Staffing Agency Blog

At PeopleFirst Staffing, we love watching the growth of regional companies and their local employees. As smaller manufacturers continue to get hurt by imports, the Great Lakes Trade Adjustment Assistance Center (GLTAAC) is offering grants and recovery plans to ease that pain and reverse those losses. These GLTAAC grants bring back manufacturers’ global competitiveness and…

If you are comparing top staffing agencies, it’s good to consider all the steps they take to successfully place applicants. The agency you pick should be willing to go the extra mile for its employer clients.  Here are some of the ways PeopleFirst Staffing shows we value both our job applicants and corporate clients.  Seeing…

We get it: interviews can be stressful. There’s a lot on the line, and it might be your first time going through the process. We recommend preparing some questions to ask the interviewer at the end of your time together. Having interview questions ready will help you learn if the job fits your skills. It…

You’ve just hired a new employee for your organization. The new hire checked off all the boxes during the interview stage: motivated, qualified and enthusiastic. The first week went great: the second, not so much. It wasn’t a big deal when they called off on Monday, or even Tuesday. But Wednesday and Thursday as well?…

A new place, new people, new responsibilities, a new commute… It’s easy to see why the first day on the job can feel overwhelming. The important thing is just to start. Remember, you were hired because of your skills and abilities: You CAN do this!  Here are seven ways to make your first day easier:  …

Nobody looks forward to writing a resume. Some people avoid job hunting altogether because they’re not sure how to write one. If you’re looking for resume help in Cincinnati and Dayton, the staffing specialists at PeopleFirst Staffing are here for you.   During your meeting with a staffing specialist, you will receive expert advice on your…

Your perception of temporary workers is most likely based on your own experience–for better or worse. As you decide whether to use a Cincinnati and Dayton temporary staffing agency, consider these factors: Temporary Staffing Is Widespread In 2018, temporary and contract staffing employed about 16.8 million people. Every week, according to industry statistics, 3 million…

Whether you have dozens of job openings to fill now or know you will in the future, finding help with all aspects of hiring would make your life easier. Choosing between a Cincinnati or Dayton local staffing agency or a national agency requires some background information. Here are some ways these types of agencies differ.  …

Many job candidates wonder what types of jobs they are eligible for. Often, people are surprised at the range of openings available for those who have a GED, high school diploma or neither. If you’re looking for jobs with a GED or high school diploma, or if you don’t have either, read on. GED vs.…