HIRING. EMPLOYEE SELECTION

Our Best Guess Re: What the BUILD BACK Period Will Look Like for Northwest Employers and Job Seekers!

by Sara Bennett | May 8, 2020

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From a staffing and workforce strategy perspective there are a few things we want our readers to know about what we see happening in the local job market and what we think will drive some changes in that job market over the next 6 months. … Read More »

How to Find and Hire Employees Who Can Work Remote!

by Sara Bennett | May 5, 2020

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If you’re one of those employers starting to lean into a more virtual, work from home staffing model, here’s some things we’ve learned about how to identify employees who are good at virtual work settings in the hiring process! … Read More »

INTRODUCING R3. A NEW Way for Small and Medium Sized Employers to Access WORLD CLASS Recruiting Support

by Sara Bennett | May 4, 2020

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PACE is introducing a new way for employers to tap into their agency grade recruiting services, using an on demand, by the hour pricing model - perfect for small to medium sized companies! … Read More »

It’s DEFINITELY NOT BUSINESS AS USUAL…

by Sara Bennett | April 13, 2020

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Here’s what we’re doing now to get ready for what lies ahead for our clients and their hiring needs post-Coronavirus... … Read More »

Leadership Tips – For Times Like This!

by Sara Bennett | March 26, 2020

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How you lead in times of crisis matters. The coronavirus is teaching us many lessons about how to manage thru lots of unknowns. Here's some tips! … Read More »

Independent Contractor? W2 Employee? How to know the difference and why its important!

by Jeanne Knutzen | March 16, 2020

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Independent Contractors can help with workplace flexibility but there are some risks around how you classify them. … Read More »

Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Important Info for Our Employer Partners

by Sara Bennett | March 16, 2020

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As the pandemic nature of the Coronavirus becomes real, we wanted to quickly share our approach to support your business needs while protecting the safety and well being of our employees working at your facility. … Read More »

We Couldn’t Be More Grateful….

by Sara Bennett | February 3, 2020

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We couldn't be more grateful or excited to share the exciting news that PACE has won our 4th consecutive ClearlyRated Best of Staffing award! … Read More »

Staffing Trends for Northwest Employers – 2020 Style!

by Sara Bennett | January 22, 2020

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The year ahead brings political and economic uncertainties while younger generations are entering the workforce - what does all this mean for staffing, recruiting, hiring and employee retention? … Read More »

The Length of Assignment for Temporary Employees is Expanding!

by Jeanne Knutzen | December 26, 2019

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With 1-2 day or week temporary assignments all but vanishing from the Northwest marketplace, the trend is to keep temporary employees on assignment longer for more strategic reasons. … Read More »

A PACE Prediction: Northwest Companies Will Use More “Temps” in 2020….

by Sara Bennett | December 2, 2019

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We predict that Northwest employers will use more temporary staffing solutions in 2020. Here's why. … Read More »

Is Unwanted Turnover Keeping You Up at Night? We’ve Got Some Ideas!

by Sara Bennett | November 27, 2019

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Employee turnover is on the rise, one in every five employees will be leaving their jobs this year, that is a 20% turnover rate! We have assembled the latest insights into why such high rates of turnover are occurring and how employer can effectively cope. … Read More »

Identifying and Preventing Workplace Harassment in 2020

by Sara Bennett | November 21, 2019

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Fueled by the #MeToo movement and long overdue change, employers are ramping up their harassment prevention strategy for 2020! Conducting self-assessments regularly and being proactive in your approach to preventing harassment in your workplace is crucial. Here Are Some Potential Harassment Risks to Look Out For In Your Workplace! … Read More »

Is Employee Turnover Threatening Your Call Center’s Success?

by Sara Bennett | November 8, 2019

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With a turnover rate that is more than double than that of all other occupations, LOCAL CALL CENTERS struggle TO maintaining a reliable workforce. Here are some tips for retaining your best call center reps..... … Read More »

Don’t Skip the Reference Check!

by Sara Bennett | November 4, 2019

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Making the reference check a key part of your hiring process can help you know more about who you are about to hire, and avoid costly hiring mistakes down the road! … Read More »

Your Pre Recruit Checklist

by Sara Bennett | October 31, 2019

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Check out our checklist of "things to do" before you even start your recruit! … Read More »

The New Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave Goes Into Effect January 1…

by Sara Bennett | October 23, 2019

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Starting Jan,2020, the State of Washington pays employees for up to 12 weeks of "leave" following the birth of a child (Mom or Dad) and/or a serious injury or illness. You will be impacted. Plan ahead to use more temporary staffing! … Read More »

When It Comes to Hiring, Don’t Ignore the Red Flags!

by Sara Bennett | October 14, 2019

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Paying attention to the red flags you uncover during the hiring process can help you minimize your chances of making a hiring mistake. … Read More »