Can You Really Use Social Media as a Resume Boost?

In an ever-evolving marketplace, technology and creative fields are changing the way the service industry works. Many different career paths include more and more innovation and networking opportunities. But can social media be a practical tool to propel your career forward? The short answer: It depends. Read on to learn how your experience may be… Read More »

Professional Mistakes Happen: Learn How to Fix Them

Everyone makes mistakes, even managers. It is often what you do after you discover the mistake that will make an impact on supervisors, employees and customers. When you take the right steps, you will be able to mitigate the damage, prevent future issues and perhaps even impress stakeholders with your crisis management skills. Don’t Give… Read More »

5 Tips for Prepping your Staff for Temp Help

Bringing on a temp worker can be a great way to maximize productivity or assist with a particular project. It can also be uncomfortable for permanent workers, who may feel like their job and position are threatened. By taking certain steps, you can eliminate these concerns and help make the arrival of temp workers a… Read More »

Denver Ranks as one of the Best Places for Female Entrepreneurs

According to a recent study, Denver is among the best cities in the country for female entrepreneurs. Consumer website Nerd Wallet recently released a list of the 20 best cities for female entrepreneurs and Denver took the number 7 spot. The ranking included the 50 largest cities in the country. Here is a look at… Read More »

Job Store Staffing® Celebrates 40th Anniversary!

As we celebrate our 40th year in business, our organization would like to thank our loyal customers and employees. Your partnerships, dedication and hard work, have made us the company we are today. History Job Store Staffing® is moving into the next 40 years of business in Colorado with our new logo and branding, new website, technology upgrades, and a… Read More »

Employing Generation Y

Generation Y – defined as those born between 1980 and 1997 – represents the future of the workforce.  They are also very different from previous generations, and come with both unique strengths and challenges for employers.  Understanding these characteristics and how they translate to the workplace is key to attracting and getting the most out… Read More »

Implementing Social Media Policies in the Workplace

There remain very few boundaries between our personal and professional lives, thanks to social media. What happens in Vegas really does not stay in Vegas, not with Twitter, Facebook, Vine or even SnapChat. It is for that very reason; you need to design an adequate social media policy for your business.  These policies are not… Read More »

Accidents Happen: It’s What You Do After That Counts

Accidents- they are bound to happen in the workplace. No matter how many safety seminars are conducted or precautions taken, employees are all human and mistakes are inevitable. While it is crucial to be as preventative as possible, we cannot ignore preparations for what will happen when an accident does occur. Conducting an accident report… Read More »

4 Steps to Set Career Goals for 2014

Very few people find their perfect job right out of the gate.  Establishing the right career path that gets you to the best possible job takes more than luck and crossed fingers.  It takes a little bit of planning and a little bit of strategy. It takes career goals. Career goals are the things that… Read More »