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...
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...
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...
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...
At any given time—and in any given location—there are likely hundreds of available job openings. When you're seeking employment (whether temporary or permanent), you want to optimize the time you spend looking and applying; that way, you are apt to get a suitable job in the quickest...
When looking for a job, it’s important to take advantage of every opportunity to make connections with people who are in positions to enhance the success of your search. After all, your likelihood of learning about (and ultimately landing) a good job increases with the...
As mentioned in our September 16 blog, temporary workers often enjoy their jobs so much that they want to become full-time employees. Making this happen, of course, is never guaranteed; numerous factors can influence a person's ability to get hired on a permanent basis—many of which are...
Temporary jobs are the perfect solution for many individuals. The reasons, of course, can vary widely. Perhaps the schedule and hours fit well with a person's daily commitments and routines. Maybe a worker prefers the versatility and flexibility that often define temp jobs. And sometimes...
The most important thing to remember as you're preparing for a job interview can be succinctly stated: You never get a second chance to make a first impression. When you meet an interviewer—regardless of whether it's (let’s say) in-person at the prospective employer or virtually with a third-party...
The extent of changes that COVID-19 has caused—and continues to cause—in the U.S. economy is seemingly beyond measure. As part of these changes, the role of temp workers in all business sectors has significantly evolved. It becomes important to understand, therefore, what the forecasted trends reveal for...
