Feeling Overwhelmed at Work? Here’s How You Can Tell Your Boss

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Burnout is a serious problem for workers globally, but employees often try to ignore the feelings that lead to burnout before it’s too late.   Remember, the longer you feel overwhelmed at work, the more difficult it can become to deal with your feelings. If you do not address your feelings, you are prone to burnout,… Read More »

5 Low-Cost & Impactful Ways to Thank Your Employees This Holiday Season

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The holiday season has arrived, and you want to reward your employees for their hard work and dedication. But, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused many businesses to revamp their holiday budgets — and your company is no exception.    Your business may have previously hosted elaborate celebrations or offered awe-inspiring gifts to its employees during the holiday… Read More »

5 Reasons Your Small Business Can Benefit from Payroll Services

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Business owners are expected to wear 1,000 different hats on any given day. Though staying busy and tackling new challenges is part of the excitement of entrepreneurship, it can be overwhelming at times, and you’re not expected to be an expert in every area of your business. The key to finding balance is discovering what tasks can be delegated. Here are a few ways investing in payroll early can help you succeed in business.… Read More »

Benefits of Maintaining a Relationship with Your Recruiter

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The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the way job seekers and recruiters engage with one another. Now, maintaining a relationship with a recruiter is paramount, and the benefits of doing so can be significant.   Key benefits of maintaining a relationship with a recruiter include:  1. You Can Learn About New Job Opportunities Immediately  The best… Read More »

How to Combat Candidate Ghosting

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“Candidate ghosting” is a new trend that is making it tough for employers to hire qualified professionals. When a candidate ghosts a company, he or she stops responding to any calls, emails, or texts. The result: the business misses out on an opportunity to add a skilled professional to their team — and likely has no idea why the candidate chose… Read More »

Cybersecurity Tips for Remote Workers

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The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has led many companies to let employees work remotely. Although some business tasks can be completed virtually anywhere an internet connection is available, security may suffer if remote workers fail to properly safeguard their business devices.    Remote employees are responsible for securing business devices, regardless of where they work. Without effective safeguards in… Read More »

10 Simple Cybersecurity Rules for Your Employees

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There is no telling when a cyberattack will happen, and you need to prepare your workers accordingly.   You want your employees to avoid cyberattacks and data breaches. Yet, you may be unsure about how to accomplish your goal. One of the best things you can do to help your workers guard against cybersecurity incidents: establish cybersecurity rules for… Read More »

Ascend Staffing Acquires Extreme Staffing

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Ascend Staffing is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of Extreme Staffing, a well-established temporary staffing company in the Idaho and Utah areas. Extreme Staffing’s locations include: Logan, UT, Salt Lake City, UT, Idaho Falls, ID, Twin Falls, ID, Pocatello, ID, and Boise, ID. With the acquisition of Extreme Staffing, Ascend Staffing has 34 offices… Read More »

7 Ways to Improve Cybersecurity in Your Office

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Cyberattacks are major problems in offices worldwide. But, if you prioritize cybersecurity, you can help your employees limit cyber risk. Perhaps best of all, you can help your employees prevent cyberattacks before they cause brand reputation damage, revenue loss, and other serious problems for your business and its stakeholders.   October marks National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which… Read More »