When Is the Right Time to Hire Temp Help?
When you run a business, payroll is a large part of your monthly budget and can be very costly if you are over or under staffed. In order to keep unnecessary costs to a minimum, it is important to have an understanding of how to properly manage your staffing. Doing so will ensure that you’re Read more »
RealStreet Staffing Selects Prize Winner from DBIA and SAME Federal Project Delivery Symposium
Last month, RealStreet’s Business Development Manager, Chris, and Recruiting Manager, Janet, exhibited at the DBIA and SAME Federal Project Delivery Symposium in National Harbor, Maryland. We networked with great people from across the US, engaged in powerful conversations about our staffing services, and even had time to do a little celebrating at the receptions! During Read more »
The Importance of the Follow-Up Email
Unless you’re offered the job on the spot, your interview doesn’t end the moment you walk out the door. For some employers, how candidates follow up after the interview can have just as much weigh in on their decision as the interview itself. In order to stay top of mind in the decision process following Read more »
Using Temporary Help to its Full Potential
Depending on which statistics you look at, anywhere from 15 million to 42 million workers in America are non-permanent employees. Known under the titles of temps, contractors, freelancers, contingent workers, etc., businesses today are utilizing temporary staff to get work done. Whether you need a CEO or an electrical engineer, there’s a temp for that. Read more »
Staying Confident While Searching for a Job
Whether you’re recently graduated, unemployed, or looking to switch careers, a job search can be a gruelingly painful process. You have to remain confident in yourself and your qualifications and not show discouragement or defeat. The ability to stay motivated during an extended job hunt is critical. Here are a few ways to reevaluate your Read more »
RealStreet Staffing to Sponsor Pit Lane At Grand Prix of Baltimore Presented by SRT
BALTIMORE (Aug. 22, 2013) – Organizers of the Grand Prix of Baltimore presented by SRT today announced that RealStreet Staffing – a leading employment and recruiting firm for construction, engineering and architecture professionals – will serve as the official Pit Lane Sponsor for the 2013 event. The sponsorship will include prominent signage not only in Read more »
Building an Effective Employee Incentives Program
The success of your organization heavily depends on having high-performing, driven employees. While respecting your employees is a large part of the formula to keep them engaged, a structured incentive program can help set, meet, and exceed company goals. In fact, a recent survey found that 85% of employees who participate in a company-driven incentive Read more »
Maximizing Productivity Through Incentives
While a paycheck is a great incentive to work hard, it takes more than that to motivate most employees. Your workforce is composed of a diverse group of employees with different desires and priorities, so a one size fits all incentive program is often not the best answer. Motivated employees with high levels of engagement Read more »
Practice Makes Perfect: Rehearsing for Your Next Interview
You’ve put a lot of effort into writing a cover letter and perfecting your resume. You’re ecstatic that the human resources department has contacted and scheduled you for an interview at the organization. Don’t be one of the many candidates that fall apart during the actual interview. A little practice and preparation are essential in Read more »
Strategies for Managing Different Personality Types
The most effective workplaces are made up of a dynamic group of employees, each whom has their own set of strengths and talents. However, when a team consists of diverse individuals, they also have different personality traits and work styles. Some employees take the slow and steady approach whereas some are constantly looking for more Read more »