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Top Trends that Impact the 2016 Job Market

Currently, the big question is not if you can land a job, but if you can get your dream job. Unemployment has been steadily decreasing, resting at a steady 5 percent. The good news for college graduates is that their unemployment rates are a mere 2.5 percent. So what does the 2016 job market hold? […]

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Explore the Latest New Hiring Trends

Ninja Gig is seeing new hiring trends that are grabbing companies’ attention nationwide. Businesses should take note of these trends, as competitive packages can mean the difference between high or low job turnover rates. Perks and Benefits – Salary increases are projected to be a mere 2.9 percent this year, which means that more prospective […]

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The Hidden Cost of Accepting Paper Job Applications

How much do a toner cartridge and a ream of paper cost? For the average small business, this is at least the monthly cost of accepting paper job applications, not to mention the wear and tear cost on your printer. So, let’s assume you are using a low-cost ream of paper for $5, and maybe […]

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Pokemon Go! but Only on Your Break!

Five days ago, a friend of mine posted on Facebook, “I am going to the park to play Pokemon if anyone wants to come with me.” This was from a 30-something year old! At the time, way back last week, Pokemon Go wasn’t in my vocabulary, but this new game has taken the world by storm – […]

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How Politics Affect Human Resources

Several hot button human resources topics have arisen during the 2016 presidential election. The candidates are discussing expanding overtime eligibility, paid family leave mandates and even taxes on high-end health plans. As part of domestic policy decisions, human resources issues are bound to play a role in the upcoming election. Increasing Overtime Pay – President […]

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The Presidential Election

You can’t escape the presidential election. Whether you are in a coffee shop or grocery store, the newspaper headlines regularly highlight the latest election news. In fact, even airports stream 24/7 news channels to traveling passengers. Furthermore, it’s impossible not to login to Facebook or social media without presidential campaign information being splattered across the […]

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Fact Checking Journalist Blunders

Opening the newspaper, the gripping headlines of the latest non-profit housing article seem standard on the surface. As I read the article, I soon contort my face in horror. This article was not fact-checked and full of slanderous comments against many upstanding community officials. This begs the question: are local journalists able to abide by their […]

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Whatcha Gonna Do When Your Police Chief Can’t Defend You…

I subscribe to many local new sources directly through my Facebook feed. You can imagine my shock and surprise when I sat down last night and read the blaring headline, “Police Chief Reprimanded.” There is no way to sugarcoat the rest of this story unless you start eating powdered donuts, while you wonder aloud about […]

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What Hiring Experiences and Thanksgiving Leftovers Have in Common

Thanksgiving dinner is over, but there is plenty of food left.  Personally, in my opinion, the leftovers are the best part about Thanksgiving, or any meal, for that matter. As I sat Sunday night over an extra-large helping of stuffing, I reflected over my past hiring experiences, and I found a connection between Thanksgiving leftovers […]

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“Fall” Into a Strong Fourth Quarter

September is the beginning of fall – a perfect time to evaluate a business, reflect on how your company has done so far this year, and how you want to finish out the last quarter. First, take the time to evaluate your business thoroughly. Don’t wait until the end of the year to determine how […]