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BEST TECH STARTUPS IN SAN FRANCISCO, RANKED
Previously Published to Benzinga When you hear “Silicon Valley,” you probably think “tech” and “startup.” San Francisco has always been the center of all things technology and home to thousands of successful startups over the years. Because there’s a fine line between when a company is still considered a startup and when it’s finally made its mark on the world, you may only know of startups who are now successful enterprises. DoorDash, Wish, Chime… these companies were all startups that made it big, with early investors reaping the benefits. If you invest in startups or want to, it’s important to keep your eye out for the next big thing. Check…
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What to Look for When Hiring a Production Worker
Previously Published to News Break When we think about “production,” we should also be thinking about the “product.” Depending on the market, production will be different, as will the requirements for the worker that we choose to work behind the scenes, making sure everything happens as it’s supposed to — with great quality and optimal fortitude. For the most part, the requirements of a production worker will always be the same. However, because we find ourselves working amongst a variety of niche markets, the actual specifications will vary quite a bit. They also vary, based on department, role, and area of expertise. To better understand what we are looking for in a…
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Developing An Employee Retention Strategy That Works
PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED TO NEWS BREAK One of the most important elements in every business isn’t necessarily, based on demand, the products, or even the services sold. In fact, it’s not always about the customer experience (although this is a biggie). It’s almost always the people within the company that help make it “tick.” It’s the relationship the business has with its employees that makes it successful. Once upon a time, businesses truly believed that if they had a solid product, they would always succeed. But, this just wasn’t the case. Eventually, they caught on. It’s the people that sell the product. It’s how they sell the product. And, it’s how…
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What are the advantages of a temp-to-hire employee?
PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED TO NEWS BREAK On average, there are more than three million temporary and contract employees placed by staffing agencies a week. A good majority of these workers prefer flexible work environments and openly choose to work in temporary positions due to the flexibility they provide a busy or demanding lifestyle. Temp-to-hire positions, however, are perfect for those looking for a more long-term opportunity, whether they need to find immediate placement or are actively auditioning for a future employer. One-third of all temp workers are offered a permanent position by the end of their employ, while only two-thirds actually accept those offers, as they move into a salaried role…
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Using DISC for Building Global Markets, Part 3
READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON DISCINSIGHTS BY PEOPLEKEYS Continuing our series on global expansion by utilizing DISC, we already reviewed the importance of DISC for strategic planning and applying behavioral analysis for hiring and teambuilding in part 1, and focused on some strengths of the different personality styles for business development in part 2. In addition, we must understand that some countries are more family-oriented than others. These cultures may be friendlier, ambitious and centered on people. Other cultures can be more impersonal – especially in business. They want to know numbers, there is very little eye contact and they can be somewhat aggressive. Short and to-the-point, we need someone…
