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  • An Insider's Guide to Employee Leasing

    In running a business, you’re often so overwhelmed with taxes, insurance and payroll, that it’s difficult to actually grow the company. Employee leasing offers a solution. Explore the ins and outs of this unique concept and whether it’s right for your business.

  • Effective Job Descriptions: The Necessary Elements

    We’ve all heard it, and some of us have even uttered the words ourselves: “That’s not in my job description.” Find out how to write an effective job description that clearly outlines every aspect of a position, without boxing you into a rigid, inflexible situation.

  • Job Search Ethics: Don’t Lie, Instead Neutralize Hiring Red Flags

    Tempted to lie on your resume or about why you left your last position? Think twice. You might get away with it, but do you want to take a chance and lose a job you really love?

  • The STAR Method of Interviewing

    Many companies are starting to utilize behavioral interviewing techniques, which ask the interviewee to describe specific situations that have taken place in the past. If you’re not prepared, this style can be challenging. Use the STAR method to keep you on track and give them exactly what they want.

  • 10 Tips To Help You Write Your Resume

    If you’re searching for that perfect job, your resume is the key to get your foot in the door. You need to create a resume that gets noticed. Use these tips to create an effective and memorable resume.

  • Conducting a Behavioral Interview

    When meeting with a job candidate face-to-face, it’s important to have a clear idea of how best to manage the conversation. Behavioral interviewing (also referred to as the STAR approach) is a popular and useful method to use in the interview process. We’ll walk you through it from beginning to end and share best practices.

  • Conquer the Two Week Jitters

    Once you give your two weeks’ notice, it’s often difficult to remain focused for the rest of your time. Just because you’re leaving, doesn’t mean you can take a vacation during your last few days. Learn ways to deal with a case of short timer’s syndrome.

  • Flexible Spending Accounts: An Easy Way to Save

    Looking for a way to reward your employees without adding to your bottom line? Flexible Spending Accounts can help your employees save money and lower the cost of their health care. And they may be easier to manage than you think.

  • Get the Most Out of Your Employee Performance Reviews

    Employee performance reviews are a necessary tool for building a successful team. They are intended to help both the employee and the supervisor. Despite this fact, the meetings are often dreaded events. Help your managers and employees get more out of their next review with these tips.

  • A Unique Look at HR, from an Expert in the Field

    Human Resources is a mysterious department in any company. What do they do? How do they create all those policies? Patricia Bell, an HR expert with over 20 years of experience, shares her take on the roles and responsibilities of those in charge of the humans.

  • Finding the Right Job Candidates

    We all know how to look for a job, but what happens when we’re the ones hiring? When sifting through stacks of resumes, it’s often difficult to determine who the appropriate candidates are. Learn ways to eliminate the piles of applicants and get yourself ready to interview the right people.

  • Dress Codes: A Necessary Evil?

    Most of us loathe the company dress code. The stuffy business suit, the uncomfortable heels, what’s to love? But is it detrimental to business? Investigate the time honored traditions of corporate attire.

  • 6 Rarely-Practiced Interviewing Techniques

    Scoring that perfect job isn’t easy. One thing’s for sure: you have to ace the interview! Don’t rely on old techniques – use these winning strategies to get noticed and get hired.

  • Get to Know Your Employee Handbook

    Most of us throw that thick HR binder into a desk drawer and forget about it, but could we possibly be missing something? Believe it or not, there is important and useful information in there. Investigate the infamous employee handbook, what’s in there and why companies use them.

  • Does Your Company Culture Match Your Personality?

    Culture is like the personality of a company. So, do you and your company have similar characteristics? Or are you complete opposites? Learn how to understand your company culture and how it impacts your personal job satisfaction.

  • Be Replaceable

    Yep. You read that right. Why bother being irreplaceable? Unless you want to be stuck right where you are forever! Learn how to prepare yourself for moving onward and upward and avoid that.

  • Big Fish, Little Pond

    Big company or small one – which do you prefer? While working for a smaller company can be incredibly rewarding, there are also some obstacles to overcome. In this article, we weigh the pros and cons of being a big part of a small business.

  • Be a Better Boss!

    Looking to improve your skills as a manager, supervisor or business owner? We’ll help you out. Learn what it takes to be a strong leader and watch your staff grow into a motivated, productive team.

  • A Closer Look at the Job Sharing Trend

    Spending more time with your family while still having a meaningful and lucrative career is no longer unattainable. Sharing a full-time job with other people allows you to be productive while still maintaining your personal life. Explore this fulfilling alternative to a full time schedule.

  • Changing the Plan: Lowering the Cost of Group Health Insurance

    If it seems like your company’s health insurance premiums sky-rocket each year, you’re not alone. You want the best for your valuable employees, but you also need to be profitable. Check out our tips for lowering your health insurance bill.

  • Dressing for Your Job: One Size Does Not Fit All

    Every situation, every workplace environment, every industry is a bit different. However, every employer expects that employees will dress in a manner appropriate to the job they hold. If you are uncertain about how you should dress for your particular job, here are some tips to consider.

  • Finding the Right Hire (Without Losing Your Mind!)

    You have an open position on your team that needs to be filled. But the interview process is such a time drain you’ve been putting it off. Follow these guidelines to make your interviews more efficient, and more successful.

  • Can Your Driving Record Keep You From Getting a Job?

    What could that fender bender you were in a year ago have to do with finding a new job? The consequences might surprise you. Check out how your driving history impacts new employment.

  • A Declaration of Appreciation: Five Ways to Show Employees You Care

    As you already know, employees are your company’s greatest asset. And to keep these assets around, you have to show them appreciation. Learn five easy ways that you can demonstrate appreciation to employees every day.

  • Aim to Retain: How to Ensure Employees Remain Satisfied

    Did you know that employees are your company’s most valuable assets? However, much to their detriment, employers often overlook this fact and simply focus on their financial resources. In this article, Human Resource expert Chuck Muzzy provides some winning advice to ensure your company retains its top talent.

  • Before You Take That Promotion...

    A new title, a bigger paycheck and more responsibility should be a good thing, right? While most are ambitious to climb their way to the top, what if it’s not all it’s cracked up to be? Investigate some possible issues that might make you regret accepting that promotion.

  • Show and Tell: How to Create a Career Portfolio

    Today’s job market is very competitive. However, you can stand out from the crowd by creating a tangible collection of documentation that demonstrates your career contributions. Training and development expert, Joan Burge, provides recommendations on how to do this.

  • Career Suicide: The Top Five Mistakes Job Candidates Make

    Looking for a new job? Then, make sure you don’t shoot yourself in the foot by falling victim to one (or all!) of the top five mistakes job candidates make. Learn how to avoid these common blunders and ensure that your resume goes to the top of the candidate pile.

  • Back in the Game: Eight Steps to Revive Your Career after it's Been on Hold

    No matter why you’ve been out of the workforce for a while – parenthood, layoff, early retirement, etc. – you need to prepare yourself before you leap back into the corporate world. Read on to learn eight tips on how to revive your career after it’s been on hold.

  • Utter Disaster: Five Phrases to Avoid During a Job Interview

    Congratulations, you just scored an interview with your employer of choice! But, before you print out new business cards, you need to master the basics. In this article, learn five key phrases to avoid during a job interview. After all, these statements can – and will – be held against you.

  • How to Turn Your Internship into a Job

    Consider this scenario: You’re about to complete an internship and decide that you would like to work at the company permanently. However, before you make your intentions known, you must be considered the right person for the job. Read on to learn how to turn your internship into a full-time gig.

  • Life on the Edge of Fame: An Interview with Internet-Celebrity Jamie Varon

    You may not know Jamie Varon, but you will. She's one of the Internet's rising stars. A celebrity-in-the-making, Jamie knows how to get attention and make it work for her. She broke the mold in job-search innovation and now, she's sharing her secrets with OfficeArrow.

  • Looking for a Job? Stay Childless!

    We’ve all heard about the gender gap. But, now there’s a new wage discrepancy in town – and this time it’s one-sided. According to a recent study, women with children are less desirable to companies than their childless counterparts. Read on to learn what this means for working mothers nationwide, and how to avoid the “mommy trap.”

  • Say It Right: Important Interview Questions You're NOT Asking

    You’ve heard it before. You need to be prepared for your job interview, and that includes having a list of questions to ask the employer. But, do you know which questions to ask in order to look like the most knowledgeable and qualified candidate? Learn how to gain a competitive edge in this informative article.

  • Ask the Career Consultant: Ready to Give Up...

    Yes, the job market is tough. But don't give up just yet! If you're struggling to get that job offer, the OA Career Consultant has some advice to get you back on track and out of the unemployment line!