IT Staffing Industry News & Articles

Working your way out of a job might sound like a bad thing: after all, at the end, you don’t have a job. But that’s far from the case. Anyone who’s effective and skilled enough to work themselves out of their current position is highly valuable to their company, meaning they’re generously rewarded with a promotion. So, how do you land yourself[…]

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Every day, your employees will face decisions both big and small. A customer asks for their money back two days past the one-month refund period. Does your customer support specialist grant the request? An engineering deadline has come and passed. Does your tech lead decide to release the product even though they’re not confident about its performance? A manager is[…]

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One morning, your boss calls you into her office. Your heart starts racing a little faster—she looks serious. Are you about to get fired? “I have some news,” she says. Then her face breaks into a smile. “Congratulations, you’re getting a promotion!” Spontaneous promotions are awesome, but let’s be realistic. Most of the time, you know one is coming, either because you’ve[…]

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Every year, the St. Louis Business Journal ranks the largest firms in the St. Louis area according to business categories. This year, Signature Consultants is proud to have been positioned among the area’s top 25 largest information technology firms. “It’s an honor to be included among St. Louis’ most prominent local businesses,” explains Josh Bahr, Managing Director of the St. Louis[…]

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Becoming a mentor can seem daunting for many reasons. You may find yourself asking—Am I in the right position to mentor someone else? What if I give them the wrong advice? What if we don’t forge a connection? Don’t let these exaggerated fears stop you. Mentors come in all different ages and experience levels. The knowledge that you have is valuable[…]

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What makes a company profitable and stable in today’s economic climate? According to the judges of “Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®,” it takes an innovative and thoughtful human resources approach—such as that of Signature Consultants. On Friday, July 27, 2018, Signature’s Chicago office was recognized by the program as one of this year’s distinguished honorees, showcasing why Signature[…]

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When applying for a job, it’s easy to feel like you hold none of the cards. The company has an open position and tons of interested candidates; you’re trying to attract their interest and prove you’re the best one. Even though it might seem like you don’t have any power, the reality is very different. Put yourself in the employer’s shoes[…]

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Not all habits are created equal. In fact, some popular “good” habits can be quite destructive. Refer to the three outlined below—if they sound familiar, it might be time to change your behavior. (We’ve also got the tips you need.). 1. Not Asking for Help What’s the issue with not asking for help? Isn’t it a good thing to figure out problems[…]

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South Florida Business Journal Ranks Signature No. 8 in “2018 Book of Lists” Over the past year, Signature Consultants has increased its talent pool in the South Florida market by 160 percent. This growth ranked Signature No. 8 in the South Florida Business Journal’s Temporary Personnel & Staffing Agencies list within the annual “2018 Book of Lists.” Rankings are determined by 2017[…]

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Taking the blame for situations you cannot control is easy to do but hard to stop. Everyone has that coworker who starts a sentence with an apology. A coworker asks for clarification on a project, and they begin their reply with, “I’m sorry, I should have explained that more clearly.” Or, they’re having trouble getting their laptop to connect with[…]

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