Category: Employer

Employees and supervisors alike can get nervous during performance review time. There’s something nerve-wracking for employees who get called into the boss’s office, and while praising employees is an easy conversation, employers often struggle with how to deliver constructive criticism to employees who haven’t been performing where they should be. What can you do to […]

“Take away my people, but leave my factories and soon grass will grow on the factory floors… Take away my factories, but leave my people and soon we will have a new and better factory.” – Andrew Carnegie   At Penmac Staffing, our employees are at the heart of business. Whatever your industry, it’s your staff […]

With Daylight Saving Time beginning this Sunday, it seems like a great opportunity to think about time in the workplace. There are lots of things employees can do to make sure they’re punctual and managing their time well at work, but what about employers? Consider what you can do at your workplace to improve time […]

It’s the time of year that many start filing their taxes and checking the mail for those tax returns. As money is on your mind this month, you may be thinking more about your salary. Often, talking about money feels uncomfortable, but sometimes it’s necessary to introduce this topic at work. Read below for some […]

Studies show that happy employees are more productive. While there are many ways employers can boost employee happiness, showing your appreciation is an easy, effective way to increase workplace morale. To help your team love their job more this Valentine’s Day, consider these tips.   Say it. The simplest way you can recognize your employees […]

Monday, January 16th is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a day to honor a leader who changed the nation. Leadership is an important part of American culture, both socially and in the workplace. Leadership is as much about the team you are working with as it is about the person in charge. Effective leadership will […]