It’s the first week of March, which means it’s time to honor those who work hard every day. Employee Appreciation Day is March 3. Dr. Bob Nelson, a founding member of Recognition Professionals International, introduced the holiday in 1995, and it has been recognized yearly.
Perhaps you serve on your company’s fun committee and are looking for creative ways to recognize employees. Here are some ideas to recognize your team: (more…)
Express Employment Professionals makes it our mission to help good people find good work.
ClearlyRated has recognized our commitment to providing great service with the Best of Staffing® Client award for the fourth consecutive year and 10th year overall! (more…)
Express Employment Professionals has a valuable resource for job seekers like you!
Mapping out a career path, finding job openings, then landing a quality job can be an overwhelming process. From our experience of putting more than 500,000 people to work each year, Express has crafted Job Genius, an educational program designed to teach young adults how to enter the workforce successfully. (more…)
In January, we asked what the top 3 characteristics great leaders should possess. Here’s what those polled had to say:
With 18%, the top answer to the monthly poll was “Integrity and honesty,” followed by “Leads by example,” with 17%. With another 15% of the votes, readers said, “Strong communication skills,” and another 10% said, “Great listening skills.” Nine percent said, “Ability to motivate.” (more…)
February 14 is a day to celebrate love when we take the day to show and receive appreciation and admiration for our loved ones. But did you know you could also use the day to show love for your career? We want to help you with three tips to nurture your career this Valentine’s Day. (more…)
There’s been a lot of talk in the last few years about the importance of skilled trades in the economy. Most notably, the conversation reinforces the benefits of learning a skilled trade to younger people as they think about the work they want to do after school. But what exactly is a skilled trade? Why is this category receiving such focused attention and what options do trades offer for your future? (more…)
“In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute.”
—Thurgood Marshall
February honors Black History Month (BHM); it’s a time to celebrate and honor Black people’s contributions, achievements, and culture in the U.S., Canada, and worldwide.
The month also draws attention to some of the more difficult historical periods Black people faced. Here are a few practical ideas for maximizing BHM at work all year round. (more…)
