Trust is important in every facet of your life, both personal and professional. And building trust with your employees is something that you should label as a high priority. It takes time to build it, but you can lose it very quickly, which means it’s an ongoing process that requires you to be an excellent… Read More »
By now, every manager knows the importance of feedback. What you might not know is that there is a proper way of providing it that can make it all the more effective. While a simple pat on the back can work wonders, there are several other things to consider if you’re hoping to get the… Read More »
Starting a job is exciting and scary at the same time. All those new people to meet, a strange working environment, and lots of things to learn can make your first week a challenging experience. You want to feel comfortable in your new position as soon as possible because you want to dig into those… Read More »
When we want to improve at work, it’s natural to focus on what’s going on at the office. But while industry books, scheduling hacks, and the like are a great way to try and get ahead, science suggests that what we do outside the office can actually have an incredibly large impact on our professional success. A boatload… Read More »
It’s that time of year once again when all of us express our gratitude to those who add so much to our lives. We at Select Staff want to take this opportunity to give thanks to our employees. We appreciate everything you do for us, and we are thankful for you every day. You are… Read More »
Here at Select Staff, we are grateful every single day for the opportunity to work with our customers. So, it’s only right that in this season of giving thanks, we lend a voice to our gratitude and say “thank you” for making our business possible. Our goal is, and always will be, to earn your… Read More »
At some point in every job interview, the hiring manager will allow you to ask questions. Typically, this comes at the end of the interview, but you might be offered a chance to ask them earlier in the meeting. Either way, when your turn comes, you should be prepared to ask questions that will help… Read More »
Many job seekers fall into a job-search rut and don’t even realize it. Once they are stuck, their quest for a new job seems to go on endlessly. Not only that, but they start losing confidence and become hopeless as that proverbial light at the end of the tunnel appears to be moving farther away.… Read More »
Ariana Tovar, Operations Manager at the Harlingen Branch of Select Staff, tells a story that speaks to the branch’s motto: Quick to Respond and Ready to Help: One of our employees accidentally shot himself in the knee with a nail gun while on assignment. A representative from Select Staff went to the worksite immediately and… Read More »
You’ve just been hired. Way to go! You probably feel as if you’ve been through the wringer after attending all those networking events, reaching out on LinkedIn, sending out resumes, sitting through nerve-wracking interviews, and negotiating your salary. You earned this opportunity, and now you want to do your best and show your new employer they… Read More »