Blog - Masis Staffing

14 Feb How to Manage Your Time Wisely

Posted at 15:25h in Uncategorized

February is National Time Management Month! When you’re intentional with your time, you’re more likely to reach your career goals and set your future self up for success. Managing your time wisely takes practice and dedication. Here are some tips for staying organized as you begin a new job or continue your search for a new role: Set Goals & Stick to Them: Defining clear career goals for yourself will make it easier for you to know what to look for in a job. Whether you’re looking for temp to hire work, a part-time role or full-time position, it’s important to determine...

18 Sep The Role of Staffing Agencies in a Competitive Job Market

Posted at 18:14h in Uncategorized

Today’s job market is incredibly competitive. There are lots of candidates vying for roles, with limited positions available. Additionally, companies want to ensure that they’re hiring the right fit for these roles, as well as that the hiring and recruitment process doesn’t take up too much of their own time and resources. Staffing agencies play an important role for both employers and employees in the ever-evolving job market. Their role is essential to helping fill positions in a timely manner, finding the best candidates, and helping future employees find a job that is perfect for them that matches their qualifications. Here are...

09 Aug Maximizing ROI: How Do Staffing Agencies Help Optimize Your Workforce?

Posted at 14:04h in Productivity

Finding the right candidate for the job is an important task that can lead to a lot of questions; Do they meet the job requirements and qualifications? What is their past job experience? Will they be a good long-term fit for the company? When hiring someone new for a position, the questions may seem like they never end. You want to fill the role quickly, while also making the right choice for the company as a whole. You also want to maximize your ROI and remain profitable as an organization. That’s why working with a staffing agency is a great...

21 Nov Benefits of Working With a Recruiter

Posted at 14:21h in Career Advice, Job Seekers

Finding a job can seem like a daunting task, especially when you’re trying to get started in your desired field or are trying something new in your career. When it comes to the job hunt, you may feel like your applications are endless without an interview or job offer in sight. Working with a recruiter who has experience and knowledge with your field can help you find the job you’ve been looking for. Recruiters have connections to many different industries, personally look at and review your resume to highlight your strengths, and give you access to opportunities that will best...

04 Oct How To Keep Employees Engaged Through The Holidays

Posted at 12:35h in Employees, Leadership, Productivity

The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year, both in and out of the workplace. It seems to go by so fast that it feels nearly impossible to get everything done. Employees may be prone to extra stress during this time of year, which is why it is so important to keep them engaged in a healthy workplace environment. Additionally, seasonal hires may be feeling out of place and overwhelmed as they start a new job during the holiday season and should be made aware of the company’s policies, goals, and incentives as early on as...

24 Aug Tips for Writing a Strong, Effective Cover Letter

Posted at 20:07h in Cover Letters, Job Seekers

In today's digital age, many aspects of job-hunting have changed or dramatically evolved. Yet one constant remains: The need to stand out from other candidates and make a powerful "pitch" that effectively summarizes your unique qualifications for a position–regardless of whether you're writing about a posted availability or one that you're hoping may exist. That's why a cover letter has consistently maintained its essential role in the job-hunting process. Its importance cannot be overstated, because in many instances a cover letter reflects the first exposure you are getting (and the first impression you are making!) at a company. Keep in mind that...

18 May Global Employee Health & Fitness Month (GEHFM)

Posted at 19:27h in Career Advice, Employers, health, Mental Health

At Masis, we're always concerned with ensuring the good mental and physical health of employees everywhere. That's why we ask all employers to help us commemorate the month of May as Global Employee Health & Fitness Month (GEHFM). Launched in 1989 by the National Association for Health and Fitness, GEHFM is intended to generate awareness about the countless benefits of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In the workplace, healthy employees are more productive and less stressed—with higher levels of energy and motivation. Employee absences (and associated healthcare and insurance costs) are dramatically lower, which boost overall business efficiency and help strengthen morale and camaraderie among coworkers. In addition, employees...

04 Jan New Year’s Resolutions

Posted at 18:35h in Employers, Goal setting, Leadership, Productivity

It’s a time-honored tradition: January first has arrived, and the self-improvement projects have begun. The options are endless. Exercise more, lose weight, commit to financial planning, read a book a month; the lists go on and on. While individual New Year’s resolutions have a mixed track record of success, applying the framework of these annual goals to your business can be a powerful tool to re-energize and refocus your team in 2022. Here are five strategies to jump-start your organization’s January to create a strong Q1 and beyond. Ensure the foundation of your department or organization is strong; pull your key staff...

08 Dec Employee Retention Strategies

Posted at 18:27h in Employees, Leadership, Productivity

In today’s job market, many companies are experiencing difficulty in finding and hiring individuals who are qualified and well-suited for open positions. While the degree of such difficulty obviously varies by industry, it’s fair to say that every business at some time will experience a challenging recruiting environment. Another side of the equation, however, concerns your ability to retain talented people already on your staff. It’s a key question: How can I—as a business professional—ensure that my staff is happy and satisfied, so that I can minimize the risk of their migration elsewhere? This blog focuses on several strategies that can prove helpful in retaining valued...

09 Nov ‘Tis the season for seasonal jobs!

Posted at 21:09h in Career Advice, Job Seekers

Well, it’s that time of year again! The holidays are just around the corner and businesses everywhere are ramping up to be ready for spikes in consumer spending. For individuals in the job market, this means that now is a great time for seeking seasonal employment—that is, temporary jobs that are directly related to fulfilling the explosion in demand throughout the holiday period. This blog is intended to familiarize you with some of the most common of these temp opportunities. In-store Retail Sales Work. Despite the incredible rise in online shopping, millions of consumers still visit "bricks-and-mortar" stores and malls to make their holiday purchases. (Part...