Our Simpsonville, SC office welcomed team members, and clients to an Appreciation Thanksgiving Dinner. The office offered a traditional spread of turkey, dressings, rice, sweet potato casserole, green beans, cranberry sauce, roll and tea for their guests. During this event, they had someone stop in only for directions. While the branch manager was assisting her […]
Richard spent 15 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Now, through his non-profit Miles of Freedom, he is on a mission to help formerly incarcerated individuals transition back into society and stay out of prison. After his release, Richard’s fight was far from over. Two and a half years after his exoneration,
Marathon Staffing Partner Richard Miles Nominated as CNN ‘Hero of the Year’ Read More »
Looking for talent? You’re far from alone! According to the Board of Labor and Statistics, 1969 was the last time the unemployment rate has been this low. How low, exactly? Just 3.5% in September. 136,000 new positions were added in September, despite significant signs of an impending economic slowdown. Reports reveal that low unemployment and
Veteran, leader and Marathon team member. When you walk onto the production floor and spot James at work, it’s hard to tell him apart from your typical, high-performing Marathon team member. He gets to work on time, greets everyone with a smile, and believes in a culture of workplace safety. But even people familiar with
Today’s job interviews no longer consist of meeting with company management, reviewing your resume, and sitting through a series of questions. These days, smart companies are getting creative. Although hard skills are still evaluated during the hiring process, soft skills are keenly evaluated, too. NEWS FLASH: Companies have figured out that traditional resumes and interviews
The misuse and over-prescribing of opioids has played a major role in fueling the opioid crisis. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 80% of people who began using heroin started after being prescribed and misusing prescribed pain pills. The workers compensation bureau began phasing out reimbursements for Oxycontin and its traditional generic Oxycodone on June 1
Workplace Safety Update: Oxy being phased out for Ohio workers with chronic pain Read More »
Personal branding is about promoting the chief skills and experiences that uniquely position you to achieve important goals. Most people think of brands when they think of companies. But each of us has a personal brand, too—a brand that can be used to market ourselves. Promoting yourself judiciously can lead to becoming the next great
It’s 3 pm. You’re just wrapping up a production meeting when your operations manager starts screaming, “I need more people!” In a rush, you upload your favorite job board, jot down the first few things that come to mind, spend a couple hundred dollars, click post, and then pray. Sound familiar? Far too many job
Because of proposed changes by the Department of Labor, it’s time to reassess any employees you’ve classified as exempt. The new changes will affect an estimated 1M+ exempt employees who will become eligible for overtime pay. Are you ready for the new salary-level test that goes into effect in January 2020? The final regulations should
How will the proposed DOL salary level test affect your organization? Read More »
