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Why Faster Hiring is a Must
Posted on 05/06 by Erin Helms
When it comes to hiring, time is also talent. The longer you take to hire a new employee, the greater the odds you’ll lose out. One of the top complaints among job candidates is that the hiring process can take too long. Here are ways to speed your hiring process to avoid losing a talented client to a competitor.
Posted in Strategic Staffing
Tagged #HowToHire #StaffingAgencyPortland #ConstructionStaffingAgency
Construction Site Safety Guidelines
Posted on 01/18 by Erin Helms
There’s a reason construction workers wear hardhats: These are dangerous, risky jobs in which there’s a lot of machinery, tools, heavy components, maybe some incredibly high temperatures and heights, all needed to do the job correctly. The slightest distraction could result in a rather serious injury. But working in construction doesn’t mean injury is unavoidable — it just means being mindful and cautious, paying attention to what you’re doing and being observant of the environment around you. Here are 10 important safety rules to keep in mind when you work at a construction site.
Posted in Safety Resources
Tagged #ConstructionLaborAgency #ConstructionSafety #ConstructionStaffingFairfield
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