Refresh Leadership sat down with a seasoned professional recruiter who specializes in skilled trades from all industries. Melissa Speakers of Express Employment Professionals in Pensacola, FL, has been in the industry for more than a decade and knows a thing or two about this hot job market.
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Mental Health Awareness at Work
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and despite a hot jobs market, mass layoffs in certain industries, resignations, burnout, and inflation are causing employees to examine their personal mental health. The way we think can determine the way we function. Advocating for your mental health and wellness at work is important. When you’re stressed at […]
Understanding the Cost-Benefit of Staffing
In North America, there are estimated to be more than 25,000 staffing and recruiting agencies, with nearly 50,000 offices in the U.S. alone. After the ups and downs the workforce experienced the past few years, businesses are looking for solutions for future growth, but with cost-cutting solutions. This is where staffing services excel. (more…)
Ask a Recruiter: Skilled Trades
The need for skilled trades workers remains high across all industries and recruiting for in-demand roles like welders, machinists, equipment operators, and more, is a priority for many businesses. We sat down with a seasoned professional recruiter who specializes in skilled trades positions to learn more about this important segment. Rosa Zermeno of Express Employment […]
Making the Most of Your Skills as a Leader: Delegation
Every leader has specific traits and characteristics that help build a cohesive set of skills needed to successfully manage a team. And while no two leaders are alike, they do posses similar qualities that, when utilized effectively, help their employees flourish in their roles. From strong communication to empowering others to effective conflict management, each […]
Ernest Hemingway on Leadership
Known as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, Ernest Hemingway was one of the so-called “Lost Generation” of artists. After attending high school, Hemingway opted to forgo college and become a reporter for the Kansas City Star. His time as an ambulance driver in World War I created lasting effects on […]
Making the Most of Your Skills as a Leader: Conflict Management
Every leader has specific traits and characteristics that help build a cohesive set of skills needed to successfully manage a team. And while no two leaders are alike, they do posses similar qualities that, when utilized effectively, help their employees flourish in their roles. From strong communication to empowering others to effective conflict management, each […]
Managing Basketball Team Spirit in the Workplace
March marks the start of spring. It’s also jam-packed with basketball thanks to the NCAA Men and Women’s Division-I Basketball Tournament featuring dozens of college basketball teams competing for top bragging rights. While it’s a fun time of year for sports fans, some businesses are concerned that employees will be distracted by their game brackets […]
Flexible Work Hours, Location, and Shortened Work Week Top Requested Benefits That Most Companies Don’t Offer
Flexibility remains king for non-traditional benefits as American workers feel companies should offer employees more control over their work hours and location, but less than 50% of businesses do. This is according to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. (more…)
Leadership Quotes from Inspiring Women
This week, we celebrated International Women’s Day, and in the U.S., we celebrate the incredible history of trailblazing, inspirational women for Women’s History Month. From classic heroines like Joan of Arc to courageous abolitionists like Harriet Tubman to unyielding suffragists like Susan B. Anthony, history is anchored by powerful, inspiring women. Over the past few […]