Gregg Hassler is the owner of Work Personnel Services - ghassler@atwork.com, 951.297.3591 ext. 101.
During the Great Recession, officially from December 2007 to June 2009, the United States shed more than 7.5 million jobs, causing the national unemployment rate to double. Employers looking for workers suddenly found themselves with far more qualified applicants than open positions. But things have changed. Today, due to a slow but steady rise in […]
The highly diverse U.S. workforce is comprised of five generations, all with their own set of values, needs and desires. What does this mean to employers? It means in order to draw the best talent, hiring managers must cater to each group in a mindful, strategic manner. Appealing to all five workforce age groups requires […]
Interested in avoiding litigation related to the use of background check information? The following guidelines provide a starting point to assist employers in modifying non-compliant screening practices your organization may inadvertently be conducting. Consistently apply the screening process across all applicants. Run the same packages for same or similar positions, customizing package by position […]
First Impressions matter, and the best first impressions are delivered live and in person. While nothing replaces the face-to-face interview, today’s web enabled smart phone technology makes it possible for a job applicant to introduce and showcase themselves to potential employers without leaving home. As front line hiring professionals, @Work Personnel is always seeking ways […]
The purpose of a staffing agency is not to just to find bodies and fill positions, it’s to find the right candidates to fit into specific roles within distinct organizational cultures. Employers must have full confidence their staffing agency is sending only cream-of-the-crop candidates that have been properly vetted to increase the odds of a […]
Ready to embark on a new career? Looking for greener pastures? Ready to fire your boss? Job searching is a contact sport. You are competing against similarly-qualified applicants in a labor market that currently favors the employer side. In other words, there are more qualified applicants than jobs available. For this reason, putting your best […]
by Gregg Hassler The economists report we are officially out of the recession and although most of us are still in recovery mode, optimism is in the air. With the change in the economy comes the need to plan for growth. A vital piece for employers is the challenge of hiring the right team to […]
