Staffing Industry News & Articles

Without even realizing it, we’re all doing a little improvising now (and being a lot more agile). Flying by the seat of our pants? Check. Quickly jumping in to save a co-worker during an awkward moment on a conference call? Check. Bringing in kids and dogs as special guests during live performances — er, Zoom meetings? Check. All jokes aside, we’re taking a cue from[…]

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Amid the uncertainty of our current climate, many are taking time to consider and discover new home projects, wellness practices, education alternatives and professional opportunities. Whether you are actively looking for a position or considering a change in the future, there are ways to enhance your prospects and tap into new realms of possibility. One place to start is your online professional profile. With so many[…]

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As individuals and companies shift toward workflows and processes that occur primarily or solely in a remote environment, many new challenges present themselves. Those people searching for jobs may find it harder than ever to discern whether companies are compatible with their professional goals, and companies may also find it challenging to get accurate information about candidates during the screening and interview process. Several key[…]

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The COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed the way many professionals and organizations around the globe work. While recent years have been marked by a slow and steady shift to a more mobile workforce, COVID-19 has forced many to embrace the full potential of remote digital environments, and this leap has hit some harder than others. While COVID-19 restrictions will likely be lifted over the next[…]

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If you find yourself on a work hiatus or with extra time on your hands while sheltering in place, remember The Tale of Two Woodcutters. In a competition to see who could chop more wood in one day, Lumberjack John chopped wood steadily throughout the day. Meanwhile, Lumberjack Pete stopped chopping for 15 minutes each hour. When the tally was taken at the end[…]

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While giving back to the community is something that’s always part of our mindset at Signature, the needs within our communities have become much greater as a result of the economic impact of COVID-19. You might not personally know someone suffering with the virus, but odds are very high that you know a friend, family, or small business that’s feeling the burden. A mindset of[…]

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It’s safe to say we’ve hit the reset button on remote working. More and more companies have embraced telework in the past decade and even prior to COVID-19, the demand for remote work was projected to increase by 30% by 2030. The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated and reshaped that trend and for many organizations, the sudden shift to the world’s[…]

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Across the entire labor market, from those in traditional staff employment to gig workers, freelancers, contractors, and hourly workers, many Americans are experiencing disruption in their jobs and careers. If you’re among the millions of workers to lose your job because of the coronavirus pandemic or are feeling uncertain about the security of your position in the future, several strategies[…]

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We acted quickly at Signature Consultants. I’m proud of that. Our business continuity plan kicked in before the scale of COVID-19 was clear. In early February, we started checking things off the list – increase Zoom licenses, order Surface Pros, reach out to clients and consultants.  But now as the immediate rush diminishes, like many in the staffing industry, we’re turning[…]

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“Googling” something has been as natural as eating to Gen Z-ers, the demographic loosely defined as those born between 1995 and 2010, as soon as they were using their first computers or tablets. They have never known a world where the Internet and social media haven’t existed, and the line between their online and in-person lives is much more blurred for these digital natives than[…]

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