The success of a business depends largely on its workers. Specifically, it depends on their retention rate. Businesses lose workers all the time. And some businesses lose their workers at higher rates than others. An important objective of any business is to be able to recruit new and better employees as often as possible. Employers......
From June 18 to June 21, more than 7,000 multifamily housing professionals will come together in Denver for the 2014 National Apartment Association (NAA) Education Conference & Exposition. JWilliams Staffing is excited to announce that we will be among those heading to Denver. Attendees will want to make plans to attend the Opening General Session......
The Mellenials are entering the workforce, and they are looking for opportunities in a unique way versus generations before them. This is a group of tech savvy individuals who want to earn big and save smart for future retirement. With a different set of expectations than their parents and grandparents, Generation Y workers are seeking......
The saying 'happy wife, happy life'? easily applies to the workplace. A happy boss definitely equals less job loss, making the workplace a happier environment for everyone. No boss enjoys firing employees and retraining new ones, so it is important to hire the right staff from the beginning. At JWS, our goal is to provide......
With the economy taking baby steps toward growth and improvement, salary-increase budgets for employers are still limited. According to the Society for Human Resources Management and research by Sibson Consulting, these budgets will rise only slightly this year, about 3 percent, continuing the now three-year-old trend. Still, employees need to feel as if they are......
As part of our goal to help our employees get into the job and career they have been planning for and to assist our clients in sharpening their own interviewing skills, we sat down with Southern California Portfolio Operations Director for AvalonBay Communities, Michelle Arch. We asked Michelle a few of the questions regarding characteristics......
Are you looking for an opportunity to start your own business without facing the uncertainty of building your brand and client base from the bottom up? With the economy continuing to show signs of improvement and growth, the staffing industry is a hot market to be in, with 90 percent of U.S. companies using temporary......
One of the biggest questions for real estate professionals is 'how do I turn online traffic into onsite leads?'? Real estate sales and marketing guru, Mike Lyon, will tackle this question when he presents Browsers to Buyers on July 9, 2014 in San Ramon, California. With 90 percent of home buyers starting their search online,......
As part of our goal to help our employees get into the job and career they have been planning for and to assist our clients in sharpening their own interviewing skills, we sat down with Ashton Woods Homes VP of Sales & Marketing, Dan Gezella. We asked Dan a few of the questions regarding characteristics of an outstanding candidate, corporate dress code, what to bring to an interview and other tips for giving or conducting the best interview. Here are the questions we asked Dan:...
Over the past 25 years of my professional life, I have learned one crucial truth: never stop growing. Continued growth gives you a competitive advantage no matter what your industry; openness to new ideas, critical thinking and an inspiration about your purpose come from continually seeking growth opportunities. The desire to grow is an important character trait that I look for in my team members....