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You’ve made the decision to partner with a staffing firm to support your workforce needs. With so many vendors competing for your attention, now you have another choice to make – which one to select.

There are numerous things to consider when determining which staffing firm is right for you: experience, reputation, and pricing, to name a few. Of significant importance is an organization’s recruiting approach – even with the most experience, the best reputation, and the lowest pricing, if an agency is unable to attract qualified candidates, you end up back at square-one.

Here, we explore the recruiting differentiators that position Malone Workforce Solutions above our industry peers.

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends getting seven to nine hours of uninterrupted sleep per night, but that isn’t always possible. Maybe you’ve been picking up extra shifts at work or perhaps you have a new baby at home. No matter what the reason, being perpetually exhausted has become your new normal.

Working in a tired haze isn’t enjoyable, but you probably think it’s harmless. Find out why fatigue can be a serious problem for you and everyone working alongside you.

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Your company can’t afford to be short-staffed, but right now, that’s exactly what’s happening. Maybe an employee just quit or perhaps you’ve received an influx of new business. Whatever the situation, you needed to hire someone yesterday. As a savvy employer, you know hiring in haste can lead to costly mistakes. The secret to avoiding this is taking on a staffing partner. Here’s what you have to gain by delegating your hiring to the experts.

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Once upon a time, a standard workweek consisted of five, eight-hour shifts. This was the norm, and no one questioned it. However, things have changed.

These days, a 40-hour workweek — at least in the traditional sense — has become a bit archaic. Modern employers are switching things up, so it’s time to get with the program. Here’s a look at nontraditional scheduling options other companies are giving their workers.

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Work is a huge part of your life, and when you’re not happy in your job, it can easily consume you. Right now, you dread going to work, but you’re not sure how to proceed. Maybe you just got hired or perhaps you’ve been with the company for years and are nervous about leaving.

Anxiety over changing jobs is completely normal, but sometimes it’s the best move you can make. If any of these signs sound familiar, it’s time to start searching for a new opportunity better suited to your needs.

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Once upon a time, your entire staff was energetic and eager to do their jobs; however, this is no longer the case.

These days, several previously-enthused employees appear perpetually bored. They’re still getting their jobs done, but their hearts clearly aren’t in it. Not only is the quality of their work suffering, if things don’t change, you’ll likely lose them to other companies in the near future.

Here are a few tips to help these workers regain passion for their jobs.

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Working circles around their coworkers and solving problems others can’t, your best employees are the backbone of your team.

It would be a major hit to the company if they ever decided to leave, so you need to do everything in your power to ensure their continued happiness. Follow these best practices to keep them firmly intact on your team.

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A company has numerous options regarding hiring employees for their organization. They may manage the process internally or partner with a staffing firm. What’s more, they can choose full-time, part-time, contract, or temporary associates to fill positions. While having a variety of staffing models may appear beneficial, oftentimes, one model is clearly the better choice.

Here, we explore why direct-hire recruiting via a staffing partner is the best option for many organizations – especially in today’s job market.

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The best job openings attract a lot of attention. It’s not uncommon for hiring managers to receive hundreds of resumes for one open position, so a single mistake can send your application to the rejection pile.

If you want to get noticed for the right reasons, your resume has to be absolute perfection. Increase your chances of making it to the interview stage by learning 3 resume mistakes you don’t want to make.

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It’s been more than a year since your last raise. You’ve been waiting for your boss to bring up the topic, but your patience has worn thin. As a hard-working employee, you know you deserve a salary bump, so you’ve decided to take the lead on the conversation.

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