the deck in your favor.
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How's the Weather...in Your Company? 

How's the Weather...in Your Company? 

Here's how to keep a pulse on both to keep your culture and performance at their peak.
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Why and How To Build This Essential Success Habit!

Why and How To Build This Essential Success Habit!

Henry Ford said, "Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young."
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Maximize Performance, Retention, and Profits With This Guide!

Maximize Performance, Retention, and Profits With This Guide!

Organizations that have strategically invested in employee development report 11% greater profitability and are twice as likely to retain their employees.
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5 principles to getting (and staying) ahead

5 principles to getting (and staying) ahead

Ready to take that next step? Let’s go! In this eBook, we'll outline five strategies proven to help you get ahead.
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Tired of turnover? You need to read this.

Tired of turnover? You need to read this.

One valuable point for business executives to note, now more than ever, is that people will leave companies that don't provide growth and development.
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Watch Out For These On-the-Job Mistakes!

Watch Out For These On-the-Job Mistakes!

Hey, nobody's perfect. But if you want to get ahead, steer clear of these common workplace blunders that can damage your career.
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Labor, Salary and Workforce Trends for 2022: The Numbers You Need to Know

Labor, Salary and Workforce Trends for 2022: The Numbers You Need to Know

The sansdemic. The Great Resignation. The post-pandemic workplace. It's time to move beyond the buzzwords and get the data you need to run a high-performance, profitable workplace in 2022 and beyond.
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Use These Tips to Silence Your Inner Critic

Use These Tips to Silence Your Inner Critic

Lack confidence in yourself on the job? Here are 10 ways to move beyond self doubt, shake feelings of inadequacy, and achieve more in your career than you ever thought possible.
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Use These Tips to Lead, Retain and Optimize Employee Performance in 2022

Use These Tips to Lead, Retain and Optimize Employee Performance in 2022

Get practical tips for improving profitability and performance by identifying areas where smart staffing can reduce costs, improve efficiency, mitigate risk and more.
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Are you ready to take on more responsibility?

Are you ready to take on more responsibility?

Do you think you’re ready for more responsibility at work? How do you demonstrate to your manager that you want to take on more day-to-day?
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Are You Ready to Amp Up Performance?

Are You Ready to Amp Up Performance?

Get practical tips for improving profitability and performance by identifying areas where smart staffing can reduce costs, improve efficiency, mitigate risk and more.
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It's time to get OUT of the zone!

It's time to get OUT of the zone!

Here's why people get stuck in their comfort zone and what steps you need to take to get out of yours.
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Transform employee performance in the new year!

Transform employee performance in the new year!

What can be done to increase your team's engagement, productivity, and performance?
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Get Ahead With This End-of-Year Career Checklist!

Get Ahead With This End-of-Year Career Checklist!

Want next year to be better than this one? Before the ball drops, do these things to prepare yourself for greater career success in 2022.
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What is your employee experience like?

What is your employee experience like?

Believe it or not, the employee experience has a lot to do with the other crucial business areas mentioned above.
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The 5 Pillars of Career Success!

The 5 Pillars of Career Success!

Career success means different things to different people. For some, it's earning a prestigious title. For others, it's gaining the ability to manage their own time and projects. Still, others want to work in their dream field or dream company, in any position.
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Do this, not that...

Do this, not that...

Here's what to say (and not say) to improve your relationship with your boss.
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These Trends Will Shape Your 2025 Workforce

These Trends Will Shape Your 2025 Workforce

What does the future hold for the global workforce? Here are five factors that will impact the workforce in the years to come.
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Beat the Fears That Are Holding You Back

Beat the Fears That Are Holding You Back

Do you have this fear? That you're not good enough? I have, for all my life, and I still have it today. But here's the thing: having the fear is natural. Letting it stop you from going after your dreams is a tragedy.
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Want to hire the perfect candidate?

Want to hire the perfect candidate?

Want to hire the perfect candidate? You're not alone. To attract top talent, you may need to change your hiring approach. One option to consider: hiring for potential.
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Have you tried these interview questions?

Have you tried these interview questions?

The best way to achieve your DE&I goals is through your people. But how do you find talent that aligns with your company's workplace culture and diversity and inclusion goals? By asking these questions.
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This can help you get ahead at work!

This can help you get ahead at work!

Mind your digital manners. From email and virtual meeting etiquette to landing a promotion as a remote employee, this digital communication guide will help you stand out in the best way -- and accelerate your career growth.
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Are you ready for management?

Are you ready for management?

Is it time to level up? Here are ten clear signs that you're ready to lead.
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What works for remote or hybrid workforces?

What works for remote or hybrid workforces?

Lots of employees and companies discovered they preferred this more flexible arrangement during the last year. As a result, your organization may decide to permanently shift to a remote or hybrid workplace. So, what works?
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The laws of attraction...work edition!

The laws of attraction...work edition!

Here are 12 ways to become more popular and likeable on the job and pave your path to career success.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: New Rules for 2021

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: New Rules for 2021

Effective Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) is about more than hiring a diverse selection of people; it takes the right strategy, culture, and technology to succeed.
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There Are New Rules to Know...

There Are New Rules to Know...

In this issue:

The New Rules of Workplace Success: A Digital Etiquette Guide
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You Will Want to Make This Update...

You Will Want to Make This Update...

In this issue:

Update Your Temporary Labor Playbook

Building Habit Resilience
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Catapult Your Company to New Heights in 2021

Catapult Your Company to New Heights in 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new era of remote work, and that era is here to stay. Fifty-nine percent of U.S. workers want to keep working from home as much as they can once the pandemic is over, according to a Gallup poll.
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Develop this quality for the modern workplace!

Develop this quality for the modern workplace!

Whether you are an entry-level candidate or a seasoned professional, interviewing remotely or in-person, we will show you how to shine -- and land a great new job in the New Year.
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Get ready to ace your next interview!

Get ready to ace your next interview!

Whether you are an entry-level candidate or a seasoned professional, interviewing remotely or in-person, we will show you how to shine -- and land a great new job in the New Year.
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What is your plan for 2021?

What is your plan for 2021?

Creating your 2021 strategy was an immense undertaking. Now that you've set your course, how can you ensure it's faithfully executed? Here's how to make your carefully laid plans a reality -- and achieve your company's goals this year.
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A message of gratitude from CornerStone Staffing!

A message of gratitude from CornerStone Staffing!

Wishing you and yours the happiest holidays.
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Adapt your resume for a remote world

Adapt your resume for a remote world

In this issue: -Highlighting Virtual Work Skills on Your Resume
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Time to

Time to "restart" your business for 2021

In this issue: -Operation "Restart:" Eyes on 2021
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Are you ready to take the next step?

Are you ready to take the next step?

Do you feel like you’re stuck in Coronavirus career limbo? You're not alone. Millions of Americans feel like theirs have ground to a halt, thanks to the pandemic's swirling uncertainty. However, there are opportunities out there, and with the right approach, you can get your career moving forward again.
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Don't be an ostrich!

Don't be an ostrich!

Pull your head out of the sand and face the recession head-on. Use these practical staffing strategies to save money, reduce risks, and focus on bringing more business in the door.
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Feeling frustrated, anxious or overwhelmed at work?

Feeling frustrated, anxious or overwhelmed at work?

In this issue: -The Feels: How to Manage Your Emotions at Work
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Make yourself an indispensible employee!

Make yourself an indispensible employee!

Feeling "expendable" at work? With recent economic uncertainty, continual "restructuring," and the increasing pace of change in the workplace, it's hard not to. In fact, many of us can be easily replaced.
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Staying productive isn't always easy...

Staying productive isn't always easy...

Staying productive isn't always easy. Whether you work from home or you just want to focus on a task, it can be difficult with distractions people, television, music, social media, etc. Follow these tips to boost your productivity, stay focused and accomplish more.
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 Remote Interviewing: Best Practices For Employers

Remote Interviewing: Best Practices For Employers

The COVID-19 pandemic will not only change who we all are as people, it will also have a lasting impact on the way we conduct business. As the entire country practices social distancing, companies that are looking for employees need to rely on remote interviewing to evaluate candidates. Switching to remote interviewing is a huge adjustment for many businesses, hiring managers, and candidates.
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Things are different in a remote world...

Things are different in a remote world...

In mid-March of 2020, America was turned upside down overnight by massive stay-at-home orders and business closures. However, despite that staggering change, staffing companies are still up and running and serving America's businesses, working around the clock to supply companies with the employees they desperately need right now and connecting people to real job opportunities.
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How can you be sure to ALWAYS have a job?

How can you be sure to ALWAYS have a job?

Did you ever notice that there are certain people who have great jobs? They are always working on a consistent basis even in shaky industries and uncertain times?
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We are thankful for you!

We are thankful for you!

Everyone at CornerStone Staffing would like to thank you for your ongoing dedication and perseverance during these uncertain times.
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Together we can make it back to work, DFW!

Together we can make it back to work, DFW!

As the #1 employment agency in North Texas, CornerStone Staffing knew we could not miss a beat when COVID-19 hit. We know these are uncharted waters, but as staffing experts, we can guide you through these times!
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Are you addicted to technology?

Are you addicted to technology?

In this issue: -"I'm Not Addicted to Technology"
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The REAL key to success...

The REAL key to success...

In this issue: -Forget IQ and EQ, the REAL Key to Success is AQ -Antidotes to Overwork: A Leader's Guide
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We have some exciting news!

We have some exciting news!

In this issue:

CornerStone Staffing is thrilled to announce today we have won the Best of Staffing Client Award for providing superior service to our clients.
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Is your resume costing you jobs?

Is your resume costing you jobs?

In this issue: -Do This, Not That: Skills, Buzzwords and Your 2020 Resume -You're Capable of More Than You Know -Who Needs Sleep?
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Do you have the skills for success in 2020?

Do you have the skills for success in 2020?

In this issue:

-The Modern Leader: Skills for Success in 2020 and Beyond
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Do you feel phony?

Do you feel phony?

In this issue:

-Is Feeling Fake Causing Your Career to Flounder?

-Unlock the Power of Positive Intent
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Ready for that promotion?

Ready for that promotion?

In this issue: -The Sky's the Limit! Steps for Landing That Promotion
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Happy New Year From CornerStone Staffing!

Happy New Year From CornerStone Staffing!

We wish you all the best success in 2020!
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Wishing You a Happy Thanksgiving From CornerStone Staffing!

Wishing You a Happy Thanksgiving From CornerStone Staffing!

In this issue: -On the Job Hunt? Try Temptation Bundling -Giving Thanks Can Boost Your Career -Makeover Your Morning Commute
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Reader, who's your MVP?

Reader, who's your MVP?

In this issue: -Who's the Real MVP? -The Secret to Getting Promoted in HR
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People Don’t Leave Jobs, They Leave Bad Managers

People Don’t Leave Jobs, They Leave Bad Managers

People Don't Leave Jobs, They Leave Bad Managers. It's more than just a saying. It's backed by statistics.
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Don't be afraid to ask!

Don't be afraid to ask!

In this issue: - To Accelerate Your Career Growth, Ask for THIS
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Find your ideal job!

Find your ideal job!

In this issue: -What's the Best Way to Find Your Ideal Job? -How to Take Control of Your Career Destiny -Cheap, Easy and Work-Appropriate: 16 Halloween Costume Ideas
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This is

This is "perfect" for you!

In this issue: -Is the Pursuit of Perfection Helping or Harming Your Business? -When the Perfect Candidate Doesn't Exist, Hire This Person
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Are things out of control?

Are things out of control?

In this issue: -Highest-Paying Entry-Level Jobs -The Laws of Attraction...Work Edition -When Things Seem Out of Control, Do This
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Identify and Develop Your Hi-Po Talent!

Identify and Develop Your Hi-Po Talent!

In this issue: -How to Identify and Develop Your Hi-Po Employees
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Are you indispensable?

Are you indispensable?

Whether you're aiming for a promotion, a raise or just want to increase your job security, here's how to become your team's go-to employee.
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Should you fight for them?

Should you fight for them?

In this issue: -Should You Fight for Them? Pros and Cons of the Counteroffer
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What's the Antidote to Employee Apathy?

What's the Antidote to Employee Apathy?

In this issue:

3 Causes of Apathy and How to Get the Urgency Back
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No Experience? No Problem.

No Experience? No Problem.

In this issue: -No Experience? No Problem. -10 Career-Building Questions to Ask Your Boss -Can a Vacation Be Fun AND Cheap?
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Please don't do this!

Please don't do this!

In this issue: -The Facepalm-Free Interview -Getting Ahead Starts IN Your Head -Conquering "Time Scarcity"
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Essential HR Metrics, and how you can improve them!

Essential HR Metrics, and how you can improve them!

In this issue: -[eBook] Talent ROI: Essential HR Metrics (and how you can improve them!)
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Is your resume obsolete?

Is your resume obsolete?

In this issue: -Have Social Networks Killed the Resume? -Career Growth Tips for the Workplace Wallflower -IRS Refund Burning a Hole in Your Pocket?
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Is there an upside to turnover?

Is there an upside to turnover?

In this issue: -An Upside to Turnover? -Is That Employee Ready to Lead?
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How's your bottom line?

How's your bottom line?

In this issue: -Employee Retention and Your Bottom Line
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Start planning now!

Start planning now!

Don't want to be a remote worker on Mars? Here's what you need to know to stay employable, earn what you're worth, and build a rewarding, future-proof career on planet Earth.
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Who do you know?

Who do you know?

In this issue: -It's Who You Know: Network Like a Pro -To Accelerate Your Career Growth, Ask for THIS -Developing Self-Awareness
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Where is everyone going?

Where is everyone going?

In this issue: -[eBook] Big Ideas for Beating the Retention Crisis
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Want to Be Taken Seriously?

Want to Be Taken Seriously?

Tattoos and piercings: Seems like everyone has them these days, but could they knock you out of contention for the job you want? Find the advice you need here. Also. you take your career seriously. So naturally, you want your managers, peers and clients to perceive you as professional and worthy of their esteem, right? Make sure you're not engaging in these self-sabotaging behaviors.
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These Job

These Job "Attraction Factors" Improve Recruiting Effectiveness

-These Job "Attraction Factors" Improve Recruiting Effectiveness
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“Switch-Worthy” Perks and Benefits

“Switch-Worthy” Perks and Benefits

In this issue: -"Switch-Worthy": Perks & Benefits Employees Would Jump Ship For
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Let's Talk Money

Let's Talk Money

Feel like job fairs are a waste of time -- or just hate talking to strangers? Here's how to ace your next job fair and land your dream job!
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Is your resume out of date?

Is your resume out of date?

They're outdated. Cliché. And a general waste of space. If you really want to get hired, remove these things from your resume ASAP.
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Which of these works for you?

Which of these works for you?

Servant leadership flips the script in the workplace, promising benefits like increased employee performance, engagement, creativity and more. The question is: Is it a smart leadership model for your business? Here's how to weigh the pros and cons.
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Are your employees just average?

Are your employees just average?

Average employees comprise 60% of the workforce. With these strategies, you can tap the potential of middle performers - and dramatically improve your organization's performance.
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Choose wisely!

Choose wisely!

The rhyme is fine for choosing team members on the playground - but definitely not a smart approach for managing multiple job offers. Here's how to handle the situation professionally - and make the best choice for your career.
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Do this now!

Do this now!

I'll work out...tomorrow. I'll start reading that career growth book...right after I check Instagram. Sound familiar? If you're prone to procrastination, here are four actions you can take to get the ball rolling on any endeavor.
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Are These Websites Affecting Your Hiring?

Are These Websites Affecting Your Hiring?

In the summer of 2007, a website was started to allow employees to rate their current and former employers. That site, Glassdoor, launched a revolution that provides job seekers a chance to see what it’s like to work somewhere before they even submit a resume.
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Do you have the right soft skills to get hired?

Do you have the right soft skills to get hired?

They may be called "soft," but make no mistake: Regardless of your industry or job function, soft skills are critical to getting hired -- and succeeding on the job. Which do you need for your career, and how can you develop them? Get the lowdown here.
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Do you have the right soft skills to get hired?

Do you have the right soft skills to get hired?

They may be called "soft," but make no mistake: Regardless of your industry or job function, soft skills are critical to getting hired -- and succeeding on the job. Which do you need for your career, and how can you develop them? Get the lowdown here.
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Workplace Dysfunction: Are You the Culprit?

Workplace Dysfunction: Are You the Culprit?

You work extremely hard, under intense pressure, to deliver on your objectives. But in the process, could you unwittingly sabotage your employees' success? Use these best practices to lead effectively -- without being a you-know-what.
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Are you screaming

Are you screaming "Don't hire me!"?

You wouldn't actually scream this at an employer, but could the things you do and say during your job search be sending this message? If you want to get hired, avoid these common faux pas.
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Are You Tapping the Power of the

Are You Tapping the Power of the "Law of Thirds?"

As a leader, your constituents typically fall into three categories. Here's how to focus your attention on the right people to increase your influence, impact and success.
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You said that?

You said that?

They're generic. Confusing. Utterly meaningless. And you should never, ever use them when describing yourself to a potential employer.
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Are you a leadership master?

Are you a leadership master?

Leadership advice is everywhere, but the latest trends in executive management are useless unless you have solid fundamental skills. In this guide, learn how to master four essential -- yet frequently overlooked -- building blocks for successful leadership.
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Eight Ways to Be a Better Leader in 2018

Eight Ways to Be a Better Leader in 2018

Regardless of your industry or experience, doing more of these (surprisingly simple) things will improve your performance and effectiveness as a leader..
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Smile...you'll be more profitable!

Smile...you'll be more profitable!

Happy employees do more than smile; they're more productive, loyal, creative -- and even close more sales. Check out these statistics, and find out what you can do to foster greater happiness -- and build a healthier bottom line.
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Problem solved!

Problem solved!

Problem solving is the greatest enabler for growth and opportunity. These novel strategies will help you tackle whatever challenges 2018 brings your way -- and dominate your industry.
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Skunks...your key to innovation

Skunks...your key to innovation

A skunk works effort is about boldly challenging the status quo. Flipping power dynamics. And disrupting your industry. Here's how world-class organizations are creating serious competitive advantages with skunk works -- and how you can do the same.
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Are all your ducks in a row?

Are all your ducks in a row?

Want better results from your temporary employees -- every time? Then get your staffing "ducks" in a row. Use these simple tips to prevent problems, ensure temporaries get off to a great start, streamline management, and get the most from your investment.
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Nobody's Going to Apply to THAT Job

Nobody's Going to Apply to THAT Job

If you want to consistently recruit great people, here are six ways to write better postings that really stand out -- and attract better talent, every time.
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Reader, your competition is way ahead!

Reader, your competition is way ahead!

Your competition is already planning for next year. What about you? Here's how to make the most of the remaining months, and create momentum to make next year your best yet.
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Reader, we've got a big idea for you!

Reader, we've got a big idea for you!

Drive profits, innovation, performance, retention and more -- by getting your entire staff to think more strategically. Here's how.
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Time for a revolution!

Time for a revolution!

Change is inevitable. Will your business cause it -- or play catch-up? Take the lead. Revolutionize your industry with these disruptive (and highly profitable) practices.
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Are you prepared to lead in 2020?

Are you prepared to lead in 2020?

When it comes to exceptional leadership, the rules have changed. Dramatically. Do you have these essential skills for leading in the modern workplace?
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I wanted to share this...

I wanted to share this...

Who's on Facebook these days? Your future employees. Learn about the features, pros and cons of this new recruiting tool -- and determine if you should add it to your hiring toolbox.
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How to 10x your business!

How to 10x your business!

"Moving the needle" is no longer enough. Here's how to build the right culture, processes and team to go from "better" to "truly revolutionary" in your industry.
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Don't be a dictator...be an influencer

Don't be a dictator...be an influencer

In today's flatter, team-based and dynamic organizations, influence matters more than ever. Here's how to drive performance and build loyalty -- without being a dictator.
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Check out these 12 brain hacks!

Check out these 12 brain hacks!

Unleash untapped mental power (you know it's in there) with these surprisingly simple tricks.
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5 leadership tips for long-term success

5 leadership tips for long-term success

We are sharing five timeless principles that I believe leaders must live by in order to have the long-term impact and value that we would hope for. After all, the work of leadership is important: Without strong leaders, the world (and our communities and organizations) cannot become a better place.
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Will 2017 be a boom or a bust?

Will 2017 be a boom or a bust?

Finish the year strong! With just a few weeks left, use these ideas to make your business more focused, efficient and profitable in the year ahead.
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Start choosing gratefulness!

Start choosing gratefulness!

Gratefulness probably won't appear on any ranking of "Top leadership traits of successful CEOs" (or COOs, or CFOs, or directors, or managers, or line workers, for that matter). But it is a highly overlooked and undervalued characteristic of successful leaders at every level.
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You need to work on your business!

You need to work on your business!

Sure, "getting stuff done" is essential -- at times. But without a clear goal in mind and a clear road map to get there, simply "doing things" might cost you and your team more than it gives. Here's why -- and how -- to make time to work on your business.
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CornerStone Staffing Thanks Community for 25 Years through Multiple Donations

CornerStone Staffing Thanks Community for 25 Years through Multiple Donations

Committed to supporting the communities we serve and as a means of saying thank you for 25 wonderful years; CornerStone Staffing provided donations to three local non-profits.
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Make hiring as easy as 1-2-3!

Make hiring as easy as 1-2-3!

Hiring is never as easy as 1-2-3, but streamlining recruiting can improve your access to talent. Reduce your time to hire. And improve the quality of your results. Here's how to do it.
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Change and the Power of Habits

Change and the Power of Habits

Are habits hard to change? Absolutely! But with the right approach, you can use them more effectively to create the results you want as a leader.
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The Five Best Ways to Build -- And Lose -- Trust in the Workplace

The Five Best Ways to Build -- And Lose -- Trust in the Workplace

This issue of The Corner News will show you how to build trust in your organization -- and keep from losing it.
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Your competitors are doing it better!

Your competitors are doing it better!

2016 is in full swing. You've reviewed your current staff's performance, set your company's goals in the coming year, and planned for the people you'll need to hire. Now comes the tricky part: how do you grab the best talent for your company -- and away from your competition?
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What do you and a rubber ball have in common?

What do you and a rubber ball have in common?

Rubber balls make great leaders. Well, maybe they don't -- but they do have one essential characteristic in common. Find out what it is, and how it can make you a remarkable manager (and a happier one, to boot!).
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Are you killing your company?

Are you killing your company?

If employees hit their goals, does it really matter how they get there? Here's why "results-based leadership" can be risky business -- and what you should be doing to achieve the outcomes you want.
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What do candy bars and employee training have in common?

What do candy bars and employee training have in common?

Ever tried leading a day of employee training, only to find yourself speaking to a sea of blank faces after the first hour? It's pretty frustrating, right? Try microlearning!
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Leadership fail!

Leadership fail!

Is emotional intelligence really critical to your business' success? If you want better leadership, double-digit market share growth, and 87 percent lower turnover, absolutely. Find out where even really smart companies fail.
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CornerStone Staffing Provides Call Center Solution

CornerStone Staffing Provides Call Center Solution

Call center solution provides customer analytics data needed to succeed.
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You'll never meet your best candidate!

You'll never meet your best candidate!

Are your A-level candidates getting trapped in a digital "black hole"?

Many candidates blame digital applicant tracking systems for blocking their resumes from ever being viewed by the eyes of an actual human -- and a recent article in the Wall Street Journal confirms their suspicions.
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Special Report: The High Cost of Underspending on Recruiting

Special Report: The High Cost of Underspending on Recruiting

Companies that hire "average" performers run the risk of driving their businesses into the ground. This special report examines the high cost of underspending on recruiting in today's market -- and how the right hiring strategy can be cost-effective AND deliver great results.
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Paychecks don't make good babysitters!

Paychecks don't make good babysitters!

Relying on money to keep your people committed? They may not stick around for long. Linda Sasser shares five actions to keep your high performers happy, dedicated and working hard for you.
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Nobody's going to apply to THAT job

Nobody's going to apply to THAT job

Job postings attracting deadbeats (or no one at all)? Let's fix that! Learn how to write postings that really stand out -- and get better applicants, every time.
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Google's Shift to Mobile-Friendly Search Results

Google's Shift to Mobile-Friendly Search Results

With the world making a fast-paced shift towards all things mobility, having a website that works well on mobile devices is now more important than ever. Back in June of 2013, Google announced that in the near future, websites that were mobile-friendly would be rewarded in the search results.
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You're sabotaging your profits!

You're sabotaging your profits!

In this issue:

You're sabotaging your profits!
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Don't cross the line!

Don't cross the line!

In this issue: Crossing the Line
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It's time to delegate

It's time to delegate

In this issue:

The Delegation Rationalization

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Slow down!

Slow down!

In this issue:

-Still Fighting Fires? Four Fresh Approaches to Problem Solving

-Areyouafasttalker?
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"You're fired" How to protect yourself from ex-employees

In this article, we'll look at the rules for firing at-will employees and what your company can do to protect itself from charges of firing discrimination.
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They know all about you, Reader

They know all about you, Reader

How do sites like Glassdoor and Indeed affect your ability to fill open positions, and how can you use your profiles to help you attract and retain strong candidates?
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For You (See Inside)

For You (See Inside)

This article teaches you how to motivate, train and develop young managers into your organization's future leaders.
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Tips For a Healthier Bottom Line

Tips For a Healthier Bottom Line

Want innovative employees, lower turnover and a healthier bottom line? Give your recruiting team some direction - by creating goals that support your business strategy.
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Build Your Organization by Tearing it Down

Build Your Organization by Tearing it Down

Management silos slow progress, prevent teamwork, and build distrust between leaders and teams. Take these actions to tear down silos, foster collaboration and build a stronger company.
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Just say no!

Just say no!

In your personal and professional life, saying "no" may make you uncomfortable--but it can also make you a lot happier.
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HR...A Strategic Partner

HR...A Strategic Partner

Any company's success--indeed, its survival--depends on the effectiveness and engagement of its employees. Find out how HR can help you increase employee engagement.
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Your employees are leaving!

Your employees are leaving!

Your competitors are hiring. Does your company have what it takes to keep your best employees from jumping ship? This article will show you how to become an employer of choice.
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Someone is killing your company!

Someone is killing your company!

Do your employees and culture fuel innovation--or undermine it? Here's how to identify and eliminate innovation killers who may be holding your company back. This article will teach you how to bring innovation back to life!
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Thought Leadership and Recruiting

Thought Leadership and Recruiting

Why Didn't I Think Of That? Become a thought leader to brand yourself--and your company.
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Meet Your Future Workforce: Looking Beyond the Millennials

Meet Your Future Workforce: Looking Beyond the Millennials

As you look at the workforce of the future, it's time for you to know and understand what it will look like--and how to attract the best possible talent to make it a success.
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Can Reader come out to play?

Can Reader come out to play?

Gamification hype is rampant--but can it deliver real business benefits? Find out how to engage, retain and drive performance in your organization--by channeling employees' passion for play.
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April Fools: How NOT to get fooled in the hiring process

April Fools: How NOT to get fooled in the hiring process

In this issue:

-April Fools: How NOT to get fooled in the hiring process

-Amazingly Awful Job Candidate

-Simplify Your Life: Spring Clean Your Workspace
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Get Better Staffing Results

Get Better Staffing Results

In this month's issue:

-Get Better Temporary Staffing Results--Permanently!

-Gator Hunters Need Jobs, Too

-Hate Busywork? Five Ways to Make Boring Tasks Bearable
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Bleeding Edge HR | Why I Love HR | And more...

Bleeding Edge HR | Why I Love HR | And more...

In this issue: -Bleeding Edge HR--Is Your Approach Too Conservative? -HR Blog Watch: The Key to Great HR? It's All About Great Customer Service -When I Grow Up -Feel Free to Stop Caring About These Five Things
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Welcome to the New Staffing Corner!

Welcome to the New Staffing Corner!

In this issue:

-Attract, engage and hire the best with today's social tools!

-Kick the Habit!

-HR Blog Watch
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Slideshow: Innovative Recruiting Strategies

Slideshow: Innovative Recruiting Strategies

Everybody uses the same old methods of sourcing and recruiting. How can you stand out from the crowd and attract the savviest candidates?
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Sell Yourself! No, Not Like That!

Sell Yourself! No, Not Like That!

It may not be HR's job to create a great corporate culture. But it's your job to sell it. If you want your employees to embrace your company's way of life, tell them all about it-- before they've even signed a contract.
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Don't Be Left Behind

Don't Be Left Behind

This is not a time to get left behind. It's time to get smart about smartphones. And tablets. And how you can use them to recruit today's on-the-go candidates.
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Do It the Disney Way

Do It the Disney Way

Walt Disney would be considered a creative genius by most. Why? Because he knew how to translate creativity into tangible reality. And you, too, can turn creative ideas into profit.
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Throw out your to-do list

Throw out your to-do list

Are you using a to-do list? You're probably making yourself less productive. There's a simple but powerful fix to this problem though--keep a done list. Done lists give you perspective and motivate you to make progress, every day.
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Implement a Mentorship Program in Your Organization

Implement a Mentorship Program in Your Organization

This month's article will take you through the necessary preparation and a proven process for implementing a mentorship program.
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New Customer Updates to CornerStone Netlink

New Customer Updates to CornerStone Netlink

CornerStone Staffing is pleased to announce the latest updates to our web portal, CornerStone Netlink. These updates include new features for both our employees and our clients. The new portals include an easy to use time keeping system both for time card entry as well as customer approval of employee hours.
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Ain't No Cure for the Summertime Blues - But There Is!

Ain't No Cure for the Summertime Blues - But There Is!

When it's warm and sunny outside, it can be hard to be inside. Here's a list of ideas to help you make the most of your summer work days.
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Pinterest...for Recruiting? Really?

Pinterest...for Recruiting? Really?

Pinterest is the fastest growing social media platform, and it can be a great tool for recruiting. To attract great talent, think beyond your corporate career site and leverage the power of Pinterest.
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We Need to Talk.

We Need to Talk.

It's Relationships 101. Don't treat your staffing firm like an afterthought. Or a place to turn to only when you're in a bind. If you only communicate with them when you need something, or at the last minute, you won't get the most out of your relationship.
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Occupy the 60 Percent!

Occupy the 60 Percent!

Did you know that only 18 percent of the full-time workforce is actively looking for a new job? And that most employers are only reaching a fraction of that 18 percent? Let's not get bogged down by numbers--this article will show you how to reach that untapped talent pool.
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Don't call me...please!

Don't call me...please!

Does a ringing phone drive you crazy? It's time to take charge of your telephone, and this article will show you four ways to make your telephone time more productive and less intrusive.
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Are You Their Boss or Their Buddy?

Are You Their Boss or Their Buddy?

In this month's issue of The Staffing Corner, we're talking about how to maintain professional detachment without stifling personal growth.
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Are You a Stepping Stone Employer?

Are You a Stepping Stone Employer?

Ever worry that you're seen as a "stepping stone" employer? The job market is as fierce as ever, and sometimes "a" job seems better than "the right" job to candidates. And where does that leave your company? Turnover leads to higher cost, lost productivity, and decreased morale. And each time you hire a candidate who views your company as a "stop along the way," it negatively impacts your business. In this month's article, we focus on three ways you can encourage employees to view your company in the long term, and improve performance along the way.
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Who hired

Who hired "THAT" guy?

Sometimes candidates look great on paper, or in the interview, but end up being a total bust. Weed out the "THAT guys" of the business world and make better hires by integrating personality tests into your hiring process.
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Support the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

Support the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

Like it or not, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter have become essential business tools, and you need to set clear guidelines about what your employees can--and cannot--do. In this issue of 60 Second Solutions, we'll show you the three specific topics your social media policy must cover.
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Welcome to the Staffing Corner from CornerStone Staffing

Welcome to the Staffing Corner from CornerStone Staffing

Welcome to the premier edition of The Staffing Corner, a monthly newsletter from CornerStone Staffing. If you really want to avoid unplanned turnover, just ask! A well-designed exit interview will provide all the data you need to identify the causes of job dissatisfaction, so you can make the changes necessary to improve retention.
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