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Here’s How We Fully Staffed Relogistics’ High Volume Warehouse
"I have used several staffing services, Selectemp is hands down my favorite. I can rely on Selectemp for quality candidates and top notch communication. I really appreciate how proactive your office is with making sure I have all of the help I need."— Kenny B.,...
Employees Are Worried About a Recession — Here’s How to Ease Their Minds
Move over, Great Resignation. There’s a new buzzword on everyone’s minds that’s occupying all the headlines these days: Recession. A recent survey cited in Bloomberg revealed that a whopping 78% of Americans are worried about losing their jobs when the next recession...
Gas Prices Causing Decreased Attendance? Try These 4 Incentives
Pain at the pump is causing pain for employers Rising gas prices are making it increasingly difficult for employees to afford filling up their tanks or even show up to work at all. At Selectemp, we’re finding that many candidates aren’t willing to drive as far for...
7 Things We Love About Sheila (That All Leaders Should Aspire To)
Sheila Is Retiring On Friday, May 27, Sheila Cox hangs up her hat as Selectemp president and begins the next chapter of her life: Retirement. With her youngest graduating high school in June (that makes three babies that Selectemp has seen all through their...
Hey Oregon: Commit to taking a Safety Break on May 11
While health and safety in the workplace is an everyday priority, OSHA’s Safety Break for Oregon is an annual one-day event held on the second Wednesday in May that emphasizes the importance of sending workers home safely to their families each and every day. This...
Top Reasons The Best Talent Joins an Organization
To get the best talent to join your organization it’s important to know why they choose to accept a job offer in the first place. What is it about the organization that really pulls a candidate in to say, “yes, I accept the job,” or “When can I start?” By...
Tips for Attracting and Retaining Candidates in Light of COVID-19
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the world has transformed and so have the ways of recruiting talent. Employers are looking for new strategies and with the new workforce reality, you can’t rely on the old tactics to help hire the talent you need. It’s time to...
How to Prepare for When Workers Opt to Stay On Unemployment
As the state of Oregon reopens after the Coronavirus pandemic, many employers are now asking furloughed employees to come back to work. After months of being laid off, many workers find themselves saying, “I don’t want to come back to work.” Four months ago this...
How to Work with a Staffing Agency to Get Better Results
As companies across the globe experience massive disruption, partnering with a staffing agency can be a valuable extension to your company and your recruiting efforts, regardless of the size of your business. Even if you consider yourself an expert in the field you’re...
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